998 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/06696c01dc3bdd6e6fe467d379079913.pdf 4e152d480444ce4b3bc620bd404b4b8c PDF Text Text T URT L E T ~ L K -- Mav 1983 FIVE (5) PEOPLE'S TERMS WILL EXPIRE IN JUNE 1983, THEY ARE George Martin, Barbara Arzola, Bill Memberto, Jennie Pigeon and Mary Roberts. Executive Director - J. Wagner W~eeler Assistant Director - Joseph Raphael GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President- - - - - - - - - -George Martin Vice President- - - - - - - - Robert Biggs rzol.a Secre t ary- ~ Bar bara A~ - - - - - dennie Pigeon Treasurer- Sgt. - At - Arms- - - - - -John Hart Member- - - - - - Mary Roberts Member- - -Sidney Martin - - -Mary Schrubbe Member- - William Memberto Member- - 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 INDAIN DESCENT AND WHO IS AT LEAST SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OF AGE AND WHO RE.SIDES IN KENT COUNTY, ALLEGAN COUNTY, MONTCALM COUNTY, OTTAWA COUNTY OR IONIA COUNTY SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRT~THE SPOUSE OF ANY PERSON ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP REGARDLESS WHETHER SUCH SPOUSE DAY IN MAY, TO NAME A FEW: Chris Shomin, Toni Leaureaux, Kari Sprague, Liz Wesao/, IS OF AMERICAN INDIAN DESCENT AS DEFINED. Charles (Jumbo) Anderson, Pearl Gasco, Percy St. Clair, Paul Jackson, Linda Hol~ Rita Wemigwans, Dave Shananaquet, Mishika RECOGNITION CEREMONIES FOR NATIVE Holt. AMERICAN GRADUATES GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS' WILL HOLD THEIR MAY 26, 1983 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP, MAY 12, 1983. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Sydney Martin - Chairperson R. R. II 1 Hopkins, Mi 49328 - 793-4067 Jeanette St. Clair 1700 Benjamin N. E. Grand Rapids, Mi 49505 HEALTH SCREENING FAIR MAY 24, 1983 (TUESDAY) FROM 11 a.m. to 6:30 with POTLUCK 45 L~XINGTON N. W. 456-4227(0ffice) THREE FIRES PO~J-vJmJ Ardis Badger 1656 Belden S. W. Grand Rapids, Mi 49504 Elections All-NAB-AtJrn P/\RK - 245-0743 (eves) June 18, 1983 - Saturday JLJl•J[ 18 & 19, 1983 FRONT - &· PEM~L �I MP 0 R T A N T A N N U A L ME MB E R S H I P ---------MAY 12, 1983 LEXINGTON SCHOOL, POTLUCK THURSDAY 45 LEXINGTON N. W. 6:00 GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN P.M. YOU BRING A DISH TO PASS GRITC . WILL PROVIDE MEAT E L E C T I 0 N JUNE 18, 1983 FROM PLACE: ME E T I N G 8 A.M. & DRINKS DA Y SATURDAY 8 P.M. /\l 1-iJAB-A~JIN PARK F1<CJNT & PU\RL A BOOTll ~JILL BE SET-UP FOR GRITC VOTERS • CC SURE YUU --ARE REGISTEREU - ------- ·- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOMINATING COMMITTEE - CHAIRPERSON SYDNEY MARTIN (793-4067 ARDIS BADGER (245-0743) JEANETTE ST. CLAIR (456-4227) ANYONE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE COMMITTEE OR RUNNING FOR BOARD ELECTION SHOULD CALL SYDNEY MARTIN (793-4067) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 774-8331 �NOMINATION COMMITTE REPORT TO GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Nomination Committee CQnsists of three (3) people: Sydney Martin, Jean~tte St. Clair, and Ardis Badger. These members met in committee meetings at Room # 135, West Middle SchQol, Grand Rapids, Michigan. at 4:10 P.V. on Monday, March 21, 1983 and, again, at 4:15 P.M. on Tuesday, March 29, 1983. .. Following are a l .ist of the recommendations, tha1' the Neminaticn Committee urges the GRITC Board of Directors, to take prompt action on. By considering and following these recomrrendations, the Nomination Committee feels the nominating process and ensuing election would result in the clearest and fairest option open to the indian people of the community and to the nominees, as well. Much thought, work, and consideration was done, by the Nomina~ion Committee, in making the seven (7) recommendations in that the discussions of all possible alternatives, repercussions, amendments, omittances, alterations, wordings and laws were done with three (3) main purposes in mind: 1) Fairness and equality for the nominees. 2) Information for the present Beard. 3) Activism and interest from the indian community. Following are the recommendations. A brief elaboration on some of the recommendations are on the following pages, along with a copy of the recommended Nomination Form. 1) No absentee ballots. 2) Election Day should be June 18, 1983, a Saturday. 3) Fotential nominees' minir.ia.l age should be 18 years by May 12, 1983. (General Membership ~eeting) 4) Nominees oust provide a brief biography and statement of goals ~or GRITC to be published in the GRITC newsletter preceding election day. 5) Nominees must attend a Board Training Seminar should they win a B<Pard of Directors seat. The Board should schedule a Board Training Session as SQon as pessible after election day for new, and present, board members. 6) Norr;inees should sign a Nomination Form. (Recommendations 5 and 6 to be included items on Form) �RECOMI'<BNDATI ONS 1.) NO ABSENTEE BALLOTS. 2.) ELECTION DAY The Nomination Committee recommends that June 18, 1983 be the Election Day because it's a Saturday and there's more of a chance to get election workers, observers, and a larger voter turn-out. Also, that date doesn't conflict with any other function, as far as the Nomination Committe knows. 3.) ELIGIBILITY REQUIRE~BNTS The Committee recommencs that the minimal age of nominees be 18 years old at nomination deadline, May 12, 1983, as the nominees must be at the legal age for signing contracts, etc., should they become an 0ffice-holder vn the GRITC Board. Also, nominees rrust be i blood quantum American Indian or more and be able to provide tRngible proof, should a meQber of the Nomination Committee request it. Nominees must be on the General fuembership Rolls of GRITC before May 12, 1983. Norninees must meet the G.RITC residency req_uirement in that all nominees must reside in the city of Grand Rapids, Mi., or a five (5) county area. Those counties being; Kent, Allegan, Ottawa, Montcalm, and Ionia. 4.) BIOGRAPHY AND STATEEENT OF INDIVIDUAL GOALS PUBLISHED IN N"'1MSLETTER The Comrn.i. ttee recorr,mends to the GRITC Board tha. t this concept is vitally important in th~t it enables the General Membership to make an intelligent evaluation and judgen:ent before the election. So rr.any tirr.es, the membership doesn't know all the nominees or what the nominees stand for or what dirtion a particular nominee wants to work towards, that making an intel..J.ige:it decision is virtually impossible when election day comes. 5. ) :BOARD TRAIKING SEt•:INAR The Comrr.ittee recommends all nominees agree to Beard Training. This is to b~ included in the Nomination Form, which all nominees will have to sign. The Committee feels that this knowledge would aide future Board Members in becoming more aware and effective members of the GRITC Board. Scheduling a Board Training Session soon after the June elections for �RECOMMENDATIONS: Page 2 newly elected Board merr:bers (and then present men,bers) would greatly enhance the effeetiveness of the Board in the fastest 8.Ir:ount of time. 6.) NOMINATION FORM The Committee recommends that all nominees sign a Nomination Form. ( A copy is on following page) This would facilitate the cancida te' s idea of what is expected of her /hi;Jj 2,nd what they're getting into. Narrely, work, involvr.ient, and comrnittrnent. The Comoittee feels that those aforementioned concepts are the most important aspect of the nominees' candidacy. Hopefully, the nomination Form ',·:ould impress, on the non:inees, the importance the Nomination Committee places on INVOLVt~NT and COMMITTMENT. ?.) OAT? OF OFFICE The Co~~ittee recorrITends that the winning nominees take an Oath of Cffice when they assume their GRITC Board of Directo~s seats. This isn't a recommendation, but the Committee feels that the idea is worthy of the Board's consideration, nontheless. The Committee feels that the Oath should/could be administered at a ceremony, complete with pictures, family and friends present, and possibly a feast or pot-luck. The Committee feels that placing sorJe semblance of. importance on a new Board member would greatly enrich that member's term and committment to GRITC and to the total American Indian community. This report and recommendations are respectfully submitted t" the GRITC Board of Directors by the Nomination Committee �NOIV:INATION FORM As a nominee for the GRITC Board of Directors, I, ~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~ , understand that should I become a Board Member, I will take 2.n active role in the business of GRITC. I will take my responsibilities and obligations seriously. I, therefore, pledge to attend board meetings, membership meetings, speci2.l meetings, committee meetings, and all other GRI TC functions of importance. Also, I will attend a Board Training I will oake available for publicati~n, C' 0 e r:u• n a:::- • in the GRITC newEle,ter, a brief biography and statement expreesing r:iy views and goals for GRITC. I understand, if I'm elected, that I will take an oath of office pledging to uph~ld the by-laws of GRITC and to be responsive and available t0 the people of the community. Futhermore, I attest tc my eligibility fgr becoming a member of the GRITC Board of Directors by being/becoming a member of GRI TC. I, also, a.ttest to my eligibility by providing tangible proof of my indian heritage (which must be i blood ~uantw~ if the Nominati ._.,·;; ,.,0mmi ttee ee wishes. • Date: or more) �You and membvr.~ on youJt namily aJLe C.Okdially invited to attend kec.ogni~on c.vr.emonie~ nok the N~ve Amvr.ic.an Gkaduate~ SpoMoked by: · Gkand Rapid~ Inte.Jr.-Tkibal Counc.if Titie IV, PCVLt A Pkogkam CapiW Lunc.h Dinnvr. pkovided Date: Pi.ac.e: Gkaduate~ May 26, 7983 We~~ide Complex 275 S.tAaight - Pfe~e c.alf 774-8337, In .tAan~pok~on. AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Invoc.~on Dinnvr. 7:30 p.m. Ow~htanong Singe.Jr.~ • -------~ ----------- ---- you need �-~- - - - - -- - -- - - -- - - Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community Education Center wishes to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone of the following who worked so hard to finish so far either their GED/HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or both. 1. Lon Ailing 35. 2. 3. 4. Harry Boak Matt Boyer Don Ensley William Fox Colby Genereaux Rod Genereaux Elizabeth Gibbs Linda Holt Mellissa Johnson Kathleen Kalmbach James Mccann Deborah Mandoka Paul Martell Tony Recollect Lawrence Schaub William Schrubbe Lillian Sams Kathleen Shagonably Bill Shananaquet Paul Shomin Carl Raphael Rick Sprague Don Sumners Wilfred Wemigwans Alicia Anewishki Gary Genereaux Georgia Genia Pat Hansen Kareen Milk Denise Traversie Barbara Ensley Shirley Wilson Paul Rueckert 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. s. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. Harvey Anderson Gregory Peplow John Hinmon Marie Shananaquet Fred Shepard Jeffrey Marshall Jim Genia Lenny Rittenhouse Sarah Andrews Nick Wilson Duane Raphael Sylvester Wesaw Betty Gibbs Clive Raphael Pat Elrick Ray Sa boo Tim Loonsfoot Mike Shepard Rob Gardner Esau Mitchell Clarence Ritchie Barbara Toothman Robert Olivarri George Brown Richard Thomas Melva Danielson Brenda Totten Robin King Judy Nickoloff Michael Adams �'-rrt~ •.. j ~ /i,. :- . 11 (//~ 2 I -· ..3 ·-- - ·- '1J'iJ~~r- A-~~t v~ s _-J_ ~ _J_ -13 /'I ' • Senior Lunch Senior Lunch q, ..1 . -- - ·- -·---·-··- - (.,...F\rT~ b d fY\ \-~ ·1 ;30 . I/ u)~~Lctt.1 ,,.;) 'tnti--J~ _I) ~ . , 19 g-3 - /tJ II 12. A Y'l Y\U A,\ MOTHER'S VAY - Me.rv\be.Y-!::>h.p /Y\ \-~ - PD+-1 v<.t.k ~·.oo- Senior Lunch - IS Senior Lunch 11 /~ I '3 If I Senior Lunch ~;2 c~3 c.1 "f ------~2 t, ----. c:2 .!)- - tv, A. 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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/d76d5c76999ca3905be7cb5189950898.pdf 8b5de7f38880f7080193c8c17080916d PDF Text Text T. U R T L E Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - - - Vice-PresidentSecretary Hay 1984 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMENBER - 1984 May 17, 1984, - NATIVE AMERICAN - - John Hart GRADUATION DINNER - - - - -Robert Biggs WESTSIDE COMPLEX - 6:00 - - - - - -Mary Roberts Treasurer - - - George Martin May 31, 1984 - - - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member Member - T A L K ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETrnG 6:00 PM POTLUCK - - - - - - - -Sydney Martin Member - - - - - - - - - - -Mary Schrubbe Member -Ron Yob 45 LEXUIGTON May 31, 1984 - GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADUATION NIGHT Toni Leaureaux, Kari Sprague, Liz Wesaw, Charles (Jumbo) Anderson, Pearl Gasco, Percy St.Clair, Paul Jackson, Rita Wemigwans, Linda Holt, Misheka Holt, Chris Shomin, Dave Shananaquet, Leo Anewishki, and Roger Hartell,Jr. May 13, 1984 - MOTHER'S DAY MAY 28, 1984 - MEMORIAL DAY (APRIL) BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO: JOHN HART May 31, 1984 -BLANKET RAFFLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN MAY TO NAME A FEW: PROCEEDS TO N. A. ELDERS PROGRAM. Many many thanks to the people who helped (1) Ticket for $1.00 with Turtle Talk. (3) Tickets for $2.00 Drawing - Annual Member- Please inform us if your address has ship meeting. Need not be present to win. changed -- We need to know the old and the new address and .both zip codes. GRAND HAVEN SESQUIFEST 150 years May 8, 1984-GRITC Board of Directors POW WOW - MULLIGAN'S HOLLOW Meeting 9(Second Tuesday JULY 7 & 8, 1984 - PUBLIC WELCOME of each month) IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A JOB W[ POST JOOS DAILY - ASK FOR DJ\ IV N , ti I h: I & MJ\ I{ Y ,\ N - 774 - 8 33 I Dawn Anderson is our new JTPA Director, If you have any questions - Please f (' c· l f r c <' L o c .i I l h r. r - 7 74 - 8 ) J I • (Mike and Maryan will also be ylad to h..elp), �I MP 0 R T A N T t\ ML MB [ R S H I P N N U A L LEXINGTON ME E T I N G SCHOOL 45 LEXINGTON N. W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN MAY 31, 1984 6:00 PM POTLUCI< YOU GRITC BRING WILL A DISH TO PASS THE MEAT & DRINI< PROVIDE I•'. -1\.; 1'·,1.·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. HfCH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1~84 l. Dennis Bush 2. Catherine Wesaw 3. Fred Raphael 10. 4. Steve Sells 11. 5. Pat Chiv is 6. Don Lnsley 7. Je.m Ogemaw 8. Dorothy Sheahan 9. \,. ' l Cummings Leona Thomas Tonya Genereaux HIGH SCHOOL/GED 12. Frank Wanageshik 13. Susie Schrubbe Te resa Genia 16. 17. 14. Mary Kelly 18. Melvin Wilson 15. Marion Genia Jon Medawis GLD 19. Joyce Ridolfi 23. Beverly Wilson 20. Joyce Hart 24. Sam Smith 21. Frank Gallegoes 25. Bernice Hendrickson 22 . Michael Fett erhoff CONGRATULATIONS to those students who have finished (1) component of the program. Jylanda Duran Ernie Duarte Ula High Cindy Sprague Lco11,1rd lli LLcnouse IL1rllclrc1 lnsley I rdnk Comp Tanyu Wabanimkee [velyn Florum Kari Sprague James Mataxagay Josephone Arnold Deanna Bailey Paula Hart Nancy Shenem<1n Dcbl> .i c Col 1 ins Debbie t-lormdn L3arb Sl ,JlLer Joseph Wilson Georgianna Martell Sandy Jackson Ro4cr ~U <Jh Carol' V.:ince �- ····--- - · - - - -· · - -·- - - - -·- ________.,,. GRADUATI ON DINN[ R FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You. and me.mbVt-6 06 6amil.y c.okd~all.y ~nv~te.d to atte.nd ke.c.ogn~tion. c.Vte.moMe.-6 6M :the. Native. AmeJt.foan gkadu.ate.-6 • IJOU!t SPONSORED BY: Gkan.d Rap~d-6 Inte.Jt-Tk~bal. T~tie. IV, PM.t A Pkogkam Cap,i,:to£ Lu.nc.h DATE; May 17, 1984 PLACE: We.-6t-6~de. Me. Cou.nc.~£ And Comple.x 275 StkMght S:tke.e.t GRADUATES - P£e.a-6e. c.al.£ 774-337 ,(,6 you. ne.e.d tkaMpM:ta.tion AGENDA 6:00 p.tn. - Invoc.ation V~n.nVt 7:30 p.m. Red Eag£e. S~ngVt-6 �•. TO MY MOTHE.n THERE IS A CERTAIN PERSON, WHO IS KNOWN TO EVERYONE ) SHE'S KIND AND SWEET; AND FULL OF GOOD-TIME FUN. SHE STANDS FOR LOVE AND GOODNESS; AND SHOWS IT IN EVERY WAY. THANK-YOU, MOTHER, FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY! • s. ( �W E MEETS I EVERY G H T C L I N I TUESDAY 1U° bEXINGTON SENIORS ROOM 1. LEARN A HEALTHY WAY TO CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT. 2. SPEAKERS, FILMS, INFORMATION. 3. A WHOLISTIC APPROACH. 4. STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL 5. LEARN TO DEAL WITH STRESS. Lose (5) pounds or Less or any th•ing in between. Lose 50 pounds or more. • HUNGER & BOREDOM? NEVER FEEL FULL? MOTIVATION? ASK Bobbie, Chris or Sue for rjetails (774-8331) C �Warren A. Dirrrich P.O. Box C 60819 Represa, Ca. 95671 Dear Indian Community In re: People vs. Dittrich 2nd Crim lt44099 Help! This letter. is a direct appeal to the Indian Comrmmity of this country for help. The help I need is a donation of your time, to sit down arid write a letter in rrrv behalf to Quin Denvir, California State Defender, 107 South Broadway, Suit~e 9111, Los Angeles, California 90012-4655. Phone munber is (213) 620-5402. I am an Anishahabi/Bohemian skin, presently in folsom Prison. I was arrested 4-12-82 for the 4-5-80 shooting death of a La Puente California man. I was tried and convicted. At sentencing, the judge stated, "I believe there is a reasonable doubt to whether or not the defendent personally used the fireann and persuant to 1181. 6, I will strike the enhancement found for personal use." Under California Law, a jury found me guilty of second degree murder with personal use of a fircann, the trial judge modified the jury's verdict saying in fact I did not commit the crime, has a theory I am 3.n an accessory, yet 1 am the only person to date ever arrested, tried, and convicted of the crime. ·. · I had no co-defendents, just me. I know how Leonard Peltier feels somewhat. I am presently appealing my conviction and the State Public Defenders office is assigned to assist me on appeal. After several discussions with the Indian Brothers here at Folsom Prison, about the quality of legal assistance they recieve from various court appointed lawyers, they urged me to seek outside help if I expected another chance in the courts. So upon sound advice, I would like you all to take a few minutes to sit down and write Mr. Quin Denvir and let him know he and his collegues are under the watchful eye of the Indian Community of this country. To see that his office represents me to the fullest of their professional capacity, and if researched, prepared, a.~d presented proper, my case will be presented another trial. I am not guilty. What I am is poor with no defense bucks behind me, or hope of attaining big bucks, that it would require to hire a high power appeals attorney. So since I am somebody, a hllll1an being willing to fight for my freedom and not let myself be regarded as just another case, shuffled around as so much paper work with a deadline. I am imploring you to please give me some assistance in my plight; Your few minutes to write expressing your concern for me can literally save me amny years of my life from wasting in prison for a crime I am not guilty of. I am registered at the Fon-du-lac Indian reservation in Minnesota. "May the Great Spirit watch over us all." When you write, refer to People vs. Dittrich. My appeal will go to court , in August or September '84. MeQuetch, Warren A. Dittrich /s/ Warren A. Dittrich 8-22-83 P.S. If your tribe or Indian Center has a news paper or news letter, could you please request this letter be printed in it. / �FROM THE DESK OF: FROM THE DESK OF: BoBB IE KOSENCRANS i11. w HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE During the past two (2) weeks I have been attenpting to assess resources that may be available to Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council to further develop health service to our people. I have contacted the following agencies and individuals in reference to our efforts: A) 2! O.S.A.S./Substance Abuse Dental Screening program Indian Health Services Indian Health Care Improvement Act (P.L. 94-437) Title V, Urban Indians. Presently the Indian Health Care Act has been reauthorized at approximately 8.9 million. The American Health Care Association is requesting from the Department of Interior a twelve percent (12%) increase for additional start-up 10 projects. Grand Rapids will be included it' indeed we do our home work here with the legislative people and the agencies we are working with. With support and assistance I feel we may be able to secure start up monies for our health project. However, it is going to take a cooperative effort on the part of our total community, including non-Indian agencies and legislative people to insure that our efforts are successful. for C) I I VJE ARE LOOK ING FOR FOR ANYONE ~'JHO mAY BE INTERESTED IN AQUIRING A LICENSE FOR ~UBSTANCE ABUSE LOUNSELING, lF YOU FEEL YOU MAY BE INTEREST~D PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE COUNSEL AND l WILL BE (v()RE THAN HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, Kent County Health Department . 1) BJ s WILLIAM MEMBERTO/DIRECTOR State Health Department We need to increase our efforts to secure support and resources from the State Health Department. I would like to extend my appreciation to the AA group/Tnursday nights. Without your help--I would have never made it through our first meeting. Thank you for having patience and helping me further understand the complications cf alcohol and its effects. Julie Shananquet Native American Apostalate of Grand Rapids Diocese. We are having a mass and cemetary cleanup - May 5, 1984, at St. Joseph Parish, Elbridge, Michigan. Mass 1100 a.m. - Potluck Lunch will follow at noon. We are iviting all living relatives of the ancestors buried there. Please come and help with a new cemetary map. The old map was destroyed in house fire many years ago. For further information Fred Chivis, Jr. (616) 459-8223 Location map available at GRITC �q OUTREACH DEPARTMENT JTPA PROGRAM Our Elders had a nice turnout for their potluck dinner April 19, 1984. They played BINGO and had fun winning needed items. THANK YOU all who donated a dish to pass. JOBS! REMEMBER - we will be raffling off two nice blankets and all proceeds will go directly to our Elders Program. RECIPE OF THE MONTH BEEF WITH WILD RICE 1/3 cup wild rice 2 cups water, boiling 1 pound lean ground beef 3 tablespoons chopped onions cooking oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 small can mushrooms 1/2 cup watter 1 small bay leaf, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Let rice stand in boiling water 15 mins, drain. Brown beef and onions in oil, salt. Add remaining ingredients including rice. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Yield: 6 large servings. Mrs. Dorothy E. Wieseman Quantico, Virginia Outreach is now down to one staff person, Luella Collins. Until further notice, she will continue to provide emergency food assistance, transportation and work with our Elders. I have become the new Director of the JTPA program. So with this new change, please have patience with Outreach. Thank you. Dawn Anderson JOBS! FOR THE YOUTH!! If your between the ages of 14 and 21, economically disadvantaged Native American, YOU may qualify for our Summer Youth Program. The duration of this program is June 18 through Aug. 31, 1984. For more information, contact: Dawn Anderson, Mike or Maryan in Room 4, or applications are available from any of the above mentioned names. We will also be hiring two Crew Leaders under this program. Qualifications are an ability to supervise, own transportation, and a valid drivers license. For more information and an application, please see Dawn Anderson. ** * * **** * * * * * ****** * INDIAN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM Due to family illness, Jean Warren has resigned. Geri Conway is again working at the Indian Child Welfare Coordinator. There is a very definite need for Indian foster care homes in our community. We do not license, but we can make a referral to a placement agency for licensing. If you are interested in becoming a licensed foster parent, or have any questions, Please call 774-8331. -------------------------------Few people get through their working life without being criticixed every now and then. This obeservation holds true whether they are executive vice presidents or the lowest worker on the totem pole. Truly mature people - those who don't allow themselves to be blinded by resentment - can sometimes find good even in the most malicious criticism. 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Maynard The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging For More Information Contact Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball ( 517) 373-8230 Older Volunteers Honored In May During Older Workers Month in March, I sang the praises of the older adult work force and rightfully so. It was only fitting that older workers, deserving of recognition, be acknowledged for their many contributions to Michigan's economic recovery. NOW ... MAY marks the celebration of another type of personpower which, if not for this large faction in our society, the business community as well as the public sector would suffer appreciably. I'm talking about the older adult volunteer; that person who enlists in some area of service in free will, usually without compensation. IN MICHIGAN, older adults are working in a voluntary capacity in hospitals, schools, state institutions, nursing homes, museums, community centers, churches, human service agencies, in business and in industry. It's estimated that more than 18,000 Michigan residents over the age of 60 serve as a volunteer in some capacity more than once per month. OF INTEREST to older adults may be three particular programs geared specifically to the senior citizen. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, administered jointly by the Office of Services to the Aging and ACTION, the Federal Volunteer Agency, gives older adults an opportunity to work with physically and emotionally handicapped young people. Each volunteer is assigned to work with primarily two youngsters, devoting four hours a day, five days a week. In Michigan, there are slightly more than 1, 200 foster grandparents. For their work they receive a small tax-free stipend, a hot meal, transportation to and from the job site, in-service training, insurance, and an annual physical examination. THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM has 15 projects located throughout Michigan. Volunteers in this program work in a variety of settings that include hospitals, business offices, schools and libraries. Another ACTION program, OSA administers a state grant appropriated to reimburse volunteers for their volunteer related transportation expenses. Volunteers are also provided insurance, in-service training and, in some cases, a hot meal. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM utilitizes older adult volunteers in Oakland, Schoolcraft, Delta, Menominee and Luce Counties. Senior Companions, for the most part, serve other older adults living in their own homes, adult foster care -MORE:. �/L facilities or nursing homes. They help their clients by shopping for them, running errands, writing letters, paying bills or other functions as needed. The volunteers work 20 hours per week and receive the same benefits as do foster grandparents. In yet another ACTION program, OSA administers a state appropriation which funds the Upper Peninsula Project. This Project provides community services to developmentally disabled older adults 45 years of age and older and the chronically mentally ill older person in non-institutionalized settings. In a demographic study commissioned by this Office several years back, one-fifth of all the aging citizens interviewed said they were not satisfied with the way they were spending their leisure time. If you or someone you know happen to fa 11 into this category, consider contacting this Office to learn more about the qualifications governing some of these programs. While we tend to concentrate on the benefits communities derive from the volunteer during National Volunteer Week (May 6-12), we should not forget that those who give of themselves also enjoy many intangible rewards. Often a smile of appreciation or a heart-fe 1t thank-you is more of a return on a persons 1 investment of time and energy than any other type of remuneration. Sound intriquing? Make good things come true for you. Volunteer. # # 4/16/84 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEWS RELEASE The Kent County Juvenile Court is currently seeking foster parents for teens in need of temporary care. The Court provides the board and care, clothing, medical, and dental needs of each child, as well as casework support. An informational meeting will be held at the Kent County Juvenile Court Center located at 1501 Cedar, NE, Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, May 8, 1984, at 7:30 p.rn. 1 For more information, please call the Court s Foster Horne Coordinator, Tom Sibley, at 774-3752. �I "'" I I. 1u l~ I ~l '0( '?:°( I I. I V> I I 'l '1 .::r"' I1 ¢ ~\ ...) d'. ( I I '""O i I ~ I ! I ~ I -:r- ~,. ~, :! ~ I '-..., 1 1 €:' l ~ : ~I .:; ~ t ~ i i i ,.1 {, ~ · ---~-- ~i------~-~+-l~-(------~-+~-1-· C"" , - ~ ~ i f I _ll?_fi_ _ , -; ii' 1 1 I i1. ·ir" £8 QJ ~ I 1 ~,---i/'J-"1 l -d " 1& 1 I $'~ Q .~ :~( , £ f £ l~ l C cu •\ G -·n·--~-. ~----- ---·----"·-L--- - - - - 1 - - - - - - - ! 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Wagner Wheeler Editor r.rn' r~ ' ~ ~ MAY 1985 DATES TO REMEMBER: Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President- - - - - - - - - George Martin Vice President- - - - - - - ~ : ~John Hart Secretary- - - - - - - - - -Mary .Roberts Treasurer- - - - - - - -Fred Chivis, Jr. Sgt.-At-Arms- - - -Ron Yob Member- - - - - - - -Jennie Pigeon Member- - - - - - - - - - -Sydney Martin Member- - - - - - Roger Williams Member- - - - - - - - - - - -Debra Gibbs 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 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN MAY: THREE FIRES POW-WOW Toni Leaureaux, Kari Sprague, Pearl Gasco, Charles Anderson, Liz Wesaw, Percy .St.Clair JUNE 15 and 16, 1985 Paul Jackson, Rita Wemigwans, Linda Holt, Misheka Holt, Chris Shomin, Roger Martell,Jr. AH-NAB-AWEN PARK Dave Shananaquet, Leo Anewishki, Edward Sherman, Jr., Brian Leaureaux,Larry Shananaquet, Jr. GRITC Board of Directors Election A special thanks to everyone who helped Saturday June 15, 1985 with Turtle Talk. FROM 8:00 AM inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. ~lease Emergency Food Hours: 8:00 to 12 noon Monday thru Friday PLACE: AH-NAB-AWEN 8:00PM PARK The board members who will be running again are; Mary Roberts Jennie Pigeon Ron Yob George Martin Debbie Gibbs. Ask for Margaret Nelson 774-8331 How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. Last month issue (April 85) Error on page 3 - should read George Martin instead of Sydney Marin If you are interested in running for GRITC Board of Directors Contact John Hart , or 774-8331. If you do something which you are sure will meet with everybody's approval, somebody won't like it. �A BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! I To Joseph Raphael! Not only did he get a super report card but also received recognition for STUDENT OF THE WEEK at Westwood Jr. High! Keep it up, Joseph!!! We're proud of you!!! ATTENTION YOUTH 14 - 21 GRITC will have a Summer Youth Program. We will offer at least five different work sites in various occupations. Those who qualify through GREATC Central Intake will work (6) hours per day, five days a week at $3.35 per hour. The program will begtn the Monday after the last day of school and will end around Labor Day. Any further questions, ~lease contact Dawn Anderson, 774-8331 APRIL HAPPY SPRING TO EVERYONE - from Senior Program and Outreach. Trees budding, flowers in bloom, and green carpet; Spring is here. The Elders were all very happy to have warm weather finally arrive; and with the arrival of Spring, We also are seeing new faces at the lunch program, "Welcome". Bobbie R. gave a slide picture presentation on her recent trips to Mexico. The entertainment was enjoyed by all. Thanks Bobbie; come again. May 23rd will be the last day for serving meals in the lunch program. Meals will start again in September. Announcements and fliers will keep Seniors posted on up-coming events for the summer. Watch for news in Turtle Talk. Outreach Department is seeking donations: Our most urgent needs are baby cribs, dressers and house hold furnishings. If you you can help; Please call Luella or Margaret 774-8331 RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES -For Milk and Milk products Ice Cream - Use as soon possible Milk 5 days Reconstituted Dry Milk - 5 days Evaporated milk, opened . - 4 - 5 days Process Cheese 3 - 4 weeks Cottage cheese - 5 days Yogurt - 7 - 10 days Pudding - 1 - 2 days These products may be stored in a cupboard and should be used within the date shown. Evaporated milk, unopened_ 6 months Non-fat dry milk, packaged - Use within a few months, ----------------------------------------- �"TO MY MOTHER" The..1te. ..i.-6 a. c. e.Jt ta...i. n. p e.Jt .6 on, who i..-6 k. n.own to e.ve.Jtyone.. a.n.d -6we.e.t; a.nn nul.f. nun. She.'-6 k...i.nd on good t..i.me. She. -6ta.nds nOJt .f.ove. a.n.d good- ne.-6-6; a.n.d -6hOW-6 ..i.t ..i.n. e.ve.Jty wa.y. THANK-YOU, MOTHER, FoJt al.f. you've. done. on. th..i.-6 you.It SPECIAL VAY! �WI N N E R S A T HE F L I NT S K I NS 4th ANNUAL B. 0 WL I N G 0 U R N A ME N T ~~~~~~~--~~- 1st - 2,541 Lynn Crampton Steve Kequom Anita Kequom Wayne Franklin Flint & Muskegon 2nd - 2,455 Rose Blackbird James Tooshkening James Brunk pat Cornelius Walpole, Lansing & Oneida, Canada 3rd - 2,450 James Bigmeat Norma Bigmeat Tom Bo tel lo Muriel Ireland Flint &Oneida 4th-2,428 Rose Blackbird Herb Johnson Karen Blackbird Dwain Blackbird Walpole Island, Canada 5th - 2,415 Benry Bu;ft Jr. Dawn Anderson Charles Anderson Barbara Wabindato Grand Rapids & Muskegon 6th - 2,405 Andy Greenbird Hilda Greenbird Karen Greenbird Dwain Blackbird Walpole Island 7th - 2,390 Anna Crampton Jon Crampton Elsie Bonilla Leo Jackson Lansing 8th - 2,378 Albert Crampton Carole Crampton Henry Bush Jr. Charles Anderson Grand Rapids 11th - 2,366 Al Frees Wayne Franklin Denise Crampton Frank Crampton Muskegon 12th - 2,365 Shirley George Dean George Theresa Wix John Wix Detroit 13th & 14th - 2,353 Andy Greenbird Hilda Greenbird Sherry Greenbird Lonnie Shipman Walpole Island 9th - 2,371 Ceci 1 John Shirley Chanberlin Amos Da~ Larry Sprague Grand Rapids & Mt. Pleasant 13th &14th - 2, 353 Theresa Wix John Wix Gill Miller Den Doxtator Detroit, London &Oneida 10th - 2,367 Delores Chrisjohn Willard Chrisjohn Ross Ireland Colin Doxtator Detroit &Oneida 15th - 2,343 John House Harvey Gibson Diane Johnston Jerry Chingwa Flint 16th - 2,335 Vi McKenzie George McKenzie Gloria Doolittle Allen Doolittle Oshweken, Canada 17th - 2' 332 Ann Chlebana Ardis Badger David Sprague John Chivis Shelbyville & Wyoming 18th - 2,327 Charlene Phillips Laurel Day Al Day Pat Cornelius Oneida 19th - 2,326 Elsie Bonilla Nick Naganashe Roger Sprague Chet Eagleman Lansing, Grand Rapids & Flint 20th - 2,319 James Brunk Debbie Jackson Fred Gilbault Teresa Reyes Lansing, & flint 21st - 2,300 John Kenny Tom Botello Adelia Reyes Bernie Reyes Flint 22nd - 2,295 Shirley George Dean George Al Frees Frank Crampton Detroit & Muskegon 23rd - 2,294 Rita Romer Yvonne Romer Frank Romer Frank Gallegos Flint &Grand Rapids 24th - 2,289 Delores Chrisjohn Laurel Day Willard Chrisjohn Al Day Detroit & Oneida 25th - 2,288 Arvilla Bateman Mike Bateman Janice Beckhorn Sue Rawland Lansing Mens High Single: 225, Lynn Crampton (Flint) Mens High Triple: 617, Larry Sprague (Mt. Pleasant) 26th - 2,284 Ladies High Single: 242, Rose Blackbird (Walpole Island) Ladies High Triple: 599, Rose George Sprague Blackbird (Walpole Island) / Mens Low Score - 72, Raymond Bird / Ladies Low Score - 67 Tracy larry Sprague Kennedy Phyllis Sprague Joe Sprague Low Team - 1, 935 (Duane Pelcher, Flossie Sprague, Raymond Bird, Henry Sprague) Mt. Pleasant Jackpot Winners Each Game: 2nd Shift 3rd Shift 1st Shift Gloria Doolittle (Oshweken) 212 Marie McMillan (Lansing) 192 Teresa Wix (Detroit) 188 Lynn Crampton (Flint) 225 Larry Sprague (mt. Pleasant) 224 Henry Bush Jr. (Grand Rapids) 205 Barbara Wabindato (Grand Rapids) 194 Henry ByslnJr. (Grand Rapids) 2151 Cheryl White (Oneida) 228 Joe Sprague (Mt. Pleasant) 216 Delores Chrisjohn (Detroit) 182 Gill Miller (London) 185 Rose Blackbird (Walpole Island) 242 Frank Gallegos (Grand Rapids) 215 Charlene Phillips (Oneida) 193 Wayne Franklin (Muskegon) 221 Delores Chrisjohn (Detroit) 211 Gill Miller (London) 212 GRAND RAPIDS BOWLERS DOING GOOD! Taken . from Grapevine - April, 85 Genesee Valley Indian Association, Inc. �THREE FIRES BENEFIT DANCE MAY 4, 1985 Time 7:00 PM PLACE: to 12:00PM 1750 CLYDE PARK LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TIM JOHNSON AND HIS BAND $5.00 SINGLE 50/50 RAFFLES $7.00 COUPLE ---- PENDLETON BLANKET RAFFLE REFRESHMENTS AND FOOD AVAILABLE. FOR FURTHER INFO CALL 774-8331 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------= ANNOUNCEMENT OF 37th ANNUAL NMOA COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1985 AGENDA: PLACE: CLAIMS REPORT 4H CENTER PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN Submitted by: Joe John, Unit #4 The John BuJ.ih Family would l~ke to Thank the k~nd and geneJr.ouJ.i people who attended the BOX SOCIAL on al.Vi beha£6. A SPECIAL THANKS TO GRAND RAPIVS INTERTRIAL COUNCIL, THE G.R. SINGERS, STAR SINGERS ANV THE PEOPLE WHO PRAYEV FOR ME VURING MY ILLNESS. • �IMPORTANT ! I ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING LEXINGTON SCHOOL 45 LEXINGTON NW GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN MAY 16, 1985 6:30 YOU BRING A GRITC WILL DISH TO PROVIDE POTLUCK PASS THE MEAT & DRINK GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO FOLLOW: AGENDA: JUNE 1985 ELECTION (5 - VACANCIES) NOMINATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE FLOOR LIST OF PEOPLE RUNNING FOR THE BOARD: 1. Mary Roberts 2• Jennie Pigeon 3. Ron Yob 4. George Martin 5. Debbie Gibbs ELECTION DAY JUNE 15, 1985 FROM 8: 00 AM' (SATURDAY) TO 8: 00 PM AH-NAB-AWEN PARK • IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE BOARD, PLEASE CONTACT JOHN HART OR 774-8331. �The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Lexington Community Education Center wish to SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE each and everyone o.P. the following who worked so hard to finish so far either GED/HIGH> SCHOOL DIPLOMAJOR BOTH. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - 1985 1. GED 1. 2. 3. I \ Tanya Wabanimkee Robert Sells Jeremy Sawrnick Gerald Porter - .UP AND COMING GRADS. FOR MAY 29:85 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Charles Brown Evelyn Castaneda Ernest Duarte Robin High Diane Leaureaux David McCullough Julia Pah .man Leonard Rittenhouse Jeremy Sawrnick Robert Sells Billi Jo Shananaquet Teresa Shananaquet / • \• �GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You a.nd me.mbVl..6 06 IJOWl. 6a.mUy aJz.e. eo~d~af.1.IJ ~nv~te.d to a.tte.nd ~e.eogMtion evz.e.moMe.-6 6M :the. Na.tive. Amvz.~ea.n g~a.dua.te.-6. SPONSORED BY: G~a.nd Ra.p~d.6 Intvz.-T~~ba,R. Coun~l T~tte. IV, PaJz.t A P~og~a.m Ca.p,C.tol Luneh VATE: PLACE: And Ma.y 23, 1985 Le.x~ngton Gym Le.x~ngton N.W. 45 GRADUATES: P1e.a..6e. ea,R.£ 774-8337 you ne.e.d br.a.n.6po~ta.tion ~6 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. - Invoea.tion 7:30 p.m. ~------- ·--·-·-·-·- ·- - - - - - - - - - - -· �4/15/85 GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Native American Education Program - HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Tony Engstrom Keith Matula iti s Paula Shafer Anthony Sprague no college J.C. no college Central Michigan University UNION HIGH SCHOOL Lavonne Bruner Anthony Dudley Deborah Emert Robert Engelsman Dawn Farah Karrie Gravelyn Timothy Hickox Michgian State University no college Western Michigan University Michigan State University J.C. J.C. no college CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL Christine Fisher Lawrence Gerken Alfred Jackson Isabella McCullough CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Carlene Contrado Fredrick Lepzinski WEST CATHOLIC CENTRAL Susan Jackson CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Joyce Higgins • �.... Supervise Summer Youth Participants, 14 - 21, invarious worksites, for the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council. Qualifications: Agility to supervise youth; Valid drivers license; and Creativity. For more information phone 774-8331. Or apply with the GRITC - JTPA Employment Program. CLOSING DATE: MAY 15, 1985 - 5PM . **************** Any Native American Youth between the ages of 14 and 21, interested in a summer job, apply also with the GRITC - JTPA Employment Program. Youth will work 6 hours per day, 5 days aweek, at $3.35 per hour. �A Message te aattered Wemen You both have the freedom and the responllibdity to c.att for younelf To do 1hta you will need to leam to make choicea and dw.naes Cona.dtt In new wa~ · lh.inkina about younelf • I am not to blame for •I •I •I • I • I am no1 bema beaten and abuwd the cauae of another's violent behavaor do raot like the violence; I do not want !he \llOlen~ . don't have to take il . am an important human beina desen•e to be treated with respea •I do have power over my own hfe •I can decide for myself what Is bes! for me . • I can make chanaes in my life If I want to • I am not alone. I can ask ()(hers. 10 help me • I am wonh -.·orkmg for and c:hanaina for • I deserve to make my own life &&fe and healthy •I am A worthwhile penon. (from Tn-County Council on Domestic Abui1e Ne..skner.) Why Women Remain in Abusive Relationships .,The huwand's good behavior 1s not consistem. but it is enough to keeµ the woman in the rel&1ionship. ,..Generally, the &bulled woman values her marn41!e and is intensely involved w11h her mAle ... D~11t' Abuse. some women feel love and/or loyalty to their mates . ,..Mo51 &bused women hope the man will change, reform his behavior. and &busina husbands reinforce this belief. ,.. Women often stay for the sa.ke of the children. believmg that any father 1s better than rao father . .,fear of being economically independent , having to provide for themselves and matt importantly for !heir children keeps many women in aliusive relationships .,women may fear the social stiQma. the shame of having been abused ,..Making changes 1s hard: socially. many of these women are alone . Often times a woman will have to IJve up the circle of fnends she and her husband had developed. ,.. A lack of education and/or job skills may work to keep a woman in a relationship . ,,..The women may fear retaliation . ,....Cultural and/or religious constraints may keep a womclll in an unhealthy relationship . .,A woman may feel guilt at having failed in the marriage. She may feel that in some way she uused the abuse; did something wrong. �Some. Characteristics of Victims • Withdrawal from socia.1 aaivities • Loss of .elf-esteem • ~:l.$IOll • Unable to ao anywhere or do Al\)1hillll without the anumale panner • PhylKAI ll&fls of Injury bruisn. ans. lliffne:u. broken bones • Aruuel) . Sl!'e:U • • • • • • AbuM' o! drugs or Alcohol Unable 10 keep appoinlments Never llJven access to money transponauon . telephone ln&CCUrate physical self·11n41le May wr frusarallons 0111 on children Tlunks of su1ode . lustory of llnade anem~ • !>tronaJ) believes in M'X·role Stereotypes • Hmory of family violencr Some Characteristics of Abusers • !imor) of family violence • Mother wu bauered by his father • • • • • • • • • • • D13plays violence publicly Plays wrth auiu. knivn and uses them to procea himself &jajnsl othen Loses lus temper frequently and easily Abuse of df'u£s or ala>hol CommM AOS of violence &llAinSt objects AJld lhinas l>upl..ys an unusual amOWlt of ie&Jously when hia partner ia l'IO( wtth htm Requires knowled&e of partners wherubouts. uae of partners free time Becqmes enrqed when his partner does l'IO( bsaen to lus Advice Appears to have a duel personality at times There is a M:nse of overiU!l Ill his auehy and has ~ ScronaJy believes in sex-role stereotypes Some Characteristics of Children From Violent Families • Stress • At.- ol druas or Alcohol • R..uuna away from home • E.xcessive concern abow parents locAtionlwell-beinj • Guilt • Sudden drop in arades/achievement • Withdrawal from IOciAl activities • Han&mll AJ"Ound school/church; not wantinj to IO home • Uws violence to raolve problems with peers • Deveiops low fruatration level • &raains with parents • Abuaive towards animAls • Suicide AltelllptS or thoui&hts of ki1lina parents • Hillh Absentee raaes from school from The &nered Woman. Lenore Walker. family Advocates. Inc. trUnln& lllaleriAla • �I, : MAY 4, 1985 WESTGATE BOWL 4486 TEAMS - 10 AM. REGISTRATION TIME: ALPINE N, W, MIXED FOURSOMES 9 AM 2 PM. TEAM EVENT - 5 MEN, 5 WOMEN; MIXED FOURSOMES - 2 MEN, 2 WOMEN $15-00 PER PERSON PER EVENT. WOMEN - 1. 2. 80% OF 200, 75% MEN - OF 200. BOWLERS MUST aE OF INDIAN DESCENT OR MARRIED TO AN INDIAN, GRAND KAPIDS NISH-NA-BE LEAGUE BOWLERS ELIGIBLE, HlGHEST LEAGUE AVERAGE TQ BE USED, 21 GAMES OR MORE, 1984-85 (KULE 363-10 PIN APPLIES), OR us~, MEN - 170, WOMEN - 160. 3, BOWLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF AVERAGE SUBMITTED, 4. 5, BOWLERS MUST BE SANCTIONED BY ABC OR WIBC AND BE 18 OF AGE AND UP, PRIZE MONEY BASED ON ENTRIES, MEN AND WOMEN SCORES FOR CASH PRIZES SEP,ARATE, 6, BRING LEAGUE AVERAGE BOOK OR CURRENT LEAGUE AVERAGE SHEET, NAME: ADDRESS: AvG: SANCTION #: l·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4, 5·-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MIXED FOURSOMES LINE-UP: NAME: AVG: ADDRESS: SANCTION #: l·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ENTRY DEADLINE DATE - APRIL SEND MONEY ORDER TO: AMOS DAY, JR, 44 VIOLET $.W, GRAND RAPIDS, MI. 49508 (616) 534-3656 30, 1985, OR CALL TO RESERVE SPOT, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: DAWN ANDERSON - INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL (616) 774-8331 OFFICE 454-6861 �\ ----- - ------·------- .. -- ~------------T- 1 - ·- -----···- ·-·- ........ - - --·-- ·········-· ···· ·- -··------- - -- ·- - ·-·-··· 1.se. . <01\ --·-·--···------- --- --·--·---- - ----- l\luR~.1-f Ri u.)e_,d - ·--------- ·-----·-; ------ -·- ------- ciJ·--------··-----J 11 --~-; f--· -----~io ri ····· ------·····---·- ···------·-···------ --- ---~ ···· - ---- ------· ----...--~ Su"<'\ \<\o'f"\ ITue.~ ,----:;3- . ---;;f--·-----.2-1T A .. 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Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE , MI 49401 ,I U. S. POST:A.GE PA ID PERM iT NO . 6 90 01.'t<:I ilAPI C.<: . "" ::q � 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 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/28543773c14c0d18b5789df5936c2092.pdf 360936d7e922462bdcbd7574f13ed3a1 PDF Text Text GRA~ID VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REG10f~AL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION ,, MAY 1986 TURTLE TALK Executive Director J. Waqner Wheeler Loretta Yount Editor GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President---------------George Martin Vice-President--------------John Hart Secretary----------------Mary Roberts Treasurer--------------Roqer Williams Sgt.At-Arms----------------Ronald Yob Member--------------David Shananaquet Member------------------Sydney Martin Member--------------------Debra Gibbs Member---------------David Wonegeshik The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) is a non-profit. Native American orqanization, assistino its membership in the area of employment via the activities of its Emoloyment Proqram. The Emolovment Procram's mission is to put our Proqram Participants to work. We need to establish lonq ranqe, cooperative, mutuallv beneficial workinq relationships with area Employers in order to accomplish this mission. Components within the GRITC Employment Proqram are: * * * * * JTPA Displaced Workers Proqram Summer Youth Proqram Older Workers Proqram Job Development Proqram GRITC Employment Program activities include: * * * * * Recruitment Pre-Employment Traininq Referral Job Development Job Placement Follow-Up lhe GRITC Emplovment Proqram has been in existence since 1974. To you. our prospective Emplover Partir.ioant. we offer a multi-faceted, efficient Prooram of Employment Services. FOR THE EMPLOYER: Our Proaram staff actively recruit and enlist Employer Particioants with at least one person-to-person on-site contact. Toqether we develop a Job Activities Plan which will guide the trainee throuahout the OJT period, lasting up to (13) weeks, and leadino to full-time, unsubsidized employment. Durinq this OJT oeriod, we monitor the trainee's proqress and assist both the trainee and the Employer to insure a successful outcome in this the most critical phase of the traininq. Emoloyers eligible for our JTPA (Job Traininq Partnership Act) Proqram will enter into a contractual aareement with our orqanization and have a oortion of the traine~is wages paid with JTPA funds for the duration of the OJT period. Ask our staff for details. FOR THE TRAINEE: Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testina to determine their employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to beain the OJT oeriod. In addition, trainees qualify for assistance in obtainino job connected equipment such as work shoes, clothing, and tools subject to resource availability). TRAINEE ACTIVITIES * * * * * * I~CLUDE: Screeninq and Data Collection Assessment and Testing Remedial Development Referral Pre-Employment Training OJT Assignment and Activities Plan Monitoring and Follow-Up cont. on following page �\ JTPA cont'd its enactment on Oct. 13, 1982. To become participants in our Employment Proqram, candidates must meet certain requirements. They must be: WHERE Disadvantaqed * Economically (Unemoloved/Underemployed) * * * * Able and 17 Years Resident Males 18 with the Available for Work of Age or Older of Kent/ Ottawa Counties - 26 must be re9istered Draft. Additionally, as a bonafide Native American organization we are committed to servicir.a the needs of those individuals who are of Native American descent. THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (Public Law 97-300, Oct. 13, 1982) WHO The Federal Government has allocated monies to implement the above proQram. GRITC, along with other area orqanizations, was awarded monies ~nd status as an agencv authorized to carrv out this proaram. WHAT JTPA monies are used to subsidize the waae of an individual in an OJT program. Throuqh contractual aareements with aqencies such as ours, a portion of the worker's waqe is paid throuahout the OJT period (Maximum, 13 weeks) until the worker enters into full time unsubsidized employment. WHY The intent of JTPA is to create more advantageous opportunities of employment for economically disadvantaqed individuals (Youth and unskilled Adults), and to provide incentives to attract private sector employers as coparticipants. WHEM JTPA has been a continuous program since For more information, contact the G.R. Inter~Tribal Council, or the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Traininq Administration, Washinaton, D.C .• 20213. NISHNAWBE NATIVE AMERICAN A.A. GROUP OF GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, 45 LEXINGTON N.W. MEETINGS ARE MONDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM - 7:00 - 8:00 PM AL-ANON - MONDAY ONLY 7:00 - 8:00 PM In April of 1982, three Native American women started the Nishnawbe A.A. qroup at Lexinqton School. We are all A.A. Native American women and men and meet each other throuqh the A.A. groups in the Grand Rapids area. June, Lee and JoAnn are responsible for starting the A. A. Group at the Council. Two of them are Ottawa/Chippewa Indians from Grand Rapids and one from Florida, a Seminole Indian. Because 11 Nishnawbe 11 means Indian people, it doesn't necessarily mean vou have to be an Indian to attend. It is open to everyone who shares this disease of alcohol. The Council, also known as Lexington School for many of the Indian people, is a place for meetina each other. The Council has functions for the Native American community. such as; Adult Education Program, Senior Citizens, employment, to name a few, and in this way everyone could get involved. During the summer months the meetinas are held from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. When school term starts in the fall, the meetinqs are again held from 7:00 - 8:00 PM evenings. As of now, we have meetings on Monday and Thursday and have started Al-anon once a week on Monday evenings only, 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Aaain, thank-you, "to everyone" who helped get our A.A. meetinqs started in the Native American community. �A MODEL OF SUCESS Indian. I feel fortunate that I didn't John Hutchinson wears crisp white shirts, have to face the problems they've had to fashionable sport jackets and the air of face. I never had to cope with what they had to cope with. My Mother and father a rising businessman. He talks the langua9e of success and he lives it too. He has a substantial home in Cascade Township in suburban Grand Rapids. a always had a job." Hutchinson grew up in suburban Detroit, the son of an Irish father and a Chippewa wife, four children. Indian mother. He is seated in his office at the head- "It was a typical middle-class home, in quarters of Western Food Enterprises, a blue-collar area of Royal Oak. a food service company he founded with was a good neighborhood." two others in 1981. His mother grew up on the Bay Mills re- His face is broadly handsome, a stout jaw jutting in front of penetratinq eyes. His hair is ink black and straight. He is confident and assured. "I wanted to do something on my own and It servation on Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay' but she moved at age 15 with her mother to the Detroit suburb of Ferndale. It was there she met Huchinson's Father, an interior decorator. this looked like a good chance. We have good clients, qood qualitv man- As he grew up, Hutchinson had almost no aqement and our growth has been good. visits (with) my grandparents, there Our sales plan is to achieve small, was very little of that." managed growth. He faintly recalls, however, that his We are lookina to add contact with Indian culture. "Except for two to four clients a year." maternal grandmother kept alive some of Hutchinson, 40 is vice president. trea- the old traditions. surer and one-third owner of Western Food, and his sales expertise has helped "I remember her stories, spiritual type of thinqs. the company expand its (4) oriqinal, Hope,than that. But I just can't recall more She did try to teach us the Calvin, Aquanis,OR _Baptist Colleqe,--to thelanguage." current total of (17). The company proHutchinson was raised Catholic and atvides mass serving food service to institutions, mostly schools, in West Michigan and also Kansas, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. tended Catholic schools, earninq allconference and all-Detroit honors as a quarterback. He enrolled at the University of Kentucky in 1963 on a football scholarship, but neglected to register for the draft and was inducted into the Army in John Hutchinson is a rarity among local Native Americans--a classic corporate success story. 1966. "I consider myself American first," tour of duty, then attended Oakland he says. University in Rochester, majoring in "I seldom think about being He completed a two-year stateside �restaurant and food manaqement. He ATTENTION!! AN INVITATION TO PRAISE!! worked briefly for the State of Michiaan,ANYONE INTERESTED IN ORGANIZING A FULL and was hired bv the Saqa Corp. of Menlo,GOSPEL CHURCH WHERE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Calif., in 1969. He worked 13 years in IS THE CENTER OF WORSHIP AND THE JOY OFTHE various food service manaqement positionsLORD IS OUR STRENGTH, IS INVITED TO ATTEND before he and two other Saaa employees A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP AND REFRESHMENT AT established Western Food Enterprises. THE GRAMD RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, When he first moved to this area in 1981,45 LEXINGTON N.W •• Hutchinson was all but invisible in the ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1986 at 7:00 PM Native American community. "I think it was a couple years before I had any contact at all," he says. REV. MICHAEL W. PETERS, PASTOR A/G -----------------------------------------JTPA PROGRAM - JOB READINESS Within the last few months, we have been organizing and implementing new plans for growth in the JTPA Work Program. We've been contacting new potential employers to make them aware of - Inter-Tribal and the proograms we have to offer. Our goal will be to locate good job sites with a pay scale above minimum wage (3.35) "RECRUITMENT" is a very important factor within the program. For this we need YOU as a potential client to HELP US HELP YOU. When you come and apply for work, please bring all documents on the FIRST VISIT. Types of documents: Native American BIA verification/birth certificate; Veteran status-selective service number; social security card; drivers license, classification C Cl-C2; proof of address; income for past year, include all household It seems Hutchinson wants to reach out members, W-2 statement, check stubs, DSS to a part of his past he never knew. Income Reporting Statement. If you do not have a resume, we will "There are people in that community who refer you to Kayleen of the education have talent and skills who want to department for help in preparing a proper develop those. They should be qiven the resume. By being prepared we will be able to proopportunity. cess the necessary papers and follow up with an appointment for an interview. "That's my only involvement with the OUR AIM IS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR "JOB community, but I reallv enjoy working READINESS"! ! ! ! ! ! That's no longer the case. Hutchinson is chairman of the Economic Advisory Committee of the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council, which is seeking ways to find work for local Native Americans. He sits on the board of Inter-Tribal Enterprises, Inc. a for-profit corporation which expects to purchase an existing business and use it to hire and train Native Americans. He even talks of attendinq a pow-wow -- the first of his life. in that financial end of it." Helpful Hints: Do you have a job goal? What type of work are you seeking? What experience, special skills do you hav.e ? Remember, any volunteer work or club activities are an asset. This type of information will give us an indication of the best placement for YOU! ! ! �I ' I MP 0 R T A N T ME MB E R S H I P A N N UA L May 29, 1986 LEXINGTON SCHOOL, THURSDAY 45 LEXINGTON N. W. 6:00 POTLUCK GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN P.M. YOU BRING A DISH TO PASS GR ITC WILL PROVIDE June 14. 1986 FROM 8 A.M. & DRINKS MEAT E L E C T I 0 N PLACE: ME E T I N G DA Y SATURDAY 8 P.M. f\f-l-NAG-AWIN PARK f i\Uiff ii F[t\l\L A BOOTH WILL BE SET-UP FOR GRITC VOTERS SURE YUU -ARE ~EGISTERED -EC - ----- There are (4) • Vacancies 1. 2. 3. 4. (4) Present Board members will run aqain. Mary Roberts Roqer Williams Dave Wone9eshik Sydney Martin ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 774-8331 �NOl"'INATICN FO~ As a nominee for the GRITC Board of Directors, I, , understand that should I becorr.e a 5oard l\:en::ber, I will take c.n active role in the business of GRl TC. I will take m:r responsibilities and obligations seriously. I, therefore, pledge to attend board 2eetings, membership speci~l ~eetings, meetings, committee meetings, and all other GRITC functions of importance. Also, I will attend a Boc:.rd Training Ser:iina:-. I will nake available for publicaticn, in the GRITC newEle'iter, a brief biography and statement expre:!!sing ny views and goals for GRITC. I underst~nd, if I'm elected, that I will tcJc:e an oath of office pledging to upheld the by-laws of GRITC and to be responsive and available tG the people of the community. Futherreore, I attest te my eligibility fgr becoming a member of the GRITC Beard of Directors by being/beccming a member of GRITC. I, also, attest to my eligibiljty by providing tangible proof of my indian heritage (which must be if the Nominatic::: 8ommittee eo wishes. Date: ~ blood ~uantw~ • or more) �GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You and members of your family are cordially invited to attend recognition ceremonies for the Native American graduates. SPONSORED BY: Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council, Title IV, Part A Program and Capitol Lune~ Date: Place: May 21, 1986 Westside Complex 215 Straight Street Graduates: Please call 774-8331 If you need transporation AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Invocation Dinner 7:30 p.m. Drumming • �on CRITICAL ISSUES CONFERENCE By Merry A. Hinman, Editor The Native American Critical Issues Conference, which was held in Flint, Michigan, turned out to be very interesting. The conference took place March 6 - 8th, 1986. The Native American people came together to share their new ideas and successful programs that are happening in their communities. It was nice to hear that there are programs for all Native Americans. People really care. That's the feeling I received when I listened to some of the presentations. There should be more conferences like this. We need to bring the peopl together to strengthen our nation. ROUND-UP By Sandy Jackson What impact has the new computers at Lexington bad on you? Nancy Sheneman: She said that it helped her out a lot! It gives her experience for future interest in a computer field. (continued) �( "Round-Up" cont.) Terri Dougherty: It's a challenge to learn something on the computer. Merry Hinman: They are fun to learn on and they make work more interesting. We are very lucky to have computers here at Lexington; plus, they're educational! Kayleen Pawloski: She has learned quite a bit. " Computers have caused excitement about computer vocations." Eva Hinman: They are very helpful with homework and typing; plus, she has learned a new skill . Diane Lis: Says that computers make work fun. Now that she has worked on them--she loves it! Work can be revised to perfection with little effort. Laurie Hinmon: They are fun and educational. PERSONAL "THOUGHTS" OF COMPUTERS By Sandra Jackson Well, I guess computers are the "in" thing. Sometimes computers can be a pain but sometimes they can be very helpful to a problem. Computers can even help teach. As for myself, I take Computer Lab and can do just about anything on them . I have improved my typing, learned different parts and how they work, study English and Math and make greeting cards. So you see, they can be very helpful. �"GOSSIP COLUMN" By Rhonda Shalifoe - Guess who's getting married on March 29, 1986?! ! Billy Joe Shanauniquet and David Russel. Sounds like H-o-t S-t-u-f-f. - Guess who had her baby?! Tanya and Paul. They had a baby girl on March 19, 1986. - Do you want to know what I heard?! Sue MaturKanich is having another one of her harlequin affairs! ! - Guess what?! If you want to learn Ojibwa language, Jackson. just ask Sandy - Guess what I heard about Eva and Merry Hinman?! They went to Chicago on their own and got stranded. HA! Ha, - Guess what I learned about Kendra when we went to Flint?! She sure loves to drive like a maniac. - Guess what Laurie Hinman told me?!! She said she's 200 pounds of spring-and-steel but mostly sex appeal. - Do you know what I know about Diane Leaureaux?! ! She likes to get in trouble so she can get sent to Wag Wheeler's office. That's her heart throb. Are you reading Wagf - Do you want to know a secret about me? I'm up for grabs! l\ Put ' I .' J-0-K-E-S Question: Answer: • How can you get more mileage out of your car? By pushing it! ! �("Jokes" cont. ) Two southern ministers were riding in a car together in mountainous back country, really zooming through hair-pin turns, when the minister who was not driving asked the other to go slow and carefully. The o ne driving remarked, "Don't you have faith in the Lord?" The minister passenger replied, "Yes, but the Lord isn't driving!" (Oh, chuckle and scream! ) "A Photography Man: Woman: Joke" Dear, is it all right to build a darkroom in our laundry? Yes honey--just don't put too much starch in with the negatives. **UPCOMING EVENTS** Career Day at Lexington. Tuesday, April 22, 1986, 12:30 3:00 PM. Everyone welcome! Bring the kids! The Effects of Chemical Dependency On the Family Unit. Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 - 12:00 AM. Room 11. Michigan Youth Corps, 1986. Offering summer jobs for young people ages 14 - 21. See Margaret Nelson, Room 4 or Becky Raphael. Women's Group. Every Thursday at Lexington School, 6:30 PM. All women welcomed. A-A Meetings. PM. Monday and Thursday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 NOTICE: A meeting will be held on Friday, ApriI 11, 1986 and every Friday thereafter for those who use, or have used, inhalants such as toil, gasoline, paint, etc. Refreshments will be provided. Movie - "I Will Fight No More." Room 8. April 14, 1986, 10:30 AM. Movie - "Soft Is . the Heart of a Child." 1986. Room 11. · (continued) Thursday, April 24, �("Upcoming Events" cont.) Pow-Wow homecoming of the Three Fires. Location: AH NAB AWEN Park at Front Street and Pearl. Camping available. Contact Ike Peters, (616) 530-8790. "Karate Class" is what's happening at Grand Rapids InterTribal, 45 Lexington, N.W. $15.00 per month. sign up! Ages 9 and up. Come FREE - Writing Workshop for Parents. Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Lexington School. Free child care--free transportation. Grades K-6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all those people born in April! Merry Hinman, Robert Hinman, Mary Meangivie, Zane Jr. Peltier, Edna Kenoshmeg, Marge Dunn, George Lawrence, Robin Ensley, Ida Shawa, Robin Korn, Micky Kiogima, Jesse L. Boda, Sandy Whiteman, Jeff King, Dawn Anderson, Mary Ann Mashka, Susan Wesaw, Rosanne Moore, Pam Smith, Misty Bowen, Don Bowen, Jr., John Hart, April Wesaw, April Marie Leaureaux, Levi Albert Crampton. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Laurie and Bob Hinman! "CLASSIFIED ADS" WANTED - Women Packers. Starting $3.50/hour. Contact Katy or Margaret. �1111%%X11XXXr.J1!11111111X1111%1X111 zYTTTYTTTT•TTTTTTYTTTTTTTXTYTTTXXJ POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1986 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INOIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE PLACE JUNE 28 & 29 INFORMATION Wilson, MI 8th Annual Great Lakes Pow Wow Hannahville Indian Community Route #1 • For more info. (906) 466 2342 or 466 2802 JUNE 28 & 29 Sarnia, Ontario, JULY 4, 5 & 6 Sault Ste. Marie, MI JULY 19 & 20 Stone Lake, Wisc. JULY 18, 19 & 20 JULY 24, 25, Canada 25th Annual Sarnia Reserve Pow Wow, Contact: Ted White at (519) 344 1281 26 & 27 AUGUST 1. 2, 3 & 4 Walpole Island, Ontario Baraga, MI Manitoulin Island, Ont. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Traditional Indian Pow Wow Days, 2218 hunk Rd. vicinity ontact: (906) 635 6050 Lac Courte Oreilles "Honor the Earth" Pow Wow Contact: Stanley Larson at (715) 634 8924 or 634 3961 Walpole Island Pow Wow at High Bank Park, Hwy. 40 Ferry service at Algonac, MI Contact: (519) 627 1481 8th Annual Keweenaw Bay Traditional Pow Wow & Spiritual Conference at Ojibway Camp on U.S. 41 Contact: (906) 353 6623 26th Annual Wikwemikong Indian Days Pow Wow • on Pow \fow grounds Contact: Garv Manitowabi at (705)859 3122 �' 1111xx1x111xxx11111x111x111111x111 ~zyyyyyzyyyzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyxxYTTTXY' POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1986 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE AUGUST 2 & 3 AUGUST 8, 9 & 10 AUGUST 9, 10 & 11 PLACE Mt. Pleasant, MI Athens, MI Watersmeet, MI INFORMATION Little Elk's 2nd Annual Retreat in honor of Maggie Jackson • Saginaw Chippewa Campgrounds, 7525 E. Tomah Rd. $3,250.00 in Prize Moneys Contact: Ken Sprague at (517) 772 3860, Larry Sprague (517) 773 6032 or Margaret owmick at (517) 772 4817 10th Annual Athens Traditionru Pow Wow, site to be determinoo Contact: Julie Snyder at (517) 323 8158 Lac Vieux Desert Pow Wow Contact: Delores Williams at (906) 358 4271 or 358 4106 AUGUST 15, 16 & 17 Red Cliff, Wisc. Red Cliff Pow Wow Contact: Andy Gokee at (715) 779 5805 AUGUST 16 & 17 Lebanon, Ind. American Indian Council, Inc. 4th Annual Traditional Indian Pow Wow • Boone County 4-H grounds, located between Indianapolis & Lafayette (Lebanon) just off I 65 at the 138 mile marker Contact: Nancy or LeRoy Malaterre at (317)482 3315 �~-- ----- ..._ ..... f'f\~ s J L/ '8 G LJ~d lue~ \'('\ 0 t'\ l) Y\ y s tt+ ~~\ )\\uRS _.t:2_ _j_ _d_ "JJIMIU, ~(1-Jl k) .Se"; oG>.. {Y\e~\.s -#- --k- -~ r 5 e'V\10~ 'f'r\e,A--ls I;;_ _1_L, I I Dr.u -/CJ ~~ ~ I mo\'-'~Q.·~ s_ $__ . ') i /3 ' 1 11 ~lb:>~ Se";o~ ~e~\s Se"' io~ Me A\~ c:)._ 0 N.A J)i" n eQ.. t.Je5t~ ;de. ~Dv "" ~ ~~ ;L 7 //::, 1S- 1~~l.ci1~ i<-..J d/ - 17 ~I ois ~~ c:J<./ ci..·-00 ) JIJ,la.i-U.., ~ ~e"io~ t'r\ef\ Is ;,~ I . -- tJ. 1 ~lCh ~(_)#. Kj ~la ~eni~ ~A-\S 11: 3o • o'J5 I 'i /3 SO'\"\\~ tJ.1._L~~ 1,<..) . Se "" i o1'l "tv\e A- I s f\1''1\uA-\ ,;)._'I .,1 ~ 1' ~~IJ. N ~ e ~ 1u~ fY\ e._A-I ~ /}:rl? P.5- &., t-/1dv4~cr. ....:! () N\e.tn'oe~ ~ti P fo'. 3 D Pot 1 uc. '< ~ 'J~a.-,. I - 5e,;b1' P\eA-\~ . '--5'I �• NCN M.Ofl! CJl!ltO. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U. S. POST:A.GE , '- I 0 Fi:RM iT i'IG . 690 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 -·:.. ... . 'I · ·· ;,' -. . ...... },. u~~';c~i "\";',:j' :\'. '.' ' ' BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE ALLENDALE, MI 49401 f J 91 Ga>ND ~P i[,:, ·. ·q � 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 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/a3503ea7dbc1357e10cc74ea4e19051a.pdf 84754b6eaeefdab95994c18111ac34b6 PDF Text Text GRAND VAllEY STATE UNIVERSITY UBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council Volume 1 Number 5 May 1991 REORGANIZATION submitted by Kathy Polise When people think of reorganizing sometimes, they statement to its fullest potential. As you see in a tree, the may think of making changes, adapting to a new technology, branches can go in any direction but usually follow the direct or even moving forward. Change is not always negative. source of light. Some branches may fall off, but a new one Change can be a way of modifying what we already are using. eventually grows and fills the void. As you may have heard, GRITC has begun a reorgani- Some say this change was needed for a long time, zation process. When we talk of reorganization, we talk of others say that is was not necessary at all. The change was laying down an old structure and rebuilding. The rebuilding made for several reasons, 1) To provide more effective process starts with GRITC's philosophy and mission. Our services to the community, 2) Eliminate the departmental mission is to provide a holistic care of health to the Native segregation experienced within Inter-Tribal. Programs were American population. The values are not forgotten in the being seen as separate entities instead of working together reorganization process but enhanced. within the agency. The reorganization allows for a unity ofall Some staff have changed job descriptions. Job descrip- staff and a unity of all programs. We are working towards tions were changed to adapt to the staffs level of creativity providing a holistic approach to treatment. The moment and talent. If you look at the client roster sheet in this someone walks in the door requesting services, he will newsletter you will see the new job descriptions and staff who receive an assessment and based on that assessment, he will are now providing those functions. be hooked up with services based on need-whether that be At times it may be easier to think of the change in an employment, substance abuse, mental health, seniors ser- analogy format. When talking about the reorganization to vices, or Indian health. All of these services make up the staff I think of a tree. The mission statement of GRITC is Inter-Tribal Council. The reorganization evolved out of a represented by the roots in the ground. The trunk of the tree necessity. A necessity to enhance present services and to is the community. The branches of the tree represents staff- ensure that our client's needs were being met. those people who are working towards fulfilling the mission A LOOK INSIDE Director's Report .......................... 2 Issues ............................................ 7 From the Board ............................. 3 Graduates ...................................... 8 People Profile .............................. .4 Birthdays ...................................... 9 Human Services Groups .............. .4 Indian Health Fair ......................... 9 Environment ................................. 5 Announcements ............................ 10, 11 Health ........................................... 6 Pow Wow Calendar ...................... 12 �r----------------~·-·--····-·----·--···-----------·-·-···············1 \ \ from the Director's desk... ~ \ · -w \ \ In the years that I have been associated with the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council \ ·, there have been many different people employed with the agency. All of those employed \ \ have provided a variety of duties ranging from average to outstanding. Many of those former I employees have impacted the community in a very positive way and have been held in high \ regard either for their friendliness, their caring, or their commitment. Few, if any, have i\ \ possessed all of those qualities to the degree of one of our fellow employees that will be \ \ I leaving for a position with another agency closer to his home. I am speaking of Leonard \ O'Bannon, our Outpatient Counselor within the Substance Abuse Program. In the years that i i Leonard has been with us he has had a tremendous positive impact with the people in our l community. From the children who seem to adore him, to the senior citizens that appreciate \ his kindness, warmth and friendly smile. Everyone has benefited in having Leonard around. \ Of all of Leonard's qualities, the most notable is his ability to make people relax into ·1 l a willingness to discuss the daily news or their personal issues and concerns. I know of no \ one that will be missed like Leonard will. Enough of the" Bad News". The good news is that l \ ·~ Leonard is only going as far as Lansing and he has promised to come back periodically for \ i \ \ I will miss Leonard a great deal as we both are from the Eastern Oklahoma area and l! our Tribes are sister Tribes that shared many of the same cultural and ceremonial practices. \\ It has always been refreshing to sit down with Leonard and talk about back home or to just \ festivals or other activities we will have. ) talk about anything. His cheerful manner seemed to make things a little \ ·1 better. Those of you from the community that have a special feeling for Leonard should be aware that he will be on the mailing list of our newsletter Turtle Talk. It will be a perfect way to keep him informed of what is happening with us as a community, please feel free to pass that news to him through your letters to Turtle Talk. We hope all of you will join us in wishing Leonard success, happiness, and good luck in his new endeavors and thanking him for what he has brought and left in this community. We also hope you will join us in encouraging him to visit with us often and especially at our community functions of which he has played l \ i ! such a significant part. .J mllll\lmB111!~~-------- J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director 2~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �GRA'.\D RAPIDS hTER-TRmAL Cot:l\cn,I I GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President Roger Williams - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Annual Board Elections Held at 45 Lexington N.W. Lew Burrows - Member Richard Chambers - Member William Memberto - Member Maurice Ninham - Member Paul Walters - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Dennis Black - Business Manager p/t Ann LaFontsee - Grantwriter/Fundraiser p/t Ji uman Services Kathy Polise - Human Services Coordinator Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Kristi Pagel - SA Counselor Hunter Genia - Prevention p/t Vicki Upton - SA Counselor/Prevention Loretta Yount - Elder Casemanager Ann LaFontsee - Mental Health casemanager p/t Bob Stone - Health Casemanager Faye Baker - Employment Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Karen Echtinaw - Volunteer Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Coordinator Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kirn Yates - MI Indian Press Clerk To All Interested Persons: The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council has a nine (9) member Board of Directors. The term of office for five (5) members will expire in June 1991. The Board Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the vacancies which will be created by these expired terms. It is of the utmost importance for anyone who is willing to be a Board Candidate and run for election to understand the commitment required of elected Board members. Please review the Board Job Description and board Nominee form. If you believe you meet the qualifications, are willing to fulfill the job responsibilities and are ready to make a two (2) year commitment, please complete the board Nominee form. Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments oropinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th of every month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. If you do not have a current membership application on file at the Inter-Tribal Council, a Membership Application can be obtained at the Inter-Tribal office or call Loretta Yount at 77 4-8331 to have an application sent to you. The closing date for submitting nominations is May 10, 1991. Completed Nominee forms must reach the InterTribal Council Business Office by 5:00 p.m. on May 10th. Elections will be held at the Annual Membership Meeting. This meeting will be at the Inter-Tribal Council on May 28, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. Voting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your time and interest, The Board of Directors Nominating Committee Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 3 �PROFILE Betty Shelby 4-H Youth Agent submitted by Hunter Genia Betty is a youth agent for the 4-H program and her tasks consists of work- ing with volunteers who, in tum, work with kids. ! help volunteers, get them involved, 11 get them accustomed to 4-H resources, training, and materials. Keeping youths active keeps most of them straight and is part of Betty's philosophy behind her 11 involvement in 4-H activities. 4-H is learning by doing and has a lot of hands-on activities, plus I like 11 for the kids to feel good about themselves and be whoever they want to be. Betty's ambition was to always work with kids but admits to having to wait until her kids grew up because of her job. Leadership skills and feeling good about oneself are Betty's main goals in working with Native 11 American youth. ! would like to see them take an active part in determining their future. It all starts with positive Native American role models. I feel many of Native American youths lack self-esteem and lack cultural identity and I think a lot of this reflects in school dropout rates. 11 One of the good things she points out about the Young Eagles Program is that it provides exposure 11 to places and people which result in positive influences for its members. ! feel Nokomis Center, State Capitol, and the American Indian Dance Theater are all positive things that they normally wouldn't be exposed to." Betty Shelby has volunteered herself to the Young Eagles Project and I would just like to say Megwetch because she's a tremendous asset to the program. HUMAN SERVICE GROUPS Native American's Women's Group GreetingsLadies! Ithasbeensometimesincewe Our Group continues to meet on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 at this point in time but due to the summer hours of the Lexington Building, we may have to last connected through the newsletter so I would like to take this time to provide you with a general update. First of all I would like to give special thanks to Laura Powers and Kayle Crampton for their special efforts in making the children's Arts & Crafts table a change those hours for the months of July and August. Speaking of changes ...........Because of the intensity of our concerns and because of the common bond we have discovered through our expressions, the Group has gradually moved from being an Educational based giant success at the March 9th Cultural Gathering. Children and parents alike were very impressed with the addition of this activity and we hope to incorporate more of them into future Gatherings. If you are inter- group to a group of SUPPORT. So ...... if you are chemically dependent, an Adult Child of an Alcoholic or a Co-dependent, the Group may be a perfect avenue for you to venture in seeking recovery and support. We ested in helping with these activities please give me a call. are presently meeting in room 4, directly across from the daycare room. Hope to see you at ournext meeting! submitted by Judy Dodge 4~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ENVIRONMENT All That Garbage submitted by Hunter Genia •Gulls and terns-birds that frequent recreational areas and dumps near the ocean sometimes The Problem catch one loop around their necks while fishing. "America has for a long time taken the Then they snag another loop on a stationary object. cheapest option in waste disposal: 90% of its Result: they drown or strangle themselves. rubbish is simply dumped in landfill sites and • Pelicans catch fish by plunging into the buried. But landfill sites are filling up; a third have water. Occasionally, one will dive straight into a closed since 1980. More than half the cities on the six-pack ring. Result: the bird ends up with thering east coast will fun out of room by 1990. In New stuck around its bill; unable to open its mouth, then York, 14 sites have closed in the past 10 years. All it starves to death. of Seattle's sites will soon be full."- The Economist • Young seals and sea lions get the rings caught around their necks. As they grow, the rings Common Sense get tighter, and the animals suffocate. Some states "Other industrial countries produce half as now require six-pack rings to be photodegradable, much trash per person as we do, and recycle a which means they break down in sunlight after 30 major portion of it. The cheapest and safest ways days, but that doesn't deal with the short-term to deal with trash are those that make common problems. sense: producing less waste and recycling more." Simple Things To Do - • Before you toss six-pack holders into the 1988-1989 Annual Report, The Environment Defense Fund garbage, snip each circle with a pair of scissors. •When you're on the beach, pick up any six- Snip Six-Pack Rings pack rings you find and take them with you. Snip Background. Plastic six-pack holders-the (or snap) them before you throw them away. This rings used for canned beer, soft drinks, oil, etc. may sound dumb, but during a recent cleanup have become an ocean hazard to birds and other along the Texas shoreline, they found 15,600 marine life. How do they get into the water? plastic six-pack rings in less than 3 hours! They're left on the beach by careless sunlovers and wash into the ocean; or they're dumped into seaside landfills and erosion or wind propels them into the water. Once they're floating in the sea, they're hazards to marine life. Did you know? • Six-pack holders are virtually invisible under water, so marine animals can't avoid them. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ~ 5 �HEALTH Medical miscellany submitted by Robert Stone • Don't eat food from a can if the seal is • When you quit smoking, almost all of the broken, the ends bulge, a seam is dented, the label nicotine is out of your bloodstream by the third day. is soiled, the can leaks or is rusty, or the food After that, cravings decrease significantly. spurts out or smells bad when you open the can. •If you've decided to reap the health benefits •The condition of your nails may hold clues of bran, introduce it to your system slowly. If you about the state of your health. A white nail bed, for eat too much bran at first, you may example, may point to anemia. High blood pres- d e - velop nausea, vomiting or ab- sure or ulcers may cause vertical red streaks along dominal pain. The best bet: the nail (although nail trauma is the usual expla- Get your bran from several nation for these streaks). Other changes in nail ~~fr sources, such as fruits, veg- ~,L,,,_,.~;=:::::::JJl~~appearance may signal vitamin or mineral defietables and grains, and slowly increase your to- ciencies. If you notice an)definite changes in your tal bran intake over a period of one to two months. nails, check with your family doctor or a dermatologist. Traditional Values Can Stamp Out the A.I.D.S. Virus 1. Wisdom: Informing yourself correctly ·······:·····-- ....:;~~ submitted by Ann LaFontsee . about AIDS to protect yourself and those you care about. 2. Generosity: Sharing what you have learned about AIDS with others is the best way to stop the spread of AIDS in Indian country. ··.,· '\::_,~\ . \~ .> 3. Courage: Having the strength to stand up against peer pressure and the courage to say no. 4. Acceptance: Accepting others for the way they are. In sickness and in health. 5. Respect: To insure future generations, respect your feelings, body, values, your life, and the decision of others. Alcohol and You. • More teenage girls drink today than ever before. • T\VQ.OUt ofthree adult womencl.t"irjk. 6~Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • Heavy drinking for women is defined as more than.two drinks every day. • Women .experience more serious .health effects from. alcohol after a shorter. history of drinking thal1JJ1eI1. �ISSUES Following is a response to a letter written to the United States Department of Interior inquiring as to when funds promised to us will be released and distributed. Please take the time to read this very important document to give you some understanding WHY we have not as yet received any money! We want to thank Bill Dunlop for sharing this letter with us. Our Agency is in receipt of your letter regarding the distribution of Judgment funds awarded the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan in Dockets 18E, 58, 364 and 18R, before the Indian Claims Commission. The following provides information regarding the division, use , and distribution of these funds. The Ottawa and Chippewa Indians were awarded $10, 109,003 in Dockets 18-E and 58, $25,223 in Docket 364; and $15,000 in Docket 18-R before the Indian Claims Commission. Funds to satisfy the award were appropriated on October 31, 1972; March 13, 1978; and December 18, 1975, respectively. Under the authority of the Act of October 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 466,legislation enacted by Congress to provide for the use and distribution of judgment funds awarded by the Indian Oaims Commission and the U.S. Claims Court, Results of Research Reports were prepared. The results of Research determined the beneficiaries of the awards. The Indian groups party to the Treaty of 1836 and descendants of these groups determined to be beneficiaries are: SAULT STE MARIE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS BAY l\11LlS INDIAN COMMUNITY MACKINAC BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS CHEBOIGAN BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS GRAND RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS LITfLE TRAVERSE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS L'ARBRE CROUCHE BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS MASKIGO BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS Since the beneficiares could not agree on the distribution of the funds, which is required by the Act, the Secretary of the Interior could not submit a timely plan to Congress. The Act of October 19, 1973, provides that ifno Secretarial Plan is submitted, then legislation must be enacted to provide for the division, use and distribution of the funds. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has met on a number of occasions with representatives of the beneficiaries; the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the representatives of the Ottawa and Chippewa descendants group. Meetings continue to be held in an attempt to resolve the disagreement which surrounds the division and use of the funds. Once the differences are resolved legislation will be drafted and introduced in Congress. Following approval by Congress and enactment into law the requirements for participating for per capita shares and the process for applying will be known. This information will be given wide distribution through the media and other means, by this office, to get the information to possible applicants. Until Congress enacts the necessary legislation the funds will continue to be invested by the Bureau oflndian Affairs in interest bearing accounts. Yourname has been place on active file and when the aforementioned occurs, we will send you the necessary requested application, which you are to then complete and return to our Agency before the yet to be established filing deadline. Please keep this Agency notified of any address or name changes so that your file will be kept current. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please feel free to inquire. FINANCIAL STATUS As of September 30, 1990 the total award plus accrued interest... ........................................... $45,793,858.04 Tribal Operations Michigan Agency Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council lfJ,1 �Graduation Dinner to Honor Our 1991 Graduates May 29, 1991, Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Family and Friends Welcome! R.S.V.P. 774-8331 and ask for Chris Shomin Guest Speaker: John Concannon CoNGRATULATlONS TO OUR FROM GRANo Creston Hieh School Scot Moorman 1991 NATIVE AMERICAN GRADUATES RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL CouNaL Catholic Central Kateri Johnson Leo Pontiac Central Hieh School Kristy Pandron Ginger Mas ta w Amy Coons Park School Candy Wilcox Wayland Hieh School Heather Chrisman Brandi Fleek -:·· :-· Ottawa Hieh School James Pomeroy Union Hieh School Ben Shawa Jarod Medu Kas Summer Boese Lexineton School Terri Fasburg Westbridee School Andrew Arzola Erica Anderson Tim Buche Grandyille Hieh School Jodi Huhtala Marsha Shananaquet 8-Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Steve Jobes Jennifer Moses Christina Oswabine Delaney Alternate School Jessica Chivis Mid-City Hieh School Sonjia Meangwie �1\1.I a y :Birth.days Toni Leaureaux Kari Sprague Charlie Anderson (Jumbo) Liz Wesaw Paul Jackson Rita Wemigwans Linda Holt Misheka Floyd Chris Shomin Dave Shananaquet Roger Martel, Jr. Edward Sherman, Jr. Larry Shanaquet, Jr. Jimmy Bush, Sr. Rocky Russell Gus Day Dave Pierce Selena Gibbs Paul Shomin Dave Fox Leah Denhof Mike Denhof Issac McCann Denise Skorka Paul Hart Billie Jean Sams Mon-ee - Lee-Chivis Health Fair Poster Contest Now is the time to show the "world" your hidden talents and win $25 and a GR/TC sweatshirt. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council is looking for creative and imaginative children between the ages of 5 to 13 to draw a poster (no larger than 8-1/2 x 11) for our Indian Health Fair to be held June 20th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Out of all submissions, only one will be selected. This year's theme will focus on our youth and the holistic approach to health. So get out your crayons, markers, paints - whatever, and see what you can create. Poster submissions are to be sent or delivered to 45 LexingtonN.W. Attention: Turtle Talk. Admissions will be accepted until May 20, 1991. Please don't forget to include your name, age, address, phone number (if any) so we can notify you of the results. We will make every attempt to print all picture submissions in our Turtle Talk as well as display them at the Indian Health Fair. The winning picture will also see its drawing displayed on sweatshirts to be sold at the Fair. Only one winner will be chosen so, give it your best shot. If your artwork is selected, we reserve the right to use it for the Health Fair poster and sweatshirt, as well as any other promotional materials related to this event. Pictures will not be returned. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 9 �ANNOUNCEMENTS .,. . ~. ·.·.,· 1~.~,A, J/ ;-~_~:::~'- Second ;\nnual North Am~rican ,,,,_·;:.~;?'/~ Indian Prose Award ~;?'.;;:~.c~<";~~~::~~k The University of Nebraska ,.• _- ., ., .. . Press, in conjunction with the Native American Studies Program, Univeristy of California, Berkeley, seeks submissions for an annual pubication prize for the best new work by a North American Indian. The winner of the second annual North Amerivan Indian Prose Award will receive an advance of $1000. The award-winning manuscript will be co-published by the University of Nebraska Press in the United States and Fifth House Publishers in Canada. The North American Indian Prose Award is given on the basis ofliterary merit, originality, and familiarity with North American Indian life. The competition invites biography, autobiography, history, literary criticism, and essays. It excludes poetry, drama, and work previously published in book form. The deadline for submissions this year is July 1. Finalists will be chosen by November 1, and the author of the award-winning manuscript will be Minorities in Engineering Workshop An opportunity for you to learn more about engineering and university life-will be held on campus June 21-29, 1991. Michigan Technological University invites you to apply. Explore the different areas of engineering through laboratory and field exercises, gain insight into career opportunities in engineering and related areas and more. Cost is free to young women and men who are selectedtoparticipate.Forapplication,callHunter Genia at 616n74-8331. ~~, Michigan Technological University Native American Summer Workshop in Biological and Computer Sciences for Michigan students, grades 7-9, August 4-10, 1991. There is no cost to participants in the Program. There will be two one-week intensive morning sessions, one in the area of Biological Sciences and the other in Computer Science. Approval contingent upon transportation. For more information, please contact Hunter Genia at 616/77 41. 833 •· · · · · · · · · · · · • lll~~lf=l•• ~l••ll;•• R~Plr.~•• ll••·t~~·· ~~l~~·· ~qlj• • - ~~~:::~i;~,~~~i~;:~~~~~;~: ~'91iiillliil~illil~iiii notified in January 1992. coin, Nebraska 68588-0520. ~ ~ Needed-Cash Register Tape$ Free Car Wash Coupons Your Cash Register tapes have been very helpful. Keep sending, bringing, shipping these in! We take any recipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. With your "tapes" we'll be able to send our youth to educational functions and other valuable activities. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616/ 774-8331. Have a car that needs washing? Get $1 off and also help benefit GRITC by using Car Wash 28---car wash coupons. Come pick your coupon (s) up at the Inter-Tribal Council! Buy a $4 Wash (discounted from $4.50) and GRITC will be rebated $2! 10~ Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �$10,150 in Awards ·· More than $10,000 in awards for .J.~ Homecoming of the Three Fires _\w /40..-, ~ ·1,~''fJ Indian artists in 1991 Red Cloud Indian ~_.llill~~ art show. -1 ' JUNE 15 & 16, 1991 Comstock Riverside Park•Grand Rapids, Michigan•Public Welcome GRAND EN1RY SATURDAY AT 1PM AND 7 PM SUNDAY AT 1PM CASH PRIZES IN AIL CA1EGORIES Registration Opens at 10 AM Satmday Morning Call Loretta, Chris, or Jeff at (616)774-8331, Monday-Friday Outside business hours call Phil at (616)530-8187 Now in its 23rd year, the Red Cloud show is open to all Native American artists-Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut-18 years or older. All works entered must be for sale, and each year, 40% or more of the works displayed are sold. No entry fees are charged and the show is admission free to the public, from June 9 through August 11. Artists wishing to enter their works can get entry forms and details by writing to The Heritage Center, Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770. Operation Desert Storm GRITC is interested in learning the names of any Anishnabe who participated in Operation Desert Storm. We would like to honor them with a feast. If you know of anyone, please notify Dennis Black of GRITC's staff at 616/774-8331. We Want to Hear YOUR Voice! We want you to use Turtle Talk as your sounding board. What's bugging you? What's on your mind? We will be happy to print any issues, concerns, or suggestions you want to express! Become an active participant in helping our community grow! Send us your article with your name by the 15th of each month! Seeking Assistant Director The National Campaign Office of the National Museum of the American Indian is seeking an Assistant Director for Foundation and Corporate Relations to help secure private funds for this new national museum. This is a federal government posi~~ ti on with a starting salary of $52,406. ~---~-..~~ All applications must be re~====~~ ceived by May 10. For more infor';...,..:~ mation on the position, applicants -.._: should call 202/287-3100, ext. 237. Support Turtle Talk The good news is-Turtle Talk's distribution is getting larger and larger, which means we're able to reach more people. But the bad news is--cost for producing Turtle Talk is getting higher. We need your help. We need your contributions to help keep Turtle Talk alive. We have provided a guideline for giving to make life easier. However, TT will take any donations of any amount lower or higher than these rates suggested below. For your contribution, you not only are able to deduct it because we are nonprofit, but as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll continue to receive future issues of Turtle Talk s~ Golden Giver ... $15/yr.rr. ISilver Giver. .. $10/yr. I \Bronze Giver. ..$5/yr. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council~ 11 �THE May 11-12 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Pow Wow TRAIL 1st Annual Ferris Univ. Pow Wow Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 Big Rapids, Ml FSU Student Activities, Box 27, Rankin Center, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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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/3989e72c9ed21662ffaea7b4e60978a0.pdf 1af749b0f8aeaec89e30bbff77a92a18 PDF Text Text _,, . :Grand Val:ey st~ ~, .- ·-·- JUN 0 3 1994 Libra~ Turtle Gets A Shell It was one oUhose days when Nanaboozho was in a strange mood. He had just awakened from a deep sleep that was disturbed by the noisy quarreling and scolding of the bluejays. He was a bit cranky; his sleep was disturbed and besides that, he was hungry. His first thought was to go down to the village and find something to eat. Entering the village, he came across some men cooking fish. They had their camp located close to the water and Nanaboozho spied many fish cooking over a fire. Now, being very hungry, he asked them for something to eat. The men were happy to give him some, but cautioned him that it was hot. Not heeding their warning, he quickly grabbed the fish and burned his hand. He ran to the lake to cool it off in the water. Still unsteady from his deep sleep, he tripped on a stone and fell on Mi-she-kae (Turtle), who was sunning on the beach. At that time, Mishekae was not as we know her today. She had no shell and was comprised of soft skin and bone. Turtle complained loudly to Nanaboozho to watch where he was going. Now, Nanaboozho felt ashamed of his clumsiness and apologized to Mishekae. He wondered, 'What can I do to make it up to her?" He wanted to do something to help his friend. "I'll have to sit and think it over," he thought, as he followed the path back to his wigwam. Some time later, he returned to the beach and called for Mishekae. Turtle poked her head through the soft beach mud. Nanaboozho picked up two large shells from the shore and placed one on top of the other. He scooped up Mishekae and put her right in the middle, between the shells. Nanaboozho took a deep breath and began. "You will never be injured like that again," he said slowly. "Whenever danger threatens," he continued, "You can pull your legs and head into the shell for protection." Nanaboozho sat beside his friend on the beach and told Mishekae his thoughts. "The shell itself is round like Mother Earth. It has a round hump which resembles her hills and mountains. It is divided into segments, like the many tribes that are a part of her; each different and yet connected by her." Mishekae seemed very pleased with this and listened intently. "You have four legs, each representing the points of direction; north, south, east and west," he said. 'When the legs are all drawn in, all directions are lost. Your tail will show the many lands that the Anishnabek have been and your head will point in the direction to follow." "You will have advantages over the Anishnabek," he went on. "You will be able to live in the water as well as on land and you will be in your own house at all times. Mishekae approved of her new self and thanked Nanaboozho for his wisdom. Moving now in a thick shell, she pushed herself along the shore and disappeared into the water. So, ever since that accident long ago, Turtle has been special to the Anishnabek. To this day, she continues to grace Mother Earth, still proudly wearing those two shells. Story written from Walk In Peace Book of Michigan Indian Press ~i �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Chris Shomin - President Simone Jonaitas - Vice President Vacant- Treasurer Francis Davis - Member Hunter Genia - Member Debbie Gibbs - Member Frank Lewis - Member Nathan Little - Member Wayne Loonsfoot - Member Dorothy McCann - Member Debbie Muller - Member Kelly Wesaw - Member Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Cindy Pigeon TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention infonnation. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department. Phone (616) 774-8331 or771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk information: For our reasonable advertising rates, call the office at 774-8331. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first week of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" ·. Isaac Mccann Larry Shananaquot Jr. William Shanaquot Linda Holt Dave Shananaquot Billie Jean Sams Mike Denhof Jimmy Bush Sr. Jordan Shomin Paul Hart Rocky Russell Gus Day Misheka Floyd Dave Pierce Selina Gibbs Paul Jackson Kitt Pigeon Liz Wesaw Patrick Kopka Charles Anderson Mary Shananaquot Chris Shomin Denise Skorka Toni Le au re aux Kari Sprague Leah Denhof Ray McDonald Edward Sherman Jr. Paul Shomin lvanna Swainston Dave Fox John Crampton Tommy McDonald Jim Braddock Dennis Resterhouse Sue Barz Three Fires Pow Wow looking for Volunteers•• The Three Fires Pow Wow which is being held June 11 & 12 needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 774-8331 or 771-2733 and ask for Debbie, Hunter or Cindy. You are also welcome to attend one of our meetings, held every other Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Lexington School. Three Fires Pow Wow T-Shirts on Sale now. M, L, XL= $10.00, XXL, XXXL = $12.00. Colors are red, teal and ash. Artwork designed b}'.' Jamie Mccann, Ottawa. �Prevention Smoking Around Children..... *Tobacco smoke contributes to 150,000 to 300,000 respiratory infections in babies causing 7 ,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations. *Causes a higher rate of throat infection. * It makes childhood asthma worse, and it actually causes up to 26,000 new cases of asthma every year. * It may cause a permanent decrease in lung function. * It causes up 80% more wheezing, coughing, and production of sputum than normal. * It leads to a higher rate of repeated ear infections. IF SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN YOUR HOME OR WHERE YOUR CHILD IS IN CARE, READ THIS. SECOND-HAND TOBACCO SMOKE It is well known that smoking is dangerous to health. It causes death from cancer, heart disease, and emphysema. And is becoming well known that second-hand smoke is harmful to everyone. Second-hand smoke has two phases and is a combination of a smoker's exhaled smoke and smoke from the burning end of a cigarette. The first phase of second-hand smoke is a blue-gray cloud made up of many harmful chemicals such as arsenic, cyanide, tar, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and nicotine. The second phase of second-hand smoke is invisible and lingers in the air long after the first phase disappears. Both phases contain chemicals that are very harmful to everyone - especially children. IF YOU SMOKE•.• If you smoke in your home or car, with every breath your child takes, he or she is breathing in your second-hand smoke. Nicotine from that smoke can be measured in your child's urine. It is no wonder then that children exposed to smoking in their homes have noticeably more upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, wheezing and even more ear infections. Your child's lungs undergo important growth and development during the first two years of life. It has now been shown that if an infant regularly breathes second-hand smoke, it may stunt lung growth and may cause a permanent increase in lung infection. continue on page 4 Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Prevention SMOKING, CHILD CARE & THE LAW In choosing child care, there is much to consider. One concern is whether your child will be exposed to tobacco smoke. Parents who use regulated child care should know that smoking is not permitted in licensed centers or registered family and group day care homes. Children who attend licensed child care centers are protected by the Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act from exposure to tobacco smoke and the possibility of seeing adults smoke-adults who may be their role models. The Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking on the grounds of child care centers, inside the centers, and in all related buildings. It is up to YOU to find out if smoking occurs at the home where your child is in care. WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME 1. Protect your children from exposure to tobacco smoke at all times. 2. If you smoke, quit! You will feel better and so will your children. 3. Until you quit, do not smoke within the airspace of children, in your home or in your car. Smoke out of doors and away from your children. 4. Even though quitting can be difficult, don't quit quitting! WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT CHILD CARE 1. Choose child care carefully so that your children will not suffer from the harmful effects of environmental tobacco smoke. 2. Find out if smoking is allowed where your child is in care. 3. If smoking is allowed, make sure that smoking occurs only out of doors when children are NOT in care. Help Our Young Eagles/Vision Seekers Group How? Buy a "Value Check" book for $7.00. These books have many coupons to be used at restuarants and for recreation activities. The money raised will be used for camps and other extra-curricular activities. Help support our youth. Migwech 4 · Native American Prevention Services Native American Womens Group Join us on Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 771-2733 J ) �Prevention A Hello.••. Kent County Mental Health Department is providing counseling services for the Native American community. Counseling services are available at Lexington School between the hours of 10a.m.-2p.m., Monday through Thursday. The casemanager for this office is z.ena Patillo-Trimble. She is there as a resource person to assist with advocacy services in areas such as housing, locating financial assistance, food and scheduling for counseling appointments. Susan Montroy a Native American therapist, will provide counseling services on site. It is very important that this service is utilized by the Native American community for it to continue. Please stop in or call 454-6051 or 247-3815 for services or just to welcome our neighbors. solving and organizational skills. Based in Oklahoma City, UNITY is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that has provided leadership training to American Indian and Alaskan Native youth for 18 years. UNITY's mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical and social development of youth and to build a strong, unified and self-reliant Native America through involvement of its youth. For more information call 1-405-424-3010. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People A Repon of the Surgeon General The report lists the following major conclusions about youth and tobacco. 1. Nearly all first use of tobacco occurs before high school graduation. Conference set.•••• Officials of the country's leading Native American youth organization announced today that Tampa, Fla. has been selected as the host city for their upcoming annual conference which is expected to attract 1,000 American Indian and Alaska Native youths and advisors. The 20th National UNITY Conference will be held June 24-28 at the Sheraton Inn Tampa and Conference Center on the Seminole Indian Reservation. Operating under the theme of "Native Youth .... Taking Charge," the National UNITY Conference is for Native American youth ages 1524 who are interested in becoming leaders and contributing to a positive future for Native America. The conference allows participants to gain hands-on experience while serving as speakers, keynoters, group leaders, hosts and emcees of conference activities. All events and workshops are designed to provide youth with skills they need to take charge of their lives. Workshops will be offered on how to develop better communication skills, set goals, develop healthy self -esteem and improve problem 2. Most young people who smoke are addicted to nicotine and report that they want to quit but are unable to do so. 3. Tobacco is often the first drug that was used by young people who currently use alcohol and illegal drugs. 4. Among young people, those with poorer grades and lower self-images are most likely to begin using tobacco. 5. Cigarette advertising appears to increase young people's risk of smoking by conveying that smoking has social benefits and that it is far more common than it really is. 6. The most effective prevention programs are community wide and combine education and public policy approaches. Native American Prevention Services · S �Prevention Health Care Fact Sheet: Indian Health Service Edward R. Klebe Specialist in Social Legislation Education and Public Welfare Division The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the authority of the Snyder Act of 1921 and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act as amended, carries out the Federal responsibility of assuring comprehensive prevention, curative, rehabilitative, and environmental health services for approximately one and a half million American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The FY 1993 appropriation for the IHS was $1.86 billion. 'The Administration has requested an appropriation of $1.86 billion for FY 1994 for the service. Eligibility. Persons eligible for services include those of Indian or Alaskan Native descent who: (1) are members of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (2) reside within an IHS Health Service Delivery Area; or (3) are not members of a federally recognized tribe but are the natural minor children ( 18 years old or younger) of such a member and reside within a IHS Delivery Area. The program serves Federal reservations, Indian communities in Oklahoma and California and Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut communities in Alaska. In addition, under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, the IHS contracts with urban Indian organizations operating at 41 sites in cities throughout the country to make health services more accessible to the urban Indian population. Benefits. The IHS provides a comprehensive range of health care services through a system of more than 500 direct health care delivery facilities, including 50 hospitals, more than 150 health centers, 7 school health centers, and approximately 300 health stations and satellite clinics and Alaska village clinics. The range of services include traditional inpatient and ambulatory care, and extensive preventive care, including health promotion and disease prevention activities. In addition to providing general health services, the program focuses on such special problems as maternal and child health, emergency medical services, environmental health and sanitation, hepatitis B, dental services, and others. Administration. The IHS is comprised of 12 regional administrative units called Area Offices, and 136 local administrative units called Service Units. Services are provided by !HS-operated facilities and providers, by facilities and providers operated by tribes and tribal organizations under contract to the IHS, or by non-IHS contract providers. Within the 12 Area Offices, as of October 1, 1991, there were 75 !HS-operated service units that administrated 42 hospitals and 121 health centers, as well as 61 tribally operated service units that administrated the remaining 8 hospitals and more than 300 health centers. In FY 1991, an estimated 340,000 payment claims from nonIHS providers were processed by the IHS fiscal intennediary, and an equal number by IHS and tribal and contract programs. Funding. 'The IHS program is funded through a combination of Federal appropriations and through collections of reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for services to eligible patients who have such insurance coverage. The following is the Federal appropriation for the IHS for the past 5 years: IHS Appropriations, FY 1989-1993 l~-------19)1 _ _ __ 19)2_ _ _ __ 19)'3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, _$1.~,954,cro _ _ _,_$1,88),lal,(ll) Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Budget documents. Article submitted by Joe John • i(~ ITT IBll~rui- ---1 Ao~~ I 1s% mscoUNT WITH THIS I 6501 South Division Grand Rapids, MI 49548 U I Phone: (616) 281-3640 I *Indian Jewelry *Indian Moccasins* L 6 • Native American Prevention Services _ _ _ ,J1,on,774,cm Jl;llfJmroJ _$1,.588,414,cm l~ ---------*Custom Jewelry* Silver Repairs• I I I I .J �J2hs: Community Potluck_.. Legal Secretary A community potluck for the Indian Community has been set for May 25, 199·4: 6:00 p.m. at the West Side Complex. The potluck is sponsored by: Grand Rapids (Downtown) firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with litigation experience. Must type 7o+ wpm. This is a permanent position in a fast-paced office with many challenges. Competitive salary and compensation package. To apply, contact Office Staffing Inc., 949-2525. Document Analyst Area company seeking individuals with good writing and analytical skills to review legal documents and write summaries of the documents. Qualified applicants must have at least one year of college, excellent communication and data-entry skills, and the ability to travel out of state for up to 3 weeks at a time. Travel expenses are covered by the company. Hourly pay is $7.00/hr. This is a long-term position that has the potential to last through August To apply, contact Office Staffing Inc. at 949-2525 Telemarketing Grand Rapids company seeking individual for telemarketing. Skills needed include strong, professional telephone skills and some experience in computer data entry. Candidates must be energetic, sales-oriented, and be good at customer service and troubleshootiqg. Interested candidates contact Office Staffing Inc. for an interview at 9492525. Chemical Dependency Counselor (Youth) Associates Degree in Human Services Field and one year counseling experience or high school diploma or equivalent and three year's work experience in a substance abuse program. For more information write to or call Tribal Personnel Office, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, 7070 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. "Pepsi Promo" June 14 - July 26 For each Pepsi product brought in to John Ball Park Zoo, visitors will receive $1.00 off admission. One product per person. For more information call Toni Genia at 336-4301. Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Pawating Magedwin Native American Prevention Services Nisswi Ishkoden Title V Indian Parent Committee Salem United Methodist Church Bradley United Methodist Church North American Indian Association Native American Appostle of Catholic Diocese Native American Alternative Learning Center Anishnabe community people You are invited to share in this time of gathering. A dish to share is appreciated. A Mes.§age from Obta-geshick-kwe or qua Dear Friend, Have you been recycling? If you haven't been recycling, well you better start, because our trees are being cut down. If you don't start recycling, your children's children won't have the oxygen supply given by trees. So we should start recycling. We need oxygen for animals too. We have a beautiful world so don't ruin it. We want future generations to see our beautiful world. Our earth needs our help a lot, more than anything. So please save our earth. Love, your friend Arianne Memberto Congratulations: Bernie (Compo) Norberg for being selected to represent West Catholic High School at the "Hugh O'Brien" Youth Leadership Conference. Bernie was selected based on youth leadership potential from teachers and administrators. She'll be attending the conference at Grand Valley State University and, if selected by her peers there, she has a chance to attend a conference in Albuquerque. Congratulations to you! Native American Prevention Services · 7 �EVENTS CALENDAR St. Clair Shores;·MI For more information call: 313-756-1350. Southeastern Michigan Indian Inc. Awards Banquet Celebration 19th Anniversary June 3 . Bradley Braves Men's lndlan Fast-Pitch Team "Catch the Excitement" ·' May25 6:15 p.m. July6 7:30 p.m. June 1 7:15 p.m. July 13 8:45 p.m. June 8 7:15 p.m. July 20 7:30 p.m. June 15 8:45 p.m. July 27 7:30 p.m. June 22 7:30 p.m. August 3 6:15 p.m. June 29 7:30 p.m. August 10 6:15 p.m. *All games in Moline. For more information call D.K. Sprague (616) 531-0686 or Amos Day. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/215ff20b831ef9d01626d5bc3e9a81df.pdf 271f7c4d77634eef7826df04013300d3 PDF Text Text .....:.... · ~ II W abigoni Giiris (Budding Moon) May1995 CRADLEBOARD We we we Tabobandung We we we Waubun-anung Swinging now, He who sees far Swinging now, The Morning Star te MAY 09 1995 This is an Ojibwa lullaby sung to an Anishnabek abinoojiiyens-ag. Held safe and secure in the cradleboard, whether leaning against a tree, or hung from it's branches, our children observed the world around them from this wonderful "babysitter''. Many Indian women that I have spoken with express their beliefthat the cradleboard and "wrapping" babies is a reminder of the security and safety of the womb. A child as it develops in the womb is confined in a small "cocoon" that feeds rocks, and sustains them. The "wrapped" baby can experience the same security by having it's arms and legs secured tight with a blanket, then wrapped with soft hide and strapped to the cradleboard. Cheryl Kukla, a 20-year veteran of Munson Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, says that wrapping "her babies" when they are ~y or ready to be put down for a nap helps in calming the child and giving them a sense of security. Many parents ask that she teach them to "wrap" their babies before they leave the unit so that they can continue the practice at home. Oteryl says that she learned the importance of this practice from watching her Mother and Grandmothers while she was growing up. She says that it is very soothing and comforting for the child. Pearl Broome, Grand Traverse Band, says that her last child, Silas, was a "cradleboard" baby. It was a very convenient method of childcare for her. She felt that it provided her son with a sense of security and love. During my childhood I can remember the older women stringing clothesline across the room and pinning a blanket between the ropes providing a hammock to nestle the child and rock them to sleep. It would encase the child in a warm cocoon and let them rest, feeling secure in this nest. In recent months, I have had the opportunity to speak to one of our young men in this community, Casey Church, who has studied the construction of cradle boards and their value to the mental and physical growth of Indian children. He takes great pride and joy at constructing these boards. He hopes that more young parents will recognize their value and use them. I have seen cradleboards that have elaborate beadwork; black-ash weaving; quillwork; and reeds. There were those that designed wrappings for summer and winter; used trade cloth and applique '. Regardless of their outward appearance the best cradleboard' s were those that provided adequate back support and footrests so that their tiny bones would not be twisted, and soft, absorbent inner padding for the babies comfort. In the past the cradleboard allowed the baby to have a mobility that otherwise would not have been possible. Wherever the adults went the child could be easily carried and placed within reaching distance. It didn't require a lot of "hands-on" attention as it could be hung from a tree branch, leaned against a wall or other structure, or attached to a parent's back. It was important to keep the child with the adults and elders so that they could observe and be observed. By observation a child learns to speak, eat, walk, and understand. ·Maybe in the years to come as a new child is brought into this circle of life the cradleboard will be brought back into use. It is one of my hopes and dreams that they will become more prominent than the "backpacks" and harnesses that you see continued on pg. 3 �Hunter Genia Catherine John TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Catherine John - Co-Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Charlene Hatfield - Clerical Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department. Phone (616) 458-4078 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. 2 • Native American Prevention Services May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Isaac McCann Larry Shananaquet Jr. Rita Wemigwans William Shananaquet Linda Holt Dave Shananaquet Billie Jean Sams Roger Martell Jr. MikeDenhof Jimmy Bush Sr. Jordan Shomin Paul Hart Rocky Russell Gus Day Paul Jackson Kitt Pigeon Liz Wesaw Charles Anderson Misheka Floyd Dave Pierce Selina Gibbs Mary Shananaquet Chris Shomin Denise Skorlca Toni Leaureaux Kari Sprague LeahDenhof Edward Sherman Jr. Paul Shomin Ivanna Swainston Dave Fox John Crampton Jim Braddock Dennis Resterhouse Sue Basz Dolores Laban Tashia Hillman 1bomas McDonald �continuedfrompg. l some children carried in. Maybe the stroller will become obsolete within the Indian communities and , once again, mothers and babies will experience the bonding that is essential to the mental health of our children. As in the mother's womb, when an infant is strapped into a cradleboard it can feel it's mother's every move; listen to the gentle sound of her voice; hear her heart beat; wrapped up safely and securely knowing that it's every need would be met by this person who carries them. It's not old-fashioned, it's healthy. HEALTHY SNACKS If you have toddler's, preschool age, and elementary age children in your house you know the importance of~- Children at this age are always "onthe-go". 1be energy that they need to keep their little bodies healthy can be provided by: Carrot Sticks Cheese slices Milk-2% or skim Raisins Apples Oranges Bananas Popcorn Pop Tarts Breakfast Bars Granola Bars Fruit Juices Pickles Tomato slices Assorted Fruits Snacks to avoid because of their high fat & sugar content are: Pop Candy bars Potato Chips Tea Cookies Cradleboard Baby Candy Peanuts Gum Coffee Ice cream Developing healthy eating habits early will help your children as they grow and develop into adulthood. Many diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and others, can be avoided in adulthood if healthy lifestyles and habits are established early. Safe and secure Watching the world go by My little one rests Not a sound, not one little cry Safe and secure Watching the world go by My little one can see All his family, his universe, all around, way up high Safe and secure Watching the world go by My little one knows Mama is here Watching him touch the sky clj-()4112195 Anishinaabe basketball teamfrom Grand Rapids takes 3rd in Grand Traverse basketball tournament. Native American Prevention Services • 3 �Folks Tend to Look Down on Addicts... Alcoholicslookdownonthoseaddicted to drugs. Addicts who are still working look down on those who have lost their jobs. People coming to worlc. with two containers of coffee look down their noses at the folks standing outside smoking. People ordering wine in a restaurant wrinkle their noses at the overweight couple eating garlic bread and pasta Folks pulling levers on slot machines turn away from the man staggering towani the door to the men's room. It's not just addicts who are so easily belittled. Western society is very critical of all those who have lost control, or of those who are dependent Addiction can be defined as "the use of a substance or an activity to avoid a feeling that might otherwise provide an opportunity for growth". People in recovery must accept their feelings, howevernegativeorfiustratingorinfuriatingorhurtful they might be, inorderto grow. And we, the community, family. friends, and counselors must accept that person's feelings if we're going to support people in their move beyond addiction. We must not be people who block the way of others by expressing bitterness and criticism; al ways pointing out faults and never strengths; accepting the stereotypes that "they" are not so smart, or so able, or can't be on time, or by putting down our institutions and agencies rather than getting involved to strengthen and improve them. Anything that covers, masks or changes feeling, can become addictive. Addiction takes many forms: drugs and alcohol, shopping, gambling, smoking, TV and movies, exercise, sex, sex 900 Lines, psychic hot lines, video games, worlc., cleaning, money, power, control, and others. And if we are JlQl addicted, but look down on or proclaim the worthlessness ofaddicts in our communities, we are contributing to their stress and to their increased use of tactics to avoid feelings. Most of the above addictions are not illegal. Many of them are necessary for health. It is when they become the only/primary method of controlling feelings that they are injurious. lbere are other ways Indian people can manage the anger, fiustration, powerlessness, loneliness, fear and depression that so many share. Get involved; the community needs you. These ideas were taken from an article by Nancy Stremmel in the American Indian Community House Community Bulletin. 1be significant message is that we mustallofferunderstandingandacceptancetooneanother. We must not judge one another, due to the difficulty in measuring the harm of one addiction against another. reprinted with permission from NACS News writer Bernie Huber, Native American Community Services 4 ·Native American Prevention Services GRACES OF LIFE On my dreams, I build hope Of Life, I look towani the future In the present, I live In sorrow, I cry and hope to grow In love, I know I am less than perfect In hope, I hope to grow and learn what I need to learn In anger, I hope to let it go, to be happy In holding on, I hold tight In loss, I have few words at times and at other times more In speech, I wish and search to say the right thing In forgiveness, I hope to give and receive In letting go of pain, I hope to gain In Life I hope to be happy and to bring it to others In feeling needed, I hope to need others also When pain and sorrow, anger and hostility start to develop, I hope to find resolution as in a smile that conveys I care In silence, I hope to listen to life and what can be felt without words by others and in nature My life I seek to be me to learn from others and by my mistakes and I hope to address them at the time I need to I am born to live the best that I can to love and be loved, to understand God and treasure those close to me. And, If I fail, I hope to be comforted to live my life and be happy submitted by RICHARD MARK SPRAGUE Rick reports he's doing well out in the great Northwest in the state of Washington. He's lived there now for 1-1/2 years and is working at the Spokane Urban Indian Health Services. He also attended some summer college d~ this last summer. Keep it up Rick and we'll miss your help at this years Three Fires Pow Wow. �Vision Seekers..... The Vision Seekers Anishinaabe youth group have been pretty busy this spring and the plans are already starting to heat up forthe summer. One of the most exciting things that they are undertaking is becoming a Youth Council. A Youth Council is a vehicle in which the youth can work on projects, developing themselves as future leaders, give & share to the community, participate in Indian Youth Leadership Conferences, build self esteem, make a comminnent to abstain from alcohol & other drugs, a voice for environmental health, and much more. Presently there are 120 Indian Youth Councils in the U.S. & Canada. With the Vision Seekers fonning their own they will be the fourth in Michigan. This will allow us a chance to network and jointly work on other projects with Youth Councils from the U.S. and ourneighbors here in Michigan. 1be Youth Council isn't the only thing they're doing they have invited speakers to come in and talk to them about goal setting, homeless youth issues, alcohol & other drugs, cultural arts and they will also be given an opportunity to participate in, by their choice, cultural gatherings & ceremonies. It's about them making positive healthy decisions for themselves and taking action steps to see that it doesn't end. The Vision Seekers do need your help though. They can't do it alone but they need to know from time to time that you support them in their efforts. They want to do something positive and build on it and hope somebody or something doesn't drag them down in the process. They would like other Anishinaabe youth to join them and give it a try as well. Together in this circle there is strength but alone we are weak. If you would like infonnation on how to get involved your more than welcome to call me at my office. A Chi-Migwech to Renee Dillard, Carolyn McNamara, Fran Compo, Jeanette Pierce & Ruth Bergsma for their help. These are just some of the names I can remember from real recent activities and a Chi-Migwech to those parents who help tremendously and to those people who think of our youth in their prayers. WHAT IS A NATIVE AMERICAN? A native American is a group of people made up of many tribes and cultures. We are a people of laughter and sadness a people of remembrance and anger. We are a people of sight and beauty a people of wisdom and knowledge. We are a people of honor and respect a people of prayer and thankfulness. We are a people that are one with Mother Earth and she provides for us. We are artistic with the days now gone, and we are poetic with the sounds of the winds and cries of the past. We are a people that survived for centuries when the world around us wanted us dead. We are a people that are in the minds of the others, that wish we were a memory of long ago. We are a people of healers and prophecy. We are a people of mystery and awe. We are brothers and sisters of the animal world around us. We are the thunder and lightning; we are the hail and snow or a reed in the wind. I have met all these people in my travel, and of the others that want to be of the people, they may come close, but they cannot totally because they do not possess certain qualities that we are born with. We are a unique and beautiful people. We are the Native Americans. WA-SHEA-KWU (Lynette Shawano), Wsiconsin Giwesinini Native American Prevention Services • S �MICWGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS HIRES NEW DIRECTOR 1be Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs appointed William A. LeBlanc to the position of Executive Director effective April 10, 1995. LeBlanc, a member of the Bay Mills Indian Community, is the Commission's first Executive Director since 1991. He has a long history with the Indian Commission, serving as a commissioner, chainnan, deputy director and director, most recently in 1984. He has maintained a solid interest in issues affecting the Native Americans of Michigan, recently coming out of retirement to take the position of Indian Health Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Public Health, a position originated in 1974. When announcing his return to worlc. at the September 1994 meeting ofthe Commission on Indian Affairs, LeBlanc told the assembly that he was being "recycled". Mr. X wants to see an adolescent support group started so that other young individuals he sees can get help before they get to the point where he was at just a few short montm ago. He started naming a few names and says this one is doing this and that one is doing that He was reflecting at the same time telling me that this is how he started out as well. I told him I will help him any I could but in the back of my mind I realiu that this is going to take a whole community. Mr. Y is going to be sent away pretty soon to a place where other young repeat offenders go. For an adult it's considered a prison for a young man it's considered just astepdownorthe same. One more crime on the streets and he may have been sent to the big house. When talking about his parents he stated something that surprised me to an extent He said that when he or his siblings got in trouble that their parents would just yell at them and then let them be on their way. 1be parents would just go on partying and the young ones would just run around the streets again. He said, he wished that they would have grounded him or something, but because they didn't, he felt that they didn't care about him or his siblings. He thought because they didn't care that running around and getting in trouble was okay. On different paths... Recently, I met with two young gentleman who are on the two different paths right now. One (Mr. X), is on his way back to a life he hopes will be free from alcohol and other drugs and the other (Mr. Y) is unsure where his path is going to lead except that he will be away for awhile with other young men who are in similar positions as him. Mr.Xis scared to come backforthe fearthathe will be offered all the drugs that lead him to get him trouble. He knows what he has to do, find new friends, but when asked who he could identify right now as his support group he could only name two or three family members. He fears those majority could outweigh his few support members and get him on the wrong path again .. When talking to Mr. Y, his first comment was that it was this other person's fault for him being there. He admitted that there were some 15 to 20 other charges built up from when he was even younger and perhaps he realized, this may have had something to do with why he was there also. He also didn't hesitate to blame some of his family members because all they did was drink and party. He doesn't want to go home but said he'd rather live in a foster home. 6 • Native American Prevention Services This shouldn't be news to you but this has been going on for a long time and until the communities/ families are ready to support positive healthy lifestyles then we will continue to see problems in our community. Our youth will also continue to see a future uncertain. We can't assume that we have all the positive parenting skills to help ourchildren. Many ofour ways have been stripped from us and often, were just reliving the cycle of our upbringing. Often times because of pride and embarrassment or the lack of infonnation on who to contact we ignore help and get ourselves further into trouble. Just like other problems we often don't acknowledge it but instead try to cope with other means. Sometimes those means of coping aren't always healthy. lfyouneedhelpdon'tbeafraidtoask. Youcanalwayscall a friend, find cultural or religous help, or seek services from a health organization. Chi-Migwech! Giwesinini �Announcements: / Three Fires Pow Wow Meetinp: May 1, 9, 17, 25th at the G.R. Inter-Tribal Council. All Meetings are at 6:00 p.m in Rm# 4. We still peecf mapv yoluoteers. From one of our readers.-. Sharon Brayley, a Community Outreach Worker in Buffalo, NY and a Seneca Indian from Tonawanda Indian Reservation, wanted to share a little story thatsheandhergranddaughterexperienced. Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow WowJune 10 &11 at Comstock Riverside Parle. For more info call Debbie Muller at 243-1046 or Chris Shomin at 7748331. One summer day last year, my seven year old granddaughter Daphne Sundown and I were eating lunch in the park, near Lake Erie, in the city of Buffalo. Daphne said ''Look Grammy,Eagles. Let's feed them". My reply was '"Those aren't Eagles, their Seagulls". Daphne then said "Oh, then let's feed the Eagulls". Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board Meeting meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m in Rm #4. For more information call Chris at 774-8331. Parent Committee Mtg. of Title V meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at West Middle School For more information call Pat at 771-3318. Grand Valley American Indian Lodge meets the first Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Location is the West Side Complex. For more information call Renee at 5387568. Senior Meals: Every Tuesday & Thursday at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Sponsored by the Pawting Magedwin United Methodist Church. Tune: 11 :30 a.m For inore information call Rev. Knapp at 364-6445. / \.. For The Seventh Generation Youth Retreat July 10-14th, University of Michigan Any student entering the grades 9th through the 12th as of the fall of 1995. · * Learn your potential as a student Tuition Waiver March & Rally "It ain't over yet" May 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Assemble at Riverfront Park at 9:00 a.m. to march to Capitol Building. Lunch will be at Francis Parle at 1:00 p.m (2600 Moores River Dr. ) * Learn self-confidence * Learn more of your culture * Live in a University Hall * Learn to use coinputers * Participate in cultural activities * Daily recreation time * much, much more. Need to register before June 19th, and there is a $25.00 registration fee. For more information and application call Laura Kota at 313-936-1055. For more info call Lansing North American Indian Center at: 1-517-487-5409 \. Native American Prevention Services • 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDARS May6 2nd Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow Jackson.MI Parkside Junior High School For more info call (517) 787-9252 May6&7 Red Road Traditional Benefit Pow Wow Dowagiac, MI Dowagiac Union High School For more info call Julie (616) 782-9222 Mayl9 Mich. Commismon on Indian Affairs Mtg. Saganing, MI For more info call (517) 373-0654 May20&21 The First People's Intn'l Indian Fair & Trade Warren, MI For more infonnation (810) 756-1350 Exposition May20&21 Michichigan Inter-Tribal Assoc. Pow Wow Oirnax,MI For more infonnation (616) 746-4004 May26 Urban Indian Affairs 25th Ann Banquet St Qair Shores, MI For more infonnation (313) 256-1633 May27-28 18th Annual Lansing Indian Ctr. Pow Wow Lansing, MI For more infonnation (517) 487-5409 May27 &28 5th Annual Gissiwas Creek Indian Pow Wow Marion, MI For more infonnation (616) 281-3640 May27 &28 2nd Annual Rush Lake Indian Cementary Hartford, MI For more infonnation (616) 463-3721 June3 South Eastern Michigan. Inc. Awards Banquet Celeb. 20th Anniversory St Oair Shores, MI For more infonnation (81) 756-1350 June4&5 Day of the Eagle Pow Wow East Jordan, MI For more information (616) 5363465 Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 • Library Grand Valley State U . Allendale Ml 49401 rnv. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/fd26658f2c7e8aee80ff573942192007.pdf f7206257ef333d816ad46bad20834f86 PDF Text Text N E W s Grand Valley St~ MAY 2 1996 Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 W abigoni Giizis {Budding Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen E T T E R May 1996 Highlights Walk to Promote Sobriety........... ......... I Circle of Life ........................................ 1 The Michigan Indian Youth Retreat... .. 2 Celebrating Parenting.. ........... ............... 2 May - Inhalant Awareness Month ......... 3 Attention Anishinabeg .......................... 3 Inhalants - Just Say No ......................... 3 May Birthdays...................................... 3 Top Issues and Concerns of Native American Youth...................... .4 Cleveland #1 in Racial Insults ............. .4 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Lora Church - Co-Editor Jane McNabb!Korena Ordway -Layout Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) Ifyou have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk ifyour article is used. Talking Leaves .................................................. .................... 5 Eagle Town Bowling Tournament... .................................... .5 Entrada................................................................................... 5 7 Ways to Deal with Anger Toward Your Kids .................... 6 Gathering of Native American Men ...................................... 6 Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest..........................6 AMA Fact Sheet. ....................................................................6 Three Fires PowWow ................................... ......................... 7 Calendar ofEvents................................................................. 7 WALK TO PROMOTE SOBRIETY On Saturday, June 15, the Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow will not be the only activity happening in town. The "Sobriety Walk" will be held for the first time in our community. This event is to heighten the awareness that drugs and alcohol plays in our lives; support those who are recovering; support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug free; support the wellness and healthy lifestyle concept; and to honor our people, culture and traditions. The event will congregate on the southside of Ah-nab-awen Park and proceed to Riverside Park which will be the site of the PowWow. Participants can begin registering from 9:001O:OOam, with a blessing and an honor drum song to follow. The walk will begin at I 0 :30am. The walk is approximately three miles and there will be 2 or 3 water break stations along the route and a van to pick up those who may not be able to finish the walk. The first 50 participants who tum in a fully completed pledge sheet and money by June l 0th will receive a T-shirt. The money turned in from the pledges will help support the Young Eagles and Vision Seekers youth groups, community wellness activities, and special events coordinated by the Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources programs. For more information call Hunter, Derek, or Lora at (616)458-4078. CIRCLE OF LIFE American Cancer Society -by Lora Church- On Saturday, April 20, 1996, 55 women gathered together at the Westside Health Center (4th Street and Stocking, NW) to participate in the Breast Cancer Awareness educational program for Native American women. This was a great tum-out of women, being this was the first event of its kind to offer an educational program specifically for Native women in the Grand Rapids area. This program used a breast cancer awareness program designed, written and evaluated by Native American clinicians and medical personnel. Pledge sheets will be available to participants after May 6 at these locations: •Native American Prevention Services/Indian Family Resources 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI eNottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi 528 Bridge, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 2221 - 1 Yz Mile Road, Fulton, MI eNorth American Indian Center 96 Monroe Ctr., Ste. 105, Grand Rapids, MI eGrand River Band of Ottawa 307 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids, MI Nurse educators sharing health messages. Jeanette St. Clair kindly opened the program with an invocation. Kathy Sather, RN., B.S.N.; Wilma Kelly, L.P.N.; Amy Popma, N.A.; Betty �• 2 May 1996 McBride, L.P.N.; and Genevieve Gibson, M.A., served as nurse educators. Three of our Grand Rapids area Native women gave their personal testimonials; two as survivors of breast cancer and one having had two breast surgeries. It was during this part of the program that the atmosphere changed into a strong presence of reverence. The three women humbly spoke about the pain and fears they each carried and it is through the comfort and prayers from their family and friends that they continue to persevere. Over 20 local businesses donated gift items that were raffled. Amy Popma was the Pendleton blanket raffie winner. Child care services to 25 children was provided by the Vision Seekers youth group, with the help of Casey Church and Hunter Genia. The Circle of Life program was presented by the coordinating efforts of the American Cancer Society, Native American Prevention Services, North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids, and Cherry Street Health Services/Westside Health Center. Everyone listens intent!)'. about Breast Cancer Awareness. Did you know: *6500 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. *Breast cancer is the second major cause of cancer death in women. *Mammography is recognized as a valuable diagnostic technique for women. *The 5 year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer has increased from 78% in the l 940's to 96% today. *Native American women do not have a greater incidence of breast cancer, the 5 year survival rate of 46.2% is much lower than the survival rate of non-Indian women. Turtle Talk *Sixty-five percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive 10 years, and 56% survive 15 years. For more information about breast cancer or of the Circle of Life program, call the Kent County Community Service Center of the American Cancer Society at (616) 364-6121. Vision Seekers, Pattie Ives, Autumn McDonald and Leroy Shomin, and volunteer Whitney Davis provided child care for this event. The Michigan Indian Youth Retreat Michigan Indian Youth Retreat Michigan State University July 14 - 19, 1996 Applications are now available. The MIYR is designed to provide an opportunity for Native American young people to discover their potential as a person and a student. Participants will have an opportunity to acquire academic support skills while working with Native American college students and professionals. Students will be staying in university residence halls with balanced meals and close adult supervision. In addition to academic skill building workshops, cultural activities are planned to promote stronger self-identification for Native students with their Native American heritage. Due to popular demand, this program will be limited to 100 participants. Applications will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Send your application in today! For more information contact: Robin Menefee (517) 353-1660 until May 15 (517) 393-7236 evenings and after May 15 Celebrating Parenting -by Derek Bailey- On March 27, 1996 the staff of the Native American Prevention Services (NAPS) held a "Celebrating Parenting" night that focused on the parents of the youth that participate in the youth groups. Not only were parents invited to come and partake, but also uncles, aunties, and grandparents. Basically, anyone who happens to be a parent and wanted to come out and enjoy a time of celebrating just being a parent. For this first time a small gathering of individuals came and were involved in the activities that were planned. Lora opened the night by sharing what the youth groups have been involved with, what their future plans are, and what this night of celebrating is about. Hunter got everyone to relax and feel comfortable by having the parents engage in an "ice-breaker" session, and later on provided an informative message with engaging scenarios that allowed the parents to openly discuss their thoughts on what would be appropriate behavior and actions to take. I had the parents do an exercise developed from the Red Cliff Wellness curriculum, which was the "Niin Book". This was an excellent way for parents to see an example of what lesson plans are being implemented within the NAPS youth groups. The night ended with snacks and refreshments and an evaluation of the night's activities. Hunter leads discussion at the Celebrating Parenting Nite. In case you were unable to make this first one, on May 29, 1996 at 6:00pm, the staff of NAPS will be having "Celebrating Parenting II" night. This will also be held at Lexington School in Room 4. For more information, please call either Lora, Hunter or Derek at (616)458-4078. �• 3 May 1996 MRV - INHRLRNT RUJRRENESS MONTH -by Lora ChurchIn the prevention services, we work with a mission to discourage the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by youth, adults and our elders. We know this is a community effort and that is why we invite your assistance in planning many of our prevention events; such as, Young Eagles youth group, Vision Seekers youth group, "Celebrating Parenting ''. volunteer workshops, community educational programs. cind submitting articles for "Turtle Talk''. This month we want to highlight the message that MAY IS INHALANT AWARENESS MONTH. More often than not, our Native communities are reflected as having a high rate of alcohol and drug use/abuse, especially the abuse of inhalants. Although alcohol and marijuana use are more common among Native youths, inhalant use is as great a concern because of the serious neuropsychological consequences cause by inhalant use. Inhalant use by Native youths is twice the national average among 12 to 17 year olds. Eleven percent ( 11 % ) of all Native youths from 12 to 19 years of age have used inhalants (Native American Task Force Report, 1990). We, as well as other Native community programs, are working to counteract these problems by providing drug-free, healthy and fun activities for our community. Because there are many, many Native community members that do not engage in the use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs, I feel we need to continue standing in the forefront and encourage others to join us!! ATTENTION ANISHINABEG!! We are seeking nine parents who have children attending the Grand Rapids Public Schools to sit on the Native American Turtle Talk Advisory Council. If you are interested in assisting in your child's education and would like more information about the Council, please contact Betty Davis (Native American Coordinator of the Action Plan) at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. We are also seeking two Native American high school students, who attend the Grand Rapids Public Schools, to participate on the Native American Advisory Council. If you know of any students who would be interested or if you are a high school student and would like to be a part of this Council, please contact Betty Davis at (616)771-2016, Hunter Genia at (616)458-4078, or Jeanette St. Clair at (616)363-4622. The Native American Implementation Team joined forces with the Grand Rapids Public Schools to help with the education of Native American students. We need you help to put together a Native American Advisory Council. This Council will be made up ofnine Native American parents, six Native American community representatives, two Grand Rapids Public Schools staff, and two Native American high school students. The Council's duties would include: 1. Creating a Native American cultural packet. 2. Creating a Cultural Learning Plan. 3. Developing a Native American curriculum. 4. Creating a Mentor Program. Representatives from the Implementation Tearn will help this Council follow through on these duties. Migwech Betty Davis, Coordinator Native American Implementation Plan. INHALANTS - JUST SAY NO What are Inhalants? Inhalants are breathable chemicals that produce psychoactive (mind-altering) vapors . People do not usually think of inhalants as drugs because most of them were never meant to be used that way. They include solvents, aerosols, some anesthetics and other chemicals. Examples are model airplane glue, nail polish remover, lighter and cleaning fluids, and "white-out". Aerosols include paints, cookware coating agents, hair sprays , and other spray products. Anesthetics include halothane and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Who abuses inhalants? Young people, especially between the ages of 7 and 17, are more likely to abuse inhalants, in part because they are available and inexpensive. Sometimes children unintentionally misuse inhalant products that are often found around the house. Parents should see that these substances, are medicines, are kept away from young children. What are the most serious short-term effects of inhalants? Deep breathing of vapors or using a lot over a short period of time may result in losing touch with one's surroundings, a loss of self-control, violent behavior, unconsciousness or death. What are the long-term dangers? Long-term use can cause wight loss, fatigue, electrolyte (salt) imbalance, and muscle fatigue. Repeated sniffing of concentrated vapors over a number of years can cause permanent damage of the nervous system. In addition, long-term sniffing of certain inhalants can damage the liver, kidneys, blood and bone marrow. National Institute of Drug Abuse Dept. Of Health and Human Services May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Charles Anderson Sue Barz Jim Braddock Shandiin Church John Crampton �Turtle Talk • 4 May 1996 Gus Day LeahDenhof Misheka Floyd Dave Fox Selina Gibbs Paul Hart Tashia Hillman Paul Jackson Dolores Laban Toni Leaureaux Roger Martel Jr. Thomas McDonald Isaac Mccann Dave Pierce Kitt Pigeon Dennis Resterhouse Rockey Russell Bille Jean Sams Larry Shananaquet Jr. Mary Shananaquet William Shananaquet Edward Sherman Jr. Chris Shomin Jordan Shomin Paul Shomin Denise Skorka Kari Sprague Ivanna Swainston Rita Wemigwanis Liz Wesaw Cleveland #1 in Racial Insults Excerpt from Thursday, April 4, 1996 edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer: article by Michael Mcintyre. Top Issues and Concerns of Native American Youth 1. Education 2. Alcohol and Other Drugs 3. Heritage 4. Teen Pregnancy 5. Prejudice 6. Gang Violence 7. Environment 8. Leadership 9. Federal Budget Cuts 10. Healthy Lifestyles Compiled by the National UNITY Council February 15, 1996 ***Years of pleading and protesting have not succeeded in persuading the Cleveland Indians to drop their name or their Chief Wahoo emblem. "The struggle is not about the mascot, it's not about the name. What it really is about is racism, racism right here in Cleveland, Ohio," said Bob Roche, executive director of the American Indian movement in Cleveland. "Wake up, people. Can't you see that this is racism? We don't look like that buck-toothed, beady-eyed, hook-nosed mascot that you tell us honors us," he said. "Change the name, change the logo. It offends a group of people. It offends a living culture." Roche addressed a group of about 30 people at the City Club yesterday. Roche said things will change only through dialogue. He used as an example Beachwood Middle School which encouraged students to dress up for the team's home opener Tuesday but strongly suggested they wear the Indians colors and not the Wahoo logo. But for every success such as that, there are Cleveland baseball fans who spit or scream at American Indian protesters outside that ballpark; there are people such as the kitchen workers at the City Club who were heard mock chanting as if they were American Indians before Roche spoke there; and people such as WWWEAM 1100 talk show host Rich Michaels, who resorted to calling Roche "Tanto" during an interview this week.*** The Rich Michaels incident occurred during an interview outside the stadium on opening day. WWWE had a booth set up there and had invited Bob Roche to be interviewed. On Friday, April 4th John Hart, General Manager of the Cleveland baseball club spoke at the City Club. He was questioned by an elderly local activist about the rationale for the continued use of the name and logo in light of criticism from the American Indian Movement and other national and local indigenous groups. Hart said he "would have to look into that." The man who asked the question suddenly collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack. The director and senior staff of the city's Community Relations Board attended the City Club speech by Bob Roche. He asked why the Board had not taken a public position concerning the use of the Cleveland baseball club name and logo when the department is supposedly dedicated to resolving racial strife in Cleveland. The director stood up and said something about being put on the spot. WWWE's telephone number is 216-696-4444. Its address is 1468 W. 9th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113. The City Club's telephone number is 216621-0082. Its address is 850 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115. The telephone number for the Community Relations Board is 216-664-3294. Its address is Room 11 City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44114. Let them know what you think. Philip Althouse Cleveland -obtained from the internet- • �Turtle Talk • 5 May 1996 ~Talking Leaves~ -Michelle A. Unruh- I learned your alphabet so now I can read I lea rned how to form your letters so now I can writ e I learned your language so now I can say to myself, in many ways, I don't know my own language I don't know my own words And I will use your words books and league standing sheet.) *Bowlers without verification of averages will use the following averages: Men 180 and Women 160. *Handicap based on 21 O: Men 80% and Women 90%. *Falsification of average will result in forfeiture of all entry fees and disqualification from tournament. *Prize Monies based on entries. *Tournament Director will settle all disputes and rulings. WILDWOOD LANES 17 05 S. Garfield Traverse City, Ml (616) 941-7400 2 SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 12:00PM & 3:00PM Sign-up Beginning at 11 :OOam (Lane assignments by random draw) t o always remind you of this. $25 .00 PER BOWLER($ 100 PER TEAMOF4) 1st ANNUAL EAGLE TOWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT MAY 18, 1996 TRAVERSE CITY, Ml $1000 +JACKETS TO lST PLACE (BASED ON ENTRIES) TOURNAMENT RULES * Must be North American Indian or Married to a North American Indian. *Must be 18 years old to participate. *At least 1 member of the opposite sex must be on a team of 4. *Cash only once with same team members. Change 2 team members to cash again. *Bowlers will use their 94-95 Book Average, unless 95-96 final average is 1O pins or higher. All bowlers must bring verification of 94-95 & 95-96 averages. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. (Bring your league Those of you wishing to pre-register may send check or money order payable to: DEE MONTROY 2674 N . BEEMS-KWA-MA. SUTTONS BAY, Ml 49682. In doing so, your name will be entered into a special drawing (pre-registers only) . DEADLINE: MAY 10, 1996 Immediately following downstairs in 'THE DEN# FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, MUSIC Karaoke contest 1st place - S50. 2nd place - $25 . ENTRADA 1996 A Summer Academic Achievement Program for Ethnic Minority High School Juniors and Seniors Calvin College June 12 - July 11 , 1996 ENTRADA means "gateway" or "entrance" in Spanish. This program is designed to prepare students for college learning and living while earning college credit. Participating in the Entrada Program will provide you with a true college experience. You will enroll and earn credit in a regular college course such as history, biology, political science, or sociology. Entrada students participate in classes with Calvin students and live the life of a college student beginning June 12 and ending July 11 . If you are an ethnic minority student, have completed your junior or senior year in high school, and are serious about pursuing a college education, Entrada may be for you! To be eligible for Entrada, you must have at least a B average (3 .0 on a 4.0 scale). Seniors must be planning to enroll at Calvin in the fall of ' 96 in order to be eligible for Entrada. As an Entrada student, you will earn full college credit for the course you complete. All students accepted to Entrada receive a full scholarship for the program valued at more than $2,500. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and activities. A fee of $50 confirms the student' s enrollment and is the only cost to the student. The remaining costs are covered by a scholarship provided through the gifts of generous donors and by Calvin College. Note: The application deadline for admission was April 1. However, late applicants will be considered based on the availability of remaining openings. For more information and an application, please contact: Mr. Harvey Scott Calvin Multicultural Admissions Counselor, 957-6106 or write Calvin College Admissions c/o Entrada 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49502-4632 �• 6 May 1996 Turtle Talk 7 Ways to Deal With Anger Toward Your Kids Exit or Wait Calm down before you say or do something you will regret later. 0 Use 1" Rather than °You" Statements State your own feelings. Stay in the Present Do not bring up past wrongs they might have done. Be Brief Stick to the point, be dear and straightforward Avoid Physical Force or Threats Clear limits and reasonable consequences work better. Focus on the Essentials Eating green beans and wearing matching clothes are not crucial. welcome them back in a traditional way. The Elders will be talking to us about our role as Indian men. The Elders will give us seven philosophies which will help us to rebuild our families and communities. Indian men will be asked to join in a commitment to live by these philosophies. The Elders will teach us how to be better fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. They will explain to ys our roles as Indian men and the importance of being spiritual men for the sake of our families and communities. This gathering is in the National Forest so you will need to come prepared to camp and cook out for three days. There will be parking areas for RVS, vans and cars. The nearest lodging facilities will be approximately 40 miles from the camp site. We are asking for a $10 donation from each person to offset the cost of the gathering. For More Infonnation Contact: White Bison, Inc. 6755 Earl Drive, Suite 108 Colorado Springs, CO 80928 (719)548-1000 Fax: (719)548-9407 Email: whtbison@usa.net Restore (jood Feelings Put away your feelings, offer a hug, apologize. Parenting Awareness Month Poster Contest GATHERING OF NATIVE AMERICAN MEN White Bison invites Indian men to attend a gathering of Native American men. The gathering will be held in the Pike National Forest in the Rocky Mountains, just 60 miles west of Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 31, June 1-2, 1996. Related women, children and families are invited. This gathering is about "Healing Indian Men and supporting them in their efforts to once again walk the Red Road." Elders from several nations will be performing ceremonies to honor our Veterans and March was Parenting Awareness Month and now YOU have an opportunity to present the winning poster idea for the statewide 1997 Parenting Awareness Month campaign. Grand Prize winner $100 Categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult $50 lst place $25 2nd place Deadline: October 4, 1996 Winners announced at Campaign Organizers' Kickoff Fall 1996. For a contest entry form, call 1-800-968-4968 or 1-800-626-4636. Past Winners: Slogan contest: Kristie Matelski, Gaylord High School, Gaylord 1995 Poster Contest: Erica Blue, Battle Creek 1996 Poster Contest: Aaron McCray, Martin Luther King High School, Detroit AMU<.ICAN ME!>ICAL ASSOCIArtON FACf SHEE'f! KIDS AND SMOKING Every day 3,000 children have their first cigarettes. +·rnree million Americans under the age of 18 smoke. +Smoking and smokeless tobacco use are almost always initiated and established in adolescence. +Adolescents with lower levels of school achievement, with friends who use tobacco, and with lower self-images are more likely than their peers to use tobacco. +Tobacco use in adolescence is associated with a range of health-compromising behaviors, including being involved in fights, carrying weapons, engaging in higher risk sexual behavior, and using alcohol and other drugs. +In 1993, the six American cigarette companies spent more than $5.2 billion for advertising. A 1992 national survey found that 870/o of adolescents surveyed could recall recently seeing one or more ads for tobacco products. +Vse of smokeless tobacco among young men 18-24 years old increased nearly 300 percent from 1970-1991. +540/o of high school males have used smokeless tobacco. +In a 1986-89 study of high school seniors, it was found that 900/o of smokeless tobacco users were also alcohol drinkers. +900/o of smokeless tobacco users in junior and senior high school reported that they purchased their own smokeless tobacco. +Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of avoidable death in the Vnited States. +Cigarettes kill more Americans than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, murders, suicides, drugs, and fires combined. +This year, more than 450,000 Americans will die prematurely of diseases linked to smoking. �• 7 May 1996 Turtle Talk Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow June 15-16, 1996, Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, MI Pow Wow Program Advertising Contracts The deadline for placing advertising orders has been extended to May 15, 1996. Please mail a copy of your business card, a $25.00 check payable to the The Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, Inc. To the Thre Three Fires PowWow Committee at the address below.. FATHER'S DAY RECOGNITION I -Shirt Orders T-shirts will be white with green/black artwork. Sizes and prices listed below. Tshirts will be available for distribution May 1, 1996. Childrens Medium - $8. 00 All Adult sizes - $12.00 AdultM - - - AdultL - - - AdultXL - - - AdultXXL - - - AdultXXXL - - - Total$ _ _ __ If you wish to have your father recognized in the Homecoming of the Three Fires program, please forward his name and $5 .00 to the Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow Committee. Make all checks payable to The Grand River Band of Ottawa, Inc. Homecoming of the Three Fires PowWow 307 Michigan, NE, P.O. Box 2937 Grand Rapids, MI 49502 ATTN: Program Committee CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 10-121 st Annual Youth Sobriety Pow WowMt. Pleasant, Ml - Saginaw Chippewa Campgrounds Info Call Linda (517)775-3425 May 18-19Toronto International Pow WowToronto, Ontario, CanadaSkyDome Stadium Info Call (519)751-0040 May 18-19Michigan Inter-Tribal Association Climax, Ml- Timberlake Campground PowWowinfoCall Sue (616)963-3166 May 25-26Morning Star Traditional Pow WowMuskegon, Ml - Muskegon County Fairgrounds Sponsored byNACOMlnfo Call (616) 861-6516 May 25-26 6th Annual Gissiwas Creek IndianPow WowMarion, Ml - Kogler's Property Info Call Rose or Bruce (616) 281-3640 June l-2Day of the Eagle Pow WowEast Jordan, Ml-The End of Mill Street Info Call (616) 536-7583 June 8-9Barrie Pow WowBarrie, Ontario, Canada Info Call (705) 721-7689 �• 8 May 1996 Turtle Talk NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Native American Women's Circle > A support group openfo anyAnishinl1bequay. You are welcome to bring your .arts/crafts to work on. DAY: Fridays T.IME: 6:00p!ll <. < > .. . · < If you meet the following, then you are eligible to apply: • LOCATION: Grand Rivei: Band's Office(458;:.8759) ·.. ·•· . . 307.MichiganNE •·· •·• > >· FACILITATOR:ChadotteCampbeW .· .. •·.~.~que.t~ .L.:~.~)ri·.·:~lli~* 8 ·. ~LW&~ .• : .::/)/~;{((••. · · The Native Youth Leadership Conference is set for August 2730, 1996. The leadership training will focus on areas such as: culture, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, communicable diseases, and communication. The training is conducted over a four day period at the fine Kettunen Center, located 15 miles south of Cadillac, MI. The training will be facilitated and directed by knowledgeable Native American presenters from Michigan. As a youth participant, you will have the opportunity to interact with 35-40 other Native American youths from throughout the state of Michigan. •North American Indian •Will attend high school in the fall of '97 •Have leadership potential •Would like to make healthy changes in your community Please call or send for applications by contacting: Hunter Genia, Project Coordinator Native Youth Leadership Conference 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-4078 Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit no. 319 • Library Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 49401 ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3f9827786457f11858aa0a6cf6781a80.pdf 59fcfc6c0cb6e7ecbe755da843b558db PDF Text Text Wabigoni Giizis (Budding Moon) -·- --MAY 0 8 1997 ____ ~ Druversifl l..ibnq Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R May 1997 Highlights Pilcher. grass dancer. educator ................. ....... I American Indian Symposium ·97 ....................... I Alo/her 's Day Celebralion ..... I Anishinabe Baske1ball Plavers Se/ 'f'o Hil The Hardwood! ... :. 2 "Keepers of 1he Waler" ....... 2 Sniffing1Huf]ing Jnhala11ts Ki Ifs I ...................... .. 2 H71y Consider ..lpp(vingfor the l'eer Leardership Training? ........................ 3 .Valive American Peer Educators ls 711e Goal! ............... 3 Turtle Talk lhmter Genia - Editor R.e11ee Dillard - Co-Editor Tur/le Talk 's mission is lo provide its readership with reports of local and 11ational interes/ which may affect and impact our Native America11 comm11nity. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention infomwtion. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services. i11 cooperation with 1he Kent Coullty Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: S11bmissio11s lo Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the 11pcomi11g mo11th 's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) lfyou have a story or in{rJmiation vou would like to siwre with Turtle Talk. please send it with your name, address a11d phone ;,umber. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk ifyour article is used. UNBOUNDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAA11LYTJM"b.' .... .. ... . .................. THE FOUR HILLS OF UFE .............. "Muna Di bish ka win " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4innesola Regional Unity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council ofGrand Rapids -- Moving Ahead! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ten Reasons To Prevent Child Abuse . . . . . . . . . . Calendar ofEvents & Pow Wows: . . . . . . . . . . . . . WE HAVE UPDATED OUR MAJUNG LIST . . . . "Spaghetti Fundraiser Set" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Rapids Second Annual Anishinaabe Basketball Tournament ...................................... 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 (fourth place at the ~nte 61eska UniVersity founders Day Pow Wow) and throwing abaseball through atire in his brother's backyard. ADartmouth UniVersity graduate, he works Off· season for the Rosebud Tribal Education Department. Besides working in classrooms, he does presentations on healtlly IWestyles and positive choices. Amrrican lndiin Symposium 'q7 "Kttpin: Our Youth In Tht Cirdt" 8 May20, 1qq7, &:~o a.m.·BO p.m An Updur on likon Sioux lob lrnnm pist pitchtr fOr tht Wtst ftichiiin Whitmps, now onr ltvtl fi'om tht ftijors! Pitchtr, gms danm, rducator Applied Technology Center 6rand Rapids Community College ft;turtl Ktp1tt bf (/flt ltlltr11n, l/1ti1n;/ lirtftlr fir tht Allltrian /nli;n H1rt11tnt by Candy Hamilton Rosebud, ~uth Dakota (HRC) Contact laii A. Rickert at bib-nb-41q4 fOr more information. Bob Bennett joined the Oa~and Athletic'sAM Pacific Coast league I's Edmonton team when spring practice started March 7. That'! apromotion for the Rosebud Lakota pitcher, who pitched last year for the Huntsville ~rs. When the letter came tdling him about his promotion, he hesitated to open It, dreading it m~ht be his rdease papers. Instead, at ageib, he moved one stepcloser to his dream Of pla~ng in major leagues. Edmonton is on~ one step below the majors. last season Bennett had avery tough time on the mound for athree-week stretch. Then he recouped, and his EM went from the h~h ]'s to 5.27 as his fastball increased therdore improving his EM. otr season he stays in condition by grass dancing Mother's Day Celebration Dinner & Karoake When: May 10, 1997 Where: West Side Complex Time: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. For more information call: Debra K. Muller at 336-4194. �• 2 May 1997 Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services Staff Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator The goal of Native American Prevention Services is to deliver se1vices and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the info1mation and services provided are culturally relevant and ageappropriate. 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. 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 ciders. Anishinabe Basketball Players Set To Hit The Hardwood! The 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Basketball Tournament is set for May 17 & 18 at Union High School. Volunteers are needed. For more information please contact: Derek Bailey@ 616-458-1641. Food Volunteers call Ruth Sprague at 4588383. Migwech! "Keepen of the Water" Video to document the ongoing struggle of Native Americans to protect the environment and their homeland. About the video: Northern Wisconsin is home to the Sokaogon Mole Lake Chippewa Tribe. Exxon and Rio Algom are proposing a metallic sulfide mine near Wolf River. This would destroy the river and the traditional wild rice beds on the Sokaogon Chippewa. This video documents the ongoing struggle of Native and environmental groups to protect the water of Wisconsin. This same process has destroyed the White Pine River in Northern Michigan and should be a concern of all of us. Video Showing: May 28th @ 6:30 p.m. at Lexington School. For more information contact Renee Dillard at 458-4078. Sniffing/Huffing/Inhalants Kills! There are over 600 common household products that youth sniff or "huff'. Over the past ten years there has been a rise in inhalant use. Middle school students age 12-13 "huff' inhalants more fhan any other age group. In the past serveral years, at least three high school students have died and many others rushed to the emergency room in West Michigan as a result of inhalant use. Parents, teachers, and other adults who have contact with children or adolescents should be alert for clues or warning signs that inhalant use is a problem. Short term effect/symptoms may include: rashes, headaches, dizziness, nausea, mood swings, rapid pulse, red/glassy eyes, and slurred speech. Long term effects include: brain damage, memory loss, liver damage, blindness, and even death. For more information about inhalants or other drugs call the Kent County Health Department at 336-3804 or Native American Prevention Services at 458-4078. Why Consider Applying for the Peer Leardership Training? Why should you apply for the peer leadership training is probably what your wondering. If I was your age I would be feeling hesitant, a little frightened at the thought about presenting in front of others. I encourage you to take a risk because there are benefits participating in this training First, you will have the opportunity to interact wlfh other youth your age or younger who could benefit from the knowledge or experience that you have or gained. Second, there are youth who at different times in their adolescence will contemplate: using alcohol or other drugs, sexual activity, �• 3 May 1997 Turtle Talk use violence as a tool to communicate their anger, and much more that we could go on about. Third, many youth are influenced by their peers and friends, when that influence is negative then If could spell trouble. You will have the chance to work wlfh other youth in the traimng who are concerned hke you and will explore the issues that youth your age are faong today. Through you exploration you will develop skits, presentations, and messages which you feel is appropriate. Experts from our own community and supporting programs will give you valuable knowledge and information to help. You will have staff and volunteers who will be there always to give you support. So, seriously think about participating and as a result you could be helping someone else. Migwech for your time! Native American Peer Educators Is The Goal! Training to train Native American Youth between 7th -12th grade. *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. For more information: Contact the Prevention Office at 458-4078 for more information, application packet and questions you may have. *Our young people are our greatest natural resource* Hunter Genia UNBOUNDED Nicole Jackson Says Paa Maa Pii! She didn 't stay with us long at the prevention program but she did learn one word during her short visit, paa maa pii (later). Nicole left to fulfill her ambition to be a teacher which is what her education background is in . Nicole who is originally from Flint took a position in Detroit. The staff here at Native American Prevention Services wishes her good luck in her future endeavors. June 16-July 3, 1997 A UNIQUE 3 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED FREE TO NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH - GRADES 7-12 Has your child ever wanted to learn to sail, take a 3-day canoe trip, learn about music, learn about astronomy, participate in a sport and be a better student, then this is the program for them. UNBOUNDED is a fun summer program filled with both individual instruction in their area of need and fun activities. Students will live at Cornerstone College, at 1001 E .Beltline in Grand Rapids from M-F and return home on the weekends for a three week period. Meals will be served in the college cafeteria. Transportation to be determined at a later date. This wonderful enrichment opportunity is being offered FREE and made possible by area donors who care about Native American youth. Cornerstone College has offered their facilities with many teachers and professors. Volunteers are helping to make these three weeks a success. The Program Director, Randy Cresswell, is a science, math, and physics professor. . Randy has a broad background m diversity having lived in 40 countries and speaks 10 languages. He studied Native American culture under William Thatcher. If interested in having your child attend this 3 week program and they are committed, please contact Randy Cresswell at 4542512 or Tim Crosby at 949-5300 at Cornerstone College to reserve a spot. Deadline is June 6, 1997. If you have any questions, you can also contact Betty Davis at 7712189 or Sally Kee at 771-3318. �• 4 May 1997 Turtle Talk FAMILY TIME THE FOUR HILLS OF LIFE One morning Mishomis (grandfather) woke from his dream, and was so excited about it, the children asked him to share the dream with them. Mishomis said, "I would be happy to . In my dream I was walking far from the village and came upon a valley. I looked out over this deep, wide valley and I saw four great hills in the distance. As I walked closer, I could see the first hill." Mishomis continued, "On the first hill, I saw many babies and small children. They were climbing the hill and as they climbed to the top and down the other side, they grew older until, at the foot of the second hill, they were young boys and girls about 8 or 9 years old. I saw myself on the hill as I was when I was a baby and young boy. I climbed in silence with only a few cries from the babies, who were tired or hungry. As we grew older, we played games chasing and running as we climbed. As I began the second hill, I was a boy about 10 years old." " On the second hill there were many children about my age. As we climbed, we played games of racing, wrestling, swimming, and worked carrying wood, picking berries, hunting , and fishing. The girls and boys were happy as they climbed to the top and down the other side. Once again, as we climbed we grew older. When I started to climb the third hill, I was a young man. // ;::? /~_:• "As I climbed the third hill, I did not hear as much laughter and the other men and women, climbing with me, worked as they climbed. We moved forward hunting, fishing, and making·tools, cooking and making clothing and medicines. Sometimes people would argue or become sick. As I climbed down the hill, I walked slowly because I was becoming an old man." "Finally, I began to climb the fourth hill, I was an old man and had lived a long time. Although I had grown wise in all these years, my body was tired and I could not move as fast as I did on the other hills. I was guided on my way by my wisdom, which shown like a bright light around me." issue.) (Four Hills Story will continue next �• 5 May 1997 Turtle Talk May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Charles Anderson Sue Barz Jimmy Braddock Jimmy Bush Jr. Sha'ndiin Church John Crampton Gus Day Leah Denhof MikeDenhof Dave Fox Misheka Floyd Selina Gibbs Paul Hart Tashia Hillman Linda Holt Paul Jackson Dolores Laban Toni Leaureaux Roger Martell Jr. Isaac McCann Thomas McDonald Kitt Pigeon Dennis Resterhouse Rocky Russell Billie Jean Sams Dave Shananaquet Larry Shananaquet Jr. Mary Shananaquet William Shananaquet Edward Sherman Jr. Chris Shomin Jordan Shomin Paul Shomin Kari Sprague Denise Skorka Ivanna Swainston Rita Wemigwans Liz Wesaw Minnesota Regional Unity "The Journey" by Kristy Dayson At the end of January and beginning of February three local Native American youth were picked by the other youth in Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids to represent them at the Unity Regional. The three youth who were able to go were: Tim Loonsfoot, Wayne Loonsfoot, and I, Kristy Dayson. We left early one Thursday morning and arrived in Williamsburg. Upon arriving in Williamsburg we met other youth from Traverse City and East Jordan. After a short introduction and smudge we were off to Minnesota. On the way we saw many different sites, talked, laughed and listened to music. When we got to Iron Mountain we all stayed at the Comfort Inn. All of us went swimming before going to bed. We also had a short meeting with all the youth and advisors, Michael Jarvis (Grand Traverse Band Staff) told us a story. Then we went back to our rooms or went into the pool room. In the girls rooms we had it rough because we had five people in one room with only one bathroom. We started out early that day and we were on the road by 7:30 a.m., but before leaving the hotel we had a short morning ceremony to start our journey right. With droopy and tired faces we entered Wisconsin at an early 8:25 a.m. on Friday morning. There wasn't much to do in the van but talk, laugh, listen to music, and get to know each other better. After a long time of sitting in a crowded van we finally entered Minnesota at 2:39 p.m. Friday afternoon. It wasn't long after that until we were shopping in the Mall of America. There was a lot of huge stores, a roller coaster, and much much more that we didn't get to see. After walking through the mall for about 1 Yi hours we went back to the hotel. At the hotel we got to meet the rest of the Native Youth from around Minnesota. There were youth councils from: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Arizona. After getting to know the youth a little better we went back to our rooms to go to bed. On Saturday we did some action planning on how to get youth participation in our groups . After hearing all the other youth groups action plans we did some activities Saturday night and eventually went back to the mall. After a long three hours of walking around a huge mall we went back to the hotel. �• 6 May 1997 Turtle Talk When we arrived at the hotel we wandered around a little and then ordered pizza and then to bed. Sunday morning we said our good byes and saw a play by the Kinomo Ogichigaad Players from Minnesota who did presentations on HIV/AID's. By Sunday afternoon we were on our way home and we stayed the night again in Iron Mountain. This hotel had a hot tub and a pool. Monday morning we left for Williamsburg and we said our final good bye's, see ya laters, and anything else. Tears were shed, hugs were given, and promises to stay on a good road made. We arrived in Grand Rapids again late Monday evening. After going to the Mall of America, learning all the great information and making friendships we will have friendships that will last a lifetime. All we have now are memories. We now wait until June to see who will be going on the National Unity Trip to Arizona. Until the next time were together, we have memories that will last forever. Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids -Moving Ahead! The Youth Council (formerly known as Vision Seekers) is working hard on projects which will be implemented in the near future. As an advisor, facilitator (when needed), friend of the Youth Council I'm very impressed to say the least about the work that they have been putting into their projects. What impresses me even more is that they are working on projects which puts other's first rather than themselves, while in the process gaining valuable leadership skills. Many are learning to work together, voice their feelings on issues, value other people's feelings, action planning skills, and create a product in the end that will benefit someone or something else. The particular projects the youth have chosen to deal with are issues or concerns centering around alcohol use and teens, cultural & heritage, environmental awareness, and a community service initiative which I'm sure will be beneficial to the committees that are sponsoring upcoming Native American events (the sponsoring groups just don't know it yet). As in prior articles and updates, the youth council invites you to come and learn what they are doing, to support their efforts, and provide valuable input. This is your invitation as you don't need a written invite or a phone call because you are always more than welcome. We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. until 8: 00 p. m.. You are encouraged to call prior to the night you might visit, in case we are meeting off location. Also please support any upcoming fundraisers we might be sponsoring because our youth are raising money to attend the National United Indian Tribal Youth Conference in Phoenix, AZ, in late June. Ten Reasons To Prevent Child Abuse (The following article by Dr. Deborah Daro, Director of Research for the National Committee for the prevention of Child Abuse and author of " Confronting Child Abuse: Research for Effective Program Design ," powerfully outlines why preventing abuse and neglect before it begins is so essential.) I. Child abuse can be fatal For t11e last two years, nearly four children a day have been reported as fatal victims of maltreatment. The vast majority of these children are under the age one. 2. Child abuse stymies a child's normal growth and development The emotional and physical damage children suffer from abuse and neglect is extensive. Documented consequences of abuse include chronic health problems, cognitive and language disorders, and socioemotional problems, such as low selfesteem, lack of trust, and poor relationships with adults and peers. 3. Child Abuse is costly for many social institutions. Repudiating the immediate consequences of serious physical abuse alone costs child welfare agencies, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities more than $500 million �• 7 May 1997 Turtle Talk annually. 4. Child abuse costs continue to multiply over time. For example, children killed as a result of parental abuse and neglect never have the opportunity to contribute to society. In 1986 and 1987 alone, these deaths cost over 1.2 million in lost futw-e productivity. 5. Child abuse victims often repeat the violent acts that they experienced, on their own children. Although some victims can overcome the scars of their abuse, child abuse Yictims are six times more likely to become abusive parents than nonabused children. efforts consistently result in increased knowledge for children about safety rules and what the should do if they are being abused. Further, the programs create an environment where children can more easily disclose prior or ongoing maltreatment. 9. Child abuse prevention efforts serve as a way to combat other social problems of concern to the public and to policy makers. Research has found strong correlation between a history of abuse and a variety of adult problems, including substance abuse, juvenile and adult crime, and poor social adjustment. The consistent expansion of prevention programs may well lead to the reduction of these problems. 6. Treatment services, while critical, are often ineffective in permanently altering parental beha,·iors. 10. Child abuse prevention creates a more compassionate society, one which places high value on the welfare of children. Program evaluations have found that even sophisicated clinical demonstration projects, often consisting of weekly contact for 12 to 18 months, eliminate the future likelihood for physical abuse or neglect in less than half their clients. Insuring the safe and secure rearing of the next generation requires the efforts of all policy makers and all citizens. To the extent all are involved in the battle to prevent child abuser, all are made aware of the need to nurture human potential in all that we do. 7. Prevention programs targeted at parents before they become abusive or neglectful reduce the likelihood for future treatment Parenting education, support groups, and home visitor programs have consistently demonstrated positive outcomes. Specific gains include improved mother-infant bonding, enhanced parenting skills, and more consistent use of health care services also have demonstrated a reduced rate of child abuse when compared to comparable groups of parents not rece1Ymg services. 8. Prevention programs targeted at children can improve a child's awareness of how best to avoid child abuse and other unsafe practices. A recent review of 25 evaluations of these programs indicate that such Calendar of Events & Pow Wows: May 16 "Survival Walk" Belleville, Ml. For more info: 313-537-7463. May 17-18th. 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Anishinabe Basketball Tournament. For more info: 616-458-4078. May 17-18 Victory Through Survival Traditional Pow Wow. Belleville, Ml. For more info call: 313-721-3603. May 20 American Indian Symposium "Keeping Our Youth In The Circle", Grand Rapids, Ml. For more info: 616336-9194. May 24-25 Morning Star Traditional Pow Wow. Muskegon, Ml For more info call: 616-773-8312, traders call: 616-798-1510. May 24-25 7th Annual GISSIWAS CREEK Indian Pow Wow. Marion, Ml For more info: 616-281-3640 or 616-878-9443. June 7-8th 20th Annual Lansing Indian Center Contest Pow Wow. Lansing, Ml For more info: 517-4875409 or 517-482-0051. June 7-8th Day of the Eagle Pow Wow. East Jordan, Ml 616-536-3456. June 14-15th. 6th Annual "Honoring Our Veterans" Pow Wow. Brimley, Ml. For more info: 906-248-5524. June 14-15. Annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. For more info: 616-4588759. June 14th. "Sohriety Walk" 2nd Annual Grand Rapids, Ml. Preceding Three Fires Pow Wow. For more info: 616458-4078. WE HAVE UPDATED OUR MAILING LIST If you have been mistakenly taken off or know someone who has been please contact our office to be put back on. If you have been taken off this was not intentional. From time to time we have noticed people with the same names living at two different addresses. In order to keep mailing cost down we are trying to maintain accuracy with addresses. Sorry for any errors or inconvenience. �• 8 May 1997 Turtle Talk Support the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council.. .. "Spaghetti Fundraiser Set" 6rud ~pids Stcond Annuil Anishiniibt lukrtbill Toumimtnt Hay 17 81&, 1qq7 union Hl6H SCHOOL 6RAllD RAPIDS, HI Where: Lexington School Gym Purpose: This attivity is to bring the Anishinaabe people together in arnvironment which promotes wellness and healthy lifestyles. This is acompetitive tournament but also atime for good sportsmanship and fellowship. Please send registrations to: When:Wednesday,l\1.ay14 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: 1\1.onetary Donation llitiYt Amtrian Prmntion St!Yicn (U.P.S.) c/o Hunttr lltnia ** Raffles/Silent Auction** R.S. V.P. (by 1\1.ay 6 appreciated), but not required! For more info: 458-4078 45Lai~n1M 6rand P.a~dl. Ml 4qso4 for more information on the tournament, pleaie call H.A.PJ at (b1b) 458-4078 and a1k for /Jerei BaUeyor Hunter, or call John /Jayat either (bib) 45b-bn3 or * Proceeds support youth conference trip* 45b-1bo1 ~pon1artd by Native A~rican Pmention ~rvim and Indian fami~ Rt!Ourm. P.S. Wt DWI JOlunttm for scorrktt~"· if inttmttd ~t~t all llAPS, if you an donatt i dhh to fttd PirtiCil!inn ~t~t Cill 458-8383 ind ~k for Ruth! 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Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5246 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Nmebine Giizis (Sucker Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R May 1998 A Matter of Degrees . . . . . . . . . 1 VOICES . . . . . . . . . . . 2 American Indian information about colleges, financial aid, and organizations available to you . .................. 5 Young Eagles go to Chicago ............... 5 Youth and Family Summer Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Community Garden . . . . . . . . . 7 Training for Volunteers . . . . . . 7 Sewing Circle update . . . . . . . . 8 your article is used. Where did that sewing machine go? .... ...... . 8 Attention Native American Artist Lectures and Presenters . . . . . . . . . . 8 Native American Seniors Banquet ........ . ... 9 A REMINDER FROM MARK.... . Drugs in the home ...... .. . ..... ..... : . 9 May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O Camp Gives Kids a World of Good .......... 10 Soon It Will Be Time to Walk Down the Red Road. ... . .. ............................. ... 11 It's A Photo Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turtle Talk In this Issue: Highlights A Tribute to Indian Education Contnbutors: 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 tvative 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 A Matter of Degrees Sending American Indians to College by Melissa L. Gedachian-lndian Report Lillian Rainer's grandfather didn't start school until he was 18, but he still taught her to value an education. A graduate student at Brigham Young University, Rainer, 25, considers her college education an investment in her future. She is among a growing number of American Indian youth who are attending colleges, both tribal and mainstream, across the United States. Many of them are the first in their families to do so. "My grandfather believed that as Indian people, we need to be educated to have the best life possible. Not only for ourselves, but for our people." As decades of poverty become a distant memory for some Indian tribes, their youth are beginning to reap the benefits of their economic prosperity. Even some of the less prosperous tribes are encouraging their children to seek financial aid so that they too may be competitive in a world that demands more than a high school diploma. Bachelor degree holders earn 73 percent more income over a lifetime than do high school graduates. But according to U.S. Census statistics, economically disadvantaged high school graduates are two-and-a-half times less likely to enroll in college than their middle- and upper class counterparts. That trend may be changing for American Indian students. From 1982 to 1995 the number of American Indians enrolled in college increased by 49.2 percent. And in 1995 . American Indians had the highest enrollment increase (7.4 percent) at four-year institutions of any minority group, according to the 1997 Status Report on Minorities m Higher Education. Yet, in 1995, only 131,000 tribal students attended college; 8,450 were enrolled in graduate school and as few as 2,130 were in professional schools. Poverty, anti-academic peer pressure, family obligations and personal fears all work to distract students from their goals of college (Continued on page. 3) �•2 May 1998 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 A tribute to American Indian High School Seniors in West Michigan and their Voices. THIS MONTH "VOICES" IS A TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE MOVING ON TO THE FUTURE. litunquist at Church, debate class for one year, and playing guitar. College plans include either the University of North CarolinaCharlotte, University of Michigan, or Grand Valley State University. 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 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 rovided to outh, arents and elders. JACOB DAVIS ZEKE FLETCHER Zeke is of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi. He graduated from Wayland Union High School and is the son of June and Richard Fletcher and the grandson of Laura Mamagona, Honor Simmons, and David Mamagona. Zeke achieved many awards in school both academically and athletically. These achievements include being a member of the National Honor Society as well as receiving letters in basketball and golf. In golf he received a State Medalist award in the state tournament. Extracurricular achievements include being involved in the Business Professional Association ' Jacob Davis is of the Turtle He Mountain Ojibway tribe. graduates from Cedar Springs High School and is the son of Jeff and Betty Davis and the grandson of Church & Yvonne Frederick, Stella & the late John Davis. Academic achievements include being on the honor roll with a 3.99 grade point average, a member of the National Honor Society in which he also was inducted into the ·c edar Springs chapter. His most popular hobby is playing basketball. Jacob is presented with an opportunity to be selected with the Bert Price scholarship and the State of Michigan Scholarship. College plans at this time are undecided. �("A Matter of Degrees" continued from pg. 1) LIZ McBRIDE Liz McBride is of the Potawatomi and Ottawa tribes. She will be graduating from Wayland Union High School in which she has been she has been very active in sports and achieved a lot academically. Liz has been_on the student council and on the honor roll. She was also a homecoming representative her junior and senior years in high school. Her future plans is to attend the Grand Rapids Community College and study business management. She is the daughter of Betty McBride and the granddaughter of Leonard and Mary Church. MARC RAMIREZ Marc graduated from Westbridge Academy this year and will be attending Grand Rapids Community College in the fall. enrollment, said Jacob Schramm of College Summit. College Summit helps economically disadvantaged youth in beginning a college education by assisting them in the application process. The centerpiece of the program is a four-day workshop held at college campuses around the country. During the workshop, rising high school seniors are coached in understanding their options and selecting colleges . where they will be able to receive both academic and financial support. They also explore their goals and fears in daily "rap" sessions with their peers and a trained group leader. As part of the workshop, students complete their college applications and compose the accompanying essays. "Through the rap sessions and the essay process, we ask them to dig down and talk about this from their heart," Schramm said. "We want them to talk about what it means to get into college." PinPoquin Theresa Downey attended College Summit when she was a senior at Santa Fe Indian School. Her application to Stanford University in California, where she is now a student, included this reflection: "Native Americans have already been cheated out of so much land due to their lack of education. I feel it is my responsibility to ensure the protection of native lands. w.ith all this knowledge, I have gamed the desire to become an environmental lawyer. I feel that as long as I am protecting my land, my culture will survive. My people will survive. I will . " survive. Once enrolled, applicants must find money for their tuition. Financing the rising costs of college may seem like a daunting task, but funds are available. It is just a matter of uncovering them. Lance Lujan, of New Mexico State University, developed "The 1998 Sources of Financial Aid Available to American Indian Students" with the assistance of his staff at the school's Indian Resource Development Center. The book provides a list of sources to be used as a starting point for college-bound American Indians. In addition to listing a number of federal, state and schoolbased financial aid programs, Lujan names a variety of sources sp~cifically for American Indi~s including the Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grants, tribal scholarships and corporate funds. Although there are few programs that offer to ~ay .for a student's full ride, a combmat10n of loans, grants, scholarships and fellowships may pay for tuition at many colleges. "Whatever the situation is, don't hold off going to college for fear of being in debt," Rainer said. "Look at your education like an investment. College wasn't about the tests and about the grades although that was important. It was about broadening your mind and �• 4 May 1998 strengthening yourself and your people." In addition to financial aid, there are other things to consider in choosing the right college or university. Students can pick from a pool of private, public or tribal schools in all sizes and in many locations. Rainer recalled some of the concerns her peers had when they were choosing colleges. For some, being far away made them think about quitting especially if there were problems at home. For others being far away meant asserting their independence, while others were better off at community college closer to home. "It is better to go somewhere than nowhere because sometimes the longer you wait the harder it gets to go," she said. There are 31 tribal colleges and a host of mainstream educational institutions that offer specialized programs for American Indians. According to a report from the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, tribal colleges fulfill the "unique higher education needs of Indian people who may otherwise never know educational success. Despite minimal funding, the colleges have among the highest rates of success with tribal students in terms of student retention, matriculation, ongoing education rates and job placement." Most tribal colleges are located in remote areas that are not served by other post-secondary institutions. All of the schools are accredited and offer two-year degrees, while some offer four-year degrees, and others offer four-year and graduate programs. Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College in Cloquet, Minn., offers tribal students the opportunity to earn an associate's degree in a casual environment that is not far from home. It also serves as a comfortable entry point for tribal students interested in later attending a four-year college or university. At Fond du Lac each classroom has less than 20 students and the curriculum is geared toward cultural learning, native languages, art, recreational activities and history. Admission is available to anyone with a high school diploma or a GED certificate and day care is also readily available for students with children. Fond du Lac also offers a program for first generation college students: PROP (Providing Resources Opportunities and Possibilities). PROP helps to meet the needs of students that have no other reference point for coping in the college environment. The program offers study-skill workshops, academic assessment and classes on how to plan for a career after college. Thanks to an agreement Fond du Lac administrators made with the state, students interested in attending a state university can easily transfer credits to those schools. Many students take trips to visit the state schools' campuses for a few days. The visits are meant to help students become familiar with a larger college or university atmosphere so they are not overwhelmed when they arrive on campus for the first time. Although the numbers of tribal students enrolled in colleges are increasing, so are the dropout rates at many of the nation's mainstream colleges. Rainer found that the key to her success was becoming active in student organizations and activities. "When I first started college I was really scared," she said. "I didn't know· anyone and at first I felt really alone. But then I got involved in a dance troop with other Native Americans. That is what helped me stay in school because it is really important to have support." Students involved m organizations and who are getting support from social groups and professors tend to persist in college and graduate, said Cal Seciwa, director of American Indian State Institute at Arizona University. But at many colleges the dropout rate for American Indians is 60 to 70 percent with the biggest drop out occurring between freshman and sophomore years. ASU had a dropout rate of 56 percent nine years ago. There were a number of reasons for ASU' s poor retention statistics, Seciwa said. Some students were experiencing culture shock, lack of cultural support and lack of financial support. In 1989 ASU started its American Indian studies program in response to a state legislative initiative that directed the university �• s May 1998 to address minority recruitment and retention issues. University officials brought together a team of people for student support. They hired counselors to work with the tribal governments on identifying and addressing Indian student's needs. Academic advisors and work-study students provided class scheduling assistance, crisis assistance, timeand money-management counseling, scholarships and academic survival workshops. A large pool of graduate assistants was also hired to tutor in math, English, natural sciences, business, humanities, social sciences, and computers. In 1996, Seciwa's office entered an agreement with the Navajo Nation to develop to develop the Student Achievement Program. Under the agreement, the nation funds a portion of their student's college tuition as long as they participate in certain university programs designed for better student retention. The prngram has a threepart agenda aimed at college freshman. Each scholarship recipient is required to attend an orientation program, take at least one class in the Campus Match program and visit with instructors and advisors several times a semester in order to retain their scholarship. The Campus Match program designates several core classes that are highly attended by other American Indian students. "Whether or not Native American studies programs help is still being debated," Seciwa said. "But one program and one school cannot solve the problem alone." American Indian Graduate Center 4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1-B Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291 American Indian information about colleges, financial aid, and organizations available to you. Indian Organizations: Scholarships available The American Indian Science and Engineering Society has several scholarship programs available to Native American students m various fields of study. For more information contact: AISES Scholarship Coordinator 5661 Airport Blvd. Boulder, CO 80301-2339 phone: (303) 939-0023 email:ascholar@spot.colorado.edu Deadline for Application is June 15 for most of the programs. Fellowship awards are available through the American Indian Graduate Center to fund members of federally-recognized American Indian tribes or Alaskan Native groups to pursue graduate (masters and doctoral degrees) study in the U.S. The deadline for application is June 1, 1998. To obtain an application call (505) 881-4584 or write to: American Indian Council American Indian Graduate Student Organization American Indian Science and E~gineering Society Native American Business Organization Native American Student Organization Native American Students United Native American Law Student Association Young Eagles go to Chicago Field Museum We were excited to finally be on our way to Chicago. The Young Eagles youth group worked very hard for quite some time on the goal of getting to go to Chicago and see the Field Museum. Your support for the Young Eagles All You Can Eat Pancake Dinner helped finance this wonderful opportunity for these young people. Another goal that was met was the making of a banner �• 6 May 1998 for community events such as the Pancake Dinner. The banner reads WE SUPPORT AN ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG FREE COMMUNITY and will be visible at many community events. The Young Eagles measured and cut out all the letters that made this banner. If you didn't get to see it the night of the Pancake Supper look for at this years sobriety walk and also at the Three Fires PowWow youth booth. Back to The Chicago Field Museum trip. The Native American exhibit is well known throughout the country, but that's not all the Young Eagles saw. We went through most of the Museum, after getting there we decided we would need at least two days to go through everything the Museum has to offer. The Egyptian exhibit was one of the most popular (because of the mummies). We had a night on the town in Chicago meeting other Native youth and storytelling by staff at the prevention office in Chicago was a nice time. A special thank you to the prevention staff in Chicago. Robert "Bobo" Smith and Netawn Kiogima were extremely helpful through their office. Our own Grand Rapids youth taught Chicago youth how to make a medicine wheel and put together a tobacco pouch. The Young Eagles explained the Three Fires People teaching on Honoring the sacred Medicine from the East (saymaa) and how we shouldn't abuse this gift from the Creator. Then the youth showed off their Native Language skills. We had a great representation of Grand Rapids and we can all be proud of them. Some of the chaperones go for a trolley ride in Chicago. Thanks to Mavis Neconish (Menornnee) who works at the Museum and also works closely with the Native Community in Chicago. We were special overnight guests in the Pawnee Earth Lodge which is in the center of the Native American exhibit inside the It was a special Musellin! opportunity and a special night for all of us to remember. The sleeping arrangements were primitive but the youth and chaperones were tired enough to fall asleep. Some of the Young Eagles get ready for bed in the Pawnee Earth Lodge. The next day we went to the Shed Aquarium which was within walking distance from the Field Museum. We saw lots of fish of many different colors and shapes. Then we came home. Young Eagles do lots of different activities and we are always open to suggestions and volunteers to help chaperone these special events. As facilitators for the K-3 and 4-6 grade Young Eagles youth groups, we are proud to go anywhere with these young 'people. They were all courteous to one another and well mannered, truly a joy and we have hopes of other fun activities to share. If you know of a Native American youth between the K-6 grades and this sounds like fun call Renee or Jennifer at 458-4078. We would be happy to tell you more about what is happening, and explain more about this fun group of Native American Youth. Youth and Family Summer Activities Once a month, during the summer, the Native American Prevention Services will be sponsoring activities for youth and/or family. The Pow-Wow season is pretty intense and families take summer vacations, so here is the season's schedule for you to plan your busy summer. We are excited for fun in the sun and look forward to meeting new families and visiting and learning with our friends as well. �• 7 May 1998 Gun Lake Family Picnic and Fun Day .............. June 24 ....... . 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Native Youth "Four Winds of Summer" Day Camp -July 29-30 July 29-30 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. July 31 - 10 a.m. to lp.m. Horse-n-Around/ Trail ride ................ August 12 (Time to be announced) Please call the office for more details and ride arrangements. We look forward to seeing you and if you are someone who likes to become more involved with community events then call Renee or Jennifer at 458-4078. Watch for more information about the upcoming events in Turtle Talk. Community Garden This is a project that everyone can get involved with. Indian Family Rescmrces staff member (Mark Sanford) has been working to find space for a community garden here on the West side. Now we have a space and we need your involvement. You can help by letting us know what you would like to grow and by making a small commitment to a satisfying project. Food grown in the garden can be used for senior meals and ghost suppers. This is a magnificent way to Honor the bountiful gifts we receive from Mother Earth. What a wonderful way to work together with our community members for a common goal, and you get to eat the results! If you would like to know more about this new project, or would like to sign up to help call Mark Sanford at 458-1641. Training for Volunteers We are looking for volunteers who are available to help Native American Prevention Services. Existing programs focus upon the awareness of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug prevention education, to the Native and NonNative community. You will have an opportunity to work with Native American people both in the office and within the Native American community. An opportunity to learn about this rich and beautiful culture will also exist. This can serve as an opportunity for you to better understand the values within our culture. Training Agenda May 27th 1998 615 Turner Ave. NW, Rm. 32B Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 (616) 458-4078 5:30pm OPENING I SMUDGE AND INTRODUCTION OF PREVENTION AND STAFF 6:00pm VIDEO AND OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS. 6:30pm DINNER 7:00pm SPIRITUAL TEACHING 7:15pm NATIVE AMERICAN PREVENTIO SERVICES STAFF INTRODUCE THEIR PROGRAMS. 7:45pm QUESTIONS I CLOSING MENU ............... MEEJIM Staff at Native American Prevention Services would like to offer you a chance to help us make a difference with the people we work for and on behalf of. The impact you can have on the community can be positive and fulfilling, and a culturally enlightening experience as well. Through this opportunity you will have a chance to learn more about the Native American Culture, including spiritual teachings that promote our · strengths, values and traditions. Potato Soup.... Penabo Wild rice..•.•.... Mndaamin Frybread........ Zaagidikwadance Sassafras tea.. Nbiishshabo What do we provide to the community? Various programs and events throughout the year are hosted by N.A.P.S. Our programs can be even more successful through community support and involvement. Here is a small list of some programs/services we have �• 8 May 1998 If you would like to start building provided in the past and will continue to provide effectively with your support. regalia or have knowledge of any of the numerous art forms of the Native American people, the people of the Sewing Circle would like to invite you to come on down and join us! For more information call 4584078 and ask for Renee. * Youth Groups- K-12 grades * Peer Educators Youth Group * Educational programs in Schools * Sewing Circle * Drum Circle * Community Feasts * Parenting Series * Cultural Events * Sobriety Events * Pow-wow Displays * Transportation to and from various events * "Turtle Talk" * Various Fundraising Events * Adult Chaperone Opportunities Call Native American Prevention Services for more information or to register for the training at 458-4078. Sewing Circle Update Sewing Circle participants working with porcupine quills and birchbark. Mae Ring came in April with a slide presentation as well as her personal collection of her current projects. Mae has a wealth of knowledge and is always excited to be included with the learning and education of the richness our culture has to offer. Currently Mae works at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in the Van Andel Building, where she demonstrates her talents for school groups and patrons. We are honored to have her share with our group. As a result three more people started weaving a sash. Megwetch Mae! The Sewing Circle is wrapping up its six week session and from the attendance alone I would say that the gatherings have been a great success. New families are attending and cultural learning is happening, such as regalia, which is being worked on for the upcoming Three Fires Pow-Wow (June 13 and 14). Where did that sewing machine go? One of our participants with the Sewing Circle had let us use her sewing machine. It seems it has been mistakenly borrowed from the Multipurpose Room of Native American Prevention Services. If the person who borrowed the machine could return it to our office, it would be appreciated. Many people are waiting to start the sewing part of their regalia and need a machine. Call Renee at 458-4078 if you have the sewing machine. Attention Native American Artist Lectures and Presenters If you are Native American and give presentations on your form of art or feature another Native American focus, we might be interested in promoting your presentation. Parents and youth working together. The Grand Rapids Public School/ Multi cultural Services/ Parent Advisory Council is gathering information about artist and Native American based presentations that are age and culturally appropriate. This information will be available �• 9 May 1998 to other school districts and learning classrooms upon request. The information you submit will be reviewed by a volunteer Native American committee for accuracy and appropriateness to classrooms before being listed. For an application piease call Renee Dillard at (616) 458-4078 Native American Seniors Banquet Main Meat and Refreshments provided, please bring a dish to pass. Invocation: Simon Francis Emcee: Matthew Blumke For more information please contact: Trisha Trasky at 784-5001 or Betty i;:>avis at 771-2189. Location: West Side Complex 215 Straight N.W. So far about 20 American Indian high school and GED graduates of 1998 have been identified and will be sent a letter of invitation in the mail, has yours? If you're not sure your son or daughter is on the list you can call the numbers listed above. A REMINDER FROM MARK..... Drugs in the home Speakers: Matt Fletcher University of Michigan graduate 1998 & Zeke Fletcher -Wayland Union High School Graduate 1998. Usually when we think about youth using substances, we think of the youth who first tries tobacco or alcohol or maybe marijuana. However this is frequeritly not the case. Many youths report that the first substance used to get high was a household product that they sniffed or inhaled. These substances are easily accessible. They can be purchased inexpensively and legally by anyone at any age. Use is difficult to detect and does not show up on a drug screen. Music: Honor Song by Owashtinong Chung-a-ming and a song by Deb Muller. These substances, commonly known as inhalants, are highly damaging to the brain and central Purpose: To acknowledge and celebrate the graduation of Native American High School Seniors in our community. All community members young and old are asked to come and celebrate this special time in our young people's lives. Let's remember in talking to our children about drugs to be sure to have conversations about these poisons. Mark Date: May 21st Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. nervous system. "Sudden sniffing death" can occur any time the substance is used, as a result of lack of oxygen or heart failure. May Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Charles Anderson Sue Barz Jim Braddock Jimmy Bush Jr. Sha'ndiin Church John Crampton Gus Day Leah Denhof Mike Denhof Misheka Floyd Dave Fox Selina Gibbs Paul Hart Tashia Hillman Linda Holt Sharon Horton Paul Jackson • Dolores Laban Toni Leaureaux Roger Martell Jr. Isaac McCann Thomas Mccann Georgianna Memberto Kitt Pigeon Dennis Resterhouse Rockey Russell Billie Jean Sams Dave Shananaquet Larry Shananaquet Jr. �• IOMay 1998 Mary Shananaquet William Shananaquet Taylor Shepard Edward Sherman Chris Shomin Jordan Shomin Paul Shomin Kari Sprague Denise Skorka Ivanna Swainston Rita Wemigwans LizWesaw Calendar of Events May 12: Native Parenting Series, "Nobody told me it was going to be like this!!'', with guest speaker Valerie Gibbs (Ojibway). Time 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more info call (616) 458-4078 or 458-1641. May 14: Coalition Meeting at GRPS-Native American Education Program, 615 Turner NW, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. May 19: Native American Parenting Series, "Tough Love: Mean what you say, say what you mean!" with guest speaker, Mary Roberts (Ottawa). For more info call: (616) 458-4078/458-1641. May 21: Three Fires Pow Wow Planning Meeting, Grand River Band of Ottawa Office, 6:30 p.m., 458-8759 for more information. May 21: Senior Banquet at Westside Complex, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Honoring Native Youth graduating from High School or GED completion. Potluck and everyone welcome. Call Betty Davis at 771-2189 or Trisha Trasky at 784-5001. May 23-24: 7th Annual Holton Pow Wow. Holton, MI. Muskegon County-Holton Fairgrounds. Contact Brian Gibson (616) 7738312. May 23-24: Gissiwas Creek Pow Wow. Marion, MI. For more information call Bruce or Rose at (616) 281-3640. May 26: Native Parenting Series, "Because I said so .... that's why! Helping your adolescent understand the limits you have taught." With guest speaker Pat Lynn (thunder clan); 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more info, call (616) 458-4078/4581641. May 29-31: Indian World&Native American Events. Taylor, MI. Gibraltar Trade Center. For more info call (313) 535-9728. June 5-7: 8th Annual First Peoples Pow Wow. Mt. Clemens, MI. For more info call (810) -756-1350. June 13: Third Annual Native American Walk for Sobriety. Registration at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 10:00 a.m. For more info call: (616) 458-4078 or 458-1641. June 13-14: Homecoming of the "Three Fires Pow Wow". Grand Rapids, MI. For more info call (616) 458-8759. Camp Gives Kids a World of Good This year Native American Prevention Services will be hosting the 1st Four Winds of Summer Day Camp for Native children entering grades kindergarten through six. We will be learning medicine wheel teachings and values (4 directions), ATOD healthy lifestyles, exploring Mother Earth's winds and waters through kite making and flying and teachings on understanding water environments, and many other fun activities and games. Join us on July 29, 30, & 31. For more information, call Renee or Jennifer at the NAPS office, 616-458-4078. Other Camps in West Michigan *Camp Anna Behrens, Greenville Michigan Trails Girl Scout Council For 38 years Camp Anna Behrens has been offering girls (1st - 12th ,grade) the opportunity to experience first hand the out-of-doors while growing, learning, and sharing under the guidance of trained staff. Activities include swimming, boating, arts and crafts, horseback riding, campcraft, tripping, and low ropes. Resident camping (overnight) opportunities are open to non-Girl Scouts as well as Girl Scouts, and without regard to race, color, religion, or national ongm. Financial assistance is available. For more information call Kate Krueger at 784-3341 or 1-800-442- �• 11 May 1998 1401. Michigan. Call Jennifer at 4584078 for information. *Camp Manitou-Lin, Middleville YMCA For 85 years these Gun Lake shores have been buzzing with excitement as children learn to swim, sail, canoe and ski. Horseback riding, learning arts and crafts and other fun camp activities take place under the watchful eye of our trained staff. Each day ends with the counselor leading the group through "reflections" to share and explore values and attitudes. The YMCA also has day camp opportunities at Camp Optimist in Standale. Financial assistance is available for both camps. Camp is open to any child, regardless of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion. *Camp O'Malley, Alaska GR Youth Commonwealth Located on the Thornapple River, Camp O'Malley offers a week in a natural setting for youth in Kent County. Activities such as arts and crafts, biking, hiking, swimming, campfires, ropes courses, sports, and much more are lead by trained staff and two police officers. Camp O'Malley is open to all youth regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or ability. For more information, contact Kim at 616241-3066. The N.A.P.S. office has information on more summer camps in West Soon It Will Be Time to Walk Down the Red Road .... Yes, the Sobriety Walk is coming soon! Yes, we are still welcoming more volunteers to help out on the day of the race! Yes, we have pledge sheets ready for participants to fill! Does this sound exciting or what? Good, then mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13, 1998, and join us for the 3rd Annual Native American Walk for Sobriety. We will be walking from the Sixth Street Bridge Park to the Three Fires Pow Wow at Riverside Park. This event is to heighten the awareness of the role that drugs and alcohol play in our lives, and does so by acknowledging support for those who are recovering, those who have chosen to live drug and alcohol free, for the wellness and healthy lifestyle concept, and to honor our people, culture, and traditions. You can participate in this fund raising event for youth programs, community wellness activities, and special events in many ways. 1) You can become a participant in the walk and collect pledges with your own pledge sheet (available at the NAPS/IFR offices). 2) You can become a volunteer on the Planning Committee or help volunteer on the day of the walk. 3) For a contribution of $25 or more, we will respectfully print the name of the person you would like to honor on the back of the T-shirt. Payment deadline to NAPS is Friday, May 15, by 4:30 p.m. Take your pick and encourage others as well! Public welcome to participate as well. Megwetch for your support and have fun!!! NAlMdM WAlK fOR SOBR!m ~~~MtlQt 0 Schedule of Events 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT REGISTRATION AT RIVERSIDE PARK. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Registration 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Blessing 9:45 - 9:55 a.m. Words of Thought 9:55 - 10:00 a.m. Honor Song Walk Begins 10:00 a.m. \ STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUGS �• 12 May 1998 It's A Photo Opportunity Oren Lyons, keynote speaker at the "Keeping A Healthy Circle" symposium sponsored by North American Indian Center, poses with Owashti-nong Chung-aming at the community pot luck. "According to Coyote" was a big hit with the little ones at the Native American Legends and More fund raiser for Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 What are you looking at? Some of the fellas from the play, "Franklin Squandum's Death Dream" resting up before the crowd comes in. 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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/41c9b1a5464bc255cea46c93f5cc4658.pdf 975233ae0f033b25fc001e1f134e9852 PDF Text Text LETTER Waawaaskone-Giizis MAY 1O1999 MAY 1999 ••• INSIDE THIS ISSUE : Anishinabek Mural 1 Volunteers 3 Clinton for N.A. 5 Festival '99 7 Circle ofRelatives 9 Women's Gathering 10 City Kids Golf 12 Newsletter Coordinator. Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sha :·on Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: IFR/NAPS Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. • ••• • u (Flower Moon) ! ~ers"'y.:11m w•1• • • ••• We have an exciting new project for the entire Grand Rapids community to enjoy for years to come. Here in the Westside community, members of the Young Eagles and Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council have been working on a huge wall mural with the theme of "Native Pride". The mural project and native pride theme alone has been enough to inspire many beautiful ideas about what should be designed. Community member Candi Wesaw has been very instrumental with her ability to interpret our young people's feelings and ideas concerning Native Pride. Together, with the youth groups working on their ideas, it will result in a beautiful artistic work that our Native Youth can share for the entire community to see for years to come. Candi has been encouraging the youth to get out of their preconceived idea of how to paint. She has been challenging the youth to use more than just paint brushes. Leaves, feathers, and foam are just some of the creative tools that Candi will be incorporating into the mural project. More than just Native American Prevention Services youth groups have loaned their assistance to support this project. The Weed and Seed program helped us with acquiring paint; parents and family members have donated brushes; another lumber company that one Young Eagle parent works at had paint pans and brushes donated as well. So it has been more than just the youth who have been enthusiastic about the entire project. Everyone involved seems to understand that this project is designing, what hopes to be, a mainstay for everyone to admire for many years to come. We at Native American Prevention Services have hopes that as the project goes forward individuals and other community organizations will feel generous and help with paint or financial donations. We will be working on this project for approximately the next month. The location of the mural is just south of the parking lot for our office here on Broadway and Turner. The total wall surface is approximately 25 foot tall and 140 foot long. So this mural is rather a big undertaking for any group to accomplish. Please drive by or check us out in the evening to see if there is a crew of young people working and offer them a honk of encouragement. Again, if you would like to make a monetary contribution for this project please direct a check or money order to Young Eagles Mural project. If you would like to inquire on how we are doing with the paint supply and other materials for this huge project, just give us a call at the number listed above and/ or use the address above. Kchi-Migwech! ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 Grand Valley State University Pow Wow, the Start of an Annual Gathering! Native American Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Who would've thought that ten years ago at this time, the mention of a pow wow at Grand Valley Renee Dillard State University would've actually become a reality, or Prevention Specialist/ Educator for that matter even a year ago. With the exception VACANT of the Veteran's Pow Wow a few years ago, many NaPrevention Specialist/Educator tive American brother and sister students sort of just Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator went to college there. It wasn't considered a school - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - with an enticing appeal to Native American students. The goal of Native American Prevention Services is They don't offer a language class, Native American to deliver services and information that encourage studies or law, or anything else other than a class on healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alNative Americans. It was and still is a good school to cohol and other drugs. get your degree, however, but thanks to a few dedi- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - cated students perhaps things will change even more. Our program strives to ensure the information and For one everyone can put the dates of Apri·I 22 & 23 services provided that are culturally relevant and ' ' age-appropriate. 2000 on your calendar. It will be the 2nd Annual Grand Valley State University Pow Wow. It actually sounds pretty odd to hear that, but it is about time, We Provide: don't you think? Information - relevant to the Native American lifeYes, we have had appearances by individuals style. and groups such as: Floyd RedCrow Westerman, RodAssistance ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about isney Grant, De-bah-jeh-mu-jig Theater and even Red sues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other Thunder Theater/Dance group. However, this was drugs) something different and even the feeling was a lot difNative American Youth Groups - are divided acferent. This is due to the fact that next year at this cording to grade level and meet once a week time we can actually lock in the dates of April 22 & throughout the year. 23 in the little town of Allendale, Ml, but at the ever Consultations and Presentations - can be provided growing campus of Grand Valley State University. to schools, organizations, community groups, includSo go ahead and mark your calendars for ing parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or those dates because we have been assured that this culturally related topics. is a definite time when we can answer, "we're going Special Programs and Activities - are provided to to the Grand Valley State University Pow Wow" to the youth, parents and elders. question of what are you doing that weekend. Caseworker /Wellness Educator t-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... • Free Food! Come and Play Free Prizes! Free Fun For The Whole Family! You May Take Home A .... BICYCLE! TICKETS ARE FREE!!! Thursday, May 13, 1999 at West Middle School Gym 615 Turner, NW, Grand Rapids, Ml @ 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. Call 771-3318 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Lora Church. Volunteers Names: Peter Crane, Liz Ishak, Michelle Scott, Tom Botham, Betty Davis, Trisha Traskey, Loma VanTiL, Casey Church, Jim Genia, Morty Abish, Nancy Abish, Linda Bessey, Heather Colthurst, Scott Colthurst, Diane Friar, Beth OudWhat would we do without volunteers? The bier, Jackie Homant, Dan Hossler, Sue Ives, answer is very obvious to me, we would sink! Vol- Loretta Castaneda, Carny Casteneda, Shirley unteers and in particular speaking of the ones that Loonsfoot, Helen Hillman, Barb Shenoskey, Courthelp us here at the Native American Prevention ney Biggs, Joan Otten, Angela Abraham, Tom PeServices and Indian Family Resources, have simply terson, MD, Maggie Gillis, Men from Vets Center, Tony Martinaitis, Roger Williams, Jack Chambers, been "dy-no-mite!" They have been dynamite for us because Punkin Shananaquet, Diana Tourongeau, June without them the enormous task set forth in our Fletcher, Matt Blumpke, Mary Roberts, Simon Francis, Fran Compo, Chris Shomin, Bill Durkalee, objectives and goals to do at work, would be one big mountain to climb. So volunteers, we would Emmanuel Noboa, Frank Murphy, Rebecca Czarlike to say a big Kchi-migwech for your tremennowski, Autumn McDonald, Jennifer Decator, Carla dous support and time in helping us and in effect, Burr, Martha Barrientos, Norma Prieto and Rob helping our community who benefit. Horton. 1 would like to start this off by acknowledging those that have made my job easier to do Renee Dillard: thanks to their time, particularly in the last year. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the Although some would be a little embarrassed, shy, following people who have made it possible for me or kchi-humble (eh), I believe their names are to move forward with some exciting programs. I would not be able to do many of the activities with worth mentioning. out the support from individuals/ organizations as Turtle ·Talk Support: Sharon Horton, Rob Horton, well as entire families who have stepped forward Diana Tcurongeau, Dan Brink and students from to volunteer their time and efforts. West Middle, and the community people who send Last summer we had our first Day Camp for in articles for insertion. Young Eagles. This was a big adventure, and I sometimes still hear comments about the activities that we offered. We had fun that summer Cultural Education Programs in Schools: Frank making home made kites as well as leaming from Lewis Jr., Jared MeDukas, Derek Bailey, Tracy Lee, John & Olive Pigeon, Valerie Gibbs, and parsome new cultural activities. ents who support the Youth Council to present Special Megwetch to: these programs. + Michigan Trails staff; Kate Kruger I Mi-Mi Wood I Lorena Palm Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council: Tim + Judy Norberg Loonsfoot Sr., Joan "Tinky" Otten, Olive and John + Diana Tourongeau Pigeon, Shirley Loonsfoot, Roger & Karen Williams, + Kristy Dayson Florence and Wayne Loonsfoot. + Tina & Roy Home Judith Kienty Youth Drum Circle: Olive and John Pigeon, Joan Olive Pigeon Otten, Emest Loonsfoot, and Jack Otten. Becky Williams • • Nancy Abish Lora Church: + Kevin Finney The growth, creativity and the expression + Raette Vandyke of the Native teachings that have assisted us to+ Frank Murphy ward the success of our many programs and + First Evangelical Covenant Church, Pastor events have not originated from one person. It is the combination of our volunteers' sharing, honDonald Logue for use of their van and drivers esty, kindness, respect, as well as, their heartfelt desire to help us work toward the enrichment of a We have had two Winter Camps now. Again this healthier Native community that have kept us mo- program would not exist without the efforts of tivated. Much has, and is yet to be, accommany people within the community. Notice how plished. Their willingness to give of their time and many youth from Anishnabek Youth Leadership energy encourages us to continue to do more. For Council members are listed as volunteers: this, I am deeply grateful and honored to be sur+ Michigan Trails for the use of the facility rounded by their support and generosity. To all our volunteers: Megwetch-Ahehee'-Thank You. vo1unteers Mat<e 1:he World Go Around • • • �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter (Continuedfrompage 3) + • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Arbor Circle for the use of the van Tina Home Becky Williams Julie Bennette Amanda Pigeon Olive Pigeon Jackie Homont Kristy Dayson Monica Otten Scott Saboo Joan CTink) Otten Amanda Loonsfoot Hunter Genia Roger Williams Mary Cody Corey Loonsfoot Joan CTink) Otten Helen Hillman Olive Pigeon Jackie Homont Candi Wesaw Tina Horrigan Tally Julie Bennette Lora Church Hunter Genia Owashtinong Chung A Ming Jennifer Jones Jaycees Michigan Trails Arbor Circle Gerontology Network Grand Rapids Police Department Dan Hossler Casey Church Mike Dillard Ernie Loonsfoot Mike Kelly Larry Plamondon Diane Friar This year was our first time participants with East Jordan First Annual Snowsnake Tournament. It was great fun and learning experience for everyone. Title IX Program were gracious hosts and we enjoyed a wonderful feast with plenty of hot chocolate through out the day. We would like to host a tournament of our own next winter! + East Jordan Title Nine staff: Todd Parker I Deland Family for cooking + Tim Loonsfoot + Joan CTink) Otten + Monica Otten + Arbor Circle for the use of the van There are numerous parents who have made themselves available for helping with the ongoing program of Young Eagles youth group. This group varies in size from week to week. Sometimes we have 18 or more youth and other times just 8 youth attend on a six week schedule . This group meets once a week for six weeks then we take a break for usually two weeks though out the school year. But during the summer we plan for at least on "big" activity each month. This takes a great deal of planning and support from the community/ parents. Many of these people have made themselves available at a moment's notice. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Diane Friar Beth Friar Karen Hubbard Older Style Women Traditional Dance Gathering was very well attended last year. We had hopes of creating a interest for learning some older dances that some remember seeing at gathering years ago. The gathering was very well attended and we have found it necessary to extend the program to a two year series. This was and continues to be a great collaboration effort from many individuals throughout the state. My heart felt thank-you to all who saw the vision for the future of this exciting program. + Delores Laban + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Alvina Marshall Hunter Genia Nokomis Foundation: Kim Mulhern Debbie Muller Jack Chambers Joe Marshall Rod Crampton West Side Complex Catholic Human Development Outreach Camburns Home Bakery Jose Reyna Val Gibbs Val Gibbs sister Dawn And the countless other people who had the courage to stand up and volunteer to learn these . As you can see I have quite a extensive list of volunteers. Please accept my most sincere apology if you have been excluded. �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter President Clinton and Vice President Gore software, and teachers that can use technology in COMMITMENT TO NATIVE AMERICANS WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President's FY 2000 budget represents a significant step forward for America, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and putting in place critical investments in education and training, from smaller class sizes to afterschool care. The President also has made a significant commitment to helping Native Americans, particularly in the areas of education, health care, and law enforcement. The following are a sample of some of the budget initiatives proposed for Native Americans in the field of education. the classroom. Teacher Recruitment: The President will propose $35 million to provid~ scholarships to 7,000 outstanding students who commit to teaching in highpoverty public schools. Head Start: A $607 million increase to fund the President's request of up to an additional 42,000 slots for children and keeping on track towards one million children served by 2002. Indian Head Start: The budget provides $14 7 million for Indian Head Start - a $17 million increase over FY 99. Education and Training: $1.4 billion for FY 2000 Child Care Quality: $173 million to improve child budget, a $200 million increase over FY 1999 fund- care for working families and $600 million for a ing, for his initiative to hire 100,000 teachers to re- new Early Learning Fund. duce class size in grades 1-3 to a national average of 18. $6 million of the $1.4 billion is earmarked for BIA-funded schools. COMMUNITY POTLUCK Training and Recruiting New Native American Teachers: $10 million to begin training and recruiting 1000 new teachers for areas with high concentrations of American Indian and Alaska Native students. New Native American School Modernization Bonds: In addition to the $22 billion of School Modernization Bonds authorized in his budget for the construction and renovation of public schools, the President's budget includes a new component for Native American schools. The Secretary of Interior would be authorized to allocate $400 million in School Modernization Bonds to tribes or tribal organizations for the construction and renovation of BIA funded schools. BIA School Construction and Repair: $108 million, an 80% increase over the FY 99 enacted level. Strengthening BIA-Funded Schools and Colleges Serving Tribes: $542 million for the operation of elementary and secondary schools, tribally controlled community colleges, and assistance to Indian children attending public schools. Education Technology: $103 million increase over FY 99 to ensure that every child has access to computers, the Internet, high-quality educational TO HONOR OUR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PLEASE ATTEND TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Wednesday, May 26, 1999 5:00 - 8:00 PM. WEST SIDE COMPLEX 215 Straight, NW Grand Rapids, MI Let's have a strong community showing to congratulate and encourage our youth as they continue with their future plans. We are very proud of them! If you know of a graduating high school senior, please contact one of the organizing committee members so we can include them in the festivities! Organizing Committee Members: Mary Cody MIETS, 538-9644; Betty Davis, GRPS, 771-2189; June Fletcher, GVS(f 336-711 O; Hunter Genia & Debra Muller, !FR/NAPS, 458-1641 �Turtle Talk Newsletter The Pase 6 4th Get Ready!!! Get Set!!! Annual Sobriety Walk is c~.ming!!! Date: Saturday, June 12th Location: Begins at the Sixth Street Bridge Park Grand Rapids, Ml Time: * Registration at 8:00 a.m. * Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. * Walk Begins at 10:00 a.m. Destination: Three Fires Pow-Wow grounds (Riverside Park, approx. 2.5 miles) This is a fundraising event with everyone invited to join as a participant. Yet, the higher purpose to having the Sobriety Walk is to support those on the Red Road (recovery road); to support those who have chosen to live alcohol and drug-free; to support the healthy life style concept; and to support our people, culture and traditions. There are 3 ways you can help raise support on behalf of the NAPS/IFR/HH programs: 1. Individual Category: 1 Pendleton blanket. The individual who collects the highest amount of donations will receive 2. Team Category: The team (up to 6 people) who collects the highest amount-of donations (1 team amount) will each receive 1 Pendleton backpack. (2°d and 3rd prizes will also be awarded in the above categories. Door prizes awarded throughout the Walk). 3. T-shirt Honored Names Category: Honor a family member, friend or loved one (living or in memory of) by having their name printed on the back of the Sobriety Walk t-shirt. We will introduce an "In Memory Of" name category this year. 1 name = $ 25. 00 donation. Each addt'I name thereafter = $ 10. 00 per addt'I name. (Example: 2 names = $ 35. 00 donation). This category is a special category where competition for prizes is not factored in. (Deadline for donations and names is set for Tuesday, June 1st - printer's deadline). Pledge sheets and T-shirt Honored Names forms are NOW AVAILABLE!! Stop by the NAPS office to pick up your forms!! HURRY!! You still have time to share your suggestions and ideas for another successful Sobriety Walk. Come and join us at the next planning meeting set for Wednesday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m., Room 32-B. Thanks, Lora. I .I �Turtle Talk Newsletter Announcement for Festival '99 Volunteers Page 7 Festival '99 June 4th 5th and 6th You will be able to sample the BUFFALO JOES we will be selling at the actual event. + A volunteer orientation held at the Kent County Health Department. + May 27th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This will be your chance to come and see how the booth will be set up. You will see your work station and your duties will be explained at that time. This is the only chance for all of us to come together for orientation. Don't miss it! Mark your calendar now! Come meet others you will be working with during Diabetes & Heart Disease By John Aldred Although the Anishnabeg have survived many hardships here on mother earth, there are still things unfolding which could lead to our abrupt extinction. There is battle happening right now, which can't be seen, heard, or smelled. This battle disguises itself as certain physical manifestations which creep in and create havoc among the many delicate, cooperating systems in our body. Two of these manifestations are labeled heart disease and diabetes. Each one of us determines what we will be, by the way we conduct our lives. There is an age old saying that fits this situation. "From one comes two, from two comes three, and from three comes ten thousand ... ," from one tree comes many seeds. Without knowing it, we as a people are planting bad seeds. Contemplate this for a minute,. What will become of the seventh generation? If we hold on to this mind-set, will there be a seventh generation? The science community has been hunting for cures for decades now, and with no avail. In the American Journal of Public Health an article about cardiovascular disease, by F. Javier Nieto, states a few alarming facts . He states that in the last four decades, we have not found any new substantive evidence for the cause of disease. "It is unrealistic, of course, to expect to be able to explain 100% of the occurrence of cardiovascular disease because of its extraordinarily complex pathophysiology and long natural history ... firm epidemiologic evidence of causality remains elusive." He continues by addressing the need to identify other risk factors to help explain the causes of disease. The article concludes by stating, "the limited progress in positively identifying new risk factors in recent decades may in part be a consequence of the reductionist character of approaches that look at molecular markers in isolation of macrophysiologic markers or the psycho social environment of the individual? ... new approaches to risk factor epidemiology, are required to meet this challenge." Said another way, by trying to find a · cure through reducing the disease state to a few key points, we realize this is a futile pursuit. Study any modern-day physicist and he or she will refer you to the uncertainty principle, which states, we can measure the speed of a particle but not its position, and vice versa. We can calculate only one thing at any given measurement. There is a high amount of uncertainty when you begin to work with the very small. (continued on page 7) �Turtle Talk Newsletter (Continuedfrompage 7) It's as if we're taking apart the watch to see what makes it work, but by taking it apart we no longer have a functioning machine. To spin off Carl Sagan's ideal, it like trying to conceive the biggest number imaginable and comparing it to infinity. This number will be as close to infinity as the number one. It's as if we're trying to capture our own shadow, or seeing the head separate from the tail. They are both part of one continuous thing. These diseases are caused by a problem of perception. It is how we, as people, view the world around us. There is a way of life , in this world, which sees itself as something separate from all other things , like a person watching TV. When we begin to view life this way, we begin to isolate ourselves from our environment. When we feel isolated, we search for security. We seek security in our external worlds, through the desires we pursue. We use them to try and spark life back into us. But to be secure psychologically, is to try and keep the machine running. For the more we yearn for the fulfillment of desires, the more is needed to make us feel content and happy. Look at all the gadgets around us today. We have big screen TVs, Hi-Fi VCRs, computers gaining speed by The Day, Satellite communications, Diskrnans, faster, more aerodynamic cars, and machines that break the sound barrier! Man, we are pursuing our desires with such emotion, we are forgetting our real reason for living. A well known physicist, Stephen Hawking, stated once that if we keep up at this rate, we will have to go 1000 mph just to keep up with the end of the line. It's not that technology is bad, it just the way we are yielding to it. We're using it as the sole means of enlightenment. We're going the wrong direction. When there's no relationship to our environment, we resist change and view our surroundings as something to defend ourselves against. There by trying to conquer nature and control it, rather than being a vital flowing part off it. When we view life as mere survival, we cut ourselves of from the rest of life. Think of a blocked artery, and feel why it is that way. We are trying to control our life so much, that we block off the natural flow of things. It's as if we are trying to capture the river in a bottle, or like trying to pull yourself up by your own boot straps. When you block off the river, what happens? You begin to form rapids or a whirlpool, a rush of water backing up on itself. We are so lost, scared, and separated from Page 8 nature that we use technology as a means to spark life back into us. It's as if each one of us purposely hooked ourselves up to a battery, and are shocking ourselves whenever the feeling of boredom sets in. I can't believe anyone could have the feeling of boredom or lifelessness, when all around us there is life screaming out in celebration. We are merely living to survive, instead of living to create. What does the term Creator signify? What is your place in all of this? Can you really separate yourself from any of this? What happens when you finally stop resisting? To find an answer, we need to look inside ourselves! We must first love ourselves in order to give love to others. Be a witness to it, and yell out and scream that you are all this happening of life. When you begin to open up and start receiving the things that you, previously, fought so hard trying not to lose, a strange thing happens. Things start to gravitate towards you. You begin to receive the warmth of the father Sun, you begin to move, learn, and grow. And in the midst of all this happening where is this thing you once called yourself? Where is John Aldred? Where is this feeling of isolation, this feeling of loneliness, this feeling of pain and fear I once felt? When you open yourself to your earth, and sun, and all the grandfathers in the universe, you start to realize this pain in your heart has disappeared. Contemplate why it has vanished and what has replaced it. Is it love? A love that is not closed in but is opened and unconditional and shines like to the sun itself, a brilliant light for all to see. A light that flows, warms and helps all things grow. Then you understand why you are alive, why you are here. It's to have this flowing feeling develop inside you. As the most famous martial artist of our time, Bruce Lee, stated, "Be like water my friend, for water flows with all things." Keep walking! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 9 MNOOKMEH! IT IS SPRING! Saturday, May 8, 1999 Townsend Park Pavillion (Rain or Shine) Registration: Children's Games & Prizes 10:00 - 11:30 AM She she behn-KwehKush weh win (Duck) (Race) At 11:30 AM sharp, we will have a duck race in the creek for the children. You must register to have a duck in the race. Bicycles and Tricycles will be given to the winners. A home made boat race will commence immediately following the last Duck Race Boats must be hand made , no mechanical power, and under 13 inches long, for the sake of the children and parents that put time into making a boat, please do not enter quickly made boats such as plastic pop bottles or empty cigarette packs etc. For more information: call Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians 458-8759 - ~~I M M II§§ - ~~I M M II~~ - ~~I M · M II~~ - ~~I M M 11§~ - CIRCLE OF RELATIVES The upcoming schedule for Circle of Relatives is as follows: May 11 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Renee Dillard, Prevention Specialist/Educator - NAPS Odawa Grand River Band Thunder Clan ~ Medicine Wheel Construction May 25 June 8 @ @ June 22 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Speaker to be announced ~ Traditional Teaching • 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Debra Muller, Program Outreach Coordinator - IFR ~ Adoption Issues @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency ~ Response to questions from Circle of Relatives We have been talking about the possibility of a parenting series or a workshop later in the summer. Please come share your ideas. (See page 12 for more information on Circle of Relatives) �Page 10 Turtle Talk Newsletter LOCATION: Dominican Center At Marywood 2025 E. Fulton Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-3895 (616) 454-1241 Friday, May 14, 1999 Saturday, May 1 5, 1999 11 :00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11 :00 - Hotel (or other accommodations) check-in and program registration. 8:00 - Opening women's pipe, prayer, cedardirection-moon songs. (Continental Breakfast will be available) 12:00 - Opening women's pipe, prayer, and cedardirection-moon songs. 1:00 - Regalia, Outfits and Dresses: Definitely Not Costumes! 2: 15 - Break/Afternoon Snack 2:30 - Learn a Dance: Fish, Corn or Swan. 5:00- Ngia Gke Nimedim (Mother Earth, For You We Are 9:00 - Michigan Trail Peer Educators - "Respect Yourself": Grand Traverse Band - Gilda Allen presenting "Enabling Behaviors." 11 :00 - Learn a Dance: Fish, Corn or Swan. 12:30 - Closing remarks, evaluation forms, prayer and traveling song. Dancing). 1:00- Lunch 5:30 - Dinner 6:30- Today's Role of Traditional Women. CAPACITY LIMITED! 7:30 - Everybody Dance! 8:00 - Closing remarks and prayer. ~- Maps Available Upon Request! RESPOND TODAY! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - -- - -- -- - -- -- - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -- - Women's Traditional Dance Gathering - Spring '99 Please register by: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Organization/Tribal Affiliation. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Or Community Member MAIL OR FAX THE ATTACHED FORM TO: Renee Dillard or Debra K. Muller Indian Family Resources & D Native American Prevention Services 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Phone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 Zip Code_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Free Will offering suggested amount $10.00! �Turtle Talk Newsletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! May 21-22: Two Day Anish-Na-Be, Double & Team ~''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ~ APRIL SIRTHDAYS ~ Bowling Tournament in the Greater Grand Rapids ~ Area. Further questions or information may be ob- ~ ~ Charles Anderson ~ tained by contacting: Carol Quinones, 616-222~ Sue Barz Ill. 5185 / Janet Shomin, 616-447-7690 / Mary Jo ~ Jim Braddock ~ Wert, 616-247-9681. "' Jimmy Bush Jr. ' May 29-30: 8th Annual Morning Star Traditional Pow Wow at Muskegon County Fairgrounds. Theme is "Honoring Turtle Island." For more information please call 616-271-6026. ~ '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ May 29-30: Gissawas Creek Veterans Memorial Pow Wow. Marion, Ml. For more information call ~ ~ 616-257-0346 before 6 p.m., or 616-878-9443 after I\ 6 p.m. ' ~~ June 4-6: 9th Annual First Peoples Pow Wow. Mt. Clemens, Ml. For more info please call 810-7561350. June 5-6: "Restoring the Circle Through the Buffalo" Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. For more info please ca II: 616-364-4697. ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ Tonileaureaux ~ '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ Ill. ~ ~ ~ Amanda Loonsfoot Roger Martel Jr. Isaac Mccann Thomas McDonald Georgianna Memberto Kitt Pigeon Dennis Resterhouse David Rocky Russell Billie Jean Sams Dave Shananaquet Larry Shananaquet Jr. Mary Shananaquet William Shananaquet I\ I\ Ill. I\ Taylor Sheperd Edward Sherman Jr. , et, Ill. ~ ~ ~ ~ Chris Shomin Jordan Shomin Paul Shomin Denise Skorka Kari Sprague lvanna Swainston Rita Wemigwans Liz Wesaw ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ June 12-13: 20th Annual Homecoming of the Three ~ ~ Fires Pow Wow. Comstock Riverside Park, Grand I\ Rapids, M~. For more information please call Kelly ~ at 616-458-8759. ' June 19-20: North Port Sesquicentennial Pow Wow ~ in North Port, Ml. For more information please call: ~ 616-386-7859 or 616-271-4640. , ~ To announce your event or adivity in the Turtle Talk newsletter please submit by mail or fax, your written information by the 10th day of the previous month you wish it to appear in the newsletter. Your name, address, and phone number must accompany the written information to be considered. Native American Prevention Services reserves the right to not use all information submitted. If you are submitting a photo along with an article or information, your photo can be held for pickup after printing services are complete. If you are making arrangements for photo to be held, please be sure to make arrangements before submitting to Turtle Talk. Any comments, suggestions, or input is wel- John Crampton Shandiin Church Gus Day Leah Denhof Mike Denhof Misheka Floyd Dave Fox Selina Gibbs Paul Hart Tashia Hillman Linda Holt Paul Jackson Dolores Laban et, ~ ~ ~ :. ~ Ill. I\ ~ , ~ ~ I\ ~ ~ ~ ~ -. ~ ~ :. , ~ ~ ~ :. ~ Ill. "- Lc_o_m_e_d_.~H_a_v_e_a_g_r_e_a_t_s_u_m_m_e_r_!~~~~~~~---'~ll\.ll\.ll\.ll\.l\l\l\l\l\lll.ll\.l\l\l\ll\.1\1\l\l\l\l\l\ll\.l\ll\.l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\l\I\~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 Circle of Relatives City kids golf will once again provide a junior golf program for Grand Rapids city youth. Youth ages 8-1 4 who are interested in learning to play golf are encouraged to join. All levels of play welcome. A tentative schedule beginning in May through August follows: Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Tues, Thurs, Tues, Thurs, Tues, Thurs, May 4: 2-5 May 11 :2-5 May 18: 2-5 May 25: 2-5 June 1: 2-5 June 8: 2-5 July 6: 11-2 July 8: 11-2 July 20: 11-2 July 22: 11-2 July 27: 11-2 July 29: 11-2 For more info call Willie at: 771-3067, or Joy at 241-0707. Why Join? My husband and I have been a part of this group with the start of the "Parenting Series". We were wanting to learn more about the Native American culture and family values. Through the "Circle of Relatives" , Scott and I have not only learned a great many things, we have also found a new branch to our family. What is the Circle of Relafives about? Easy, it is about family! We as a group listen to each other's daily struggles and triumphs over the obstacles of life. Being a part of the "Circle of Relatives" brings us together as a team. Through this team we address a wide area of issues concerning families. Everyone is welcome! Scott and I should know, we are not parents or of Native American heritage, but we are in the process of becoming foster parents of Native American children. We want to simply give the children that come into our home the support and love each deserve, including an environment that promotes pride in the Native American heritage. Just like the people in our circle. Circle of Relatives meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Indian Family Resources offices. So please join the team, we need you! Migwech, Heather Colthurst! Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON.:.PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit No. 319 Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 • ' 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5e1bb51eb4caf0f16e36918734c5ef5c.pdf 253f09cea45ba590cb7ffaaafca21de4 PDF Text Text GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS, RESOURCES COLLECTION TURTLE TAU::: - ~( MA V J UNE 1987 Executive Di r e ctor --J. Wag ner Whee ler proudly announces publication of Edi tor---- - - - -----"People of the 'lhree GRITC Fires~ BOAR D OF DI REC TORS : 'lhe Ottawa, Potawatani an::1 Ojibwa.y of George Mat-ti n Michigan. PRES I DE NT - - - - -- - - 'v' I CE-PR E S I DEN T - - For too long, the Ottawa, Potawatani an::1 Ro g er Will 1 ams Ojibwa.y have ·been Michigan's forgotten citizens, their long an::1 honorable Mary Ri::ibet-ts history ignore:i an::1 cloake:i in myth. Now that p:ist has been recla:ime:i in a book Ronald \' ob that tells, in highly readable style, the true an::1 fascinating story of the Three Dav id Wone•;ie s h i k Fires tribes of Michigan. TREASURER------SECREA TAr,:Y - - - '.3 GT. - A T- A RM S--MEMBER---- - - - MEMBEF\- - - - - ----11E MBEI~: -- - - -- - Sy dne y Martin People of the 'lhree - Fir~s ... 1h ol a Cu mmi ngs-Paints a vivid picture of Native American • life in Michigan -from prehistoric David Shana na.quet t:imes to the present day. MEi'18ER - --- - --- ----------- -- --- ·------ - - - --- --·------- - -explores Ottawa, Potawatani an::1 Ojibwa.y Pl ease keep us inforrnai i f your address history, culture an::1 contributions has changed--We need to know the old ~ess, the DEM address an::1 both zip - is fully illustrate:i with spechlly designe:i codes. maps an::1 black an::1 white photographs, na.ny never before ·plblishel --------------------SENIOR ILJN:HES ARE BE:m'.i SERVED EVERY ·Conbines scholarship ~'litl1 readability TUESDAY AND THURSDAY - 11: 30 AM ----------------------GRI'IC Board of Directors meet the first 'fuesday of every non.th at 7:30 PM, EVERYCNE IS WEICCME DATES 'ID REMEMBER: Graduation Dinner for Native Americans May 20, 1987 _ Wednesday -is ideal for classroan use -will be enjoye:i by young adult an::1 adult readers alike -is available in harrlsare softcover (12.95) plus tax an::1 postage an::1 hardcover ($20.95) e:iitions. ------------------------ONE NICE THING ABOUT BEING IMPERFECT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETThG AND DINNER IS THE JOY IT BRINGS TO OTHERS -----~-------------------------------- May 21, 1987 Election Day 'IHURSDAY 6:00 June 14, 1987 8 - 6 fM 'lhe gcxxl we do today ' becomes the happiness of tarorrow. �SNACKS! �HOT JOBS • COLD CASH SUMMER JOBS ARE AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE 14-21 AND LIVE IN KENT CO. FOR APPLICATIONS CONTACT: 774-8331 �LIVING AND COPING WITH AN ALCO-HOLIC* When alcoholism strikes, the afflicted is not the only one to suffer; his family, friends and co-workers endure much of the pain and suffering caused by this disease. The family, however, has the greatest burden in both coping with the alcoholic and assisting him in facing up to his affliction. The family's chief defense against the emotional impact of alcoholism is gaining knowledge and achieving the emotional maturity and courage needed to put it into effect. Counseling is imperative for both the alcoholic and his family. The Al-Anon family group for example has provided invaluable service to families of alcoholics. *********** can't Encourage the alcoholic to take on new interests and share in enjoyments as often as is possible. Take a relapse lightly if there is one. Accept these as part of the illness. DON'TS Don't preach and lecture the alcoholic or assume a "holier-than-thou" attitude toward him. Such lecturing only serves to reinforce the alcoholics guilt and may drive him to seek further solace in the bottle. Don't hide or pour out his liquor. The alcololic will invariably find the liquor he needs. DO'S AND DON'TS FOR DEALING WITH AN ALCOHOLIC-- Don't argue with an alcoholic when he is drunk. Learn the facts about alcoholism. Don't make an issue over his treatment. The alcoholic must make his own decisions and feel he has freedom of choice. Be supportive of these decisions. Develop an attitude in keeping with the facts you have learned. Your intellectual acceptance of the facts must be matched by emotional acceptance. You can't accept an alcoholics a sick person in need of help if you are still blaming him for actions resulting from his illness. Don't be jealous of the method of recovery which the alcoholic has chosen. Don't be too discouraged by the mistakes you've made, and the alcoh~lic's inability to find contented sobriety immediately. Take a personal inventory of yourself. Surprising personal problems will often be uncovered which have no relation to the alcoholic's drinking. Don't try to protect him against alcohol. It is one of the quickest ways to push him into a relapse. Go to a clinic or to A.A. Home treatment methods are not only futile but often extremely harmful. This information was excerpted from, ALCOHOLISM IN OUR SOCIETY TODAY. Maintain a healthy atmosphere in your home. A loving, supportive environment is crucial to recovery. * *********** God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can-and wisdom to know the difference AMEN �April 20, 1987 Dear Family and Friends, This letter is to all of my friends within the Grand Rapids Inter Tribal community. With the deepest appreciation from the bottom of my hecrtI wish to "thank you" for your thoughtfullness in holding the 50/50 Raffle. Throughout my recovery, so very many people have extended their hands to me, there has been nor is there a greater gift than the gift on one's self. Cards, flowers, visits and a lot of prayers along with good wishes has helped in my recovery. The good Lord has been kind enough to have everyone there for me when I've needed their prayers, encouragement and the all ever helping hands, For rne there is no grater gift nor could I ask for nothing than your caring friendship. So with this in mind and I hope with vour blessings I wish to ~ive my share of th~ raffle to the Elders Pro~ram, Througout the vears, they are the ones who have instilled values within me plus many others; yet they are the last to ask you nothing in return. The money being returned to the Elders Program will not only be from me, but from all of you. Each and everyone, can share in the giving, for the gift comes frorn all who partook.With this many more can benefit from the gift of caring friends. With each new sunrise, there is to be found something to "Thank the Lord for, 'Life"'. Family, friends, let us I thank you. ~ive to othe~with blessin~s, and Wishing Each of You a l..ood Day and " a r~aret ~l elson a~ain ~'anv ''0re to Corne, �( GRADUATION DINNER FOR NATIVE AMERICANS You and members of your family are cordially invited to attend recognition ceremonies for the Native American graduates. SPONSORED BY: Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council, Title IV, Part A Program and Capitol Lune~ · ,,,.Tt'::...........'::rr•• .... .................... Date: ~ ::::.::~. ................ ! .. ............... , / . .'l"''*M·"·:· . ·~~~· : : ·. . :~·:.,....\,... """Ji:-»::... ' \·:....... 1.... .........~· : :.............. \ May 20 , 1986 Place: 45 Lexington N.W. r,......... :·~........., ~ . . ~:::::::·:::::~··:·:-:~..... r ",,:..• . .:...·... / .~ .:::.-&... ,llllll Graduates: Please call 774-8331 If you need transporation AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Invocation Dinner 7:30 p.m. ----- Drumming ,,,.Tt ............... ,.,••_ ,,,..r, .................... '@J"- /:........;..:.~:::l~(.::::·.. :.... :-. _ """l»:«: .1. ..............::·» '.;............ ............. ,. \ l'"":·:·:··•"'"w. r............. 'll ,.,.;"'"""'"'"'"! .« ........... ) l """'>::·:,·~~·..::~~::.:::::: .;:....~ .. .. , ..... >*· %$:·:1~ ......~~:!,l .. ··,..~ ....~/.'" ..... y .. ' ' :.. ..·.· ·. "'·1.·.··· .~--· .. ' • . I ~11 "" - ~··r ' ······:: .......... '&"1J- �LEXINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 456-3720 1987 GRADUATES LEXINGTON Cynthia Allen - Diploma Percy Bird - GED & Diploma Nora Black - GED & Diploma Francis Carew - GED & Diploma Frosty Chandler - GED & Diploma Sidney (Peanut) Hall - GED & Diploma Laurie Hinmon - Diploma Anna King - Diploma Diane l..eaureaux - GED & Diploma Karen Hutchinson - GED & Diploma Sandy Jackson - Diploma Jeff Magnuson - GED & Diploma Lee Magnuson - Diploma i'-Jancy Sheneman - Diploma Leonard Rittenhouse - Diploma WAYLAND HIGH hny Bush HARRISON PARK C.E. Darcy Errert KENOWA HILLS Hunter Genia WYOMING - LEE Ken Martell Jr. GOIWIN Lisa Kennedy Grand Rapids Board of Education Award Cnarlene Abella, daughter of Joni Abella was honored as student of the IIDnth for March. She is a student at Park School. �I MP 0 R T A N T A NNUA L ME MB E R S H I P May LEXINGTON SCHOOL, THURSD>\Y 21, 1987 45 LEXINGTON N. W. 6:00 POTLUCK ( P.M. WILL PROVIDE D A Y SATURDAY June 14. 1987 FROM & DRINKS MEAT E L E C T I 0 N l GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN YOU BRING A DISH TO PASS GR ITC r: . PL nr1r~L. ME E T I NG 8 A.M. 6 P.M. f\f-1-NJ\G-AHIN P/\f-:K f i<U.i (f a F-Uii:L A BOOTH WILL BE SET-UP FOR GRITC VOTERS L[ SuRE YUu ARE ~EGISTER[D There are (5) • Vacancies GEORGE MARTIN I JOHN HA_~T I RON YOB Viola Cummings and Dave Shananaquet-tenn expires June 1987 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 774-8331 �NOl"'INATICN FORM As a nominee for the GRITC Board of Directors, I , ~~~~~~~~~----~~----- a 5oard ;.;eu:ber, I will take ~n , understand that should I becoce active role in the business of GRI 1C. I will take m:r responsibilities c::..nd o bligc. ti ons seriously. I, the=efore, pledge to c.ttend tcard speci~: ~eetings, membership ceetings, meetings, committee meetings, and all other GRITC functio~s of irrportance. Also, I will attend a :Board ·rraining Ser:-,i!la:-. I will nake available for publicaticn, in the GRI~C r.e.,.,£l·2'iter, a brief "Jiography and sta. ter::en t expreesing cy views an~ goals for GRITC. I underst~nd, if I'm elected, that I will truce an oath of office pledging to uph•ld the by-laws of GRITC e.nd to be responsive anc available tG the people of the community. Futhern:ore, I attest te my eligibility !er becoming a member of the GRITC Beard of Directors by being/beccu:ing a member of GRIT0. I, also, attest to my eligibi1)ty by providir.g tangible proof of my if the ~ndian Nominatic~ heritage (which must be i blood ~uantUI~ Committee so wishes. • Date: or more) �TREATY LAW MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR TEACHERS: These materials can be used with Michiqan history units, Native American studies, U.S. history units or constitutional law study. A videotape: "Michiqan: From a Treaty to a State" and a teacher's manual and accompanying student text on "Pathfinding: An Introduction to Indian Treaty Law." Make requests for materials to: Treaty Law Project, 876-A E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684. =============================================================================== INDIAN COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE June 11 Hannahville Tribal Center, Wilson, MI July 27 Traverse City (Governor's Conf., 26, 27 & 28th) October 15 St. Ignace (1st 1988 meetinq) =============================================================================== CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 20 Native American Sesquicentennial Corrmittee meetinq in Lansinq. Others are invited to join the c011111ittee to work on statewide projects. Contact: Betty Kienitz at (517) 373-0654. APRIL 20-22 2nd annual National Native American Conference on Inhalant Abuse, Tulsa, Oklahoma, contact (405) 325-2248 APRIL 24 Native American Career Development Conference, MSU, E. Lansinq., contact Suzanne Cross-Perez at (517)353-5305 or Debbie Galvin at (517) 353-521 0 APRIL 26-27 Small Business Expo to feature awards, workshops, speakers-Lansinq, contact Sandy Ledbetter at (517)484-2277 MAY 1-4 United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference XIII, Denver, CO. Conference will address entrepreurships, leadership techniques, youth councils, etc. Special air fares from United Airlines for this conference, 1-800-521-4041. Conference registration (405) 524-2031 MAY 2 American Indian Festival sponsored by Blue Water American Indian Cooperative, dance, arts & crafts demonstrations and parade, Alqonac, MI, contact Robert Hollowav at (313)794-9364 MAY 2 Taylor Pow Wow, Taylor, MI, contact Debbie Klein at (313)295-0193 �Events con't. MAY 4-6 5th Annual National American Inrlian Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect, Green Bay, Wisc .• contact Anita Chisholm (405) 325-4127 MAY 5-8 Child Abuse & Neglect training session sponsored by the National Indian Justice Center for tribal court personnel, Sookane, WA, for information_contact (707)762-8113 MAY 6-8 National Conference addressinQ "Developmental Disabilities Among Native Americans: Interdisciplinarv Perspectives," contact (602)724-3351 for more information. MAY 12-14 Intensive workshop on Business Planning Manaqement for tribal enterprises, San Francisco, CA, (903)379-2900 MAY 16-17 M.S.U. Pow Yow, Demonstration Hall, East Lansing, contact Debbie Galvin at (517) 353-5210. MAY 16-17 5th Annual Turtle Pow Wow, Niaqara Falls, N.Y., Contact Duffy Wilson at (716)284-2427. MAY 19-21 Elections, a course on how to conduct fair & orderly tribal elections. Addresses federal regulations involving adoption/ratification of constitutions & charters & their amendment or revision, Washington, D.C. (703)379-2900. MAY 22-24 4th Annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Pow Wow, Chillocothe, Ohio, contact (614)775-4100 MAY 26-29 4th Annual Indian Youth Health Promotion Conference, Denver, CO, 1-800-523-7363 MAY 30-31 Native Citizens Pow Wow, Ottawa, Ontario, contact (613)238-8591 JUNE 6-7 6th Annual Day of the Eaqle Pow Wow, East Jordan, MI, to be held on Zhinqwak Beeng Ahkeh Tribal land. Contact GiQi Antoine at (616)536-2162, additional biq prize money, JUNE 11 Michiqan Commission on Indian Affairs meetinq, Hannahville Tribal Center, Wilson, MI, oublic invited, contact (517) 373-0654. JUNE 12, 13 & 14 Michigan Sesquicentennial Friendship Pow Wow, Escanaba, MI, U.P. State Fairgrounds, presented by the Bay de N.oc Indian Cul tu re Assoc., contact Wally &Pat Blanc (906)428-9372, Loren Woerpel (906)789-0505, traders call Donna Woerpel at (906)789-8060. & �Events con't. JUNE 13-14 "Homecominq of the Three Fires" Pow Wow, Helrl at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, Front St. & Pearl, Grand Rapids, MI, contact Ron Yob at (616)456-4226. JUNE 20 Lac Vieux Desert Road Rally, sponsored by the BaraQa County Tourist Assoc. Sanctioned by the American Sports Car Club. Prizes up to $500.00. rustic event. Contact Bonnv Kennunen at (906) 524-7441 or 524-6300. JUNE 20-21 Lansing Pow Wow, Sleepy Hollow State Park, re~istration deadline is 1:30 p.m. on 20th, contact Linda VanLake at (517) 487-5409. JUNE 26-27 Lumbee Pow Wow, Pembroke, North Carolina, contact Lumbee Reqional Development Assoc., Pow Wow chairman (919) 521-8602. JUNE 29-JULY 1 17th Annual North American Indian ~/omen's Assoc. Conference, Washinqton, D.C., contact Wanda Wood at (301) 340~1724. ===============================================================~=============== INDIAN ACTOR AWAITS TRANSPLANT:(Lansinq Stat~ Journal, 4/9/87) Will Sampson who played the quiet Indian in the movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." is hospitalized in Houston, Texas, awaitinq a lunq and heart transplant. "He has a very qood attitude, is very optimistic he will finrt a donor in time, and return to work," said Dr. E. Clinton Lawrence at Methodist Hospital. Sampson, 53, suffers from scleroderma, an unusual disease that has scarred his heart and lunqs. Lawrence said the lonq-term survival rate of those underqoinq the heart-lung surqerv is about 50 percent. • *** �: ~I I i I j I I""' 1~ I I . ~ .- 1~ I I j c 0 ~ ' . f - ·-· ·- - ---- li �• NON N.OF!! =4 ! Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ,,,--==wr::==- ;, - t ', y ..~r -,,.r --·. ri . ·'· ;:,:.r.•... c ., tC: 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 1__• "\· ~!. - :O:•.l,.. " .t oc:::-/ I l.i CJ ~I; ·..::i'.... a.·: ') 1., i.) •' ···J ( . • 1:::~ ':~; .. -::..o. U. S. POST:A.GE ' J. I D FER t.J-. ;:· NC (, QC Gl>-t.:.l V -P c,c. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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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/ec94131aa02fb093c17610f0d40fcd41.pdf 3577bf21c3d945189168c077de6df86f PDF Text Text �2. CONGRATULATIONS to Phyllis Davis and her husband on the birth of their BABY BOY bomon EARTH DAY!!! Fra.n~ Compo Ltz lvesuw Clu.s Duy CharU,e. rA.11.d:erson (Ju.mbo) 'Lssa.c ttcCa.nn Jimmy Bu.sh Puu.[ Ja.cMon Jr. John Crumpton Puu.[ 8homtn Hurry Boelk Rtta lve.migwuns Chester Bru.shmun Chri,s 8homi.n Duve. Fox Roc~y Ru.sse.ll Duve. '.Pi.e.rce. Eciwa.rci 8he.rmun Jr. Lake.n rA11.d:erson Roqe.r nurte.lL Jr. Lurry 80011.Q.na.qu.e.t Jr. 8e.ltnu Clibbs Le.ah Denn.of Li.nciu Holt" 8teve. CoUtns Tont Le.a.u.re.au.x �3. �4. PLEASANT READING ~ll€~inffllllgWhat is a teenager? What is a teenager? - I was asked one day ... I knew what it was, but what should I say? The Wanderer's Prayer by Robert A. Swanson Chippewa mother of the mountains father of the skies guide me in my travels be with me when I die A Teenager is Noise and confusion silence and deepsunshine and laughter or a cloud that will weep brother of the forests sister of the streams protect me in my travels be with me in my dreams Swift as an arrow a master of time wants to be rich but can't save a dime Rude and nasty or polite as can be wants parental guidance but fights to be free . .. . • ,: ....!. I -,: .... -~--, _.:.:-:, Aggressive and bossy timid and shy knows all the answers but still asks why by Joyce Mahaney I saw a baby bird fly from the mother's nest a month before you left. It was a sign from the Great Spirit of what was to come. You said, "I won't be needing these anymore," as you handed me your velvet ribbon dress and beaded moccasins. The white world beckonsA new job, an apartment and freedom. My daughter, you are like a fledgling who must spread its wings and learn to fly. I, like the mother bird, will watch lovingly and patiently as you test your wings, knowing you will always come back to the nest. Awkward and clumsy graceful and poised Ever changing ... but don't be annoyed What is a teenager? I was asked one day - A Fledgling Spreads Its Wings Father by Jon W. West Southern Cheyenne "It's the future unfolding ... don't stand in the way!" I have gathered your shadow at dust many times Taken from a poem by Phil Jorgenson, Social Worker, Nachusa, Illinois cupping it in both hands holding it over the great river to watch it fly "Nature has given to men one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak." �5. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Mental Health is a state of mind. We all suffer from conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our lives, these things seem to overwhelming to handle on our own. An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you, and senior citizens. We provide: assessments referrals casemanagement counseling group therapy dance exercise If you would like further information on our services, contact our office at 774-8331. ClR'L'TC HML'TH & HU.HAN 8ERVW~ PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE Prescription drug assistance is now available to SENIOR CITIZENS for emergency situations. If you think you qualify, see Judy in room 3 (Mental Health Office). Also inquire about tax rebates for prescription drugs. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services provides services for clients and the community. We provide SARF, Screening, Assessment, Referrals and Follow-up. Also Outpatient Counseling and Prevention Services. The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient Program of Employment Services. Our components are: • JTPA PROGRAM • Limited Work Experience • Summer Youth (Recruitment starts in May, call 774-8331, ask for Carmen) • Training Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then If you would like any information on illegal drugs or referred for assessment and testing to determine alcohol, or our services, contact Vicki or Fran at their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC 774-8331. offers a program of Pre-Employment Training in a classroom setting to enhance employability skills "Information and education is the key to fighting and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up this major problem." with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period. �6. • Mother Earth ...... . "How can I help?" by theConcerned of Today How much garbage does the average American family of four produce each week? Which items in that trash could last for 1 million years? How long does it take for a plastic bag to disintegrate? With Earth Day generating headlines about the vast scope of the environmental crisis, including the burgeoning trash problem, the answers to the "Garbage Quiz" is a 100 lbs; a glass bottle; 30 years. The resonsibility for this problem begins right in our own homes. Environmental consciousness begins with learning about the consequences of our daily individual actions. We can turn environmental concern into concrete action at home, school, and in the community with more information and activities. One activity may be to include such recommendations as inviting our grandparents and/or senior citizens to discuss what life was like during World War II when citizens saved string, tin, metal, and many other things for reuse. Maybe make a trip to a supermarket or a fast food restaurant an environmental adventure by examining the product packaging and labeling and voicing our environmental concerns. Here are some specific tips to cover some basic and colorful ways to save the air, water, land and energy: Develop a "green • thumb." Put plants in your home, office or classroom. They help clean Indoor air by absorbing certain chemicals. • Give a bug a break! Return It to Its outdoor home If you can, swat It If you must. Don't spray it! Most household insecticides contain poisons that circulate in the environment long after the bug is gone. • Eliminate at least one or two not-so-necessary car trips a week. Group your errands for fewer trips. Organize a carpool or vanpool to get to work or school or walk, jog, or take public transportation. Driving less not only decreases air pollution but also saves nonrenewable energy. • Reuse the Sunday comicstowrapgiftsandsavewrapping paper. Other ways to reduce trash: Say "No bag, please" when buying something small and easy to carry. Use the backs of "junk" mail for shopping lists and notes. Share magazines with friends or give them to a hospital or library. Buy products with little or no packaging. Look for recycled paper and other recycled products. • Take a short shower instead of a bath to conserve water. Less than 1 percent of While many environmental issues the earth's water is usable fresh are complicated and require acwater. tion by businesses and government, the effects from large • Buy plain white paper numbers of households who towels, napkins, and toilet change their individual habits will paper to keep groundwater automatically have a major imfrom becoming polluted. ln- pact. This increased environcreasingly, chemicals from mental awareness will force dyed paper, household clean- employers, communities and ers, pesticides and fertilizers governments at all levels to make are contaminating this lmpor- a change. Let's all do our part in tant source of drinking water. helping to save our Mother Earth. �7. Household Recycling Take your recyclable items to the Recycle Station nearest your home. Separate your recyclable into the designated containers for newspapers, brown paper bags, glass, plastics, metal cans and aluminum. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ITEMS NOT LISTED. Newspapers and Brown Paper Bags No magazines, telephone books or other paper. Stack in brown paper bags or tie in bundles. Glass Bottles and Jars Only brown, green or clear. (No window glass) Rinse clean, remove caps and metal rings. Plastic Containers and Bottles All food, detergent and laundry products. (No automobile products) Transparent and colored. Rinse clean and flatten. Metal Cans Only food goods. Rinse clean, remove labels and both ends, then flatten. Aluminum Pie tins, aluminum foil products, etc. Rinse clean and flatten. - "We the willing, lead by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much for so long, with so little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing." A Message to the Community ..... . A SIMPLE RECIPE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE Ingredients Credibility Assumptions Commitment Power Hope Courage Goals Strategy Directions Be there Be informed Be able to count Don't be intimidated Don't take NO for an answer Follow through In compliance with federal regulations applicable to hospitals which have been recipients of federal assistance, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center of Grand Rapids, Michigan, hereby gives notice of its intention to provide uncompensated services of $925,000 minimum between July 1, 1990 and June 30, 1991, to all eligible persons whose individual or family income is not more than the Community Services Administration Poverty Income Guidelines. Blodgett's plan of allocation includes all hospital services adjusted for excess compliance levels earned in prior years. We invite interested parties to comment on this allocation plan. �8. MONTH FOR INDIAN SOON TO BE REALITY Native American Communications Inc. Joanna Stancil • NAComm Washington, D.C.: A commemorative month honoring American Indians may soon be a reality. On May 1st, 1990 a joint resolution will be introduced by Senators Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and John McCain (A-Arizona) designating November 1990 a "National American Indian Heritage Month." If the resolution is passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, this would be the first time a month has been set aside for American Indians. "To long Indians have lived in the shadows of American society. Indian heritage is the true heritage of our Nation," Princess Pale Moon, president of the American Indian Heritage Foundation (AIHF). "We need a way to draw the nation's attention to the first people of this country," she said. Although sponsors feel confident that the time is right for this Bill, everyone is urged to quickly write or call their Congressman and Senators to request support. To pass, the resolution must have at least a 51 percent majority vote of both the House and Senate. otypes, and attitudes are for the most part very negative against our people. We therefore fully support a Nation focus which will give us the opportunity to enlighten our city fathers and neighbors." For more than two years AIHF has worked to have a month designated in which all Americans can celebrate their special heritage. Much of American life reflects Indian culture. Many To prepare for "Heritage Month," names of our states, cities, towns AIHF will hold a national compeand rivers are Indian - even our tition for a National American Constitution was based on the Indian Heritage Month commemopolitical system of various Indian rative poster. Indian artists are Nations. encouraged to enter this multi medium competition. AIHF will Among the more than 125 current send information packages to all co-sponsors of this Bill are Con- Indian schools and colleges. gress man Ben Nighthorse Michael Flying Eagle Rose, Campbell (D-Colorado) and AIHF's poster competition direcCongressman Del. Eni F.H. Faleo- tor, said that photos, as well as mavaega (D-American Samoa). paintings, drawings and other The draft resolution states: appropriate art forms will be ac"Whereas American Indians were cepted. the original inhabitants of the territories that now constitute the Princess Pale Moon feels that United States of America; this is one issue that could bring Whereas American Indians and more unity among Indian people. the descendants of such Ameri- "We feel fortunate that we could can Indians have made essential be part of making this dream come contributions to this Nation; true. The Bill has to be signed by Whereas the citizens of the United the President four years in a row States should be reminded of the to make it an annual event. I am assistance given to our Founding committedtocontinueourworkto Fathers by the Native Ameri- push for a permanent National cans..... Now, therefore, be it American Indian Heritage Month." resolved..... that the Month of ~ November 1990, is designated .:~::::·:·=-=~=-:~:::;:::}l(:: "National American Indian Heri- Letters of support and copies of tage Month." your congressional request letters can be mailed to the AmeriIn a letter of support, Barbara can Indian Heritage FoundaMurphy, Tribal Chairman of the tion, 6051 Arlington Blvd., Falls Redding Rancheria Tribe be Church, Virginia, 22044 - (202) wrote, "We are so aware in our INDIANS - Fax number (703) country that inaccuracies, stere- 532-1921. Contact �9. FOR YOUR INFORMATION WEHB 89.9 FM "VOICE OFTHE ORIGINAL PEOPLE" ONGOING (CHANGE) Tune in to Bob Stone every Wednesday morning from 8 to 10. If you have any requests call him at 453-3711 or 774-8331 when he 's not at the station. Neshnewbe A.A. meets every Wednesday evening at 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. downstairs at Lexington School - 45 Lexington N.W. lNDMN JtWL£&y :Hamlcra f ted. '.EarrLrigs By Bec~y 8ha.LLfoe (616) 846-0582 ARTISTS/CRAFTSMAN Display your arts and crafts in a local business with fairly good traffic. Will be offered forsale on a consignment basis. If interested; call John at 616-243-1600. AH-NAB-AWEN PARK MURAL James Mccann, a local Native National Endowment for the American artist, designed and will Arts, Arts Commission of Reexecute amural in Ah-Nab-Awin gion Eight, West Michigan ParkalongtheGrand Riverunder Regional Planning Commisthe Inter-Urban Bridge. He will be sion, Kent County, City of Grand assisted by community restitution Rapids and the Grand Rapids youth from the Kent County Juve- Inter-Tribal Council. nile Court from June 4th through the 8th, 1990. This project will "The Grand Rapids Art Museum commemorate the achievements Director's Committee was encourof past, present and future Native aged and pleased with the dimenAmericans, serve to beautify the sion of the project which included park area, reduce graffiti, and youthful offenders in its creation" provide positive activities for Dennis L. Komac, Chair youthful offenders. James Art Memorial Director's CommitMccann is artist-in-residence for tee the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and has exhibited at the "The mural commemorating Native Americans at Ah-Nab-Awen Grand Rapids Arts Museum. Park is a positive gesture sensiThis project supported in part by tizing our community to a diverse Michigan Council for the Arts, population. The intent of involv- ing youth with the community service directives is also a positive move to better our community. n J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council . "The design selected is a tribute to the significant Native American Heritage of Grand Rapids. This mural will enhance the beauty and the cultural and historical theme of this heavily used downtown park along the banks of the Grand River." Kurt Kimball, City Manager City of Grand Rapids �10. ART Red Cloud Indian School Indian Art Show Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 Benefactors of American Indian Artists have provided more than $9000 in awards for this year's Red Cloud Indian Art Show, which opens June 10, 1990, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Now in its 22nd year, the Red Cloud show is open to all Native American artists - Indian, Eskimo & Aleut - 18 years or older. It is the nation's largest show of its kind, with artists of more than 30 different tribes represented. SMOWS ~ All art works entered must be for sale, and each year 40 percent or more of all works displayed are sold, Brother C.M. Simon, S.J., Director of the show, said. No entry fees are charged, and the show is admission free to the public, June 10th through August 12th. Artists wishing to enter their works can get entry forms and details by writing to the Heritage Center, Inc., Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770. I.T.A.E. Inter Tribal Arts Experience '90 A Call to all Native American Artists - The Miami Valley Council for Native Americans of Dayton, Ohio, in cooperation with Blue Jacket Outdoor Drama of Xenia, Ohio will sponsorthe Inter Tribal Arts Experience on October 5th, 6th and 7th, 1990, in the East Exhibit Hall of Hara Arena, Dayton, Ohio. The juried Native American art show and market is the first of its kind east of the Mississippi. Information and preregistration applications may be obtained from Inter Tribal Arts Experience '90, P.O. Box 637, Dayton, Ohio 45401. Artists will be invited from across North America, representing the broad spectrum of tribal traditions found on Turtle Island. Qualified, Native American working artists must demonstrate their authenticity through their tribal affiliation and/ or government registration number. The opportunity to compete in 18 juried categories.for$11,800 in prize money will be afforded those artists accepted in the show and market. Preregistration forms are currently available upon request and should be returned by June 1, 1990. Artists wi II be notified of their acceptance into I.T.A.E. by July 1. Final artist instruction will be mailed after August 1 deadline for both fee payment. Artists' booths will cost $120 per 10'x10' space, with table, two chairs. Special Arts Experience Weekend hotel rates may be arranged at local accommodations. A list of hotels will accompany artists' information and application packets. Hara Arena is a major convention complex in the DaytonCincinnati-Columbus triangle. The site provides 20 acres of parking space, with the East Exhibit Hall encompassing 36,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space. Please address all artists inquires to 1.T.A.E. at the above address or call us on our Arts Hotline, 1513-275-9011. We look forward to all inquires concerning the premier of this annual event as a major Eastern market for Native American. �II. - · - · - - - -1~ -~-·-·· · - iiiiiiiiiiiiiii~==:;;;;; 1990 POW WOW TRAIL June 15-17 1ST ANNUAL HONOR FATHERS ON FATHERS DAY POW WOW Brimley, Ml; Bay Mills Indian Community; Specticle Lake; camping available; contact Don Abel 906/248-3208. June 15-17 ANNUAL OGLEWANAGI & CAMP WAPUSUN pow wow Wooster, Ohio; Camp Wapusun is located 12 miles south of Wooster, Ohio on State Route 3; traders welcome (swimming, fishing, showers, paddle boats, camp store). For more information contact Donna Seward 216/225-3416. June 15-17 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS pow wow Lame Deer, Montana; Kenneth Beartusk Memorial Grounds. June 16-17 LANSING POW WOW Sleepy Hollow State Park, North of Lansing, near St. Johns, Michigan (State Park entry fee per day);contact Lansing Indian Center at 517/487-5409. June 22-24 GATHERING OF THE CLANS' 14TH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES AREA POW WOW Wilson, Ml; Hannahville Indian Community, N14911 Hannahville B-1 Road; MC - Joe Migwanabe, host drum - Soldier Lake; all trader, camping inquires call 906-466-2342. June 28 thru July 1 SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS 8TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW & SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE SAULT STE. MARIE, ML; 2218 Shunk Road vicinity/reservation; Spiritual Conference June 28-29; 6th Annual Anishnabe Art Show June 30; grand entries-Friday/June 29 at 7:00 pm, Saturday/June 30 at 1 :00 pm & 7:00 pm, Sunday/July 1 at 1 :OOpm; traders welcome - call 906-635-6530 (Indian made only, absolutely no manufactured goods); hone rarium for dancers and drums; camping accommodations; for more information con tact 906-635-6050 or 906-635-6064. June 29 thru July 1 17TH ANNUAL CITIZEN BAND POTAWATOMI POW WOW July 1 Shawnee, Oklahoma; Potawatomi Tribal Ground; contact Orval Kirk 405-964-3585. July 6-8 18TH ANNUAL POW WOW & PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Oneida, Wisconsin; drums & dance contest; Norbert Hill Center; contact 414869-1260. July 7-8 6TH ANNUAL HONORING OUR HERITAGE POW WOW Mt. Morris, Ml; Genesee Co. Fairgrounds, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Rd.; grand entry Sat. 2 pm & 7 pm, Sun. 2. pm; contact 313-.239-6621 or 313-233-0792. �12. July11-14 8TH NATIONAL POW WOW Tipton, Indiana; Tipton county 4-H Fairgrounds; for information contact: Registration Info-Alan & Betty Caldwell of Katy, Texas at 713-392-8300; Trader info-Steve Bruce, Rt. 3 Box 365, Richland, Missouri 65556; General Info-Joe Widner, 39 School St., Northboro, Massachusetts 01532. July 11-14 LAC COURTE OREILLE$ POW WOW Hayward, Wisconsin; contact Eddie Benton or Stoney Jackson at Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Council 715-634-8934. July 14 NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD SAMPLING FESTIVAL Manistique, Ml; Fry Bread, Traditional Soups; contact Beverly Louis 906-341-6688. July 21 BAY CITY POW WOW Bay City, Ml; Bay County Fairgrounds; contact Saginaw Valley Indian Association, P.O. Box 352, Bay City, Ml. 48707. July 27-29 12TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW - KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY Baraga, Ml; Ojibaw Campground; "Home of the Original Midnight Two-Step World Championship"; drum split, Indian traders/concessions only (pre-regist. required); contact Gloria 906-524-6534 evenings & weekends, Gerry 906-353-6623 days, or Chiz 906-353-6623 days. August 4-6 30TH ANNUAL WIKWEMIKONG INDIAN DA VS POW WOW Pow Wow Grounds, Wikwemikong Reserve, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada; contact Margie Trudeau 706-859-3695. August 4-5 UTILE ELK'S RETREAT Mt. Pleasant, Ml; Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal campgrounds; contact 517-772-5700. August 18-19 8TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL'POW WOW Lebanon, Indiana; 1-65 North Exit 138, Boone County 4-H Grounds; for info write: American Indian Council, 1302 Victoria Drive, Lebanon, Indiana 46052-1060. September GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE POW WOW Grand Rapids, Ml; Riverside Park; exact dates & info contact Ike Peters 616-791-4014. September 1-2 KEE-BOON-NEIN-KAA POW WOW South Bend, Indian; St. Patrick's Park; grand entry Sat. 12 pm & 6 pm, Sun. 1 pm; Greg Ballew 219-233-6518. September 1-3 16TH ANNUAL DELAWARE NATION POW WOW Moraviantown, Ontario, Canada; 80 miles East of Windsor off Highway 401 ; contest, traders; for information contact Mike Hopkins 313-721-4273. October 13-14 2ND ANNUAL POW WOW HONORING HERITAGE & EDUCATION Kalamazoo, Ml; Read Field House, Western Michigan University; for info. contact Julie D' Artagnan 616-349-5387 or Johnny Bradley 616-388-3382 . October 20-21 2ND ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Milbury, Ohio; American Indian lntertribal Assoc. of Toledo; Sun -Recreation Center; contact 419-244-2787. �Accounting Computer Typing Math Science Cashiering Nurse's Aide Desk Top Publishing History Health Art G.E.D. Word Processing Oral Communications Data Processing Be COOL Go Back To School At Lexington Community Education 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 771-2733 Registration Begins August 20, 1990 �l ·~ .. , Grind Rapids lnt1r-Trib1/ Council NON PROflT ORO. U. S. POST .AGE P A I D 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Edward V. Gill is 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids MI 49505 PERMIT NO. 690 Gt.,.NO RAPIDS. MICH, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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On September 25,26, & 2~, ,, ~ttb.l.i3_; r~e:3erved J.21nfj ti-1at :-H1ce was s.'.~c.l.v·· thr·::<: u;:;..;;, arK! :;yr;:~)Ol] 1978. the l~ducatic!1 T~_t1e IV Conference t!r:it ·\j\·a.s t1el•1 at the P2n.ti.:_nd Ho~~.c;1, h::•.re J.n tJParh..~ Bapl.d::i,, Angi.•J Topt::l3!:1, w-ri..::; .;~>-:~ a Pot~.::twr~-· to:Pi. froe:i the DovJaC:l~lG a.re~~~~ 5.'."~ not on~LJ i.nte.}l.it,:.;(?nt bt::t '.:11'':.::o ver·y attra.ct~t~·(~ :-Ji'tG u rl'3. t t.~1.(.b,t~d . oppor1- u11:i ty to ti1~.nk t..hj :::. f} ne. youn(.~ 1auy 1'or tr·ie dedic~t.inn 2~nd ;:~l:-11e r.rt.1t ~..J?iS .:3f:>.:~nt r...-:) r>1i:e thi~ c.onft r<~~n . . . c r·;_~c of the best, that h-.J.t-:·;p<~n·2n ir r..n: ~· a1'°'.::r.:.. .iJl fa:.1. !~ext :3prir!,:. / const.ructtcn is sxpecteC. to bf:f;ir: \·Jn the G~'.Cd..l. d H" rc·r-.:t ~t.L:tE.~lI!! adja ..:c-:rt. l<> \..:as f-~.n1:she(] the ~.-_r_;;:;:J t t,,.hi~-~ t 21.de of' Fcl},Okl~~.ne: t~b.r:: p:.Lrk . t.bc par\·: dPt1i. C::tt1 ou at ti.!." L,:~:·Ki.i~.~?t~)~; f!/:~ t!·H::~··t~d ple !--1;:·.t} \/~:~ l~iil<._·:rtc:}n f.rit~J.t ~~·or C.C;f(t.~f': c_(j(:!. r:.c.~rr· ~ '._.~~.-;~.~r;tr~r:: c~·~. d~ ·-:1· and ;i. i" ;_ lJ.n to !-~-(::' -')n tov.rard .. ., ·~~ti ".:t~r~ tr1e G!·11.ted z·~eG!":l :::.ll rerre:~r.:r t..:.ng· ; ttlR co111 cr'f:-;o<~- ~ ~,ra::--: \l~~r~/ kno~·.;1.eGE:~t?:.:.1.ifl.e f nz)c .r1.0E~ t i. tr~ Lbe~·; ~ .:.~J: t( 1 ... 1.t;~ht:-::. '°)\f·~.r ::_-t:-~-.., tn~l.nk j_ t::;e.lf er_; JG'.)/ B(!£r.J.r;r:J..Y1t:; to . .1i·-. __. ch~' ~O•.:ie.. 1 & ~~:~ •• 1~- tn th ' tt.:.iO LO tL:i.c: -~200 L1:::xir'J' tC1.~-?-r!·1:~2.1~·c,~~ ... 0 ~:.::_,.-:.;.::;. h ~.;f-.:.-·;_:: cu {- :.~:J.!:.~ 'tJ~rv t .. ~) ~ 1.~ •~.: i <--~~J.t.... r·~~r;:-;cr::::: a.n-LCJ~i~3t ! ::.·.~ .•:-:.1 ar~d t·.ht: re \..Ja,::; ft <.1.f '".~::...x . . r\:c ryc·-,·tc .le!_~· t -.c~·-, (~ '~>{ t-'tl~) 21.} evening, the t~e _f,_:.~Jd ~-{J... 'Tf:(:, .-~.:>;Li pu b.1 4~c. ~ ctn(1 cna.tti··1c: ri::.!)Pt:~ State~: .3. G I -s :·Ja;s a ::~~ood fef: l iitt; to .see ~:~c rnr~tJ? c 1 rjeopic-· co:-1~c· tof;cthf~r~ a.t 1Jr1e ~.. }Jne t:°J led.Pl~ ar.;d cot!·v·~:!l:'S\:. w.i tt;, ea. ~.h crth'.:~r·., 1(3,:;;~:j r" ~~1eld ~;·ndi.Dti pc··~_lf:.1.C :~~dJf~t=,; rr;uur,c\~; i. ·i.,...:J B-:.."L~ tf.tt:::·~rn ei'1d. TLH: p:ir"·i:( r...Ja~., to have bet--?.tJ ~tdf'~~t;rJ tn 19'/6 in }1()rtD~ c.f the natLCr! ts Bi-::ent9nrLLa1 and Gen.id l\ap"id.s 1 fir·_;L 1~)0 yc-::a.c.s., Ik11..;;;·:vc:; r, tl J-::; project ra0 into d€lay3, and r~_,,d l .,y ~jorc_Lrta t,i:::· Grz.nd Rapids ln0er ·-'l'nb.;;_l Cm.incLL Staff and with ti1E· as&istance of' .::: very sharp gal by Ure nc:u-;c~ of' J\r1r,;J.e '1.'or:«'. sL , Wt:re busy IJ1 ttf~ prepctr·a ti or; of t....t-~e .Iuctt.aL1 't~_r.-.: for"' Ind) an lnd1.an c .i t_ J t..nc=: it•\·'<> l '.teJ ~Lr le,~ '5. )C ... ;~. t:. 1 -~ j- ~., .~.~ ,.. \-'~. l.,iti i'"·:eit~(it'.'.iy te·P~t.u':"<!'" \rJnt._ t :1 ,_iC· ~ ... ~r1 ~:; r"~ .1 l.. ·c.cr:::J d.z-·i,::;~::·.~~:~~d. 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Lt-:c ~J) ~·~~;~; mnrE; c~:f ancl \4~.~~J.1 t:r·/ a.~1c: art:!.cL.-::..·.:-:, ~.,'r~t::.tGi': up (~r-. ·t.~te ~~~.lL', t''10ti1~r· I_:;}~-);~~ i ng th.'--: f_'.f Gl.1n i cer~~rr.on i.;:-~._,_, /.0c11ex·rJay .~l .•i ~:t_;2~::i ~:.~·i ::·()f' :e!'i ~~:lr1nia} Feick on tbc tnc h'<::~s t :-_:;:uf'fc_-.r '1\)f~.;_ r.1. Y:'u3T::i>i">" a1t'l1~1~·;3 Ci.L~:r_r;,~ ·(,,€;.r D[~ ...... v1.U11 -Si~ ri './E.:-rbartt·~, is Antt·;(>n:; Cbl:-}~~1r.-. . . f!? tt·a.aJtJ,Otiaj cli~i e!' of t!"_:~~: Gr~~_:t·1d I'' :i \lCf1 B8.i10. :_~f t-l1e Ot ta.\.,L:·:. < l:'.;;cc,b :~a;.iy CPANO H!\PID~~~ r~c.t1 ~:~1r· '•4"[ Un.T.Li~ I\J!_;_"'1~:1~ . ··THIBAL 'fALKn C()I_Jj·JcI.1_J ~;,:s;~<: �!Nf; happy birthday to: r .in1 Foster C;;tt'ey Ann Busl1 L•.iP1 la. Collin:: i'Jov. 1 Nov 2 Nev. 'l i-u.~~~>s Me· ~ efee Nov '"l _, Don Bow<:on <Jr. :_.r;n/ Bush D_._c.1.ie Le::J:.<r2.'.1UX tC ~,hy Bart. tJov L1 r- ~lar'ian 'Vfar···1 ·1·+," .Y ,s r'O" H-~".::' .vcU .• r... ~~- er Nev. 20 Le•°Jns. Cc/)b 1·.i,1ncy f~ 1 2;. n Lov c: llov. 2t~ [·Jov L') [·~:; "l ~t; :Jciv Nov ')'" ,_, yce Vi.sser Gr~o:·tjia ·;~:mis J'\·1deY"t.son rush F.ac•:.cn Phiefer t1n·~ 2t .Ld,:;r t·1·-~· r1ona.l ~- • .J..(, • 'l ., -----~~---:""---··-------- 4 L -,r 3C i .. o :i r ·tr1e Qtic;~:-n' n ·ri.I.:..c n ~-~;ii :·~c; .t-t(:JO.~ 4 Oct . . J [' " Oct. ' T~3}~ t~Cd iTECvlS -----------· Dj rector, Sldrl.e;,r McDona:Ld i:J )l;t' f~L llorne a.nd w·e a:"r.:;.1- short we 1 ·,·2 h:i3Y:.ng ~hat 11and<:-~d ') g,) .sl.1e wi.ll re i:; uri sc·on. 1~.~ :t:.L•':<h.i. le, {);1trer1el1 .has ·been ·b"i.ls::t vri th t.l1E.. hr:lpir:.6 of "tt1e :s·1.:.~er" ~i 3u.}•T<·~~ ~ d 1 cation of the rark by the £ive~. de~~a the GLGst Supper, w}:d ch is belnf~ s'1011E0:r·pd ty tl1e GHI'I\; Staff, Ow~s, Ai.ke C )l! 1 ~1cl.l:J-Y s froe~I·a:ru end. Jea.!-ie·:- te St. Cl:J,_~.r v :.) progrr.1.rn .. -partic~ipa,1.'ri.on Ln ~11e t!~()C'.J.tn­ events, e ii..ih_er in d J11atj ens or Cor;·."1W:.i.t·:l i.n~~-, t im;2, LA~'il\f 1 ~n greatly Bt.J?ri1 CTJ?l1Et.C ·~ ai:,.prei2·i~l.ted A3SI~; 1r·1\Nr!1 .. DIRB1Cr.POR ~---- l)ul"' sympath:r <1:so goes to J1r~~I.:~S}.!:i _!;u.i El.£i:., i:o7ho ·wo:ck~; v.r~t.. tf-1 tl1e Ceta I )-~rovra;u i1err: ~1.t ti1e~ Gou.r:ciJ Fi'°t.:.ccl1*s c:r':rr:.dfatl--·.!!' ·a.1cr1r:~rd "f(1.rieck "!':,:·t~3sea ai/'1ay- iri Oc t:obe·.;-·:-:-:.-:-~~ . -------· Wf'..::rr:: !·ro·1:r1 !\JiusJ:.ego.~1. Oct. ti • lS _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ :i ;!f7:T'V~e ~ S ... .... rrr. . ntt: ~l;~1pbael ,,. ' Nary ( .rr ,.i_ee11cstJ SJT~\pathy· ~toes out to tl1e f'o.111i.i.i~;_· c:t ~-'.~ ra.h Vtal,~,an(le..t,r;o and Ben ~-~l--~=3We_2:::.:,~ ¥rno ~-.::;_'.._.;sea away reeen.t..1:r . Boti"' •)') te...\..8.t.P·:1 h:~!-f)PY b1 rtnd:iy ts ovi::;rsicht-~. • . ~~<, . 1 J _, Anne Pe tus Jr • ln sLc L; feeling bet-- ._"! -''.nd·. _.,_ to Da.wr~ Lcc:Gsf"oo-S. rec-.::ntl'r. from .Muskegon'·' we av-e a bGl~;/ girl born i:~o -!"~.!' .,_!~ l1r-:·~-=..._LH\-i!'5.:_~l£i:-. fv1~;!._~_:!C ~. i:L1b.eye;•.l l her .§_~ac;y -IS::_· Nov .. 12 .<.. Nov . }'-' Nov 14 t,.::i thy Bowen Ho~1e soc.'n ) a!·; °'!.·e ~.7_. lJc~n ~) Hoogterp Boyl.e 1if:i.1.1 be Ori the bn.1;,y Jj st , we have a baby boy Nov . Nov. ..,I Nov. e Fldr.L:ar~et \r1e~·r:Lsbki A' a.cSO ~- 1-Jov. 6 ,., ;_ k21 S:11i th Geo.{·r.~ 1:-l pu~.h C~.£p_t:.on. Nov. .) Nov. ') Nov. 6 t.Je021.. :.a Smt tt-1 ··~.!1:'-3,t l1o·pe !:"ce~1ing bet t e7-~:--a.n~l-~lio;~ fro.rr1 tl1e hospiti;,.1. A:t. t.hiE \,··itln.e, he is in St. �. r v " .... h ' '' r0ve er . ! {, ·<.• '' ",., . . ,.. ' '·' ··~€ •·. < ... 1 ·~i:.rr· :"''"\,··~ e~:i . ._-i,("· ,~.. bt~( n1~ ._t)lC • r, )~ ~:~~ ~..... ·l·.-~~);'"~( y·t~}{1 1 '"t;:;. 2 i.,r;e_(' f>:>! : ~· ·C' ~~ ~C:·~':t 0f·o '·~~·~· .;_n . . . Lhc:·y ~-·el ig~t:'J:1" .JJ 1 "' ~~ . \. L•' • r li • " , - t :; ,( • .: I.. l I; ~l ~- r ~~,tlf'"'• ) ·- \.;; c:ovc-r :•ut"'.LJ.C. r 1"'''\.._;", .:-t\·, T' t.h "'nJ. t.1 d · ,~ te" ·;~..; r;rot.r~ct. hnd pr..:;- ·i '.:. L 1 :.n(; :}f'i - tL.el r j_ntlf.2n ·. . . c it91 i~ 1. 1 :~c ..·.:e;rut! ,..,,,_J .Jo ~l .... (':\rf~, t ~~.:: !:lPG. e""<c::.~"'.·,.isf~ tht} t1·;:~ l!. t..~1·:L.al religi . . ~t!.-. or· tne ;\;t"te..:·i.. .::2·1 d; ..,.,,, E~_;k?:-rro, fll~::~-~~ N:~t.i. /;_,::.; H·0\·iE .i.t~. 1~-:, i uc:.:.1c: inp; )U1 l1Jt l.imi t.06 t:~. ~?~·...:ce·:-;s t.o ;~.i te:.:;, ~ -;:1e ar~i..-J f\r:1e) 1 pOS:.ieSs-.i\-:;n c~·.t 1JllL LL!l . ~1 2..~1d tr\'JJI ....i~ ,. t �____ EDUC.ATIOl\fAL FI.LI,,LaJ..... 'fT:JI> (Q}.3_HOW _'l'O PACK t. LIFE'T'IME 01•' MEMOF.IES ~\0.. CUL'I !J~~PJ_. ,.l\J~D 1 IWro NINE ffHOR'I' -~- D,wsT:--------.. ------- By Virginht MedaccD Herr Where do I begi'.1'? 'rhe1·e is so much to te 11, relive and ~emE.mber! Such as watching Academy Awar-d winner Maggie Sm:i.th perform as I,ady MacBei:n a11 the bea,utiful Shakespee.rean 'rheatr<~ in Stratford, Ontario; eatiDg cold du.::k and shrimp (and getting my nose frost--b:i t-cen) by the Avon River (which inciclentall;y, disappeared overnight;); s8aring over mounds of whipped cream a.:nd cot ton candy clouds in a jetliner to-ward Buffalo, N.Y. with my sister 'ind crazy, nutzy friend; almost not getting on the plane to Buffalo from Detriot because the airl:i.ne OVEHSOLD: seeing the magnificence of the awesome falls at Niagara by sparkling daylif'~ &nd then agai.n in darkneps illuminatec~ by brUliant colored ljghts; hearing the roar of the f<":Llls -- 'yet; wa1king across the International .bridge to tbe C:n.tadian side with very good friends i:•. 1d walking back again under a waxir,g vibrani r.1oou .:1-1r.irn.1:G a.t'1d alive; bc~.ing moved by 1...ne pres~rr.'e of our ·.rcry 0·111l people from all ove)fa·,.the Uni tecl Dtc.::Lsc, and Canada at the huge conv-en'tion C<mter ir Niae;ara Falls; riding o.i t""le expressway -co ·'"!hi0ago miLding our own htGiness a.rl.d being 1 mooncd' Ly fl. 'La1e passenger riding j n a truck, :m.1cl1 to the conste:rm1tion and tnen delight of the a.11 female passengers in oui.· vs.n; ~o:.:dng anoth1.T "who.Le van full uf In11 d~ ans in Chic::i.c;o; view-:i.ng the Fc>rpe:i; exL:: hit and marvedng at the be< utiful artifacts that were perserved i·. th.J.t hord. ble ·:0lcar,ic eruption and sb.ud1.l.eril.J.g in bo:cror at -c0e sigl1t of flgu.r-~s f ·ozer:c in tiu.e bJ ar' r1gonizing G.eatl.t (actually mulds mace from the ir:-;:r"rint.J they left) . I t was A.LL SO MUCH to tal\'.e ir, by t1"1if' person who has fm: so long :Led a very quiet and uneventful ( d:.111, cireary) life! ! ! I must start somewhere, so I suppose the beginnin~ is as gooi a plac~ as any .•••••.• ~tt l1t:.: ·Lri.p ·:;o f~tr24t ford \IHf:; a field t..r~LP ::d by tb'- IJex Lnp;ton Indir:m Ju11:; \: I ar~1 i.Ilr( t,;r:.-.,,yc/:·t· ::3 t·.~3: :f ~ 'reac . te:rs !_::t,nd 1t.11dents r1la_rL-1ed P ~r~otor tri1) b:; /<°i!l p~ann 1nd tbe11 ca.raring ir ;..)tra.tfo.c-1. for· a. ;.; ..Ju.ple nightr~ .. tr,Ji:Lng in a St\.akespear"ea1~ pi.·1y or ti'o ir. the intcr:L:m. ( t~ctual1y, 81mkcs)eare Wets the ·:ea_ object o:f the T. ·ip.) Being a student made me e1igible sc I looked forward to -; t with great ant:.icipatio:a anc. especial.ly since the fol.lo·v:i.r.c week a one da:y· trip was p.Lanned to the Chicago Art £·';·-1~1eurn to i. eW t!"e ?Or:J:f>; j i E:Xhi bit , 1 Not being made of the "stu:ff11 which p·oduces stout.-hearted men~ ( ot11e:r-wise "being kncrwn as :;e~ng sissy, WE:ak, ~o­ w-ardly s.nd. numerous other acljectives) I decided I I a :Like to go ONLY if I could stay in a rc.oteJ , arid lest. you judge too harsh.Ly please know that ,::,ince I grew up tr roughing it 11 I don.' t view 1.t with much enthusiarn today. ?ortunately for me teacher JoeAnne Peterson said she would also like to rent a motel room, so we went in togtther. 'rhe rest of staff and students :leciJeJ they'd rather carnp out. (What a. nale and hardy group l) Now as my anticipation g:re..r over the PL'CS!Ject o" .,::r 1· ar adYentu.re I wa::, t.o recie--;1e ei. p! one ca.:.l ·w-:t,--i ct~ almc)<t clid 1~l.e ir1 ~)t?ea.usf~ it. '<ja£ 1~uz;t 1'00 i'f!1J.eh! I had a chance to fly to :'Jiag.:i.c:': Fa.'...ls J: Y1..~ fou:r· days to attend a cc.riference l.'.'n lr;dLm fi:de.cation. M;y first thought was th8t it would coincide with my orLer L""i.ps ar.d that I wou.1d prot)ably h-·:J.Ve to ~d.8.k"".:: a sac.r:-J ..i-·ice sotJf:,tlhe:r~~ o..1C;~H3: t:!'.i.e Jine--but r10. ]!:V(;1~t"Cl1_:_11g /lm, ,d a.Long i a a si;1ooth eve:n line and j cc,1ld go en al:"l. thrc:-! HLLLELUJAH! But it. was t.n.1.e ".'co ;r· >Ocl to be t1''A" ! L...n0 2.~ ha\1r-; rn~y tre&;'.:U~~e c~.i;est rnP .noriE c to -pro-ve 5-t. f··J11 01n �STRA'::.'FORJ.?_,_ ONTAf\IO_ W~C!£~ s d.a:r:._, Cc:t ·-l~!l_l cl a ;-;udden sl1e was gon'2 ! t.::,; r·n. ~1ie, ~re s-tJOlJrE.·J l,esidl"'I t,hc .~vU'i :me< r;s.tiPLicly -wai.ted for r.,n:. " .. -f'.ti}~.~2 f .tt:i.:v~~_ng the 1€~8. St ·9;:3..tieDClS' (1f fi_.i ~L (bein;_i; '.J Aries), d·::cid.ed after 'N snort: timP ·chat m:-;,;ybE: >ic shoi.ild. go bacK a.re' 1oc1~ t\.J.r.'' ber., "''"' 11, it t·u.rns Oil.t tna"' zhe ~~··:1~""r1 rt Jost at ctll_, bt..:t 11ad to stop r~cr ,.,-·,:,oline . OD cc~ all to-:;ether agai1'1, f\.Ll l'l(Jt PPople who went to Stra:tford: 'I1ootsie Petoskey Debbie Gibbs Betty Gibbs ?egg:y. . Ra._pb.L--!.~l ()fl0S w<:' Ii"l~~.rl.e ,·;.'rr way to -the bmne of Mike ~3 pH;:~e~ts ( ~11d ~like ts ·oo~tl~1ood !10.rr.;P) 41 i··lr,. 1 S .1e Shepard Celia OS\o.'ab1nc LTirn Os wa.b~r e e~nd ;:Les. J o11n Connc1l:y, a :rnost charr- i 11g 1 Kathy Wcsaw Gert !f:.almgrefc' Virginia H("rr Ste·1,,rc f"'arsor. 5: They wAlcorned us i11to s. r.h\')ue:h doe J\nn~~ Sue 1~1atur?~a.nicl1 wt=: lovely the1~ were farnj_ly , after i- ~··1ik~! us to a little w~nding street thD.t. .1oo1<cr- ~~J.:~t) :. Lr~_;~~)i\.NT STH1~ET ri.f~tjr. CJut ,.,(" t~-;f~ Oi(·i\ :.::.nd ,~0 . 1u I~(:ade~-~.. iie iv1_;r-·G served t1ot d:.; ~;s, ba.~<ed r:h:~a,r1,--·: ~>fJ­ ruid~c ~Peterson 1 M:i..k0: Ccnno::.ly tato chips, 00µ !u~~d. ·°\·/1 -~a.t Ct. coffee, whjcl ev- a~d •1i t clt>c·(;~. ..-: ~ eryone t.hr-:: ~:~)Ot .. A ·b1.J.nga:2..ow a.cttJ..:::1-'.:_r., b.orr:e ! ri.nd decora:ted j n .:~uc1~ ~tood taste'" J~ut.t:d t:;reeru.. L11rc.1. v-;hol1t... e:r~~rsta..l cl1a.nd-·l.ie.:r han,gi;.ic 1,)·ver th·2" dirLing roorit 1·eC1...1:' and c:r.~/s"';,r;.1. t.'ink.?c. c1n a.t:airi en t 1e c~111~· C..la1~ra ·v-i·ng rcoril :2lirep.J.~'.ice: . l.J ... o Oeau:t.~ t"u.1 Qr_~ ed fl Yire-r· a.~cr~n~;t."11. ~'1ts w.r.hjcl1 r•1r~1 Ccnn.:JJ.J:r ct.:.ci ~·r·~-~l z~1. e.~·c ~. on l·.1-!:-:! 0f c~2~., s. :~1•.)C\k 12!(} l.J_kr' ~-· l."·n:C ~~ .. i.ne--; c~1t cf ;.Iou~.;e ~::i.nd Cs.rde11 .. 1\r:d t11P hir;l~-~ J. i f::::n t: t.) f t h(:~ v.; :::~ :~ T, C) f ::~ 1 yur. f.! e , wa.~·. '\·:-J1~·4 n lv1.1.ke ~:.~h(.r·d\:::·cl U~'i ''1~.:i. roor1H U!.. ·'.'.t t·~.trs , a.'.' r::·b.t; one ·1';·: oe ....... ·"·. L ~~d i.ii.".:.:11.e ht=:; ~. .r:;'...!·~ i::·1.t·ri V1;.:d lrignL orhl e~i.~ . .l~y l:l.-S t:-r·,·-r·:t- ;<~.:~~t..nr:-to'~ Scf'ool o . ',.:·La~ ~!i!t ""!r,e.sc.ay "":1:::r;·! LE:;_·: -ro_Y> the ri:rip t t ) f'1..,ra.tforc:. C1 1r ;!~,.-.f1."1'...·~.~r . r ..:0·1r.1. 1 ··1 ·1. l1d.; vreJ . . c= :~:E k ~y-cn.:: . . t,r or~ to [;I'H-Ci.e;...i,,S rCJ-:; or1c?r- s..sre.,:;.,.i . ·-..1tl.r ~~rt:;;r _,f'·,.. .:- '"H1,,2s1_.er:. .J ..; tv;c 'l::'~l.s; [1 ike t~:,)r:•.r ,~ -:. ../ <-lriving r~Ge FiJ1J. t_;l.tt: ~"!et1..L..-1\..:1r1icL. (iJ:iV-·· 1 r,g c.he o· 7J1e r, a.~d ._j oeAr1L.\.:~ ::)t:'·T.t-.. ~son' s :J.tt.1.e -~:r".::en iJ\J'..ia., 1\ij_tt~ Jn,--· :1r•nf~ c1t :'i.J·,yr)..; i~ .. 1,ne ~J~.: ,)m1:ani"":r~r~.t tJ11Jb_._r? or )_, ,....,.A..ck.2rs, c1J1i....;_ _; QYl 1>f c1ass-~.cal f'r)A"1•~ .. r:;.o prett;r :;ome goud ~veryt11ing ;.~ee.mt-~"U ~.o ~1-~:.f4 ...:;~ .~~.c ..:cr.!'t. ,. . +· t·t~ -\ l .. :_, 1f s n~~.. :: ti ~-:h ~::c-i"'~iu.. le ·c~-~.eJ:·· ~,. t :·1': 1- --~c'L ,t _-r lt''t c. ~ ~~n(i .1n c.._;A~vs_ .-....;at~ir..1r... for aw11ile ~ -but t}1en "'".re lo::-:t. c; ~ )4 r ... ""\_."'· , .:..' .)sed ·~n d.:: \.>1J)' ed on bot)1_ ,') f' "J.~~ 5 t~"' . .l 1::'1J"" ... v '',·\:~E~ -+-:,}-~<;:,~ Sp.:.:tlr .. -Lll~~,t., :'.. lot i:'';:tst.er Lt:"!E\!" t·ircre i'iovi.nt:: ~-:-H!..rLer ~ Gl:!Got:.:.J :' ~~uc r-~,,. w!'~r~n f'bt.':li Sb' i~ is we .And. then I th:! :: s.-f..'J one e t:r-.at ~.,.1.t;, ···.ti..i ::::·11d:1e.L1·'-:t �highway sign ;,;h·,.t said 11 80 KPi'I" oidn't m-·ar. 80 miles per h01~r, but 80 kL~ometers rer hour. Ubl o;lowed down! ,, ., ,....... aogp;y uag . ~bsolutely 1t ( By t:,e way , th~:. fooJ was C.e.:.ic<n11;'.) Needless to say - we After lea·vinro: the r}olr.i"':1 D:"agon, ,re thPn went to the ·th<::<\L··e to 1ocik a.rour.:.o. Much to our good fortt.me a fr:i.endLy <Sher informed ..ls tr.at tt1e·re were· a coup~1e eJ-n11t:y s~at:; in tl1e ·back row :if we'd like to soe the :.a.st he.lf of l-facBeth, free of ct•t.cr,:e. Did we take llim up on the ofTer? Ce.rtain"l.::t ! It was really an en~ioyable eour:tryside rice into Stratford.. Dark Autumn c- 1nudi:; halfway or.scn:r '.ng the: sun; the s1ightest tinge of reds and yellows just starting to color the i,;oodn; a:d all to the st rains of Beetho·.ren, 38.cn., r;1,a Mozart. I fe~.t a certain joy 5.nside. Now I nave to reveal more o:f my nnwor1_d1iness (lack of so;-ihj s.tica .:ion ~ or what. have you). But the fa.ct is, I am not rea.1 familiar with Shakem)eare, However, l did t:ru_ly er1j oy the IJ<:';1·fcrrnances by 'i-Ie arrived :ln picturesque 3t:atford at ,b.c::li;: and d .,..ove di rectJ y to the theatre which is in a parklike setting ur: t:he Avon River. (Stratford-on-tbe-Avon! ;]J.11:i.kespeare ! See wny I got tLe England -'ee l.:Lng? ) The river by nj_ gh t was bea-· that ~L professional •:!ornpax.,y. W:i.ti:. Joe Anne rn ·15 ng me :L1 on ·the :Plot , I took great deJ. tght in it. After +.he 11tifu1. performance, we went b01ck to our notet room and reti reel ;'or th·2 e -vening. 1\e then checked into our mot.el roon, and ·f"reeh.e~1ed <·<.1 ·dp a bit. ~Joe Anr . e ~11en J 1eu the Golden Dr<tgon Rescau:rant to 'l'JFJHSDAY, OCTOBER S'I'F ~----------------~~•.....-....:!.. tkt;~ dinner res~r't(""ttions for -us at ff eight. l.t;y l· r1stebuds were gei.:t-i.ng used to tbe i iP<i of maybe some sub g .im, egg foo youn 0; , or chop su~s, so you can imagine JT~r b·,.·wiJ derrr'-er!t wb.er1 none ('f t11esr; foods ci._p }er..re~~1 on tne H1er11.... a.t this r~J.J.b.e:: el··· an0 Chinese resta..11r&..nt .. J1: seerrio t}1qt 't_,his i.;;e.s a. l-1/~·lf;.:~RT~r Chi r-1ese restatu·a.nt. Jld not a Clu\'l:ON~~S~~, a:nd the:~t:~ ·2~:8 a d.if1' 0 ~~,1~.:.e .next ·Lime _ arn n1., a..keneu ~ it ~ ::; to 2 Ft.f~!':filting hot cup 1..:;f co~_:-fet ·o~i.r.• 1 • }"1~1, 1 r·-~1..· 1 (Oh woe ic rrc-! I ,j vist :w.ve no ~o~nlstication at all!J c Y·ence. to me o1/e coti.Ldn \ t decj.c~e so I v-.rl1:. c-11. buy a duel~ .?" i;;ho was e.~oint:: to or- ~ ~'i~l:~r:tna EiSY(-··d. ~,;elJ., c.T·Je ti1n.e it Heem ..:-: sh.e 'I.' I.,.) , Pnpr;:,·;c· ·'1;-0·~ r' 'I-·' .. .._ ., ...., .;." .!,....1. ,;,:) ~ .. • \ ' . .. .• C! ·wn.~ ~ """ ....... • - 2C:"le coffee.. :''ing to orde" tbe shrimp so I got tGe rJ '"\_.k.. Vle rJere fanji~,l.ted "long al1out ·.t', s t. _me, so reLJ l:-· d.E::vc1. .red ( \Vit:h I ·· • J .. ..... :..· . ... \.,.. .. -" .t· .. .;.,.l'\_. I-' ·--'-' .L \;_, \_.• \,.; "! .... o;.!,,.J T°"'..J.~.\."' • .L-._:1 • 1 It's nut tea.·rf u.ll.Y- ~ gt..' ;to) the ca:c--t)•.,qued r 1.bs) sl:Leed ro. Ld pork 11nii. dc~.iv1.ou~· E:gg roL s. or which tnere wa.s rlen:ty·! ! ! Yo11 gue~Jsed. it. ;.~·:l t.i:1e t:i. me t11e mrr.in eot.1rse ce}t.~ '"ii.Ont?;., We "'WAl~e St:.Li.ffr~d~ 01ade a _rrete::se :?..L t.~i}:i.1j.g c1nd 1 . . . ck ,;c m~,,sht 1 rt""'"' a.1.:m,~ ~ no\t can a. .ct'lt:.r 6.J. E;<1ppear"lu: \:.hi.n:king I n1ust st LU ot:. drc-aminf,. t\-10 ..... f tne shrirnp then a.nkeci the \v'~:.i~.ress l ~. . ta.Kt,; it . r.JLlt. a oite or ~i:U.d. ., .:·""~ f e,,ooted ag"-ain) I mean ,Jo•'' :1.n1"'' Dc.,·h-,.,..,. -..~ ~ut t rie srral;~ ~: c' rer laced by a :mere somt ,c L<)Ok Li.S she in forms ir"" t,t c.c whi ·Le I w,:4.:; f.il ill in the a.TJ'.1::~ 0 f l'\,·io:-·pneus ~ she i-J:..i.-~·· ur' vr:d. ~ about si n;:ri.ng ·~·rench "Or gs n•• ,,j ·1i· H v.~~~ ~o tl,e re~· ot the gra~p at Camr A~be.c·", and vi. si t.i ug a .. o ffee step 1'cr -, \4ell, we dee :ided on <'l'."1:::1e concoct i ;)n :ulled fantai led shrimp w:rarped in ba.~ ':)n and some kind of orange duck. .BJt~ JJ.~1 a ~1n•i..Lt.rw Marv b\r ,n.U-. 1.1.s 1n a 6 �-·---..... ~. here ar\:l toe~}" l st::i.rdjD(:; ....... -;_}'• of t~·:ich ~~out0ri.Clg:0 :~r1a0 ir~t"lrt~s c.tter v.1er:1.t over the r] <Je~· ~- i'1.t- :Jsed to be~ & ,;"t t "le: "i·enT., ~~o :J1i;:# I~J -~~" i .. F'ut,::.. f:...t i:\,~:s""Ja.11.:."aL. J for a Light (.inner. L:er. i ~ w 1..J back ·r,o t11e n:oteJ. 1,r) freshen up urd .~cc- r,._ gain b,• .::k to tn ·" .. h.~a ere to see :,'t=t 3.-~wtr er e;-i.. ,~~1t p1~r:f'.:;.rrar1ct-'. 'l'his time T.;Te sa'tv Jul.I ts Gat ...~~-~-yo ~~orEe of (.111r rrci-,I) ::1e,:!l:.E...1 to ""<.e 'l mcvic in~·t~~acl, b ,1.t tnost-~ of !..18 wl"() t'\ t .. ended t41e t.n.t Ec·.tr·e /~. I.f. . __ :l I \ L-,-~,-~, .. ·~ thL~~ j ti.111e:., 11r10 e~.ce 1_ '"'-~t ~~~eat.b. ~~c'-1.rJ.y· ···y.;- c-er'".ltt~~ .. 3,Y1(1 t.,<-~, th0t:~tre L~; 3.e3it-sr1ed ::;u t.l1r<. the t)f?r.forrnev·s t·.:n.4· :· th_:" l-::to.r;c 7'rc1I"i t.he .....~.~Ji·:-.nce . _.r'·1icn . sur . .·~~ou.i11:s tr1;!~·,:::· s'i(ler.~ of' the utage. T~1 ~ J oca t. ion c ~ our ··eat fJ made d8 fee' cd-After -,.,.1:;coverinr; ~'ron our Cl.SSJlI>C'intment most a f ar·C cf the ·pJ _'l,,7/ .. ~~0'1r1d &ud over tl'L? die· a.t'r,t:nrj :-1g r~:. vr::r, we dressed, ligf.1.tint?" 1,1::.:::J al. ~~0 2 ..~J·;eJJ.en.t ! Tt 1\'~}:, d..1 .. elirni nntf d tre:,J•,,:t'af;t ,packeJ. up our r.;l1rimr vr: . f·~y th:r··-LJ ·Lir_r" e.·1J d1w/, (wl1ic1' 'Jt: ker:•t cir ice ;J.L} nip·bt) ·wit.·n_ ou.r chee~ e a:n"i aJ:.rplcs 1.r1h.iel-1 we al' _re.q,d.y h'l(! an~ ~1)C_'k. off i~o:c he r·arl{ alf1'"i.1rt 1 T .l on~-~ side t1+.~ be~->.ut.i f~_i.l :\-'I1 ;·• r~ "fro...".!lr: ~)lJ.}?t:; 1 ·(;, ~\rbic~h was.,,.,1.'-+.:, ·t,J.t.erc ::;1.ny1E0rf~~ 'rLc par}.. ll&f~ ·1.l~ill pcetcy, ')uc the d.ir wf.s r:•tllc,r or: t 1 e nipf>.f r'.-~to~::- ~1~_~ .~:;:.t ~3.t ~·. r cr·ic .. B:t•"'(\ eating dU.r co:::. Ci f-.;}:~r.J.tnp PUd a.u.cl<.. ~ ~.:..~Pt'lt:o:., d.1d. ChClff: r 1{1 .:.r. - i~ll 0.-:~ SOH1P l.~r e ...... t.b.r:.i.1. 0:d ~.r:tr.i. ·tb.e "N11c1le th~.1f; .. Afte:: .. ·1t_:;aV1.!'l(r tbe t-~](:·~}.-tr~:: ~.[~.l:..r~ ~ -Pce""·· .. ,·f·· ·.:;r· f11l t f: lJ.men"t~ ~\'t- ..,..t:.:tirS;d to Ot.:.~~ rnctt:l rir-~e ~ed r-:..c~rn. \-tbi~_f;.· t)1P r'"3St wine, •.:.rank '\ yu.k ! ) di et P•YP. .A f ,;er ou... lunch, ~.;e t..rent i !-itc. tn_l.) t.ri.~~a. 1~. re· an{1 n1c.··ti t . . 1e rf~s of t.u·= t"·;rOlll).. t"P1r;:i- 12:::. ,~--i L.".:...e l\~rfOFi.,.'l~JCf. Cf the .~f<r:.'-lr-ry ti...,Vt~;l o:\-'·li.~dt:O.r was te~t . . ri11e .:i.11:1 W":: 1.x. . U f.i{).fft(. i- n.f t..1.1e [;Y"C,-...<p ,:f:··~i.JCCi t.o (,,.. i2.1t ~~ ·..~GZ.:l .~_ir,,1.lr.;.: :_c-t.r1t·re .:n ·:·'J:L~ ::.t·t·a0ford' s i•C.:", . . o-:..!.t~1tfard::.dp: ho1· t:-.1 s t.L 1 l IJ!\Y OC':.. 0I-}.t ~ \ 6~.I'? __FF\ .... _______ -- ··.... -------~ The c ;lfp.~n"~ f;.rJ11~:1 de~1d~:c tc1 l:.:~lVf' E~,.-,r1 f !:.1. ::~ t't1e ,. . .reat1'i.1:.~ r ~.:re.: sn' -L i..h . nor.-~t p.:..c-: Ets i"l·~·j f: r tl'"e:~:. 1... ~~.__~) ·~··c.)1.d., dc-t...11p ~l.i.td r:E·l 1~:~ tl.oE..: :-i.anf~ haU f .t.an..~'e11. tc~ t~o '.~"'1.it 1~0 ~r?·t t~.1 ,.-..·'1 Di:..fo~I,... -~,ne~r ] e fi:, "1 )J.t 31.~S (".'·~Ll) erl 11:::f·Jrc::' '~--~ t.her cf PS vif.:...:.; ·:1,..tt .Jr' ~c~cl,. 1 spe"J.re, "ne.r-aety t!rt_n1gb n~?vcr I'd,.TLrr; 1><;;>en e:x:porect t,o hur, i i i .. w.1at ·1 .~a.-.-r l liked.. ·r-t10 ~ctors eYCt..,:_:P-c· ;:_~..t t! ~""·;. :r· er& ft, .. ·: t:i_..l.y enlJo.Jed ev,.. . :---:.1 i·i.Lnt;.t.~ of Porl' .. ir.. i;... .~ 00 ./\r i.t .~ .that tbe:,: \·re:r:e .~.f~H:V"" r ,_., the pLy. f\_r.t1e to fil} u... :.11~.. ·t n or. t~10 p=t r_;t,. be-fore taJ--id, ~l1cup·h, bc~i ~t-; r: c·w to t 1· .:~ ~.-~ dn ! t.. rJ.peri to r:r:i uut. ti~f"':i"'\:\. tYe rc::;t ui" "th1~ ,_la~, (JJn~ .. soriJ~ shnnr,-:_nf; a.rotinci i.l-'"t~ t W".l, ba\.·~-~t; 1L,;.Cf~ so vie tJ1eatr(:· i.n gc r:er'!t.. 1 :;.,nd ~;he~k., JTJe<:tre i :tl part.iclllt?..r . .1.. 0 ..!:'" one i:..~ft ..J-,f'e tt.c:a.t:re w:ith a r,en~,e o~· bei ..,.; th.:·:~"'ghJy ente:-:--eair.E•d, ano ("~1lt,<r~~l ..l~: !1u.rtured.! \·, ·:;1 pe1.~~: falld chc~u fi!.:'i,ll..~r 7·1eadinp:~ b?:i..;~J'- fo-.t l~<~\. ~l<1s.fi(l;3. 'Ile.., k:i ng b;:wt. into the fr('sh o.il' rv;ain, 1\rrne ar!d I 1-.. . c:..: 1 kt~d a!'Ou..Y1 ...a Jhe r.Je.rK. gi·o.J.nds and ~,he: to..:'L sume sna.pdht.Y•,s. 1-;~­ walkeJ. dc,wn by t",e river t.hr~t wa3n 't J·o"~ ~J~.1.2 Ii ·~~<.• .... • '.J 1 I ~1,]ce .M1.c!1igru1 -~·.:_ 1 C;:~ r~'"~r nc 1netcwn" }.~q3vL ·,~ ,. 11."'·.t~ i.3 ',-;jtuatAd. on it:.' . 1 e.~.f>t~1~n sl·r_yr 7 .. : �~:rre-:.t 1 ' ,r ..1 '.~ l 1.,,.1 as .l..~c: ".' ·~. ·r .re.: '·· :.--_.'";-if-T" l f'~J'·i I._(' r ., r' +- ._, ·~ { ].q l \,; I .- :. ~ H .1- : t'~ t ' l • /c 1 jpl-··"! ··.;,.:"'~ ')y ..... r 1' i:.1.0r Schul tei.;:; teLls of " ;:; ...H. '- '· t . ' !. .. I • E v.,.. .. ~·) u. 'cl l <:ifoul i 1 -' ,~. J .(,._ f ! fi,e"' r I. ( lt ,)_ ''._J f'ln--1 t t.:· L"GJ ·._ t I ;J ' .l 1 '- ly " .·~~ .. f,O Llf jl ' ... ,•..'! • Tr-, • J IA.... T ,•1_ St· •<-• b·1 l. ±.,.a': 'l 'r - . 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Without spec- tl c f. cesi~nt in U,esc area~; :K:l.ps r:r"reifics evidence, j L seems to ;i;:;, the lc_,..:; c:·l~r·U("'~~ l.Ett·~;c c. ;·~. }··_r.t:d .. _ E ittc~ dd~. 3 2 ln the same paragraph you refer to .n1118 L yo:.~ "opinions of mankind" arc a matter of opin.ion. .- " yell iJ.id perform .J.t1 opin.J on s~irvey, what was ycJur popula i:..ion base? S. 1 ~r'o ;H•10nll th:e list of ;.- .gnz.t,orie:> for imjl~rnenting w~ill' ~e ;:esp~nsibie J. You hold certain truths to bt; "self your ~;trategy? i,l/'ho conce.ived 1t'? >-'110 evident- 11 Could you please elaborate. provided the theoretical r0searc_b? . Wh::> If they a r e as evident a.s you claJ.m, then it should not ~e difficult for will con.:.;t1tutc7 tht; adv.t.sory com.mitt.cc? PJ ease SHbmi t an orumiza tions chart. you to locate the aproprjate ~upport­ ing statistics Otherwise you are 9. You must lnclude an evaluation debegging the qur)stion which fa not al-sign. We have been requiring thi.s since lowed at the Coloni:il leveL I suggest Oi..~ee•·1 Anne's War. Tf form:, Dre necesthat you delete entire preamble since sary, please 9end to th0 Lord Excnequer's it appears r,o be such conunon know1edt;e. Office for cl e<.:rance. Foll rM the Free-· dorn of Information e;uideLnes. 4. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of hapµinc;:;s · seem to be tne goals of your 10. \\hat :i.mpact will your progran1 nave? proposal. These are not measiJrable Your fail1.ire to include any aLl~;essment goals. If you were to say that ::among cf this inscires little confidence in these is the ability to sustain aD the lon~-ra~ge pro~pects of your unaeraverage life expectancy of six of the taking. What about continued funcing? 13 colonies of at least 55 yearsi and Have you filed an environmental :Lmpact to enable all newspapers in the colonies :~tatement? to pr.int new3 wi.tbout c1utside intercP and to raise the average "inferen ., ~~' 11. Please subrni t a PERT diagraru, an come of the colonists by 10 per cent activity chart, and an itemized budget. in the next :o years,,' these wo1;ld be Differentiate betwe~1 hard and soft mt:asurable c·oals. Please ,::larii'y and match pounds. differentiate bett--1een coais and ob_iecti ves. 12. s. Your description of the exi~ting situation is quite extensive. s~ch a long list of grieva·~c ~hould precede the statement of goals, not follow it. See Royal guideline~; issued June 5, 1T!2 for standard protocol. G. f'lB .... se j_ndicate what travel funds will be required. ToGrist class pasRage only authorized. wr,:; hope that. the::;.e ,:011ir;;ent_.~.i ~:-..rove L~~.;e­ f'ul i:1 revising yo 1;r "Declara t:.1or, C)f Independence." I am l~ol<ing.forward to meeting with you 0;1 this project. You state that "whenever any For111 of Goven.ernnt ne:come~; ae:::;tructive of these eridS, it is tne Right of.' the People to al tcr 01· aboli~,ti it:'. institute &. new Gcwernment ... 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1978-11 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, November 1978 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978-11 Description An account of the resource November 1978 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Foster, Toni (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b939ea5f3dba2348f135b9343a2943a6.pdf 6afd31429faca79e9c29d30f52d943e0 PDF Text Text '//== /:_ .... {/.. . ilr.Q,; .......-......:'--..........J ;,; .st.w 14 1111t r .. ~ ~ 4'1~ 13, INb1iw ai' /IGAI(/) f'l!Nb, ONb "S°j>/A:.i'i / . ... . · . �TURTLE TA l K NOVEMB~~. 1979 EXECUTIVE OIRECTOR •••••••••• J. Wagner Wheeler ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ••••• Joseph "Buddy" Raphael PRESIDENT •••••••••••••••••••••• George Martin VIC£ PRESIDENT •••••••••••••••••• Pat .Rawlings TURTLE TALK EOITOR ••••• Virginia Medacco Herr ASSISTANT ••••••••••••••••••• Alicia Anewishki • We would like to thank the f~llowing people who helped with the assembling, labeling and stapling of last month's issue. (In alphabetical order.) · JtlCIA NEWISH<I LEO NEWISH<I RITA 11.lM<E I£TIY CCl..E RAPl1AB.. CJA'::£0 in all Her splendor put on Her last glorious show before the trees bec0me bare and winter sets in. It was pure enchantment!~. Like walking into. a painting, lll()vie se~ or a fairylandonly the real thing is far more spectactolar. The countryside was beautiful and the weather was perfect. What a privilege to witness such beauty! 'Tis . time to prepare.for the cold weather now but I wouldn't have it any other way. Each of the four seasons has its own unique beauj;y to offer and I love them all. Before closi~g, would.like to remind ~veryone about the Elder's lunches being served at Lexington School every Monday and Wednesday from noon.until 1:30 PM. · $2 for a regular lunch and $1.50 for a diet plate. All -proceeds go to the Elders of the community. · Try it • Virginia Medacco~ Herr.-:-TURTLE TALK EDITOR 'f- - --· ·-·,···~-· • -. ' ~,-•r ·- ...~ . --• ---· •••• _, -- • •- ••·----- No~MOCR a1Ritt0Avs' Happy birthday to: rwtiY t'EDAWIS f'V\TllE}I f'EIV\WIS SfERR I r6lJli/IS · ~y PHfili &aRFAAA TOOTI«A.N Toni Foster Carey Ann Bush Luella Coll.ins Russ Menefee Don Bowen Jr. Pat Lay Haye Danny Bush Diane ·Leareaux Kathy _H art Erika Smith Jessica Smith Marian Hoogterp Margaret Boyle Percy Bird Mike Berg Kathy Bowen Pete Recollet Jon Medawis Jo Anne Petus Carol Bennett Leonard Church Linda Wheeler · Leona Thomas Susan Marshall Nancy Bush Joyce Visser Yvonne -Chivis Robin ,King Dennis Bush Larry King K;iren Phiefer Boo-shoo! Time for another editon of TURTLE TALK and our cover this month is compliments of Matthew Medawis, one of our many artists who volunteer their talents to make sure we have a great Lover ecah month. Inside artwork is compliments of Richard Hiatt, another of our talented artists and I sincerely thank them both for their contributions. At this writing our Ghost Supper has not come to pass yet, but everyone is eagerly looking forward to it and I'm sure that we're going to have a ·big turnout. Barb Toothrnq.n sent me a reading for the Ghost Supper and I'd like to present it to you here. "Oh Great Spirit,, we say Hee-gwetch to you for allowing us the honor to live amongst all your creations; for us to remember our people that have passed on, . in andson tbis special day. So come.all our loved ones,Weeie~r:1in • .-Smoke, have drink, for this, :your supper. 11 Nov~ Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. .Nov. Nov. Nov. ~ov. • 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 Nov. Nev. Nov. Nov. Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24 Nov. 25 Nov. 25 Nov • 25 .Nov. 26 .· Nov. 26 Nov. 30 And a belat~d happy birthday-'tb,. last m0nth.. 1 s•o\!firsights. . . ,,.,..,. .~~ . Shi.l"ley Chamber~ain Stacy Hinkle· Also wanted to mention that your editor had the _ :John · Al Big Joe opportunity to take a trip northward in our . : '. Jeremy George Anderson beautiful Michigan recently, to see Mother Eartn Greg Bailey I. Oct. 3 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 27 Sept. 25 �OUTREACH NEWS ELOISE MONTPETIT is fully .. responsiple for keeoinq Outreach records up to date, taking Since this is the beginning of our _in off~ce messages when we 're ,out, .. and doing gram year, I would like to refresh your mem- Outreach work when ne onG else is .:iyail~tle. ory on what the Outreach Department has to . offer.. Our purpose is to inform the Native VIOLA COMPO is the Elders Outreach worker. American individual of all the services and Her job ls totally working with the elders. opportunities that are now available to the community and to assist them in gaining ac- RUTH PETERS job is to assist.Viola in transcess to the needed services. portation for the elders to various appoint ments. Listed below are some of the services that we provide: My job as Outreach Director is to see that all Outreach services are provi.ded, to make 1. TRANSPORTATION: Give us notice a day reports and to work at ~ improving our service in advance so that we can schedule by attending various available workshops. I properly and be able to see that all am open to any ideas and suggestions that th rides scheduled are given. Native American community may have. We also would like to hear from you if you •ve beer1 2.-HOUSING: Although we do not have access happy with our services or dissatisfied with to housing lists, we do our best to them. Our number is 774-8331. assist in in finding a place to live, assist in obtaining furniture and Mee-gwetch. household goods if possible, or refer to other agencies if we can't meet the SHIRLEY DCOONALD need. Director of Outreach. . new pro- ' ·3. INFORMATION AND nEFERRAL: Any need that GRITC Outreach can't meet, will be referred to the proper agencies, or client will be l nf ormed where to go for the needed service. SENIOH CITIZEN NEWS We have been refunded by the Area Agency on 4. EMERGENCIES: We assist in any type of Aging to work with our Native American elder in Kent, Allegan, Montcalm and Ionia Countie emergency if at all posslble . Viola Compo will be working with you and mak 5. EMERGENCY FOOD: We provide food for ii· ngf po~e vis! t .sft~ s~el. wb.hlat mayibe neeRdedthan• two -or three days depending on the sit- n ar ming you o. ava1 a e serv ces •. . u uation at hand. We provide food once Pet~rs will assist her on transportation to . a month per family. If more is needed various appointments. in that period, we refer you to other agencies. This is done so that we can We provide transportation to the Senior meal : be able._to _.belp all the other fami lies and home delieveries to the home bound. Als1 shopping trips. when the service is needed. The Outreach Staff consists of DAWN BUSH, · who is Assistant Director and Outreach worker. She will assist you .in any way possible and will make home visits. JEAN WARREN is Homemaker Coodinator. Her: main job is the Homemakers Club which is every Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Lexington School. Jean also does Outreach work. We have also made it possible for you to mee every Monday and Wednesday from 10 to , 3 PM a Lexington School to participate in different act1v!tles such as cooking, crafts, quilting and card, games. Transportdtion ls provided. If you have any further quest.ions give Vi or Shi~ley a call at 774-8331. SHIRLEY MCDONALD : . tor Luella Collins is Transportation Coodinator. Outreach (C di Di.r~c tfil" .f Se 0 0 It's her job to transport the Seniors to na or n1or Citizens -Program} Senior lunches, grocery shopping trips and to any appointments we have scheduled ri.des for. �r NT R 0 DU CI HG •••...••..•• are very friendly," says he. When I asked him if he had a special philo~ . sophy for living, he said, "Keeping myself ' ~IRL.EY CHAMBERLAIN together, and also trying to help other peop out whan I can. 11 You can 1 t go wrong with th. On July 30th of this year, Shirley Chamberlain Creg. Hang in there! :Jme into the employ of the Grand Rapids Interiribal Council as Ceta III Coodinator. , \y Virginia Medacco Herr. 1\ petite lad/ , I found her to be very interest- lrig . She is the mother of four daughters, Brenda, Darlene (who is mar-· .'·-' .ried), was born in Mt. Pleasant, and has a ;ombinatlon of Potawatomi, Chippewa and Ottawa biood. Before moving to our vicinity, Shirley l''')!'ked in Mt. Pleasant at the Tribal Center tncre on the MEP Program which is also an on l,he job training program. Debra, Dianna, FROM CETA I If you are 55 and over and need a job, come down to the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Councj and talk to Manny, or see Linda at Lexing tor School. Or call Ma~ny at 451-8626 or Linda at 456-6985. You don't have to have any skills - just a desire to work. In her spare time 1 Shirley likes to bowl, read, write, dance and travel. She also used to like AhJ 1-r:':At-Lrb, DINE l"INII ·IS fOO<lNG Fffi A drawing, but doesn't flnd much time for it m n:n..rc:J\ 111.A\ L.: lately. Her philosophy for living is trying to LYll toc TO RENT, WITH f)f\('<'IJli (J>TirAI liO BUY, do what she can while she can, giving life her 11\JIJ.X. r\A)U U11 bt}st effort. And she believes that when a per- TU'\ ro TLDrr ocro~llC." WILI_ p v <J-')(V\ son ls on the job, personality counts for much, · lnv · U\ lrru:L .cx::JA\1.AA'll>• 'A1 iU..W1 how one meets the public and trying to get a!.ong with everyone. Elders also ho'id a special place in her heart and she wishes more people would pay attention to them. She once worked in a nursing home w:ith senior citizens and enjoyed being able to help them, and seelng their appreciation for the slightest bit ot attention. TERIAKI SAUCE 1 cup soy sauce - Japanese not Chinese. (different taste) ! cup wine, preferably dry or white. ( or sake -rice wine) Good tho~ghts, Shirley! It takes only a little to make them happy and if so deemed, we shall i cup sugar :rll be old some day! It 1 s nice having you with us .. 3 lg or 4 sm cloves garlic - ··pressed GBEG BAILEY Sµorts, particularily basketball, shooting traveling are the things ·.Jv1t Greg Bailey enjoys when time permits . Creg, who jained Shirley Chamberlain here at the Council as Ceta III Coodinator on August. r; h of this year, i's 22 years old, single and very nice looldng. He is a descendant of the fii·+·awas. 1 piece fresh ginger, size of illustration below. Smash like garlic for juice flavor. i.1001 , pow wows and : Eon, in Peshawbestown, he graduated from S<., ttons Bay Hi.gh School and attended Northern University. Greg says he really enJoys the city life here and that he also likes his job Mere at the CounQil. ."The people here l~ichigan 9. Optional - chopped green .onion to taste. 2 3 thinly sliced. Let stand over night or more - Aloha! Diane Inoki �1501 CEDAR STREET, N.E. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49503 Phone {616) 774-3700 ,L\. DALE STOPPELS,.Judge JOHN P. STEKETEE, judge RANDALL J. HEKMAN, judgt' DONALD J. DE YOUNG, Judge 1ntez--TribaZ Council .Papett 756 Bridge. N.w. Gmnd Rapids~ Michigan. 49504 Dear SiN The Kent County.Juvenile Court is in need of people ~ho are L>illing to ·provide temporary foster care 1or- teens. We J.Joutd like the ·'folZOllJing message and meeting notice to be printed in your paper. · "The Kent County Juvenile Court is cw•rent ly reorui ting foste'l' parents for teens in need of temporary care. The youngsters atJJaiting.foster care placement range from ages l2 to W and aome from many different ethnic and economic backg!'Ounds. The Court provides a ~eekZy payment of $52.08 boa.rd and care for each fostel' child and provides for clothing, medical and dental needs of the child. Each child is assigned a probation offiaer who is available for special problems and U10rks unth the youngsters family. New foster pal'ents are given a ZO hour orientation. An informational. meeting 1Jii7. be held at the Kent Cowity Juvenile Coun Center>, z.soz Ceda:P, N.E. on Monday, October 29th at 7:30 P.M. If you would like more information, catt the Kent Cowity Juvenile Court Foster Home Coordinator, Tom Sibley at 774-3752." Thanks for your help. Sinoerely, 1~~ Tom Sibley Poster Home Coordinator TS:pa : PHI LIP P. VERSLUIS, Director of Court Services I JO: .. N VIS, Ass't. Director & Superintendent of Detention OONALO W. GARTHE._ Staff Attorney & Referee I :!ACOB VANDER M.EULEN, Adoptions Referee �EJlE IR Y. i. MI-GI-ZI HALLOWED EVE Willows bending in the wind, A. cr.icket chirped - nearly, And then _! saw this mighty Eagle soaring in the sky. Bats fly by night Spiders crawl in darkness An owl breaks the silence Wings flutter ••• · Bat wings ••• Owl wings ••• A rusty door hinge squeaks On a door That has been closed too long Oare I enter? Or is it an exit? If I could have just one wish, I know what it would be, I'd be a mighty Eagle, Flying high and brave and free ' I'd spread my wings and soar, To all the lofty mountain peaks, And perch upon a rocky ledge, And just sit there and think. To live so free and fly so high, Would be my heart's delight, I'd love to be a spirit free Like the Eagle in his flight. - ZHARA -********** - DOROTHY MEDACCO "*'*****-ll•*** HATE i he hate of the heart, The hate of the tears, The hate of lonliness, The hate of a child's tears to her father, The hate of love, The hate of missing someone you love, Hate is paln. RICHARD HIATT / l WHITE MAN WITH FOOT IN ff'OUTH.... "Hey chief, come here. You too, Poca . l;lontas." Funny you don't look like an Indian.n 11 "Gees, a .real live Indian. seen an Indtan before." "How!" "I thoµghtthere wern't.any Indians anymore - just on TV." · · I've never . 11 Just like a bun9'1 of wild Indians." "Do you ~Indians have a religion?" Can 'you dance for me? say somethiny in Injun.' 11 "Columbus discovered America." �United States Department of the Interior .... .... " BUREAU OF INDIAN AW.AIRS MICHIGAN AGENCY POST 0Pl'1:CI BOX 884 SAULT STE. MARIE. MICHIGAN 49783 Potawatomi Docr..ets lS-lt, 29-J., 217 15-M. 29-K & 146 . .. August 23, 1979 NEWS RELEASE TO WH<ii"IT MAY CONCERN: -Potawatomi Deadline Nearing-_ On April 11, 1979 thie Agency announced that the final rules for distribution of more thari 6 million dollars awarded to the Potawatomi Nation had been published in the Federal Register and that applications for enrollment were being received at the Michigan Agency. The Judgment award granted by the Indian Claims Commission totaled $6. 401,689. and is· compensation for lands in Michigan, Indiana. ·Illinois and Wisconsin, ceded to the United States by the Potawatomi Indians during the treaty making period of 1975 to 1833. • _A plan for the disposition of said funds was developed, presented to Congress and approved on March 6, 1978. The distribution plan clearly states that the application muat be filed with and received by the Superintendent, Michigan Agency. Bureau of Indian Affairs. P.O. Box 884, Saolt Ste. Marie, MI 49783, by the close.of business (4:30 P.M.) ;Eastern Standard Time, November 15 1 1979. API?lications received after that date will be rejected for failure to file in time, regardless of whether the ap121ic~nt o;.1!.~.rwise '11!.eets the re.:.: su1rements for enrollment. • I As of this date, August 23, 1979. ~ur Agency has only received 128 applications file.d under the Potawatomi Dockets 15-K, 29-J, 217, 15-M, 29-K & 146. Again, may we remind the Potawat<>!i:l people and entitled descendants of the approaching filing deadline of November 15 1 1979.. Remember, the application is to be f:Ued with the Michigan Agency, address aforegiven, and not with any other Federal, State, Local, Tribal or Organizational Agency or office. Sincerely, �Steve Parsons, Geri Conway, Jeanebte St. Clair and June Fletcher attended the NEIA Corwentlon _in New.Orleans recently and understand they enjoyed it very much! That's all for this month, folks! *****'*************************************• -11•******·*****************-l<'***************** 'Y*'*.•*** ""'~· WH0 11 S WHO AMONG INDIAN WOMEN TO BE PUBLISHED NEXT SPRING Nominations are now being sought for the firs t "Who's Who Among American Indian-Alaska Nati vi·, Women," to be published next spring. The search for professional Indian women is being conducted nationwide. The listing will be circulated as a guide for employment and appointments on national, regional and community levels. :\lelani(' Anewishki 1259 Garfield Ave. NW Unemployed "1 like what we have." ON THE PERSONAL SIDE. •••••••••••••• :~e above photo of Melonie Anewishki appeared in ADVANCE, a west side newspaper and shoppers guide. She was interviewed by a reporter for that paper'and asked, "Do you think the U.S. President should be elected for a six year term for one term only?" Her answer appears under her pict~re. Melonie's mom, Geri Conway, workes here at the Council. · The project, funded by women's Educational Equity Act ( WEEA), is being developed in cooperation with a team of consultant-advisors who were sleeted to provide a broad based di versity in perspective, profession, geography, age and organization affiliation. The panel of consultants will develop criteria for listings in the directory to provide for diverse representation· and will make final selections for the publication in early winter. Congratulation,s go out to ~ and Inese Bennett on the birth of their son Nichols Karlists who was born on September 24th, 1979. Nichols welghed eight pounds and twelve ounces. Project Director is.Owanah Anderson, Choctaw, a ~•tlve of Oklahoma. Anderson and Tom Wemigwans are also to be congratulated on the birth of their son, ~hr.lsopher James who was born on Oct. 23rd. Little Chris weighed six pounds and eleven ounces. ********************'*'***********************'*·-l **************************************•***·JHE·*· l ··.,i.· Nominations should be forwarded to National Women's Program Development, Inc., 2304 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls. TX 76308. ~inda THE ABOVE WAS REPRINTEO FROM HONGA 11 THE NEWSLETTER FROM THE AMERICAN . INDIAN CENTER OF OMAHA, INC. ************************************** **•*********************************** .\nd while we are sending out congratulations, we'd like to send some to Anna Louise Medawis who recently received her Associates of Arts Degree in Mental Health. Perseverance .really pays off, huhJ An.n? Congratulations, again! Attention, people who receiv~ Outreach rides, Homemaker rides and school ridesl P.LEASE call and cance+ your ride if you -oonnot go. It is a great inconvenience when we're supposed to pi9k up someone ' and they are not there when we go for ~orry to report that Judy ChiRpewa's house burned recently and everything was Iost. Thank goodness she did have insurance, though. Understand that Jeanette St. Clair was· Involved in a mishap and.totalled her car. luckily no one was seriously injured, alt ~ough her daughter Pat St. Clair received a cut on her forehead. 11 them. 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SblJ.QoJ 10:00 A.1 ~. ~~ HOMEMA~RS SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING --~2.L . ~~I ~~J CLUB Lexington School 6:30PM ,. 9:30 PM 10:00 AM Lexington School · • ~~1____ ~--· . ~d- . Senior Citizens txington School 10 0 ~!!- ! 9 ~ -l r· . ,Lu . ·-~t_:___J_~, -..---~.. _, �r--- NON PROFIT O;>G Grand Rapitl• Inter-Tri/Jal Council ""' U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 690 1 756 Bridge, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 .. CAANI> RAPIDS, MICH . • Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendale , MI 49401 l 'i-- .. .. , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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_1979-11 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, November 1979 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-11 Description An account of the resource November 1979 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Herr, Virginia Medacco (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b5c12faef49de0fbe257490cf8ed8fe4.pdf a2dece448370ba50c503afdba1a25d9f PDF Text Text GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL TURTLE TALK NOVEMBER 1981 Exec.ulive D.{_Jz_eeto!t • ....•.••....•.•.•..•.•....•.••...••..•.•••..•...•• J. W. 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Membe!t Paul Jac_fu.5on. ]Jt ••••••••••••..•.•.••••••.••.•.•••••••••.••••••.••.••• • MembeJt I would like to thank those generous people who were kind enough to donate their time to help get the Turtle Talk in the mail on time. Thanks to: Melanie Anewishki, Sandy Whiteman, James Mataxagay and Liz Wesaw. Happy birthday to the following people and everyone else who will be celebrating a birthday in November. Happy birthday to: Frosty Chandler, Robin King, Mary Sandoval, Larry King, Larry Hansen, John Tadgerson, Pete Recollect and Bea Bailey. 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 newsletter call: Rae Ann Santigo (616) 774-8331 or write to 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. �'r October 6, 1981 Editor of Turtle Talk Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington N. W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Dear Editor: As one of the Michigan delegation who attended the Tekawitha Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico last August, I was delighted to see Mary Simonait's perceptive article on the conference. It was both factual and sensitive and awakened in all those who went from the Diocese of Grand Rapids fond memories of the trip. It helped me condense my own feelings and views which I have set down in the attached article. I hope you can find a place for it in your next issue. Thank you. Shirley Francis P.S. Thanks to the Catholic Human Development Office of the Diocese of Grand Rapids and its director, Dennis Sturdevant, six persons were able to attend the Tekawitha Conference. They were: Grace Mulholland (Ottawa), Mary Simonait (Chippewa), Regina Hudson (Chippewa), Ron Yob (Ottawa), George Francis (Chippewa) and Shirley Francis. Megwetch, Dennis INDIAN AND CHRISTIAN: IS IT POSSIBLE? The early 1970's were years of conflict for Native Americans as many were drawn to the militant "Red Power" groups that sprung up all over Indian country. These groups yearned to return to traditional Indian ways and religion. Although many Indians, raised as Christians, continued to practice more conservative ways, they had to fight feelings of guilt as they were labeled "Uncle Tomahawks" by their mil it ant brothers and sisters. Both groups suffered. However, it was the new traditionally-oriented group that suffered the most as they longed for the old ways only to be continually frustrated in tneir efforts. The elders they sought to follow were a disappointment; many had grown up and gone to school in the days when B.I.A. policy was to send Indian children to federal Indian schools that forbid them not only to speak their native languages but also forbid them the practice of native religion and traditional cultural ways as well. It was during this period of their life that many of them adopted the Christian religion since the B.I.A. contracted with Christian denominations to operate these schools. Many young militants were frustrated in their attempts to seek out and restore the old ways by the inability to find sources of information on original Indian life styles. Some sought to find answers in books only to find more frustration, heartllr0;1k and hi tterness . 13ooks like Dee 13rown 's 13_u_ry_ _My__H_e_~_t__2!1_ !-J_o_u__!1i_~_~_n_e~_ and Glori s Jahoda's Trail of Tears may have pricked the consciences of whites, but they opened afresh Indian wounds of anguish and despair as they read of the sufferings of their ancestors. At pow wows and other Indian gatherings during the mid 1970's, problems of the militant group were compounded when relief was sought by some in drugs and/or alcohol. cont. on reverse page �Thus, anguish, bitterness, depression and despair seemed to be the fruits and rewards of the search for Indian identity, of the desire to find the ideal Indian way. All of this bottomed out in the late 1970's. For some, suicide was the answer. Others left white spous.es for Indian mates. Others ended up in small communities deep in the reservations or entered hospitals or treatment programs. But others turned toward more positive solutions. Indian schools and Indian controlled school boards sprang up during this period. Indians began to run for offices in their communities, tribal organizations and urban centers. The high school dropout rate went from 63% in 1968 to 9.5% in 1979 in one area. Indians stayed in school or returned to school and stayed on to graduate. Indian professional organizations began to grow and thrive as Native American nurses, doctors, engineers and tribal chiefs used their skills to bring about today's Indian lifestyle. A new brand of Indian parents came on the scene - articulate, vocal and adamant about getting the best education for their children beginning with Head Start for their preschoolers and ending with college programs responsive to Indian needs. This new sense of purpose and direction has also taken plBce in Indian religious thought as it was realized that traditional religious ways must grow or adapt to today's challenge if it is to meet the needs of today's Indian, just as Christianity has had to do over the last 2,000 years. At the Tekawitha Conference it was apparent that many Indians are re-examining the Catholic Christian faith. But they are also emphatic that they can't use a "White Man"/European Christianity. Over and over I heard that what was wanted and needed is the Way of Jesus as it fits Indian life. The theme of this year's conference was "The Emerging Native American/Eskimo Catholic Church." Over 800 Indians and Eskimos from across the country addressed this theme. What was surprising was that the bishops and missionaries are listening. What a far cry from the missionaries of 100 years ago who equated being Christian with living in a frame house (instead of a wigwam or teepee}, singing hymns in English and using a plow (instead of huntingJ. Even five years ago the Tekawitha Conference drew as little as 50 persons, 48 Catholic missionaries and two Indians. But these two spoke out. They wanted to know why they didn't have a voice in the conference, why more Indians weren't invited. Msgr. Paul Lenta, Director of the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions happened to attend that conference. That had to be Divine Providence for he offered to fund some part of the next year's conference if more Indians were invited. Two years ago 200 Indians attended and last year 800 made it to the conference. And more and more wanted to know why they didn't have more active roles in the planning and implementing of each conference. This year, Joe and Peggy Savilla, A Pueblo Indian couple were the local coordinators of the conference. Their son, Father Ed Savilla, had a prominent role in its planning as did many other Native American Catholic clergy, Sisters and 1ay people. One of the most inspiring moments for me was the Communion se vice conducted by the permanent deacons, all of them Indian. A permanent deacon in the Catholic Church is a married man who prepares himself to serve Jesus and the Church through three to five years of study. His wife also studies with him. He is able to baptize, marry, hold communion services and preach, but does not offer mass or hear confessions. Deacon Victor Bull Bear, a Sioux from a North Dakota Reservation, serves as pastor of his Indian community. Due to the shortage of priests in his area, he conducts regular Sunday services except for the mass once a month by a visiting priest. Deacon Victor speaks fluent Lakota having learned English only four years ago. The Deacon program for American Indian men is one of the church's answers to the request for more responsiveness to the needs of Indians. A seminary for training young Indian men for the priesthood is also being planned. Throughout the conference, Pueblos, Comanches, Yaquis, Blackfeet, Crow, Chippewas, Navajos and many other tribes sounded the cry for a church responsive to Indians. cont. on next page �"We want to follow the Great Spirit, but not as the white man does. For the Great Spirit came to us too. He came to us long before the white man of Europe even heard of Him." And every community of Indians has found an Indian way to follow Jesus with the blessing of their local bishop and priest. Nor is Christianity new to some Indians. The day long visit to the Santo Domingo Pueblo by the Tekawitha Conference delegates was an enlightenment to most. Santo Domingo was named by the Spanish explorer, Conquistedore Coronado, who came to the pueblo 300 yea , s ago. In spite of the hardships brought by the Spanish, the Pueblo Indians adopted the Catholic faith. The day we were there was the Feast Day of St. Dominic. Along with the mass offered by Archbishop Robert Sanchez, there was celebration in true Pueblo fashion by the people. About 1,000 people of the village spent the entire day dancing beautiful traditional Pueblo dances. All men, women and children from preschoolers through teens were dressed in their native symbolic clothes of the Turquoise and Squash Blossom Moieties. It was a beautiful cloudless day with temperature hovering at about 100 degrees. But the people danced on and on, first in front of the church (originally built in 1603) and then between the two kivas on the plaza. The Pueblo people (they have 19 villages in New Mexico) have successfully wedded their ancient ways with Christian belief and practice. Nor are they "Uncle Tomahawks". They have simply learned "not to throw the baby out with the bathwater", but to cherish what is good while ridding themselves of the harmful effects of Spanish domination. In meeting after meeting at the conference I heard similar expressions. For a balanced, whole Indian life, one cannot live on bitterness, hatred, anger and frustration. Rather, wholeness and healing can only come from being fed on the food that Jesus came to bring mankind - the food of love, kindness, thankfulness and forgiveness. However, Indians don't have to partake of these gifts of Jesus in the same way as white men, but can serve them up in true traditional style and way. Prayer, worship, and service to others can and should be geared to the Indian soul as it has been fashioned by God from time in memorial. Native American rituals are happening in Pueblo adobe churches, in Navajo hogans, in Iroquis longhouses, on windswept reservations and in Indian chapels of large churches with mostly white parishioners. What truly matters is that none of us can survive alone. Not only as individuals is this impossible, but neither is it likely that a single family could live without others. This is also true for communities. "No man is an island," John Dunne said long ago. But each man, each family is unique - no other like him or it. So also with the Indian community. It is one beautiful gem in the mosaic of God's creation. How much better for it and all its members to acknowledge their creation by an allloving, very personal and compassionate Great Spirit who is at home with all His people throughout the world yesterday, today and tomorrow! Our family, drained by the struggles of the early 1970's, JOined other Indian families all over the country in the search for peace. We found it where we least expected it - in the traditional ideals of our ancestors, wedded and blended in faith in Jesus. The Tekawitha Conference confirmed our own experience that it is not only possible to be Indian and Christian, but is the best way to find both peace and job. ���1 EARACHES IN CHILDREN Earaches are very common in children, but especially in children below the age of five. Most earaches are caused from the common cold and cause discomfort. When caused by the common cold the result is a build up of fluid inside the ear. At times too much fluid collected in the ear leads to rupture of the eardrum and there is drainage. Sometimes earaches are caused by infection or an allergy. Another type of earache is caused when fluid forms in the middle ear which can cause much pain. This type of earache usually will not occur as often as the child grows older. Infection of the ear canal often happens when children swim in poorly chlorinated pools or when someone attempts to clean wax from the ears. Doctors inform parents that they should NEVER use bobby pins or other unclean tools to clear ears. Even cotton swabs are not advisable. The reason is because these objects force wax deeper into the ear and it becomes packed. Remember, the skin in the ear canal is very thin and infection results from scratching and poking. A build up of wax should only be removed by a physician. Normally wax will dry and will come out of the ear by itself. Getting the wax wet can cause it to swell and block the ear canal. Generally if ear pain is significant and continuous, see your physician. DON'T put medicine in the ears unless it has been prescribed by your doctor. Not even warm oil or ear drops are advised. By doing so it may make the diagnosis even more difficult. Some infections just don't respond to these types of remedies. ************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************ FLU What is flu? The word flu is taken from the word influenza which is an acute highly contagious disease. The flu usually makes us feel miserable and some of the symtoms include headaches, coughing, sore throat, fever, muscle pains, etc. The flu usually goes away after a few days, however you may feel tired for a week longer. The infection spreads by having close contact with someone who is coughing or sneezing. Usually when one person in the family gets the flu everyone gets it. When you have the flu it is advisable to stay home from work or school. There are vaccines for particular types of flu expected each year. People whose health is in danger should be vaccinated such as the elderly and people with serious illnesses (heart, lungs, diabetes). Vaccines are not routinely recommended for children. Immunizations are usually given in the Fall which will protect you through the winter months. Immunity lasts about six months. Treatment for the flu is usually keeping yourself comfortable, stay in bed, drink liquids, light diet, aspirin and cough medicine when needed. After that it just has to run its course. ����ANNUAL TRADITIONAL VALUES SEMINAR II On October 8-11, five area youth participated in the Second Annual Traditional Values Seminar. These Native students, Deanna Bailey, Lori Burd, Chuck Davidson, Paul Hart and Gary Sheahan had the opportunity to share a unique learning experience. They were amongst a group of approximately 60 other students. This Youth/Elder conference was held on Mackinac Island located three miles off shore in the Straights of Mackinac midway between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The sole objective of that four day event was to share. During those days Elders came together to share their wisdom and cultural knowledge with our youth. Some of the major topics that were presented were: Anishinabe - The Indigenous People, Circle of Life/Cycles, Origin of Native People, Native Spirituality - Indigenous Way of Life, Eastern and Western Lifestyles contrasted, Our Mother Earth, Women in Native Society, The Drum - Its Significance to Native People and Medicinal Purpose of Plants and Herbs. Our Elders came from all walks of life and all directions. Some of these included: Phillip Deer - Spiritual Advisor and Keeper of the Way, George Cornell Native Studies Instructor at M.S.U., Bill Church - Director of Indian Education, Sault Ste. Marie, Don Steavens - Consultant, Red Arrow Singers and Dancers, Bucko Teeple - Consultant, Bay Mills, Tom & Bea Peters - Consultants, Singers & Dancers, Red Eagle Singers - Representing Drum and It's Values, Rosemary Gaskin - Outreach Youth Worker, Sault Ste. Marie, Hank Shaw - Guest Speaker, Al Teeple - Drummer and Singer. Each day started before sunrise with people getting ready for the day. A sunrise ceremony officially kicked-off the days activities. In between breakfast, 1unch and supper an average of two mini workshops were scheduled. Some "cl asses" were held using a natural setting as a backdrop. A few of those "classrooms" included, Arch Rock, Sugar Loaf Rock and Skull Cave. After supper we had one workshop followed by some free time. It was not all work and no play. Bike rentals enabled the youth to tour the Island late one afternoon. Singing, drumming and dancing often provided entertainment into the early morning hours. In between workshops, students were able to explore the Island on their own. In order to keep our strength up for those long and arduous days, our diet became quite important to us. Again our Native youth shared a unique experience. We ate buffalo roast one night, whitefish dinner the next and had a buffalo steak fry our last night there. The food was well prepared and our cook, Rosemary Gaskin, saw to it there was enough to go around. As we were leaving the Island, we again had a unique opportunity. This time to witness the skill of our ship's captain. We pulled along side a tugboat towing a disabled freighter. When we were about three feet apart the crewmen from our ferry tossed supplies and mail to the crew of the tug. After the transfer was comcompleted we continued on our way to Mackinaw City. Our Autumn weather was very cooperative by providing us with a pleasant weekend. The leaves turning their brilliant hues were peaking in northern lower Michigan. All of this combined made for a very enjoyable weekend. I would like to take this time to compliment those parents on how well behaved their children were. Their level of maturity and self discipline helped to make the Second Annual Traditional Values Seminar a huge success. by: Gary Shawa, Specialist, Native American Title IV, Part A Program II ������.~/ -~~/ ~?'b--., ...,,QcbJL~ NON P?OFIT o~o . Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U. S. POSTAGE P' A I 0 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 Ol!AND RAPID S. MICH PERMIT NO . 690 Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendale, MI 49401 1 v' � 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/101e9b21d9669114a46e895c5eec6905.pdf 6278833b6a9f0baa32c2e9101c3b5554 PDF Text Text T UR T L E T AL K GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler Assistant Director - Joseph Raphael GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTOR -- November 1982 CETA III - Classroom Training for Native Americans. If you have not put your application in yet, please do so now. accepting applications. They are still If any questions, Chris and Maryan can explain the program to you, or anyone in the Ceta Office. President----------------------George Martin Vice-President------------------Robert Biggs Secretary---------------------Barbara Arzola Treasurer----------------------Simon Francis Sgt. At-Arms-----------------------John Hart Member--------------------------Mary Roberts· Member-------------------------Sidney Martin Member-------------------------Mary Schrubbe Member----------------------William Memberto GRITC Board of Directors hold their meeting the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30, 45 Lexington NW, everyone is welcome. Parent Committee Meeting Once a month - the 2nd Thursday of each month. Any Questions call 456-4226 Don't forget the Council has a public (2) Happy Birthdays I forgot to mention in October were Chris and Jeremy Anderson. I am 'sorry about that. Health nurse here every Tuesday from 9:00 to 4:30, ask for Lyn - or call 774-8331. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to everyone who has a birthday in November, to mention a few; Frosty VETERANS DANCE AND FEAST -- NOV.11, 1982 Chandler, Robin King, Mary Sandoval, Larry King, Larry Hansen, John Tadgerson, Pete Recollect, Bea Bailey, John Zakem,Calvin FROM 6 to 11 o'clock. Robinson, . Brenda Kilt, Linda Wheeler,Jon Medawis,James Brown, Phillip Chippewa, and AMERICAN LEGION HALL DORR, MICH. Diane Leaureaux. 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 newsletter call; 774-8331 or write to 45 Lexington N. W., Grand Rapids, Mi 49504. EVERYONE WELCOME TO DANCE, SING, FEAST, HONOR AND REMEMBER. POT LUCK BRING A DISH TO PASS AND AND YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Please try to have your article in our office by the 15th of each month. Thank you so much. GEORGE MARTIN (616) 793-3461 OR FRANK BUSH (616) 792-6335 �NEWS RELEASE: HISTORY OF THE INDIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Hart, John Bosin of Kentwood, Regina Hudson of The Indian Advisory Committee was developed Remus, Fr. John Haskell of Baraga, and by the concerned interest of many Native Mary Simonait of Grand Rapids, In June of Americans in our Indian community. These 82, the employment screening committee screened Native Americans were meeting with the Minority and interviewed condidates for the American Coalition and the Afroamerican Lay Catholic Indian Outreach Worker position. Fr. John Caucus. At one of the meetings of the Minority Haskett was asked to say his second Mass Coalition, "The Indian Negro Mission Fund" in Grand Rapids. A potluck supper was held was mentioned to the Native Americans. In at the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, August of 80, Mary Swanson was the first and the Mass was held at St. Mary's, about Native American from the Diocese of Grand (200) to (250) participated in the Mass. Rapids to attend the 4lst Annual National On July 1, 1982, Mr. Fred Chivis, Jr., Tekadwitha Conference in Denver, Colorado. Potawatomi was off ically hired as the new In Spring of 81, the Native Americans began American Indian Outreach Worker. On July, meeting with Mr. Dennis Sturtevant, Director 1982, Fred Chivis, Jr., Mary Simonait, of the Catholic Human Development Office. He and Viola Cummingsmet with the Most Reverend informed the Native Americans of the Bishop Joseph M. Breitenbeck of the Diocese Tekakwitha Conference. In June of 81, of Grand Rapids. He supports the efforts of Fr. John Haskell was asked to come to Grand the Indian Advisory Committee. In July of Rapids to say Mass. He is a Native American 82, the Indian Advisory Committee chese Francisan Priest and Medawin Medicine Man. three Native Americans to attend the 43rd About (80) Native Americans attended his first Annual Tekekwitha Conference in Spokane, Mass. Washington. They were Fred Chivis, Jr., Some Native Americans asked local Indians if Viola Cummings and Kay Compos. they were interested in attending the 42nd Submitted by: Fred Chivis, Jr., Annual National Tekakwitha Conference in American Indian Outreach Worker Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Native Americans who attended the conference were Mary Simonait, COMMUNITY HEALTH REP. (CHR) Regina Hudson, Grace Muholland,Shirley F_rancis,The CHR wi·ll be monitoring blood pressures on George Francis and Ronald Yob. They returned Tuesdays at the Senior Meals program (every) from the conference enthusiast and started Tuesday. Stop by and see us. meeting more frequently with Dennis Sturtevant. Important for Mason & Oceana Counties: With the help of Mr. Richard Donnley of the On October 28, 1982, the CRHR program in coWestside Complex, the advisory committee had operation with the Indian Outreach Worker, its first meeting in October of 81. In B. J. Stong and the Mason & Oceana Health March of 82, the Indian Advisory Committee setDepts. will be sponsoring a Native American up an employment screening committee to hire Health Fair. The Health Fair will be held at an American Indian Ourtreach Worker. The the Elbridge Community Church at the corner members of the committee were Carolyn Reed of of Polk Rd. and 136th Street. �It is a free health screening no charge for anything. The health fair will followed by a Ghost Supper everyone is welcome. Plan to come to the fair and supper. The health of our people must be improved and this is one way to find out about our health •• REMEMBER!!!!! !!October 28, 1982, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for health screening, supper will start at 5:30. If you have any questions, call Mrs. B. J. Stong in Hart at 873-5653 or Philip Memberto at GRITC 774-8331. CHR SCHEDULE: Monday and Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Kent County A LIST OF UNNATURAL LAWS: Johnson's Law: In an~ _ or9anization there will always be one person who knows what is going on. That person must be fired. Lieberman's Law: Everybody lies, but it doesn't matter since nobody listens. Green's Law of Debate: Anything is possible if you don't know what your're talking about. Mason & Oceana Counties Muskegon County (Indian Center) RESPECT AND REMEMBERANCE OF THE DEAD The All Souls Supper -- Joe John Friday Kent County Reverence and rememberance of the deceased has been an endureing traditon among Indians in FROM STAFF OF THE GR INDIAN RADIO PROGRAM this land. One of the most long standing of If you have a public annoucement you would these traditons is the Ghost Supper, to have aired. Please send it to: Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council or call Phil Memberto at 774-8331. We are also looking to expand our music library and donations would be appreciated. Call number above and we will pick up donations would be appreciated. Call number above and we will pick up donations. We are looking for all artist (music) that are Native American. Our show consist of all comtemporary and traditional music with local and Nation Anisnabe news: TUNE IN ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY: 89.9 FM for the "Voice of the Original People" Megwetch Staff NEW OFFICE Northern Ottawa Association Grand River Band - \J nit 4 Joseph C. Genia, President 1391 Terrace Street Muskegon, Michigan 49422 which orginally was called the All Souls Supper. This brief article will attempt to describe how this traditon was practiced among the Little Traverse Band of Ottawas and Chippewas in the 1930's as I remember it. My grandmother, Mary Gibson, passed this tradition on to me, and I practiced it until I left home. The All Souls Supper was a ritual tradition in which indians paid respect and remembered those members who had died. This ritual tradition parallels in many ways the Christian, especially Roman Catholic tradition of remembering their dead. The All Souls Supper was held annually during the first four days of November. The elders of each family invited the guests to come to their home and eat. Each family invited was supposed to represent a particular deceased member of the inviting elder's immediate family. Each invited guest was told �which deceased member he or she represented. Once the guests were seated, my grandmother, before the meal was served, would take a small portion of each serving and place it in the fire of the wood burning stove. This offering of food into the fire was accompanied by an invitation for each of the deceased members remembered to come and share in the meal. After this offering the meal was then served. When everyone had finished eating, my grandmother would reset the table and set out another complete serving of food. She would cover the table setting with a table cloth. This was done to allow those deceased family members who might have been forgotten to come and eat during the night. My grandmother and the elders actually believed that they heard the table rattle when they awoke during their sleep, as the deceased members came to eat. It was from this belief that this traditon came to be called the Ghost Supper. It was also during these first four days of November that another ritual traditon showing respect to one's family deceased members was practiced. The graves of the deceased were redecorated. The Indians took multi-colored crepe paper and fashioned them into flowers. These crepe paper flowers were placed in the form of a wreath on the wooden crosses which marked each grave. The wooden crosses which had weathered or were deteriorating were replaced with new crosses. One time my grandmother was question by a non-Indian as to her belief that deceased souls really came to eat. She responded with question to the doubting questioner, "Do you actually believe that your deceased come up to smell the flowers which you place on their graves on Memorial Day or Decoration Day? OUTREACH NEWS: SENIOR NEWS: Meals Program, 240 people received a meal for the month September. Aug.Balance Donation GRITC checks Total $ 14.58 75.37 60 00 $149.95 Supplies September Balance -120.49 $ 29.46 In conjuction with the Senior Meals the Homemakers class is held on Tuesdays and Indian Arts is held on Thursday. We also will be holding different fund raisers to generate money for the meals served on Tuesday and Thursday. OTHER NEWS: Kent CAP gave 210, five lb. boxes of cheese. From this amount we distributed cheese to 175 families. WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED THE SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM IS IN DIRE NEED OF YOUR HELP ! ! ! ! WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD RUNNING REFRIGERATOR TO PURCHASE MONEY(DONATIONS) OR ONE. CONTACT OUTREACH 774-8331 -------------------------------SENIORS SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR SENIORS - SENIORS DECEMBER 23, 1982 �1982 mental health, child care, substance abuse, OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION J. WAGNER WHEELER employment, and social services to work together as a team to address the problems of Native Americans. Thanks to Wag Wheeler's insistence upon quality Wag Wheeler, as the Director of the Grand Rapids education for Native Americans, the Lexington Inter-Tribal Council, has been a leader in deve- Community Education Center has become a model of educational programming and support loping Native American educational programs and services and in creating a model of a co- services to meet the needs of the Native operative relationship between the public Americans in the greater Grand Rapids area. schools and a specialized human service agency. In 1977, Mr. Wheeler was instrumental in obtaining funding to initiate an Indian Adult Learning Center. When the Center attracted many Native Americans and reversed statistics by Taken from the 1982 Fall Awards Banquet Michigan Community School Education Association. On October 20, 1982, the Michigan Community School Education Association presented J. Wagner graduating increasing numbers of Native Americans from the high school, Mr. Wheeler won the interest and support of Grand Rapids Wheeler with the annual Outstanding Service to ing methods Mr. Wheeler had developed to meet award to Mr. Wheeler, thanking him for for his the special needs of Native American Students dedication to Native Americans students and for were institutionalized in the Grand Rapids his insistence on quality education for Native Public Schools' Community Education Program. Americans. Several people from the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council and from Lexington School were Community Education Award, for his contribution Public Schools in addressing the unique needs of to adult education. Indian children and adults in the Grand Rapids Jean Enright, Associate Supt. In Charge of area. Many of the support services and teachCommunity Education of GRPS, presented the Wag has been a leader in combining resources to maximize services to the community. Through his leadership, CETA grants administered there for the presentation, which followed a by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council have dinner at the Grand Traverse Hilton in Traverse been implemented in cooperation with Grand City, Michigan. Rapids Public Schools. Lexington Community Education Center, owned offices of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and a comprehensive Community Education program in addition to serving as community center for area Native American people. Many Indian cultural ctivities and classes have been developed to make Lexington Center is truly a hub of community and cultural activities and services. Being housed together enables professionals from education, �~> l l PM-AMERICAN LEGION HALL. IJORR 1 MICHIGAN EVERYONE 'WELCOME TO DANCE, SING, FfASI, HDNOI? AND REMEMBER , POT LllGK. :BRJNGA DISH TO PASS AND YOUR OW'N TABLE SERVICE George Mo.rt1n {,/'· 793·346/ FrarY< Busli ~lb· 792-633$ �- N 0 SUNDAY MONDAY v E M B TUESDAY -l C.J.Robinson E - R 1982 THURSDAY WE.DNESDAY - SENIOR LUNCH ·2 GRITC Bd. Mtg (7:3 Bea Bailey l SENIOR FRIDAY LUNC~ .....§... ..J._ l2.. ....iQ_ SENIOR James Brown Jon Medawis ....2.l -16 -17 -il - 24 SENIOR LUNCH ...21... Frosty Chand! er Linda Wheeler SENIOR LUNCH 11 LUNCH 12 Sandoval Mary Pete Recollect ..1..§.. -12 SENIOR LUNCH _1.Q_ -2.2.. LUNCH Phillip Chippew Robin King Larry King Dennis Bush ~ENIOR John Zakem ~ 30 _£2.. SENIOR LUNCH John Tadgerson _£ Diane Leaureau Larry Hanson SENIOR LUNCH _JJ -'- I ) Election ,_]_ SATURDAY -13 ' - 20 ...1.2.. �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 NON PROFIT ORG. U. S. POST AGE PAID PERMIT NO. 690 Gl!ANO l!APIDS, MICH . Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges 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 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/808d4a85f56f6efd8a9e09ccd9a6f39a.pdf 020e69e98898298717666598e44d1f54 PDF Text Text T U R T L E T A L K Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - - - Vice-PresidentSecretary Treasurer Sgt. At-Arms Member- MemberMember- Member- - Nov 1983 IN ORDER FOR TURTLE TALK TO BE OUT ON TIME, IT~ VERY IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW, YOUR ARTICLES NEED TO BE IN HERE BY THE lSTH OF EACH. - William Memberto - - - - Robert Biggs - - Mary Roberts George Martin John Hart Jennie Pigeon Sydney Martin Mary Schrubbe Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors meetings are held the second TUESDAY of each month at 7:30, at 45 Lexington. Everyone is welcome. YOU ARE INVITED! Ron YobSpecial Services at Faith Gospel Church, 22 South Division HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS November 21 , 22 and 23, 1983 at A BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER, TO NAME A 7:00 PM. FEW: Frosty Chandler, Robin King, Mary Wilfred J. Owl, Evangelist from Sandoval, Larry King, Larry Hansen, John Spanish River Reservation, Masses, Tadgerson, Pete Recollect, Bea Bailey, C.J. Robinson, John Zakem, James Brown, Ontario. Dennis Bush, Phillip Chippewa, Diane Special: Singing each evening. Leaureaux, Jon Medawis, Linda Wheeler, KathqBowen, Erica Smith, Jessica Smith Don ~owen, Jr., Marie Medacco, Julie Shananaquet, Colby Genereaux, Jr. We wish to express our appreciation Please keep us informed if your address to those who supported us on our has changed--We need to know the old breakfasts and bake sales last address, the new address and both zip codes. winter. We will again be having breakfasts and one bake sale a month THANKS TO JODY SWETS' AND SANDY and would like your support. WHITEMAN~ CLASS FOR HELPING ME Check with the Inter-Tribal Council WITH TURTLE TALK. for dates for our breakfasts I KNOW I COULD NOT GET TURTLE TALK and bake sales. OUT WITH OUT THEM. BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED AT 9:30 THANKS AGAIN - Loretta NOVEMBER 2 (Wednesday) and NOVEMBER 9 (Wednesday) BAKE SALE: From 10 to 12 (noon) NOVEMBER 17, 1983. �You are invited anytime for our services. Our schedule: Sunday - 10 AM - Sunday School Sunday - 11 AM - Morning Worship Wednesdays - 7:30 - Bible Study Thank you, The Faith Gospel Church Group 22 S. Division privacy, sanitation are to be met. Foster parents must have adequate income for their own needs and room in their hearts and home for a child. Next Indian Parent Support/Advisory group meeting is November 21, 1983. Four (4) PM at GRITC. Need more information call Jean Warren 774-8331 (The old Manpower Office) -------------------------Sorry to hear Nick Bush and Tony INDIAN CHILD WELFARE: t/Ad . Recollect are in the hospital. The Indian Parent s uppor v1sory group continues to meet once a monthWe hope they both are improving at the Inter-Tribal Council. This group was formed in order to give input into the Social Service Agencies and the Courts, dealing with Indian children and Indian families facing loss of children, and attempt to increase the number of Indian Foster Homes. Within the service area, there are very few Indian foster care homes available. The main reason for this is a lack of income, quality housing and a large number of dependents quite often disqualify an Indian family, or cause an Indian family to disqualify themselves when it is not necessary. everyday. Also, Ron Judson, Les King and Charles Marsh have been in the hospital and are out now. We hope they are doing just fine. ------------------------There was no one in the Outreach ~partment last week for the last (3) days, but behold Maryan Mashka was filling in and was she busy. She took care of Senior lunches with the help of Peggy Raphael and Charles (Jumbo) Anderson. She was · providing transportation for the Seniors, besides taking care of JPTA applications and seeing that all the Basic requirements for foster familieforms are filled out. be tween age of 18 through 65. Good physical and mental health. The She helps ih Sue's class whenever she can. Maryan takes care of a variety of home may be rented or owned, through duties but these all need to be regulations set-up by the State done in order to have a smooth operation .• Department of Social Services, certain standards for health ' --------------------- �I I I I I 'I I I ' J ' " ~ ~ .' ' . I '.<1\. i:~1 I I .tit, ~IH j :I 1· ·J .t ll "~ ' I I am more powerful than the combined armies of the J i world; I i I have destroyed more men than all the wars of the j nation; 1 I i' I have caused millions of accidents and wrecked more ! j homes than all the floods, tornadoes and hurricanes pw · together; I am the world's slickest thief. I steal billions 1 I1 each year. 1 I find my victims among the rich and poor alike. the I 1,.JOung and the old, the strong and the weak; :1 I loom up to such proportions that I cast a shadow ouer I every field of labor; I am relentless, insidious, unpredictable; · 1 I am everywhere -- in the home, on the street, in the factory, in the office, on the sea and in the air; I bring sickness, poverty and death: 1 give nothing and take all;"' I am your worst enemy; I am alcohol. j I I I I Taken from Talking Leaf - Vol 48 - No. 8 I I �The teacher in Room 7 was very happy the other day, and she should be, one of her students, the very first this year to finish his GED and earn his high school diploma. CONTRATULATIONS: Frank Wanegeshik ~ .~ for doing such a fine job. We at the Council and Lexington Ed are proud of you and I know Sue Maturkanich is very happy and proud of you. assistance to Indian populations through dissemination of information and help with day~to-day problems. Chairperson, lndi~n Ed Title IV program, 1974-77. w0 me n 1 s adv uc a c y:. :. . di re et e d tow a rd social service delivery programs in child care and aging, and in educational equity and race/sex desegregation projects. Certification as Licensed Practical Nurse, 1971. --------------------Roberts, Mary Anne - Ottawa 2035 Cypress, S. W. Wyoming, Michigan Born: Peshawbestown, Mic. - 1940 (616)456-5573 - work 538-0197 - home OHOYO ONE THOUSAND Social Worker/Mental Health Leadership in preservation/ perpetuation of traditional ways. "To my sisters, who instinctively Provides Indian presence/liaison to know to find answers for today we non-Indian groups. Speaking engagebut look to yesterday" ments on Indian affairs and deemphasizing stereotypes. Owanah Anderson (Chowtaw) Advocate of treaty/tribal rights Founder/Director and sovereignty. Board, Grand OHOYO, Inc. Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 1981; member, Mich IEA Commitee, 1977-79; Members include: officer, Title IV Indian Parent Committee, 1975-77. Professional Pigeon, Jennie C. - Potawatomi contributions as school social P.O. Box 169 Born: Allegan County, worker, GR Public Schools .. Michigan- 1926 Advances cross-cultural understanding of unique Indian issues Hopkins, Michigan 49328 to women's groups. Lobbied for (616) 673-8411 - work ERA ratification. Michigan 681-2445 - home Social Servicesdelegate to women. Recepient, award of Recognition Social Services from community women's group for personal and professional Elected council member, Huron achievements, 1978. MA, Western Pottawatomi, Inc. Indian representMichigan U, 1978. ative to Allegan County Resource Development Committee. Service to Race and Religion Committee, TUNE TO THE VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL United Methodist Church. Board PEOPLE (TUES AND THURSDAY 4 TO 5 PM) service, Southwest Michigan Indian Center, 1979-80. As Indian OutON W.E.H.B. 89.9 FM reach Worker for Michigan Dept. GRAND RAPIIJS of Social Services, provides direct A Resource Guide of American Indian, Alaska Native Women. ----------------------- �St. Clair, Jeanette Elizabeth Ottawa - Born: Goodhart, Mich. 1921 For more information on this project please feel free to call Mike Connolly 774-8331. 1700 Benjamin, N. E. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49505 (616) 456-4226 - work 363-4622 - home MORE OUTREACH NEWS: Educator ------------------------ Our Senior Lunches have resumed again. Due to the construction in the nutrition room we had mountains of dust, noise and a potential health hazard, so we cancelled lunches. After the dust settled, we will have a barrier free entrance. Commitment to growth of crosscultural awa~eness. Served as Treasurer, Grand Rapids InterWe had a balance of $19.24 to start lunches Tribal Council since 1972. . again. Past Officer, Grand Valley American Indian Lodge. Conducted teacher On Oct. 5, 1983, we had (20) Seniors and aide training at Northern Michigan drivers attend a special get together University. Past service to Adin Mr. Pleasant, MI. Our Elders enjoyed visory Council, Michigan Dept• a delicious nutritional meal, visted with of Ed. and to Community Relations family and friends, and played BINGO. Commission, City of Grand Rapids. Presently, Native American Ed Tillis is one of the special events that our Program Coordinator, Grand Rapids Elders enjoy. Public school system. Indian presence in business and education coalitions of women. Lou Collins and I attended the Circle of Designated Woman of the Year Life Conference in Novi, Mi., Oct 12, 13 by Grand Rapids YWCA, 1979, and and 14th. We had a pleasant time learning by the American Business Women' 7 from others and meeting new people •. Association, 1980. MA, Counseling, Also, at this time, Maryan Mashka took Michigan State U, 1975. over our duties in outreach, driving, preparing a Senior meal, Emergency Food and shopping. Jhere were two other volunteers, Peggy Raphael and Jumbo Anderson. The Council is very proud to have THEY DID A TERRIFIC . JOB~ ~ THANK-YOU _:· worked with these gifted women. Dawn Anderson PART B - Indian Youth Discovery Project is a new· this year. Mruke Connolly is the Director, alone with Chris Shomin and Julie Shananaquet who are helping to run this program. They have the students tracing their ancestors. Checking into the libraries to find out about treaties that were signed years ago. They hope to find old prictures and put together a brochure and many more worth projects. HELPFUL HINTS: Use unit pricing to find the brand and package size that costs the least per pound, once,or pint. Even if the giant economy size is a better buy, select only the size package you can store properly and conveniently and use without waste. Reuse plastic bags in which breads,rolls and other baked goods have been purchased. Use for refrigerator or . shelf storage only; these products are not heavy enough for freezer use. �The following tribute to Nicholas Bailey, Funeral Home, Manistee, Mi., Friday, Brethren, Michigan, who passed away, Sept. 15th, there was visiting with Sept. 13, 1983, is submitted by Mrs. family and friends, followed in the Jasper Shebonga. evening by amemorial Rosary. Next day Our beloved friend, Nicholas Bailey, the funeral was held at St. Joseph Catholic passed away Sept 13th after much suffering Church, Manistee, followed by graveside the past few years. He was 77 years old. services at Scotville. Jo John and Hazel, and Jasper and Edythe Sseboggq, When he was 75, he had to have a leg amputated. He was a fine gentleman, represented Grand Valley Indian Lodge. and always had a cheerful look, despite After the graveside services, a lovely all this suffering. artist, and won awards for his paintings. dinner was held at the KC Hall in Manistee. Margaret Chandler had made just one He was very interested in Indian land phone call for help. claims, serving on both the 1821 and 1836, phoned, said she didn't have to phone any descendants committees. further, she would take care of everything. He was a gifted He and his lovely wife; Elizabeth took part in variousShe did a fine job. The party she Sorry, I can't tell pow-wows, including Grand Valley and her name. Three Fires, locally. Elizabeth, really missed attending the Elizabeth would I might add that Nick's wife, sell her beautiful beadwork. The first time they visited this chimookman, after recent Grand Valley Pow-wow. our marriage, they came with yeast dough grandson, Tom Chandler, has been busy to make. ;fTy bread. gathering materials for her so she can be- was, 11 Their first question 00 you have a deep fryer. We want show you how to make fry-bread." She plans to keep busy making Indian Baskets. Her gin soon. She will be teaching, Tom, how to make them, also. When I brought out my deep fryer, they pro----------------------ceeded to show me the tricks of the trade. HAMBURGER SOUP This was my first Indian cooking lesson. They were proud of their heritage, and wanted me to share it. In the 1920's, Nick and Jasper worked together in the lumber camps in 1 lb. groud beef Butter 1 onion, chopped 3 potatoes, diced 1/3 c. rice 1 - 8-oz. can tomato sauce 1 sm. can peas and carrots salt and pepper the Mancelona area. They both loved music Jasper's accordion would accompany Brown ground beef lightly in butter over ' . . low heat, stirring occasionally. Add reNick on his guitar or fiddle for dances inmaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; the area. After this, Nick worked for overreduce heat. Simmer for 2 hours. 30 years on the big boats in the Great Lakes, out of Ludington. Nick's body was held at the Herbert Mrs. George Aker Memphis, Tennessee �Boo-shoo; As of the October 11, 1983, GRITC Board Meeting I, George Martin, will be Chairperson of the GRITC Cultural Committee. This Committees' sole purpose is to promote, foster, and actively participate in traditional Native American Ceremonies and Feasts and to seek the services of elders, Medicine Men, teachers, and - guest speakers who will visit, teach and share with our Community the wisdom, values,: practices and experiences of our Indian Ways. The GRITC Board of Directors feels that the spirituality of being a Native American has, for too long, been put aside or forgotten, and that our Community could benefit by renewing the teachings of our ancestors by actively sharing in the Old Ways. So if any of you kn0w of a person or group visiting at a local college, church, or is in the area for any other function, you can contact me at 793-4049 and this Committee will attempt to obtain the resources/expertise of such people for the benefit of our Community. I wou~d like at least four (4) people from our Community to also serve on this Committee, which will consider duties, activities, speakers, etc. Your support and imput, via suggestions and ideas, is needed for the success of this particular Committee. In the same vein, while not sponsored by GRITC, I would like to take this opportunity to invite one and all, especially Veterans and families of Veterans, to a Veterans Dance and Feast that Mr. Frank Bush and I initiated, in this area, three years ago. This years' Dance and Feast will be held at the Allegan U.A.W. Hall in Allegan, Michigan, (across from Rockwell International) on North St. The date and time is Friday, November 11,1983, Veterans Day, between 6:00 and 11:00 P.~. We encourage everyone to bring a dish-to-pass and your own tableware---coffee and tea will be provided, as well as ham. As in the past, respect and protocol will be Gbserved, practiced and encouraged. Mee-gwetch! ~--' ~ ~ks: eorge hood,~ In BroAhe M?f v.LJ .. '(?c.,~'Z_,A- �' f>·ll PM- U.A.W .HALL, ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN, EVERYONE WfLCOME TO DAHC£,SIHG, FFAJT, HONOR AND REMEMBER. , POT LlJ(;I( BRINGA DISH TO PASS AN) YOUR O'JN TABLE SERV~CE �CITY of ALLEGAN I iN L O lflf -..... __ ------..._ ___ - .. ----- STREET STll.TE SYSTEMS TRUNKLIN E COUNTY PRIMARY COUNTY LOCAL MAJOR STREET LO (..AL STRE!'.i - --· -- �A Growing Rose To Mother, Our 1ove is 1 i ke a rose Tomorrow, I l l te 11 her I love her I Tomorrow, I 11 tell her I need her I Tomorrow, I I l l do the things No one knows how it grows It starts out as a tiny seed And it grows with every need that she wants me to do . It needs the sunshine Tomorrow, I ' 1 l l i st en to what It needs the words "You are mine" she has to say It needs the rain Tomorrow, I 11 be what she,. I To wash away every pain wants me to be But when it starts to grow Today, I don't want to love her And the feelings begin to sho1-1 Today, I don't really need her When the rose is half-bloon Today, I don't want to do the You your love have shown things that she wants me to do Today, I don't want to listen to vou knew there is st i ~ 1 roo;'."! .1nat s:1e i1c.s to sc.y Today, I don't 1>1ant to be what In my heart for your love Because it all comes from above she wants me to be Bu~ When the rose is in full oloom wait; When the rose is fu~l grown what if she's gone tomorrow? You know my love is yours alone Tammy McCoy From the tiny seed to the full flower My love will grow hour by hour Sue Blackston Taken from "DO YOU HEAR MY VOICE" Editor: Joe Anne Peterson Contributors: Lexington Poetry Class Feb 16, 1983 �MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS The Department staff report in309 N. Washington Square eludes the following: tansing, Michigan 48913 PRELIMINARY FINDINDS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT In certain school districts, conJames H. Horn - (517) 373-7634 tacts with tribal educational For release ' September 29, 1983, chairpersons or home-school coor Thereafter ordinators reveal an improvement in the drop-out situations. In The Michigan Civil Rights Commiss- such districts as Baraga, L'Anse ion, during the September 26, publicand Traverse City, the number of meeting, received a Department pre- Indian children not completing the liminary report on "Indian School 12 th grade has declined subChildren Drop-Out Rate and Instantially. (Baraga: 1 in 1982-83; cidents of Harassment." Traverse City: 2 in 1981-82). Dr. Ronald Quincy, Department of In other school districtssuch as Civil Rights director, reported, Mt. Pleasant and Watervliet, the "According to the Michigan 1980 current drop-out rate exceeds 50%. census for adults who are 25 years However, the contact persons did of age and older, 43.8 percent of not consider discrimination (i.e. American Indians have not completed harrassment) to be a contributing high school. The State Department factor. Rather, they felt that of Education for the school year lack of motivation from home, a 1980-81 also indicates a singifistrong desire among many Indian cant drop-out rate among Native children to assert their "adultAmerican children in several school hood" at age 18, and other cirdistricts, most notably: Sault Ste. cumstances were responsible for Marie, Mt. Pleasant, the Tahquathe failure of most of the students menon area (Newberry) and Marquette.to graduate from high school. "In the past, complaints have been filed with the Department against the Haslett, Clarkston, Watervliet, Ludington, Charlevoix, Forrest Park (Crystal Falls), Southlake (St. Clair Shores) and Bath School districts. In all of these complaints, American Indian children were allegedly subjected to harassment and/or unequal treatment because of their ancestry. Most of the matters were resolved through letters of apology, counselling of parties and/or institution of cultural awareness programs." In Sault Ste. Marie the drop-out rate is approximately 15%, with 35 Indian children leaving high school during this past school year. The contact person there attributed this rate to the implementation of a Saturday school program for absent and tardy students. Although a disproportionately high number of Indian students are required to attend (and in fact drop out instead), the attendance requirement at the school is not discriminatorily applied. Residents north of the Muskegon, Grand Rapids or Saginaw district off ices of the Department may call toll free 1-800/482-3604 for assistance with civil rights problems. In certain school districts in and around the Grand Traverse area, tribal contacts suggest that the drop-out rates are higher than indicated qy Department of Education figures. Information is being gathered and will be forwarded to this Department. Still other (smaller) school districts were �In other school districts, the mentioned as possible areas where drop-out rate remains high. In Indian children were experiencing some of these communities, howharrassment. Contact persons are being identified in those districts ever, discrimination was not perceived to be a contributing for follow-up calls. factor to the problem. Finally, in Iron River, a tribal community action representative in- In at least one small school district, the Indian tribe dicated that most Indian children initiated corrective measures to drop-out of school by the 10th alleviate a serious drop-out grade and that harrassment is a situation. There a contract factor in this problem. Indian school was established which now students have had difficulty with serves Indian high school students. teachers and white children. This has caused them to leave the school district, many finishing their high In another small school district, harrassment is a factor in the school education in North Dakota and South Dakota. According to this 80% drop-out rate among Indian contact, the school district is not school children. Often these children complete their high concerned with the hight drop out, which is estimated at more than 80%. school education in another state. The above cases, however, are but only one side of this issue. In In still other small school disBark-River/Harris (Hannahville tricts, the suggestion of harrassSchool District), an Indian tribal ment of Indian school children contract school, initially establish-has been made. At this time, ed in 1975 for grades K~8, was exinvestigation has not begun since panded to the high school grades resource people must still be this year because the average high identified and contacted. school drop-out rate has been 84% Request is therefore made to con(over the past ten years). Teacher tinue the investigation for another and student attitudes tow~rd Indian sixty (60) days and issue a final children had created an atmosphere report at that time. in which these children were "made to feel uncomfortable." Derogatory references to Indians, indifference in the classroom to their attendance Whenever you find yourself in an and academic performance, substantially contributed to the high angry mood, stop and find out why. drop-out figure. This discrimination, though subtle, was seen as the Then figure out something conmost important factor in "pushing structive to do about it. Never out" Indian school children. stay angry---people who do are PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS digging their own graves. --------------------------- -------------------------------- In several school districts the dropout problem, which in the recent past SAY IT IN POTAWATOMI: had been a serious one, has improved. An improvement in attitude, coupled Gre~tings - - nu'mik~ win with the institution of remedial and cultural awareness program, has been mine - - nim responsible for the decline in Indian children drop-out rate at high schoo[ ~ [ev~[. �RESPECT AND REMEMBERANCE OF THE DEAD THE ALL SOULS SUPPER JOE JOHN Reverence and rememberance of the deceased has been an enduring tradition among Indians in this land. One of the most long standing of these traditions is the Ghost Supper, which originally was called the All Souls Supper. This brief article will attempt to describe how this tradition was practiced among the Little Traverse Band of Ottawas and Chippewas in the 1930's as I remember it. My grandmother, Mary Gibson, passed t~is tradition on to me and I practiced it until I left home ... The All Souls Supper was a ritual tradition in which Indians paid respect and remembered those members who had died. This ritual tradition parallels in many ways the Christian, especially Roman Catholic tradition, of remembering their dead. The All Souls Supper was held annually during the first four days of November. The elders of each family invited the guests to come to their home and eat. Each family invited was supposed to represent a particular deceased member of the inviting elder's immediate family. Each invited guest was told which deceased member he or she represented. Once the guests were seated, my grandmother before the meal was served, would take a small portion of each serving and place it in the fire of the wood burning stov~. This offering of food into the fire was accompanied by an invitation for each of the deceased members remembered to come and share in the meal. After this offering the meals were then served. When everyone had finished eating my grandmother would reset the table and set out another complete serving of food. She would cover the table setting with a table cloth. This was done to allow those deceased family members who might have been forgotten to come and eat during the night. My grandmother and the elders actually believed that they heard the table rattle when they awoke during their sleep as the deceased members came to eat. It was from this belief that this tradition came to be called the Ghost Supper. It was also during these first four days of November that another ritual tradition showing respect to one's family deceased members was practiced. The graves of the deceased were redecorated. The Indians took multi-colored crepe paper and fashioned them into flowers. These crepe paper flowers were placed in the form of a wreath on the wooden crosses which marked each grave. The wooden crosses which had weathered or were deteriorating were replaced with new crosses. One time my grandmother was questioned by a non-Indian as to her belief that deceased souls really came to eat. She responded with this question to the doubting questioner, "Do you actually believe that your deceased come up to smell the flowers which you place on their graves on Memorial Day or Decoration Day?" �The great annual Feast of the Ottawas at L-Arbre Croche known as Tu-sam wung occurred on the eve of All Saints' Day. When the early missionaries first came to this country, they realized the futility of trying to induce the Indians to give up at once their superstitions and wild demonstrations of grief over the death of their friends and loved ones. A sort of a compromise was made by uniting and participating with the church in its celebration of All Saints' Day. The celebration really began on Halloween. For on that day, the Indian hosts set-up kettles and pushed pies into the ovens for the big dinners that were to be given during the next two days. For this celebration, the Indians spared no expense. They entertained lavishly even though to do so left the hosts penniless. Although in the near future, the Indians might be cold and starving, they did not save a thing for themselves. Those who gave the feast invited one person for each dead relative that they had, besides other guests and friends. These especially favored ones were supposed to personify the departed relatives who were buried under the white crosses or cobblestone markers in the cemetary. The more they ate the better pleased were the host and hostess. The Indians incur all this expense that they may make the souls of the departed happy and the Indians believe that they can only secure happiness for the departed souls by this generous act. The ancient Indians believed that they had two souls. One they thought made the long trip to the spirit world and was no longer interested in the affairs of this life. The other soul, they believed, remained earthbound. It was for the latter soul that they prepared the rich feast. Food was placed on the graves. If it had disappeared in a few days, the Indians regarded its disappearance as a token that the dead were pleased and had eaten it. 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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/2950db17c29d063ae14bbd94ec9eeebd.pdf d8239e8ec82ec36dd4404eafd1929b8b PDF Text Text l TURTLE TALK I xcc11 Li vc IJi rec Lor NOVEMBER 1984 J. W<lgner Wheeler I di tor LorcLL<l Younl THI rn: "I OU({ WI NOS Cl HI MON IAL MASK I XI-I Ill I I " CH I Ic BOAIW 01 IJ I HI Cl <ms (>rcsidcnl------------------George Martin Vicc-l'rcsidenL-----------------John Hart Sccrel<lry------------------Mary Roberts lrc<lsurcr---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. SqL.-AL-Arms---------------------Ron Yob Mcmbcr---------------------Jennie Pigeon Mcmbcr----~----------------Sydncy L[XINGTON SCHOOL ARTS DCPARTMENT PRCSLNTlD M<lrtin Mcmhcr--------------------Hoycr WiJ l idms Mcml>cr-----------------------Debra Gibbs The exhibit has been on display since Monday, October 23, 1984 through Firday. There were about (50) participants showing their artwork. These talented students can be very proud of their work. They have done a marvelous job! The television cameras and Gr<lnd Hapids Press covered this exciting event. If you have not had a chance to see the HAPPY ll IHTHIJA Y TO LVLRYONE WHO HAS A urn fHDA y IN NOVlMBrn: I rosly Chandler, Robin King, Mary Sandoval, L<lrry King, Larry Hansen, John Tadgerson, Pele HecollecL, Beal Bailey, John Zakem, Calvin J. Hoblnson, James Brown, Dennis Llush, Phi lJ ip Chippewa, Diane Leaureaux, Jon Mcd<lwls, Linda Wheeler, Ka thy Bowen, I r i c.i Smi Lh, Jess ic<l Sml th, Don Bowen, Jr. , M.i r i c· Med.icco, Julie ShunancHjue L, Colby Ccncrc.111x,Jr., t1nd A-Daw<l-QUd Ponliac. exhibit you really did miss out on a terrific art show. The person behind these young students and adults is someone we all like very much. Her name is [lainc Dalcher, the Art Te.Jcher. She has Lhe Lime and p.i Lience for her I'I I !\SI I NI OHM Is l I YOUH AIJDRlSS HAS Cl IANGI D. WI. NI LD TO KNOW TH[ OLD AND I HI NI W ADIJHI SS AND £30TH I IP CODCS. sludents. A very nice lady. We at Lexington are very proud of her. Glad to have her on staff. "IHANK-YOU" TO ALL TH[ STUDLNTS WHO HELP Ml WI fH TUHTLI TALK. I AM SO GLAD THEY AIU WILLLNG TO HfLP. EMERGENCY FOOD HOURS: 8:00 to 12 noon Cll I TC LlOAlm OI DI W CT OHS MffT I HI SI COND TUI SDAY OI I !\CH MONTH. I VI HYON! I. ?. IS WI LCOMI . MONDAY THRU FHIDAY! ! ! ! ! ! JUST ASK rem MAHGARU NLLSON - 774-8331. If you do something which you <lre sure I f you keep <1ny Lili n<J lon<J enough, you wJJl meet with everybody's approval, cdn Lhrow i L .iw.iy. somebody won't like it. If you Lhrow lt away, you will need lt Lhe nex L d2,Y. _ _ �.. E L DE R S E - - L - ENLIGHTENMENT, STOP AND LISTEN L 0 vI Nc ' 1- 0 R T Hf ] H HLA rn s AH I - RESPECT, DESERVING or THIS PH[VJLI AGL. - S U~rn I SL MW SU NSL T , TAK l NG LACH DAY AS IT TS GIVEN R - s - S E N I 0 R S (POTLUCK) THANKSGIVING DINNER 12:00 (noon) NOVEMBER 15, 1984 NO SCHOOL NOV. 22 - 23, 1984 VOIC[ OF THL ORIGINAL PEOPLE tl[W f• .,, Ui ADORE~: Grand Rapids, Mi EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY - .. I #t Herc is hopi1HJ Lli.JL your birLl1tL1y l s Lh c k ill d of d d y l. h .t L 1J r i surpris<~s 11 .ind q:.; Jot:.; of happy things. HAPPY OIHTHDAY, <Jirl' LOVE Mom, Lee T. 11/22/84 HAPPY lllllTHDAY ro MclM<l on her d<1y DAUGHTI H - Love, H<lcl1e I -, . SUHPHlSI !! JTPA PIWGHAM The progr<lm has noL chdngcd Loo much from last years prog rdm. The no Liced ch.inqe will be the patience of those who ._ipply with all the paper work and documen L<l Lion needed to qu<l li fy for the pro~J r._im. Also, classroom parLicip<lnLs wiJ I noL IJe paid a hourly incentive for cl.Jsses attended for high school completion. For those lnLercsLed in our services Lhey must meet and prove the following: 920 Cherry FROM 4:00 .; ~ To my daughter Annelle Sue some wonderful I DECOR, THE FINEST TO GRACE ANY ROOM EXCEPTIONAL, THEY ARE HERE TODAY AND WILL BE EVERYLASTING. E - . ·' OIRTHDAY l N NOVlMLH H ALWAYS OPLN ~ . -- to 5:00 PM 17 years and older Native American Unemployed/Underemployed/ Fconomically disadvanLaucd ror those who 4U<llify, WC offer: lnccnLaLlvc p<lymcnls for HSC Computer TrdJning THI HI IS NO JOO SO SIMPL[ 131 THAT TT CAN'T DON! WIWNC. :Job Pl._icemcnL Support Scrvjces NOTHING EVER COMES OUT AS PLANNED. Anyone inLcrcsLed or would like more information contact any :JTl'A S La ff person - DAWN, CHRIS, MAHYAN mf l'HIL ALMOST ANYTHING IS EASIER TO GET INTO 774-8331. THAN OUT OF, �CALL THE DOCTO e Persistent fever over • • • • 101 Convulsions. loss of consciousness f\J c,11 c ibk; d1ongc 1n bchovior; ocl:. :,ick ~;udden riigr1 fever. st1tt neck or bock fJersistent sore throat - could be strep infection IF: • Color becomes pale or blu •s'I •Diarrhea lasting several hours; es~)'°'C ;;iiv serious in babies. srna!i C!>iic~'• · • Persistent. increasing tenderne~::. rn·1j pain in cbdomen • Vomiting that lasts WHEN YOU DO CALL YOUR DOCTOR - THINK LIST of questions he might ask.. •What 1s the child's exact iemperature? How was it taken'/ e How is your child acting? •Have there been recent changes-in-sleeping. feeding or e iim in ot1on? • Hos nie child been exposed to contagious illness lately? on paper facts you want him to know. • Have you already given any medicine or first-aid'l What & how much? • What is the name and phone number of vour pharmacy? WR ·,-,-t DOWN his instructions: read them back to be sure you've got them right. •When should vou coll back. or toke child to office or hosp ito: ? • What changes should you watch tor in the next few hours? •Where should you pick up the prescription? • What other measures should you take? - I! . . . MAKE non-emergency calls in daytime hours. • Your doctor may have a set "Phone Hour ·' open for any and a! I ca i:s o If the doctor isn't in. give your message to the person who onsvvE·~ s briefly and clearly ... leave your name and phone number Kent County Health Department �Points to Rem.en1ber r;:---··----------===-.-~ . r;ii~- I (----- ~ II Children need to stay home at the beginr.ir.g of an i11ness. ~r / 'If;. - ~rf!{ · \cI.# (h\l 111 children in school endanger the health of classmates. ') t... ' The chi 1~ who stays at home in bed { j \ ~n the f1 rst day of an i 11 ness wi 11 i -~ cecrease the risk of l ength .1 i 11 ness . / ( \ 1 l 1,,. 1 "' I•· ~f.~ [_ - , ! \ , I ,: .'. ;~!{~ . -~ ~~1.,_ . ·- . :J'ftl.':/. )1/<*'~'-..,. ~~... r . '- ~ Your chi19 will 1earn more i f f\ " ::)- ! : '- .- · \ I ·, n~ !' , -------~ -. "~?j(.,. · __,~- -;::fS-~ ·{() / . ~~" ·· // ~---- '--. ~I / he/she~~>"--- A s i c k ch i 1 d ; s o ft e n dull and irritab1e. fee 1 s we l I . ,..__. //1 °"'/-, f, " I I!\ ' 0 %--- ,,- '. , l 1\ \ ;t' /-lfPr~?~% I -~"l 'V./ \ \ '") The 1aw requires the school to send home a child who is ill. When your child shows signs of i~lness, it is important for parents to cooperate with their school and health department by keeping your child home. WATCH FOR THESE SIGNS OF ILLNESS: Chilliness Cough Headaches Rise in temperature Runny nose Skin eruption Sore throat Unusual flush Vomiting At the first sign of illness, put your child to bed and call your family doctor for Notify the school and inform them that your child is ill. instr~ctions. �'- COMMUNICABLE D l SEASE INFORMATION DISEASE AND Chickenpox 2-3 weeks Camnon Cold 1~3 days HOW SPREAD ·Secretions of nose and throat; discharges fran skin lesion; scabs not infectious EARLY SIGNS Mild fever at time of eruption which looks like ' water blisters Direct contact, secretions of nose and ·throat Running nose, eyes water, slight fever, feels "bad" Personal contact by droplet spread Usually an initial rash (slapped cheek appearance) which may spread to the extremities and trunk. It disappears in a few weeks, but may reappear. Complications are rare and generally mild. Fever is rare except in adults With first sign of symptoms, have parents check with their family physician to rule out other serious rash illnesses Mild symptoms of head cold fO?:' 1 or 2 days followed by eruption on face and body Exclude only with first signs of illness Fifth's Disease or Erythema TO SCHOOL I When lesions are dry I; and crusted, at least 1 week after eruption - . lI I !first appears i Exclude only with first signs of illness ! Mini.mum of 3 days I ! i ' : I ' (.&ubella) 14-21 days l IRETURN l Infectiosum 4-15 days Geman Measles CONTACTS Exclude only with first signs of illness !Secretions of nose and throat ; Children who feel well need not be excluded from school upon recommendation from their physician I ! i !I l j ' ' ' i i !I i; Upon recovery with minimum of 4 days i I i ! i i I Impetigo Discharge fran lesions Blister appearing sores on the skin I Exclude only with first signs of illness !Upon satisfactory medical treatment iI l ' l ---1" Influenza 1-3 days !Discharge frail nose and throat Infectious Hepa-IContaminated food and titis (Hepatitis water. Feces and blood A) 15-50 days ifrom infected person Average 30 I I (Rubeola.) 10-15 days Fever, distress, aching in back and limbs, sore throat and throat I Unusually tired with yellowish comp1exion I ! ing e~es. Lining of- chee~s l and ll.ps studded with bluish j white l l Exclude only with first signs of illness When recovered i l ! I i I j Written approval from physician with statement !'I on any limitation of activity Exclude only with first t signs of illness. Housej hold contacts should have l medical care ' 1. 1 spots. l-2 days later j rash appears on skin I : signs of illness I --+ !minimum of 7 days I I �.. ~~~~~~~~~__,__~~~~~~~~~~---------1 I !Humps i-P-26 days :Average 13 1 Excretions fro-:n nose and ~hroat 1 I Exclude with first signs I of l I I ' Infected persons and/or Pediculosis Swelling of glands in neck and in front of ears I below I I Lice and nits in the hair •l...-.:- _,_ .. i....:-- When swelling and fever have gone down illness Observe dailv. family members 1After Preseribed --~--~ .... Check by a - ~1ysi~ian and when ! free from lice !Pink 12-s Eye - days !Discharge from eyes and nose Ringworm of skin and scalp I Scabies days, maybe jweeks Scarlet Fever Scarletina 2-5 days ' Whoouirnz Cowrh Inspect skin for evidence of infection Close contact with source Extreme itching of skin where mites have burrowed under the skin Exclude with first signs of illness Discharge from upper respiratory tract of cases and carriers -· l <Pertus~is) ~ 1:and 15-21 days, l lusually 7 KCHD As directed by physician. Exclusion from showers and pools ~ thr~at 1 l ! ; i After prescribed II treatment by a physician ! I I I 1 Family may be isolated &/ Sudden onset, usually with Upon recovery when signs fever, sore throat, vomiting, or treated with antibiotics of illness are completely 1 j and headaches & observed daily for signs gone j I - I Painful small waterlike j blisters in groups on the j skin along nerve pathways i I ! I~ 1 Exclude with first signs of illness When lesions are dry and crusted, at least 1 week after eruption first appears l I . --- ~ , ._------ - --- _,_ After seen by a physician , Exclude with first signs of illness I I rt\...~1'~--- \...ll.l•.LUL'-.:IU I becoming more persistent and I, shall I worse at night with •romlting 'I -~...._ IIUl.. and under antibiotic I,, ~-·-~--...i I I __ -------·· .. ... : I l treatment f01' 24 hours J..llllllWl..1.-"C\.l i I - Rapid onset with fever, sore throat, and exudiative tonsillitis or pharyngitis J ljroR THE 9/81 ' I ' !oischill"ge from upper respiratory tract of cases and carriers i Observe daily. Exclude Up_on recovery with first signs of i.llness eyes and lids Circular patches of dry skin on any part of body and/or scalp I Throat I ! Direct contact with infected articles. Personal contact Shingles Person to person by (Herpes Zoster) !direct contact or l \airborne spread !Strep Sore I Red : . l \... be excluded from :minimum of 21 days after school and contact with jdevelopment of paroxysmal I othet;s for the. same length (whooping cough) II of time as patient I _ BEST PROTECTION OF YOUR CHILD, CALL_ A DOCTOR EARLY IN ANY ILLNESS KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Personal Preventive Health Services 774-3040 il - .... �ISSUE N0.35 The Director's Colu~n By: Olivia P. Maynard, Director Michigan Office of Services to the Aging For More Information Contact: Linda Kimball (517) 373-4083 DISEASE HAUNTS SKELETAL STRUCTURE October is upon us -- that month when little folks masquarade as goblins and ghosts and gloat somewhere in the wee crevices of a dimly lit attic, musing over the practi ca 1 jokes, pranks and other mischievous doings they wi 11 hopefully employ. It's the time of year when one is almost half-expecting a skeleton to pop out of an upstairs closet. But it can also be a time of year for us to seriously consider the fitting together of our bones in their natural places -- a time also to examine a disease that haunts many a skeletal structure. Why? Well, for two very good reasons. Michigan winters can translate into bumps and bruises from accidental falls. But, for every one out of four women over the age of 60 with osteoporosis, the minor fall can result in broken hones. For people diagnosed with the disease, fractures are commonly more severe. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone-thinning condition and a major cause of fractures of the spine, hip and wrist. Men, it seems, are not plagued by the disease to the same extent as women, due to their denser bon~ structure. Research indicates that fair-skinned, white women, who are thin and have small frames, are most susceptible. Also, women with a history of the disorder or who have had their ovaries removed at an early age, have a greater chance of developing the disease. What are the symptoms? The problem here is that osteoporosis develops silently over a period of many years. Without discomfort, the bones thin out until some of them break. One early sign of the disorder, however, is loss of height. As the disease progresses, curvature of the spine may occur. /l number of new methods are presently available for an accurate diagnosis including X-rays and medical devices which can assess bone loss. What should you do if you suspect you have this disease? The only true way of determining an accurate diagnosis is to consult your personal physician. Persons should be aware that this disease is treatable. Doctors can prescribe hormones, vitamins or mineral substances to retard further bone loss. Prevention of the disease is based on a combination of dietary and exercise habits. Nutrition experts suggest a diet that includes foods that are high in calcium and cutting back on protien intake to no more than 44 grams daily for women and no more than 56 grams daily for men. Regular exercise is also another important preventive measure. - MORE - �The Director's Column Page 2 Osteoporosis. It's the disease that some of us associate with Halloween. But because our bone structure is much too important to make light of, this holiday season, as those little skeletons appear on your doorstep, make a mental note to think prevention. A healthy framework can be the determinant of mobility. # # # IRONING OUT YOUR DIET lron is a Mineral Your Body Needs for Health Our bodies need food sources of iron every day. women (especially those who are pregnant) more iron. But babies, toddlers, teenagers, and people who have lost blood need Eating a variety of food each day supports health and helps provide iron. Iron is found mainly in red blood cells. It is important for body functions. helps carry oxygen in blood to body tissues. When you do not get enough iron to make blood cells, they get smaller in size and less in number. you get less oxygen than you need. It This means that After a period of time, you develop IRON DCFICIENCY ANEMIA. Some people do not show signs of anemia. energy. Others often feel tired and have less Anemia can also make you pale-looking, short of breath, less able to fight infection. pregnancies. Anemia can result from a poor diet, heavy blood loss, or frequent It will take several months to correct. Iron medicine and diet advice is usually given to correct anemia. include food items high in iron and vitamin C. Lhe body to use iron better. each meal. The diet will Vitamin C is a nutrient that helps A good diet has food from the basic food groups at The necessary food groups are vegetable-fruit, bread-cereal, and meat-paltry-fish-beans. mil~cheese, After the anemia is cured, you should continue choosing Food high in iron to meet body needs. Iron is found in both animal and plant food. red meat, clams and oysters. Examples of animal sources are liver, Animal sources of iron are more easily used by the body. Plant sources include fortified cereals, dried beans and peas, raisins, and green leafy vegetables. Vitamin C in food helps the body use iron. of iron should be eaten with a vitamin C-rich food. Plant sources �GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ::\ati\'e Ainerican Education Program TO: PARENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: SUE FOX, CHAIRPERSON JANET SHOMIN, INDIAN TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1984 RE: PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR FOR 1984-85 Title IV. Part A, Native American Education Program Parent Committee meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month, at West Middle School, 615 Turner NW. Meetings will start at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Potluck. Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, September 20th October 18th November 15th December 20th January 17th February ~1st March 21st April 18th May 16th June 20th ' 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM Meetinqs startinc::i at 6:00 PM will be - Potluck - Potluck - Potluck - Putluck - Potluck We need your input. Please keep this notice. Feel free to call the office at anytime. 456-4226 • �/- GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS :'\ative An1erican Education Program TO: INDI.ll.N COMMUNITY FROM: NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM, TITLE IV, PART A DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1984 RE: FREE CLOTHING ROOM FREE CLOTHING FOR INDIAN FAMILIES - WHERE: WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL 615 Turner NW Lower Level - Room 27 WHEN OPEN: EVERY l~EDNESDAY 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM We will accept good, clean items at anytime. in need of children's usable items. ~e are continually Me-Gwetch . �--~·--·-- Nove_ ~ be.-r- -- -· --·- - ---· r;-·-- -- ------·· ··-·-----·- ·-· Sundl\4 Oe.+.. ;J.9 \<\ondA~ TuesdA LJ~e!£\~ D~.---...3 'o De!.+. .;i. ~ 0<!.-1-, ~I L u "' c. ·---- t-- -- - --···· -- ._ ' -7 13 1'1- - ~~id A'1 . /~ c2CJ • c:2. ~ -9 /b ________ 5e"\oR Lv"~'l ..Se~icv-j 17 /lo /S lhA-n k's ~i\l\~~·J --------- -- - --------- ----- -- - --- 11 SA-\uA.dA~ - 'ii Se.nio~ kuW\~i\ ~ RrtC. ~ d ft\\.~ 7=-3o I~ - 5e.1'\o" Lo"~l, '°' -· s ' _ _J_ ~e."' 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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/4d473127b7c370f43be2de2210c2d886.pdf 38b4c027420d3be5b7612b1e4b12602e PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK - NOVEMBER 1986 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR --J. WAGNER WHEELER LORETTA YOUNT EDITOR GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PRESIDENT-----------------GEORGE MARTIN VICE-PRESIDENT------- --------JOHN HART TREASURER----------------ROGER WILLIAMS SECRETARY----- -- ---------MARY ROBERTS SGT.-AT-ARMS-----------------RONALD YOB MEMBER--- ------------DAVID SHANANAQUET MEMBER--------------------SYDNEY MARTIN MEMBER------ ----------DAVID WONEGESHIK MEMBER-------------------VIOLA CUMMINGS GRITC Board of Directors meetinq are held the second Tuesday of each month, butfor the month of NOVEMBER, THE GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AT 7:30 PM. FOR NOVEMBER The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) is a non-profit, N.A. organization, assisting its membership in the area of employment via the activities of its Employment Program. The Employment Prooram's mission is to put our Prooram Participants to work. We need to establish lonq range, cooperative, mutually beneficial working relationships with area Employers in order to accomplish this mission. Employment program components are: JTPA PROGRAM DISPLACED WORKERS PROGRAM SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM OLDER WORKERS PROGRAM JOB DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRITC Employment Program activities include: RECRUITMEMT PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING REFERRAL JOB DEVELOPMENT JOB PLACEMENT FOLLOW UP The GRITC Employment Program has been in ONLY-existence since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer a multi-faceted, efficient Program of DO~tr FORGET - VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4th. Employment Services. FOR THE EMPLOYER: Our Program Staff CULTURAL MEETINGS - LAST WEDNESDAY OF actively recruit and enlist Employer EACH MONTH - 7:30 - 45 LEXINGTON Participants with at least one person-toperson onsite contact. Together we develop AA EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY 7 - 9 PM a Job Activities Plan which will guide the trainee throughout the OJT period and into THREE FIRES - LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH full time, unsubsidized employment. AT 6:30 PM During this OJT period, we monitor the trainee's progress and assist both the FURTHER EDUCATION Sll JUNE FLEiCHER AT Employer and the trainee to insure a LEXINGTON ON THURSDAY FROM 9 - 11:00 AM successful outcome in this the most critical OR GIVE HER A CALL 774-8331 or 459-5945 phase of the training. Employers eligible for our JTPA(Job Training Partnership Act) program will enter into a LEXINGTON COMMUNITY ED OFF[RS, contractual agreement with our organization !IATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE/OJIBWAY, INDIAN ART, CREATIVE WRITING FOR ELDERS"AND and have 50% of the training costs paid with LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN - Call 456-3720 JTPA funds for the duration of the OJT period. Those who are unable to learn from past meetinqs are condemned to repeat them. FOR THE TRAINEE: Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine �their employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period. In addition, trainees qualify for assistance in obtaining job connected equiprrent such as work shoes, clothing, and tools (subject to resource availability). Training Activities include: Screening and Data Collection Assessrren~ and Testing Rerredial Developrrent Referral Pre-Employment Training OJT Assigrurent Monitoring and Follow-up To became participants in our Employrrent Program, candidates must reet certain requ:irelrents. They must be.: Econonri.cally Disadvantaged (Unemployed/Underemployed) there was very, very helpful. I took the TB Test, had my heiroglobin (blood) checked. Other things that were checked: Diabetes, Blood Pressure, there was a Podiatrist and he checked my feet, my height and weight were checked. GUESS WHAT, I EVEN LOST WEIGHT. I was too young for the flu shot and too old for the Immunizations (records check). As it turns out I am in good health for which I am thankful. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I am glad I went. I would go again. Next tine a Health Fair cones along be sure and go, the Health Fair covers everyone young and old, and ITS FREE. Its a good way to get your children and anyone who may be concerned about their health. checked. So don't miss the next Health Fair. v , ------------------------------------------ Able and Available for Work DON'T 17 Years of Age or Older Resident of Kent/Ottawa Counties Male 18-26 must be registered with the Draft. Additionally, as a bona fide Native American organization, we are cormnitted to servicing the needs of individuals who are of Native American Descent. For nore information: Please call Dawn, t1argaret, or Patty - 774-8331. INTER-TRIBAL AGENCY HEALTH rn FAIR HELD FORGET TO VOTI: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! November 4, • MUSKEGON, OCTOBER 1, 1986. DID YOU GO? If not you missed sorrething. A chance to find out if you were i l l good health. As you walked in there were Bob Stone, Anne LaFontsee and Vicki Upton . welcoming us to the Health Fair. I went thruugh the screening and everyone 0 1986 �3 INHALANT SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORKSHOP November 6 & 7, 1986 Midway Motor Lodge Grand Rapids, Ml Th~ goal of the workshop is to increase participant awareness of inhalant suostance abuse. The workshop w1il focus on the following issues: • types of inhalants used • pnysio1og1cal effects of abuse • psychological effects of abuse • treatment observatior.s concerning inhalants • prevention of inhalant substance abuse Morr:s E. Dyer. the workshop facilitator. is a professional health educator with the Indian Health Center in Anadarko. Oklahoma. Mr. Dyer has developed expertise in the area of inhalant substance abuse. He has served as chairman of the Zuni Council on Alcoholism. and the Gallup. New Mexico City Council. Mr. Oyer received service awards in 1972 and 19n from the Governor of New Mexico. In 1984 he received an Outstanding Leadership Award for Drug Education from the ~meri can Indian Institute. •Time: Registration : 8:30 AM-9:00 AM Thursday. November 6 . Workshop 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Thursday and Friday. •Recommended Audience: Professionals in Health. Social Services. Mental Health. Substance Abuse. and Education. •Cost: None • Location : Midway Motor Lodge 4101 - 28th Street. S.E. Grand Rapids . Michigan 49508 Located on 28th Street West of Interstate 96. Turn off Interstate 96 at Exit 43 and travel 2~,,2 miles West on 28th . E ~ c: c: .Q ca .Q co... .~ oi ai CI: Q) (!) E ca z c: 0 .r: a. .!::! c: ca Ol 0 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (616) 774-8331 - Anne, Bill, Vicki or Toni �~\ SUBSTANCE" ~\...~ ,~Y.. WORKSHOP ..qsu &~ November 6 & 7, 1986 Midway Motor Lodge Grand Rapids, Ml • Facilitator: Morris E. Dyer Sponsors : Kent County Health Department in i:ooperation with The Grand Rapids Inter Tribal Services �5 July 9, 1986 Analysis of H. R. 5059, Indian Claims bill for the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan I. Background: The funds for these judgment distributions were appropriated in 1972. Before any distribution of the funds to individuals or the tribes is made, a plan for the use of the funds by the tribal units, the individual tribe members, and descendent groups must be approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Legislation must then pass for the authorization of payments. At the Minneapolis conference, a distribution plan was worked out between BIA and the representatives of the tribes and descendant groups. This plan was developed in June of 1984. The Judgment funds are from Dockets 18-E, 58, 364 to the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, and Docket 18R for the Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians. This money has been held in trust and invested by the BIA. The total funds in each of the dockets are as follows: DOCKET FUNDS IN 1972 FUNDS IN 1986 (as of April 30) 18-E and 58 $10,109,003 $31,595,923 364 25,233 53,294 18-R 15,000 28,040 There are four groups which will benefit from this division of the trust funds. The Bay Mills Indian Community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Grand Traverse Bank of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (the 3 Federally recognized Ottawa and Chippewa successor tribal organizations). the Ottawa and Chippewa descendant group. The Secretary of the Interior will assist in the preparation of the tribal rolls to determine who will be eligible to participate in onequarter Michiqan Chippewa or Ottawa blood, and have been born on or before the date of enactment of this legislation. II. 1. Distribution within the tribal units: Bay Mills Indian Community: Not more than 80 percent of the share for the Bay Mills group will be available for per capita payments and �not less than 20 percent will be for tribal social and economic development. This tribal development may include the establishment of an investment fund which will provide dividend payments to all members of the tribe. 2. Sault Ste Marie Band: Not more than 20 percent of the tribal share will be used to establish an elderly assistance program which will make periodic payments to tribal members over the age of 55. (The remainder of the funds for the Sault band will be used as an investment fund for the annual budget of the tribe. There may be periodic dividend payments made to all members of the tribe from the investment jund. 3. Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians: Not more than 80 percent of the funds will be available for per capita payments, and not less than 20 percent for tribal social and economic development. 4. Descendent group share: Shall be distributed on a per capita basis to all individuals enrolled by the Secretary. TIME CHANGE: ROSANNA MARTELL IS HERE ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 10 - 2:00 PM 45 LEXINGTON - YOU CAN SEE ROSANA DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FOOD ANO NUTRITION ROOMSERVICES: INFORMATIONAL AND REFERRAL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - HOUSING - SOCIAL SECURITY OR HEALTH, ETC. Rosanna Martell and the State Indian Outreach Supervisor, Valaria JGhnson attended the Indian Health and Human Services Training workshop in Sault St. Marie, Michigan in September. Adult Community Placement Supervisor, Earnie Davis, who also attended the workshop, learned from Valaria that Kent County is the only County in the State that included the Indian Outreach program in their annual report for 1985. In fiscal year 84-85, Roseanna had a total of 1431 contacts with Native American families in Kent County. Taken from KENT COMMUNIQUE KENT CO. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES - 415 FRANKLIN SE G.R., MI 49507 - OCT 86 - VOLUME 1, NO. 6 Success always occurs in private, and failure in full public view. �1 Kids' Colorin~ /Ill _-.. •• I Ill ) -(-..~--=---- --- -· -:..- • I be.z..h1 k �PLACE: WESTSIDE COMPLEX POTLUCK - BRING A DISH A PASS AND OWN TABLE SERVICE 215 Straicith TIME: 6 - 10:00 PM (Information: 774-8331) �II RAFFLE RAFFLE ' ' We have two tickets for the John Connley Show at the Ford Field House on Novenber 29th. Tickets are 1.00 dollar each with the proceeds going to the Senior F\Jnd. NATIVE AMERICAN SENIOR PRCGRAM Well here we go again another year is on it 's way. Q.ir New Year started 10-1-86,wi~h our fir$t Senior Meal on October .7th. The meals are provided twice a week on Tuesday's and Thursday's starting at 11 : 30am. The meals are free to Seniors. At the first Pot-lllck o:n Septanber ::?5th the Seniors agreed to keep the last Thursday of each !OOnth as a Pot-lllck l.llnch. We really have sane good cooks in our Senior group, so do bring a dish and cane get to know us. As the old year get~ closer to an end we have lots of things planned starting with our "AIL GHCST FEAST " on Novenber 6, 1986. -ihe Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington Nw. Starting at 6 :oopn. The C0uncil ~s furnishing the meat and coffee, Tl\t s. is a pot-luck so please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. '!here will be a '' TRADITIONAL CERm)NY '' Also in Novenber Larry Shananaquet has volunteered to cook for the Seniors. He wants to do a Corn Soup and Fry Brea.de November 11th is the tentative date. SO LET'S HEAR IT FOR LARRY AND . IXlN'T BE LATE!!!!!! Novanber 20th is going to be our 'Ihanksgiving Pot-lllck Dinner, with the Senior Program furnishing the turkey-Dinner will start at noon Hold on to that ticket it is also good for the Dried Flower Arrangement ' s you have seen around school. The drawing will be held on NOvenber 6th at the All Ghost Feast. You can get your tickets fran l.llella Collins , ~~garet Nelson or Fay Baker I \\Ould also like to thank Carol IOwns for all the help she has given in the Senior Program, and to Margaret Nelson who has been a great help to me while llle Has been on vacation. ·· I \\Ould like to thank the staff who have donated to the Senior Meal Program, and to the camrunity for their support. �r. I" AII Ghost Feast G-r-aqcl R111.pi"5 lrrter-Tr•D-.l C.O~nci/ '\ s Le )C i ~.,_.., l>-.\e : tlo~~"'~er- &,> 1q fh "'.e,). ii~: ~ - q "" \a>"a-c·. G'f m Co~<\~,\ --\o ~"'is\, -'4\CA C~f'~. Po~\vc.K - to vass Yr\~t ar\~ q. dis\\ o.nd '/•v. r OWft -fa.b\e. S&""\c.e-. �1 I' FOR YOUR INFORMATION What is Alcohol Abuse? It's drinking alcohol regard for POTENTIAL DANGERS. recklessly, without Some examples of alcohol abuse: Drinking to get drunk "chugging beer" "downing shots" daring one another to drinking contests, etc., and is unsafe and unhealthy. ALCOHOL ABUSE CAN HAVE HARMFUL CONSEQUENCES. teenager's life in many ways: It can affect a Educational consequences--Alcohol may interfere with schoolwork (and consequently career choice)if use results in: --CHANGED ATTITUDE toward shool. Some teenagers who drink stop caring about school performance --MISSING SCHOOL --DRINKING AT SCHOOL or during school hours --IGNORING homework assignments --HANGOVERS on school mornings. Physical consequences--Alcohol may: --IMPAIR THINKING and reasoning abilities. It also may make argument and fights more likely. --AFFECT COORDINATION and perception, making the individual prone to accidents (including traffic accidents, recreation accidents, falls, etc.). --CAUSE SERIOUS MEDICAL PROBLEMS in the long run. Heavy drinking is associated with diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, heart disease and some cancers (especially if if the person also smokes cigarettes). --BECOME ADDICTING. Social consequences--Alcohol use can: --STIFLE emotional growth and maturation if a teenager drinks to escape problems rather than trying to solve them --HURT relationships with family and friends when trust is broken --CAUSE EMBARRASSMENT because of something said or done while intoxicated. --HARM a person's reputation due to drunken behavior --RESULT in arrest, since teenage drinking is illegal in many states. It real ly is 0 . K . not to drink . And it ' s 0 . K . to say "no thanks" ; after all, it's YOUR health, and YOUR life!! There are also pamphlets available to you for your information in the Substance Abuse office or in the A.A. room. �I l! , EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ training is available to Indian residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties. LANDSCAPING Fam credits towards your diploma. Upon completion - Job placement Ask anyone Roan 4 or call 774-8331 DISLOCATED WORKERS Are you or have you been laid off from a job? or Long-term unemployed or under-employ~d? IF YES ••• We are now offering training opportunities or job placement. For more infonnation call Roseanna Two Crow at 774-8331 ON THE JOB TRAINING We are also offering On-The-Job-Training to Indians who are "job ready". employers are looking for qualified workers for permanent employment. Area For more information call or come in and see MARGARET NELSON OR PATRICIA CHIVIS. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 �IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES SMALL BUSIMESS MANAGEMENT CLASS Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, announces the second phase of its Small Business Management Class. (8 The class will begin October 8, 1986 - 10 weeks), (2) hours each week. (Time, 6:30 to 8:30 PM) During this ( 8 - 10) week period, you will learn: Why you need a business plan. \\hat the major components of a business plan are. How, through a step by step process using a workshop, to complete your business plan document. The course will include: An introduction to business planninq - the whys of business plans; how an effective plan can set you and your company on the right course. Understanding your company and its environment. Oiagnosinq the capabilities of vou.r company, current and future and the outside environment. Setting qoals - their nature and how they are established. - Developinq a sales and revenue plan, a production plan, an organization and manaqement plan and a financial plan. Preparinq a plan document. CRAFT CLASSES The second Thursday of each month SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASS from 7:00 - 10:00 PM Starts - October 8, 1986 If any questions, please call Instructors - Anita Smith 559 Oakcrest SW Wyoming, MI Seniors Room (downstairs) 45 Lexinqton Grand Rapids, MI the Council - 774-8331 SENIOR MEALS ARE BEING SERVED ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY · AT 11:30 AM SENIORS THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 20, 1986 (12:00 noon) BRING A DISH TO PASS �VO.TE NOVEMBER 4 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council supports Renewal and Additional 3 Mills Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? because GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has * * * * * * * * * had over 200 graduates from Lexington Community Education Nervous about voting? helped sponsor graduation dinners for family and friends Lexinton Community Education will have general information about the election and candidates available beginning Monday, October 27. set up a Computer Center at Lexington Come in and practice in the voting booth! provides public use of the Lexington building sponsors potlucks and special events for Native Americans fall festivals Transportation a problem? Volunteers will be available November 4 to give Grand Rapids residents a ride. Call 456-3720 for details or to sign up. special classes: Ojibway, Indian Art, Creative Writing for Elders provides transportation to and from Lexington classes employs Native Americans Need an absentee ballot? Absentee Ballot applications are available at Lexington School. Call 456-3720 or stop in for information. THE LIST IS LONG, BUT EVERYTHING HAS BEEN USEFUL TO THE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND WESTSIDE REMEMBER TO VOTE! �\n ....... /\/ove \r\ beR SuY") , I ues fY\on ,c; 8 l, ~ ThuRS. +~; tJed J AA every Monday and Thursday 7 - </I'm Roseanna Martel [ - Dss Worker he1 ~Tuesday and Thur 10-.2.PM June Fletcher <lralent Search) h1 re Thursdav onlv :00 Jean Valus her€ on Tuesday Only ' - 12:00 • .Sen··o~ ~~Al~ e'l/e ,._Y _ (11:.Jo) -rue.~._ Tt-.11 iq, _!J:_ EOM.-7:~...L. -1 s f I et?..\- i bf) s _!L _ VOTE /b '} /_ 1l GHOST SUPPrn POTLUCK 45 Lexington 1).A-\e I 0A-/- Nov. 6 & 7 ':Fri m 8 - 5:00 PM INHALENT WORK: HOP (HOFFMAN Hi nusE) II , I~ '" 13 __;-_i !> 1-~ r VETERANS DANCE Westside (6-10 PM I '"' 111· :ii I? IX 19 021 al.'2. Sen; 09' 5 e29J /hA"K~\\liV\~ I j) \ "' "' e.. Ill. 'Pot Lu~~ -'~~ ... / ~ c:>'I ,:JS _.-,L Th*'~ \<'S--:J1 ~~"'~~ ~ 4-~ oOC' eb c._,.\0~ ,:l.K ~ ~D ~\.Oe., ~ ..:J. 9 �• NON MOF !T i rj Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 ~ G. U. S. ?OST:A.GE , J. ! D IC i'C:.R M i'. ~JO 690 GIV t<O ~A'."C ' . MlC H BETTY JONES- LIBARY GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGE 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. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1986-11 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, November 1986 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986-11 Description An account of the resource November 1986 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7b37e664eb6e89062de19899bdb53819.pdf 5d83789f7eae3ba391955d15a57bfea1 PDF Text Text GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION 'IURTLE Executive Director F.ditor J. wagner Wheeler I.Dretta Yount GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBi\L axm:::IL BOARD OF DIREX:'IDRS PRES IDENT----------------GEORGE MARTIN V. PRESIDENT----------------JCHN HART TREASURER-------------RCGER WILLIAMS SEX:RETARY----------------MARY ROBERTS SGT.AT.ARMS---------------GERI CONWAY MEMBER----------------SYDNEY: MARTIN MEMBER--------------DAVID ~FSHIK MEMBER----------------PRISCILIA FRIEND MEMBER-------------------WALIACE HALL We are still up-dating our files please be patient. Please keep us informed of any address changes. TALK - NOVEMBER 1987 BOOKS: People of the Three Fires, Ottawa, Potawatomi and Ojibwa of Michigan. $12.95 and available in hardcover $20.95 The Tree That Never Dies, History Project ~6. 95 Oral Beads: Their Use by Upper Great Lakes Indians. $8.95 VIDEOTAPES: Porcupine Quill Box Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 1985(rental $24.95, step by step demonstration of the art of ~aking porcupine quill-decorated birch bark boxes. Black Ash Woven Baskets ( r en ta 1 $ 2 4 • 9 5 ) THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENTS A SERIES OF Woodland Indian Basketry GR Museum $24.95 Six Historical Prints Depicting Michigan Indians. Great Lakes Indian Beadwork GR Public Museum, 1977($24.95) Taken from original charcoal drawings by Grand Rapids artist Terri Bussey . Comming soon from the Michigan Indian Press of the Grand Rapids < Inter-Tribal Council: Reproduced in striking sepia tone, 19" x 25". --a series of children's books by and about Michigan Indians. Prints commemorate each tribe of the Three Fires--The Ojlbwa,Ottawa and Potawatomi paintings and photograph. --a pictorial history of Michigan Indians. --a book of recollections by Michigan Indian elders. Excellent fo r classroom use, can be framed f or display or personal co ll ector' s items. --instructional curriculum materials for People of the Three Fires. MADE POSS IB LE BY A GRANT FROM THE MI CHIGAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS ALS O availa ble from the Grand Rapids In ter-Triba l Council Let the Cou ncil help build your c o llection of Michigan Indian Ed ucat i ona l materials ... and several other Michigan Indian Press Publications. �GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL STAFF-- (616) 774-8331 ADMINISTRATION 1. J. Wagner Wheeler - Executive Director 2. Loretta Yount - Administrative Assistant 3. Robert Johnson - Accountant 4. Shirley Lark - Bookkeeper/Secretary HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 5. William Memberto - Director of Health and Human Services 6. Sue Ringewold - Coordinator of Substance Abuse 7. Vick Upton - Casemanager 8. Leonard O'Bannon - Outpatient Staff Person 9. Ruth Dudley - Secretary/receptionist J.T.P.A. 10. Dawn Bush - Director of J.T.P.A. 11. Maryan Mashka - Assistant Director J.T.P.A. 12. Phillip Memberto - Job Developer 13. Pat Chivis - Job Developer 14. Chris Shomin - Recruiter 15. Rita Blumke - Secretary PUBLICATION 16. Marie Bussey - Director of Publications NATIVE AMERICAN ELDERS PROGRAM 17. Louella Collins - Native American Project Director 18. Nellie F. Baker - 19. Ronald Judson - Van Driver 20. Robert Stone - Indian Health Liaison " " Elders Specialist Anyone on staff will be glad to help you or refer you to someone else. our address: 45 Lexington St. N. w. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-6349 �+++++++++++++++++++ t t + t+ t. t + . t+ WE THINK YOU ARE JUST WONDERFUL! WE THINK YOU'RE · REALLY GREAT!! .. + + + I I I I + + + + + + I I I I I I I II I II I I + I I I I I I I I I I I I • . I I I II I . + + + .• + + + + + t t . JUST KEEP ON · SENDING US YOUR .. + + .· . D& W, EBERHARD + AND MEIJER t REGISTER TAPES!!! t · ·~················· ' ·~ . . . ' .. ..:. . . - . �SPECIAL EVENTS: CRAFT CLASSES; GHOST SUPPER - NOVEMBER 5, 1987 POTLUCK - 6:00 PM - BRING YOUR FROM 7 : 0 0 PM INSTRUCTOR: TABLE SERVICES NOVEMBER 19, 1987 THE SECOND THURSDAY OF (12:30) PM Senior Thanksgiving Potluck E.:\C~ ~10NTH 9 : 0 0 P'.'1. ANITA SMITH 559 Oakcrest SW Wyoming, MI TELEPHONE : -S..J 8 - _5-3 ti fSENIORS ROOM (DOWNSTAIRS) 45 LEXINGTON GRAND RAPIDS, MI ROSEANNA MARTELL - OUTREACH WORKER FROM DSS. IS HERE ON TUESDAY AND THU~SDAY FROM 10:00 AM to 2:00 - DOl·:-XSTAIRS IN THE SENIOR ROOM. COUNCIL CLOSED--------November 26 and 27, 1987 DECEMBER 17, 1987------SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY (12:30 PM) The Council is particapating in: POTLUCK-- CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT DROP BOX PROGRAM. DECEMBER 24 and 25, 1987 FAIR HOUSING - GRAND RAPIDS CITY CODE CHAPTER 160 - 1968, 1977. COUNCIL WILL BE CLOSED Senior Meals are served on TUESDAY and THURSDAY at 11:30 AM ($2.00 donation from non-Seniors) AA MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 7 to 9 PM NEED A RIDE PLEASE CALL GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING EVERY MONTH, THE SECOND TUESDAY AT 7:30 EVERYONE IS WELCOME ROBERT STONE IS HERE MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY. ----------------------------------- Discrimination in housing because of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, marital status, handicapped status or public assistance recipient status is prohibited. If you have a complaint, the Council has forms for you to fill out and your own envelope is provided (for confidentiality) and insert in the drop box. A staff member from the City of Grand Rapids' Equal Opportunity Department will contact you in the near future regarding your complaint. ITS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSE ! AT LEXINGTON SCHOOL. HEALTH NURSE IS HERE ON TUESDAY ONLY FROM 10:00 - 12:45. You can find her downstairs around 11:30, having lunch with the Seniors. �< ! .-. The ~ ichiga~ Indian fress is gathering contempora'.ry photographs for a book to be published on Michigan Indian h~story and culture . Fhotos should depict rr.ichigan Indian pe ofle in a variet~1?f:--__ contemporary scenes. Send all ph7tos ~FHOTC BOG~ FUBLIGATIGN Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal ouncil 45 Lexington N.W. . ~ ,., d Kap1 • d s, ..~1cn . . ' . ~ 95011~ 0ran I' 11 / *Flease include self addressed/ s·tamped retur n of •uhoto$. / I / , I I I ! \ \ I \ / I l I \ \ I II I I I I / I l II \ ·- I f .i " i ., ,,-,\I :•'., �COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL A~D ALCOHOLISM Misinformation and misconceptions about alcohol and alcoholism have long pervaded the public consciousness. The following are among the most commonly held misconceptions surrounding alcohol and alcoholism. 1: ALL PEOPLE REACT SIMILARLY TO THE SAME AMOUNTS OF ALCOHOL. Several physical and psychological factors do, in fact, cause people to react differently. PHYSICAL factors include: RATE OF CONSU!-lPTION--the faster, the greater the effect-; Foo:r>=I; the stornach--food slows down the rate of absorption-; Type of Bevera~-alcohol consumed in wine or beer has a slower effect then similar amounts contained in liquor-; Body Weight- heavy people have less a reaction to a given amount of alcohol than lighter people-; Body chemistry- reactions will vary because of individual chemical make-ups Psychological factors include the situation in which the drinking occurs, a person's mood, attitude and his drinking experience. 2: ALCOHOL IS THE CAUSE OF ALCOHOLIS~. If this were so all drinkers would be alcoholics. The complex causes of alcoholism are the subject of much research. 3: ALL ALCOHOLICS ARE SKID ROW BUMS. Actually only 3% of all alcoholics are on "skid row". The remainder lead relatively normal lives. It often requires 5 to 20 years before alcoholism incapacitates a victim. 4: ALCOHOLICS ARE HELPLESS DRUNKS. Alcoholism can be arrested with proper treatment. 65% to 70% of employed alcoholics recover and lead normal lives if they receive treatment. 5: ALCOHOLIS~ IS A SELF-INFLICTED MORAL PROBLEM. The American Medical Association calls alcoholism a disease. Labeling it a moral problem is as ludicrous as doing the same to any other disease(ie, cancer) ******************* A MESSAGE TO ALL: If you choose not to drink ... Know your own positive reason ar1nk1ng and examine your attitude honestly. for not Expect others to respect your choice. Your confidence will command respect and ward off teasing and arguing which often creates difficulty. Respect the drinker's choice to drink. Respect is a two way street and sneering at a drinker may cause him to criticise your decision to obs ta in. If you chose to drink ... Don't abuse yourself ~hen drinking. Understand how to use alcohol wisely. 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Register now! - - - - - - - 456•3720 .......... .... ...... ~-~~ ~ , �• COHHUHITY EDUCATION HEHS COHING NOVEHBER 17th TREES OF HEAVEN by A sculpture brought to you the Lexington School Art Dept. Opening Reception funded by a grant f~om the G.R. Edu,:at.ion NEU * * 1:00 Fund 111NI-COURSE HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS Nov. Tues. 9- Dec. ·~ 11 Thur:..•. 12: .J(J- :2; i ~; Ho liday decorations Ornaments Gifts t • .:; cred i ts Public �IT IS NOT EASY To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To Apologize. Begin Over. Take Advice. Be Unselfish Admit Error. Face A Sneer. Be Charitable. Keep Tryping. Be Considerate. Avoid Mistakes. Endure Success. Profit By Mistakes. Forgive and Forget. Think and Then Act. Keep Out Of A Rut. Make The Best Of Little. Subdue An Unruly Temper Shoulder A Deserved Blame. Recognize the Silver Lining. BUT IT ALWAYS PAYS MAKE AN INDIAN CHOKER A CHOKER MADE with hairpipes and crow beads is simple enough for even children to make. The large pieces are easy for small fingers to grasp. The finished craft can be worn by both men and women, though the woman's choker usually has fewer rows. WHAT YOU NEED: (16) hairpipes 1-1 / 2 inches long; (32) crow beads in a light color; (64) crow beads in a contrasting dark color; 4" sq. of thick leather; (2) yds of leather thonging or strips for lacing; leather hole punch. WHAT YOU DO: 1. Cut two circles leather about 1-3/4 Draw a line through Punch four holes in 1/4 in. apart. from the hard in. across. the center. this line about 2. Cut three strips of hard leather 1-1/2 in. long and about 3/8 inch wide. Punch four holes in each strip about 1/4 in. apart. 3. Tie a knot in ~ne end of the leather lacing. String a hard leather circler then add the be~ds and hairpipes · as picture. After three beads, add a leathe~ strip and repeat. 4. When you finish the first row, run the lacing through the second circle, bring it bac~ through the circle and start the second row of beads. Repeat until you have the number of rows you need. Pull the lacing until it is tiqht, then tie a knot. 5. Fold the circle in half so the knots are covered up. Punch a hole through both layers: Use one end of a 6 inch piece of lacing to hold the edge of the circle together. Use the rest of the lacing as a tie. Repeat with the other circle. 6. If you wish, you ffiay ~ant to add a shell or some other decoration to the center o= the choker so it will hang down into the opening of your shirt or blouse. Try different things until you find something you like best. �t.\ 1 • Nove'f'<\ be~ - I At\ 'l-~ LJ~d fue_s fY\ DY") Su'f'\ - ~ - IC/'3'7 - +R ,· . JhvR5 __!± J ,,It ..s 1-1 R SoPIJE G,-f/lJSt ' -SAf - ~ ~.'OD -'fJo./fo~K [3"W-; l\'\e~I~ IJ·.J:J SR. _j_ A~ ')-1 _!]_ /{) Vete.~A~ I/ - IS /Ip l ~ 13 . l.:J.. ~ A~r5.....CAAFT C.l~SS (? r-'1) _sA.AdO......, .S~ M c~I~ ll'.3o 141'1 '}-'I r-Y rt\ \.-c. '1 '. 3 n AA >')-'j I ! - ·' ()'\e&l\1~(11:30) .... W\~ DW., 'flt bl~ s~ ""it.CJ .S~ rYJe~ I ~(11:.i: ~Lf SA -1. i 11 ~ ·- I~ ,Se. ... iO ~ _f_J_ o2lJ · ·- ... e:L/ Tn~l\t<st" i "j. 1 f>o-Hu~ (12:31 ! I VV\-a A I~ ~J:j s~ ~~ A ~7-'I ,;J.3 ;l >} Y- I :14,,. '1-~ - - -- --- ---- -- - ·-- -- ·- - -·-· ---- ~s:·! ..:J? oz~ ·lh'-"\<5.;i 'is' \# !~ ~\\)\~/ " SA. vY\ eA I ~{11::J '>) -cJ? - APt'J 'j I ! l ,. ! I l I Jc : .'.D_e.t. i I ~ 1 \j)e.c. . 1 - t G IA~ ' I ,.., -'I ·-- ~~ lY\ ~Al ~kt:.. t>) 1 5- I l I ! . ;.• II 5R ~ .. ::1... .:De(!_ i I : l.Dec- 1- w 1f·-3o) I -. I ~ �• Gr•nd R•pids Inter-Tribal Council HON l'ROFIT ORG. U. S. POST AGE 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 • A United Way Agency Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale MI 49401 PAID PER N.rT NC . C.90 GRANO RAFlD S, ,,, ICH . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. 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Special Collections & University Archives Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/446">Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection, RHC-14</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-14_turtle-talk_1987-11 Title A name given to the resource Turtle Talk, November 1987 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-11 Description An account of the resource November 1987 issue of Turtle Talk by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2bedea36deee8a02cc962ac64f2d304e.pdf 7d50d95037c80fbf2fc27d3f899edaa5 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 11 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council November 1991 The Danger of "Harmless" School Mascots by Barbara Miner an article taken out of "Rethinking Columbus" Go White Boys! Victory to the Black Skins! Rah Rah Chinamen! Can you imagine any school district in the country tolerating such racist cheerleadingfor sports teams? Of course not. So why are millions of children attending schools with mascots and sports teams such as the Redmen, the Warriors, the Red Raiders and the Indians? Nor are such demeaning stereotypes limited to elementmy and high schools. There's also the Marquette Warriors at Marquette University in Milwaukee, the Atlanta Braves baseball terun, and the Washington Redskins football team-just to name a few. Concrete Way to Fight Bias Organizing against such mascots and sports names provides a concrete way to combat bias against Native Americans. At best, your efforts will lead to a change in names. At worst, it will raise consciousness about the negative nature of such mascots and names. While some schools have gotten rid of Native American mascots, many refuse to do so. "Why does one woman want to change a logo that has been used at Milton High School for over 50 years ... ," the letter asked. "People of Milton, don't let her get away with it. Stand up and fight like your Redmen teams do." Native Americans make several points to counter such views: • Why are Indians used as names for teams and as mascots in the same way as badgers, gophers, or eagles? Are Indian people equated with animals and seen as less-than-human? •Mascots are often used to provide comic relief during half-time; they are silly creatures not to be taken seriously. Why perpetuate such a view of Native Americans? •The mascots help people deny the modemday existence of "real Indians" living and working in the 20th century. •The mascots perpetuate the stereotype that Native Americans are bloodthirsty and savage. •Teams and mascots aren't named the Jew Boys, or the Black Savages, or the Spies, or the Yellow Peril. Why isn't there the same sensitivity toward racism against Native Americans? "Racially demeaning stereotypes are dangerous," notes Carol Hand, a Native American parent who has filed a legal complaint against the Milton school mascots. "By tolerating the use of demeaning stereotypes in our public school systems, we desensitize entire generations of children. A Look Inside Editorial ............................... 2 Environment ........................ 3 Health .................................. 4,5 Human Services ................... 6 Human Services ................... 7 Profile .................................. 8 Inspriational ......................... 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 �Has Columbus Had His Day? Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Thanld.ng David 0. Rankin of the Fountain Street Church This reading is by Chief Red Jacket of the Seneca Indians. Written in 1805, it is his reply to a Christian missionary. Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why do not all agree, as you can all read the Book? "Brother, we do not understand these things. We are told that your religion was given to your forefathers and has been handed down from father to son. We also have a religion which was given to our forefathers and has been handed down to us, their children. We worship in that way. It teaches us to be thankful for all the favors we received, to love each other, and to be united. We never quarrel about religion. Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion or take it from you. We only want to enjoy our own." The second reading is by Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Indians. Written in 1810, it is his view of the ethical life. "So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no man about his religion- respect him in his views and demand that he respect yours. Love your life, beautify all things in your life, perfect your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so when their time comes they weep and pray to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home." 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mazy Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler- Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mazy Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Advisor Dennis Black - Counselor Judy Dodge - Human Services Darcy Emert - Human Services Hunter Genia - Human Services Kristie Pagel - Human Services Bruce Trobridge - Human Services Loretta Yount - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Amy Groenvelt - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mazy Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumke - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - MI Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mazy Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane Leaureaux- Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views ofthe writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter. Deadline for submission is the 15th ofevery month. The Turtle Talk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 6161774-8331, FAX 6161774-2810. �ENVIRONMEN Recycling Begins at Home submitted by Hunter Genia "By recycling rather then using raw materials, you reduce the amount of pollution created, by 80 percent." Neil Seidman, Institute for Local Self-Reliance "Every ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees, requires 7,000 fewer gallons of water to make than nonrecycled paper, and keeps 60 pounds of pollutants out of the air. So why do we insist on seeing what we throw out as worthless?" Senator Albert Gore The things that are easy to do: 1. Use coffee mugs instead of polystyrene cups 2. Reuse plastic wrap, foil and plastic bags 3. Recycle newspaper and magazines 4. Recycle glass 5. Recycle plastic containers Are you willing to do it? 1. Take your own bags to the store 2. Shop at a store that carries biodegradable products 3. Pay more for products in low-waste packaging 4. Pay more for recycled paper ''MEATBALL HASH"? WHAT~ · ir!AT"!- 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HEALTH Exploding The Myths About Aids Taken from Health Edco-A Division ofWRS Group, Inc. AIDS is NOT just a male or homosexual disease. AIDS is NOT spread through casual contact such as handshaking, hugging, drinking from common glasses, using toilet seats or caring for aids patients. AIDS is NOT spread by kissing. A positive antibody test does not mean a person has aids, but that he or she has been exposed and is potentially contagious. This means he or she could pass on the virus through semen or blood even though no illness is apparent. Animals cannot transmit HIV. Condoms are not fool-proof in preventing the spread of aids, although they help and are strongly recommended. HOW TO A VOID AIDS: DO NOT engage in anal sexual intercourse. DO NOT have sex with multiple partners or persons who have had multiple partners. DO NOT have any type of sexual contact with persons known for high-risk behavior. SYPTOMS OF AIDS: The presence of any of these signs does not in itself indicate aids, but persons in risk groups with these symptoms should be alerted to see a physician. 1. Fatigue 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Enlarged lymph nodes Night sweats Weight loss Persistent diarrhea Fever Sores in mouth, nose or anus Next issue: How Does AIDS Kill? 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Fat Burning Foods submitted by Loretta Yount Eat all you want and still melt away flab by packing your diet with amazing fat-burning foods according to top nutritionists. "You no longer have to starve to trim yourself down," says Dr. Stefan Lindquist, professor of nutrition at Australia's University of Canberra. "Our extensive research proves you can stuff yourself and still burn off excess fat." "The key is choosing the right foods and making them the mainstays of your meals." "You don't even have to cut out fat-laden hamburgers and french fries, or calorie-packed cake and candy. But you just make them an occasional treat rather than a staple of your meals." Results of Dr. Lindquist's work published recently in the prestigious Australian Journal of Nutritional Health. Dr. Lindquist lists the 10 best foods that either fill you up with few calories or speed up your body's metabolism so the fat simply melts away. 1. APPI.ES - These marvels of nature truly do deserve their reputation for keeping the doctor away when you eat one a day. And they'll help you melt your fat away, too. 2. BANANAS- Theyalsocombathungerpangsand fill you up, yethaveonly 80 to lOOcalorieseach. They're beautifully suited for dieting because they're free of sodililll and supply vitamin C. 3. BREAD - Bread has long been viewed as villain indieting, butit's an undeserved.rap, says Dr. Lindquist He recommends a daik, rich, high-fiber bread such as pumpernickel, whole-wheat, mixed grain or oattneal. The average slice contains only ro to 70 calories, yet is rich in complex carbohydrates-the best steady fuel you can give your body. 4. COFFEE-Acupofblackcoffeeinthemorning and another in the afternoon is a great reducing aid Caffeine speeds up metabolism because it's a stimulant, and it can help you firm up to 10 percent more calories than nonnal. 5. GRAPEFRUIT - An average-size grapefruit supplies only 74 calories, and is high in vitamin C and these superfruits contain pectin and other substances that help dissolve fat and cholesterol. 6. MUSTARD - Hot, spicy mustmtl can speed up your metabolism by as much as 25 percent for several hours, researchers say. This can result in the-body burning an extra 45 caloriesforeve:ry700consumed,Hot peppers also have the same effect 7. POTATOES- Unfortunately,potatoeshave been tagged with the same "fattening" rap as bread-and it's totally unjustified. These nanrral marvels are a great source of fiber and potassium, yet deliver only about 85 calories perpotato. But don't add butter and sour cream, or you will blow it 8. RJCE-Acupofcookedricecontainsonlya third the nlilllberof calories found in an equivalent amount of beef or cheese. Yet it's a food which, when used as a staple, prcxluces stunning weight loss and also helps cure kidney ailments and high blood pressure. 9. SPINACH -Popeye really knew what was good for him when he tossed down the spinach. It supplies a load of nutrients, including iron. Beta carotene and vitamins C and E. At the same time, it revs up the metabolism to burn away unwanted fat 10. TOFU-Thisrelativelylittle-knownfoodfrom the Orient can replace a lot high-fat meat in your diet and help you lose weight fast It's soy bean curd and is relatively tasteless, so you can flavor it with spice or a nofat dressing. It has impressive amounts of calcium and iron but no saturated fat and almost no sodium In addition to these super-foods, researchers report that plain old drinking water is another great fat-fighter. "Drinkatleasteight8-ounce glasses ofwater a day. "says Dr. Lindquist'' ''It flushes fat and dangerous chemicals from your system and makes weight loss much easier to achieve." 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �HUMAN SERVICES "Young Eagles Get A Taste Of Culture" by Hunter Genia //'=r""~ { IJ.:7} ~ ,,. -=/.i1 ;Ji~~, On September 26th the Young Eagles got a taste of their own culture in a time when alot of young people have forgotten it or have never really been exposed to it. Bill Memberto a Grand River Odawa and a member of the board at Inter-Tribal came and did a presentation for about 45 minutes talking about the circle, the eagle feather, sweet grass and what it means and why it's used. Starting off the presentation, we smoked everyone down with sweetgrass as they were in the circle. Just the expression on all their faces like "Yow-zah" showed me that alot of the group had never been taught or exposed to these teachings. Smoking them down in a manner which was non-threatening enabled the group to be more relaxed. After the presentation, the group was exposed to the drumming and dancing which goes on at" social gatherings", but in a way, where they could come up to the drum and actually drum if they wantto or dance if they wanted to. There were about 3-4 of the group members who actually did come up and drum or sit by the drum. Lorraine "Punkin" Shananaquet gave an explanation to the"Fancy Shawl" dance and the "Jingle Dress" dance. She and Carly Shananaquet each performed an exhibition for their style of dancing. Drummers from the community came in and lent a hand and we'd like to say Me-gwetch to them. ~~:~ ··~·:... Employment Support Group Meets Tuesday evenings 6:00 PM 45 Lexington NW 774-8331 Benefit from the shared experiences of a group if you are frustrated by unsuccessful attempts to find a job or unhappy with your current job. Ask for Dennis Black. 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Native American Women's Group meets Monday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women who are: an adult child of an alcoholic codependent or chemically dependent Please join us in ow path to healing. Contact Judy Dodge or Loretta Yount for more information ~ �The AIDS/Drug Abuse Connection submitted by Darcy Emert We live in a drug-oriented society where Anyone using substances of any kind is put- drugs and alcohol may be offered as a solution to ting themselves at a real in- any deficiency or distress. They are creased risk for coming into offered everywhere by many of our most influential sources of information and knowledge: families, doctors, television, advertisements ... If we don't like the way we contact with HIV/AIDS virus Any use of drugs and alcohol suppresses the immune system ... the vital operation of your body that fights for your life! infection. Just because a user may not use needles, does not mean that they have little or no risk. Here are some of the major feel, act, look or make decisions, ways in which drug use in- we are told there is something we creases chances of spreading can take to make us feel or be better. The purpose of introducing the AIDS/DRUG the AIDS infections: • "If you don't have control of yourself, others ABUSE Connection is to sharpen your awareness will take control of you." of the extent and nature of drug use by high-risk • Blackouts - a waking loss of memory. users, particularly with as many adolescents now Blackouts put people at risk because people are using. Certain practices or effects associated with vulnerable to having unknown sex, rape, incest... drug use increases the users risk for HIV/AIDS virus infection and transmission. • Change in Peer Group - With increased use of alcohol and drugs, there is a shift in the kinds of peers with whom a user associates. Increasingly, he or she takes up with new friends that share the same drug using interests and are out for the same risk-taking adventures. ANYONE INTERESTED IN drumming, singing, or ind.ian dancing classes wednesday evenings at the grand rapids inter-tribal council 45 lexington n.w. grand rapids, rnichigan 49504 call for more information at 616/774-8331 between 8 - 5 p.m. and ask for hunter genia or wag wheeler • Needle Use - The risk behavior is empha- sized with HIV infection. HIV is non-discriminating with regards to race, sex, or creed. It is associated with risky exposures. Any use of drugs and alcohol suppresses the immune system ... the vital operation of your body that fights for your life! Alcohol and drugs reduces the ability of the body to fight off infection. Any risky drug/alcohol use or compromised behavior may leave anyone vulnerable to infection with HIV! 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �PROFILE Darcy Emert - Counselor, Mother, and Student If you've wondered who this perDarcy, a native of Grand Rapson hanging around Inter-Tribal Counids, was raised on the west side of cil is - she is Darcy Emert. Darcy is town. Her mother is Mary Jane a member of our Human Services Shomin and her grandmother is Team. She is a recent addition to our Mabel Shomin. At the age of 17, team, having started in the latter part Darcy became a parent. Her son Dakota is now 5 years old When talking of May. Her contributions in this short with Darcy a1x>ut the issue of being a period of time have been many. She works full-time providing counseling single parent, you will realize that she and casemanagement services and also has endured some struggles. She has assists in the facilitation of the Young continued to work on completing school Eagles Project. while raising her son. Her desire to continue to learn Being a single parent, and underand grow with regards to improving her delivery of standing the demands that it places upon an individual is services in this community is an invaluable quality. in part why Darcy is the caring and professional indiRecently, Darcy completed an intensive training vidual that she is. When she is not devoting her time here workshop on an AIDS high risk adolescent preven- at the Council, you will find her tending to the needs of her tion project in Traverse City. This training will son, or attending classes at Aquinas College where she is allow Darcy to conduct AIDS risk assessments and working towards a degree in Special Education with an risk reduction sessions with youth. emphasis in Speech Therapy. November Birthdays "Happy Binhday from GR/TC" Georgia Jacobson Frosty Chandler Robin King Mary Sandoval Larry King John Tadgerson Pete Recollect Bea Bailey C.J. Robinson JohnZakem James Brown George McDonald Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Diane Leaureaux LindaKeway Kathy Bowen Erica Smith Jessica Smith Don Bowen, Jr. Marie Medacco Julie Shananaquet Colby Genereaux, Jr. A-Dawa-qua Pontiac Oops we forgot Jonie Abella for October Birthdays. Happy Birthday to you Jonie! NOVEMBER TURTLE TALK CONTRIBUTORS Thanking you_ ) i.6';;~ your support! Gl~P,~ Lyl¢.i&:iElaini~ett ~" /! lt:tl -,_~~~~~i;~· Al Sllvet;:G,ve.t. .r::: i/~:~(t:::-~-:_.-,:f:·: .4i61f & judy:Flietstra '::.--=Jl: '. /:_:rt ~_::;~·-._ .. '. ·~~ . ( ·:?\S';· :: i i JJ~ickie Radiinak "···" }='·s:t;bW, _Givers Sister '~~ne '.Jeffrey, OP '::: :.• ' AND CONGRATULATIONS to Judy and Bill Dodge on the birth of their new baby girl LEAH in late October! 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �INSPIRATIONAL To Rose The Child Care Room is quiet now, Not quite like any other day, The ladies rock the babies gently, Singing lullabies in a tender way. But, someone's missing, something's wrong ... Even though the babies are too young to comprehend, The Leader of this Group is gone. Last Friday, we all lost a special friend. For fourteen years, Rose loved the babies, And she helped them all to grow. She cared about each one of them, Even, at times, when it maybe didn't show. Rose was tough, feisty ... You didn't mess with her. Yet, at the drop of a hat, let a baby cry, And she'd be there, it's tears to dry. What about when the Rule was made? No smoking in the Teacher's Lounge. Well, Rose wasn't about to use the Student's Break Room, That's forever trashed to the absolute max ... So Rose, peeked here, and she peeked there, Trying to find a spot. How about Inter-Tribal' s Conference Room, (She used to sneak in there quite a lot!!) We will think of you often, Rose. We loved you. You didn't give us time to say Good-Bye. To the children, we'll give an extra hug and a kiss ... And, at Lexington School, you '11 always be missed. GHOST DANCER Lonely Wovoka, ghost dancer of night, dances the circle under pale moonlight His arms stretched out high, chants to the spirits of the sky, "Come back great buffalo, hear my song, the plains are quiet, the longknives are gone. My dead warriors, I await your return, fear not the bullets, for they won't burn. Stardust is our power, the moon is our shield, my brothers we're free to hunt in the field." Wovoka dances and cries his song, to fade away with the morning dawn. Nancy Lucas Hogan Preserve your cultural ways through your children. Preserve your children through love and understanding. Food and a roof over their head is not enough. Give them the things you yourself yearned for as a child. Ruth Pitcher ROSE KURLENDA Mrs. Rose J. Kurlenda (nee Mondry), of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, October 18, 1991 at her residence. Surviving are her husband, Edward; children, Paul Kurlenda, Sandra (Frank) Drury, Sheryl (James) Spoelstra, SteveKurlenda,Laura(Jerry) Ross, and Janice Kurlenda; several grandchildren. She was Head of Child Care at Lexington School, a member of the C.W.V. Post 1500 Ladies Auxiliary, Good Fellowship of Sacred Heart, a member of Sacred Heart Parish and its Altar-Rosary Society. Encourage your children to read, to learn, to seek knowledge. Allow them room to grow in all directions. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies in perpetuating stereotypes. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �ANNOUNCEMENTS Attention Vietnam Era Veterans Did you take associate degree courses? You may be eligible for retroactive G.I. bill payments! You may be entitled to retroactive payment of VA educational benefits if you are a Vietnam era veteran who took courses in an associate degree program any time between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 1984. This is the result of the settlement of a lawsuit called Pacheco v. VA (formerly known as Schunemann v. VA). Potentially Eligible Veterans You may be eligible for retroactive payment of VA educational benefits if: 1. You are a Vietnam era veteran, and 2. You did not use all the months of Ch. 34 VA educational benefits to which you were entitled, and 3. You were otherwise eligible for benefits, and 4. You pursued courses in an approved associate degree program predominantly vocational in content, at any time between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 1984. DEADLINE Your claim must be received in the Cleveland VA Regional Office no later than August 20, 1992. Mail Your Claim Today The Cleveland VA Regional Office will handle all claims. If you believe you are eligible, complete the form below and mail it to the Cleveland VA Regional Office. More Information is Available If you have questions or need further assistance, you may contact: *Cleveland VA Regional Office tool-free at 1-800-827-8144, or *Nat'l Veterans Legal Services Project, ATTN: Pacheco,2001 S St., NW, Ste. 610, Washington DC 2009. PACHECO CLAIM LETTER TO: VA Regional Office, A TIN: 21P, Celebrezze Federal Building, 1240 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44109 FROM: Name: ------------------------- Address:-----------------------City, State, ZIP: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ VA Claim Number: _ _ _ _ Social Security Number: _ _ _ _ _ __ I wish to claim retroactive payment of VA educational benefits under the Pacheco settlement. DATE 1O•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council SIGNATURE �TURTLE TALK PLEASE HELP by giving what you can.We'd like to~ ·~ ·--~ hear from you. Our mailing list is now up to over 950 households! More paper and more postage. Every little bit counts. You are able to deduct your gift to the full extent of the law. And as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ...$15/yr. Silver Giver...$10/yr. Bronze Giver ... $5/yr. Berkeley Has Opportunities for American Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Indians The American Indian Graduate Program at Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. the University of California at Berkeley is recruit~ ing American Indian and Alaska Native students. The UC-Berkeley program has recently cel- Tutor at GRITC Available ComevisitChristineBuchanan,certifiedK-8teacher ebrated 20 years and has assisted over 200 Indian graduates. The Berkeley program actively recruits will be at GRITC on Wednesday from 4-5:30 for three students into such professional schools as public half-hour sessions for up to two people at a time. Looking for people who need extra help with health, social welfare and business administration. homework. There are several other professional and academic Priority will be given to those people who are degree programs leading to a masters or doctorate. already receiving services. Call Diane to reserve your For example, over 80% of the graduates in the Public Health Program have received mid-level spot at 616/774-8331. and upper management jobs within the Indian ~ Health Service during the last twenty years. WEATHERIZAllON KEEPS RESIDENTS Information regarding the various graduate WARM AND COMFORTABLE programs and financial assistance can be obtained Holland, Michigan ... The Ottawa County Comby telephoning (510) 642-3228 (collect)orwriting munity Action Agency (CAA) announces the Weatherto: American Indian Graduate Program, 140 Earl iz.ation Program is again available throughout the winter Warren Hall, University of California, Berkeley, months to all qualified Ottawa County residents. ResiCalifornia, 94720. dents qualify based on income guidelines. Turn Your Register . , Tapes into $$$ . Keep donating your Cash§ Register tapes to GRITC. Send? bring, ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have helped send our youth to functions and other valuable activities. We take any receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616n74-8331. ff"'~ ~ FREE Financial Help for Your Business RAM Consultants will be volunteering one day per month to GRITC members offering FREE financial consulting help for any Native American presently in business or wishing to go into business. Contact Rita or Diane at GRITC 616n748331 to make your appointment. The W eatheriz.ation Program is free of charge and includes attic, wall, and floor insulation, caulking, venting, weatherstripping and minor home repairs. Licensed contractors perform the work and share energy-saving tips with each homeownerorrenter. The Weatherization Programoperatesyear-roundandprovidesaddedbenefit in the winter by keeping residents comfortable despite falling temperatures. For more information or an appointment, contact CAA at 393-5644, 846-5110 or 1-800-782-8814. 1 l•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Job Skills Bank The response to this bank has been positive. We would like to extend an invitation to those who haven't signed up as yet, to sign up today. The Jobs Skills Bank is a computerized file of people who are looking for employment or who may be looking for employment at some point in the future. We encourage you to register with the Job Skills Bank as we may be of assistance to you in obtaining employment and valuable training. If you are interested, please fill in the following data sheet and mail or deliver to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504: Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security#: DOB: _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone# (include area code): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you currently looking for work? Yes._ _ _ _~No _ _ _ _ __ Date available for work: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Driver's License? Yes_ _No___ Chauffeurs? Yes_ _No Do you have reliable transportation? Yes_ _ _ _ _No _ _ _ _ __ Native American? Yes_ _ No _ __ GRITC member? Yes_No__ What skills do you have? 1. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes _ _ _ _ _No _ _ __ If yes, where and for how long? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~ ~ - Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington. NW. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 25 12 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 49505 Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.690 Grand Rapids, Ml � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Stitt, Mary (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/085ec4dc28fa0e418b33b60e128a44e7.pdf 20fe2c7bfe329b4118100c3ff1dbbbf0 PDF Text Text t.··.<: ·, Volume 2 Number 11 A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ..l November 1992 TO HONOR ALL VETERANS A Celebration of Flags, Dances and Drums Our country has learned from its painful past that it is important to separate the warrior from the war. Now, we take the emphasis off the struggle, and instead honor the committment of those who served their country. To honor all veterans of all conflicts and wars, a VETERANS' POW WOW will be held Saturday, November 14, 1992 from 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Sponsored by Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and the Vet Center of Grand Rapids, this multi-cultural event is expected to fill the Ford Fieldhouse (Lyon at Bostwick). In addition to many dancers, drums and singers, food will be available, and traders from all over Michigan will sell a variety of Indian arts. This Veterans' Pow Wow has its roots in Hopkins, Michigan in 1979-1980. Veterans were sharing this celebration in a VFW Hall, gathered together by Frank Bush, a World War II veteran, and George Martin, a veteran of the Korean conflict. They had food and drumming and singing, with several hundred people attending. Everyone felt honored to share the process of celebration. It was very much a community effort in the old way, veterans and their families would bring a dish to pass. By the early l 980's the crowd had grown, and the pow wow was moved to the West Side Complex in Grand Rapids, to accomodate more veterans and their families. At this time, the Grand Rapids Inter- A PEEK INSIDE Director's Column ............ 2 Board Report .................... 3 Birthdays ......................... .4 Songs of the Warriors ........ 5 Ressurection ...................... 7 Youth in Crisis .................. 9 Stress ................................. 10 AIDS ................................. 11 Announcements .................. 12 Pow Wows ........................ 16 Tribal Council became involved in the organization of the pow wow. The gathering began to draw hundreds of participants, and again they ran out of room. Last year, Bill Memberto contacted Clyde Poag and Tony Martinaitis of the Vet Center about jointly sponsoring the event for all veterans. Grand Rapids Community College had coordinated other joint projects with GRITC emphasizing multi-cultural events. So when a facility was needed, Julie Johnson, Dean of Continuing Education at the college, secured the Ford Fieldhouse for the event. In this second year at the Fieldhouse, more dancers and more traders are expected, as well as ever-growing public support. (continued inside, p.8} �•:::::::::::::::::!:::::::!:::::::!:::::!:::!:!:!:!:::::::!:!:!:::::::::::~:::::::::::::::::~!~~!~~:~11m1::::u111:111mii111:1m11:u~1.Irltrrrrrrr:r:i1r::~:=:~:!::!::!I FROM THE DIRECTOR: Boo-Shoo! The Presidential election is being held November 3, 1992. GRITC remains neutral regarding party endorsement, but encourages everyone in the Indian community to VOTE! Please exercise your right to vote -- for the candidate of your choice. On October 12, 1992 the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council sponsored a "Recovery from Discovery" rally on the Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids, as an alternative to other Columbus Day celebrations which were held. The program included guest speakers representing the Native American community and local supporters: Fifth District Congressman Paul Henry; Lisa Garcia, Exective Director of the Hispanic Center; Mercedes Toohey, Hispanic Center; Kathy Kuhn and Paul Mayhue, representing the Kent County Commission; George Heartwell, City Commissioner; State Senator Vernon Ehlers; and Brad Miller, representing Senator Donald Riegle. These speakers, as well as our leadership, spoke of working together in our society to better the welfare of the Indian people. The Council welcomes Marcia Blacklidge, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwa community, as our new Director of Human Services. Marcia is committed to working closely with the Native American community to help our people become better educated and fully employed. We all welcome her to the GRITC staff. The Council is forming a volunteer committee which can assist the staff in serving the community. Volunteerism is an important part of the functioning of GRITC, especially considering the reduction of funding within social agencies which resulted in reduction of staff. Volunteers are needed to assist with our Young Eagles program - working with young people from kindergarten through senior high school ages . Volunteers can also be helpful in the distribution of Turtle Talk .. Some in our community have expressed concern that our Prevention staff has in the past administered mental health assessments on the participants of the Young Eagle program. We have reviewed this process, and feel it is no longer necessary to subject our youth to these assessments. On behalf of the GRITC staff, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Levi A. Rickert, Executive Director 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors William Memberto - President John Hutchinson - Vice-President Andra Robinson - Treasurer Lorella Antoine - Secretary Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member Mary Roberts - Member Bill Dunlop - Member GRIT<: STAFF Administration Levi A. Rickert - Executive Director Marcia L. Blacklidge - Human Services Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Human Services Darcy Emert Hunter Genia Kristie Pagel Lorella Yount Kim Sawmick Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Support Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Susan lves - Intake Facilitator Diane Lcaureaux - Michigan Indian Press Turtle Talk Marcia E. Barber - Editor Denise Skorka - Layout Diane Leaureaux - Circulation Contributing Writers Bill Dunlop Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that lellers to the editors express the views of the writers and not necessarily the views of this newsletter or GR/TC. Deadline for submission is the 10th of every month. 'Jurtle folk is published monthly by the Grand Rapids fnter-'J'ribal Council located at 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, 616/ 774-8331, FAX 616/774-2810. �::~~:~e.~!. ., ., .,,. ,.,.,.:,. ,.,.,.,., ··:::.·,:·:.·:.·.·.·.·:.·::.::::.·.::.:.:.:.:.:.::::::.'.'.·.·.·.·.············.·'·········w·····'···.·.·.··.·.·.·.'.·.···············.·····:···:········,·,·,·,·,···········,·.·,·,·,·,·,··,·:·:·:·:·:·,·=-,::!::!::··!i!:j·'·:i:::·····.·e~~:~:~.•. ••·········1 From Mary Roberts, Board Member: responsibilities are: attend and participate in monthly Board meetings; The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council (GRITC) became incorporated in serve on at least one Board committee·' monitor agency fiscal performance; 1972. The first Board of Directors participate in the development of (elected officials who govern the agency policy, planning and operations of the organization) programming. If you meet the consisted of four people. In 197 4, the number of Board members increased to requirements and can fulfill the responsibilities, please pick up a Board nine. GRITC has had a nine-member Nominee form at the GRITC office, 45 board since then. Lexington NW, Grand Rapids; or call Through the years, many 77 4-8331 and we will send one to you. Anishnabe people have served on There is a well-known saying GRITC's Board, some longer than which goes, "There are three kinds of others. GRITC needs nine dedicated people: those who make things Board members, willing to give a few hours of their valuable time each month happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what for the benefit of other Board members. I firmly believe that Boards should have happened. " Please get involved, share your knowledge, experience, and some turnover rather than having the yourself with and for the good of your same members and officials year after community by serving on GRITC's year. Turnover can foster new ideas, Board of Directors or one of the Board's creativity and bring a different committees and be one of the perspective to the Board. Anishnabe people who "make things Currently GRITC has a vacancy on the Board. The vacancy was created happen." GRITC is a valuable resource to when Levi Rickert resigned his position our community. If Anishnabe people and was appointed part-time Interim were being provided services by other Director. It is common knowledge that agencies/organizations, GRITC would he later accepted appointment as fulltime Executive Director. Levi's term on not be needed; but they are not being the Board expires in June 1993. GRITC served elsewhere. GRITC is vital to those in need in our community. needs an Anishnabe who is willing to If you want more information or make the committment to serve the have questions about GRITC, its remainder of Levi's term and also services, the Board, or anything related consider running for Board elections in to GRITC, please call or come in and May, 1993. speak with Levi, or come to one of The requirements for serving on GRITC's Board meetings. The Board the Board are: be of Native American meets at 6:00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of descent (1/4 blood quantum); be a every month. member of GRITC; be 18 years of age; Megwetch for your time and reside in GRITC's service area; support consideration of this important issue. GRITC's mission. Also, some Board 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NOUEMBER BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 1 2 3 4 5 Intergenerational Chik:i Care 6 7 Children 6 weeks to school age have the opportunity to develop spec/al friendships with Seniors. 8 12 14 16 17 19 21 22 ·.·.·..:,·.:,;.·,:.·.;,:.·.;.·.;.;.;.:,·,;.;.;.;.;,:.;.;.;.:,; ; :,:;: : :;:;:;:;: :;:;:;:;:;:;:;:-:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:,;.:;:;:;: : ,: :;:,:,:;: :-. • ')}':}'//::;:::,:.:,;.;.;.·.·.·.·. ·.· ... >. ~Eiiiiilll!!l!!llil . ... . . ::::::::::::::::::,:::::;:•:•:•:········ i...·• ;p•. •.7=•.,•,.'•.,:,•. 00 0 r,.•,••. ·..•.p .•·:~..•,·•.•.,•·,.·.,•.••., ,;.·. ,.•.·. r.·,·,·,, '. ~·o ,.·,·4.".,• .· ·, · i , .· j .,• ~ ,·8 ,··r·µ Q · :· a : .··3... : ~.•:e·3,··.·.:.·,·,:. ,,..i ·,.,: ,¢·;··' ::.. 1 . •,.:·,.•n.,•p r ,.;. ,.•.·,.,u;···· :,=• .• ,.= ,•,• ,.···...·• ,.·,·, • ...· 1.1.~ r > ., ·.=~~!!lrl!iJ!!~i:~~~~~~~:~~r~i=~~ ~~!~~~~ :f~ i~t~:~~ p.,·,J.•. :s•,..•..,•,.••..,a.••..,• :... ..,•... ., ,. :: 0 <• • < : :••t?:•• ..• • i •; ; ; ::•;; i•ii i•i•• i•ii ii ; ; , • i • •.• •: I•]: • 1 25 C. J. Robinson Bea Bailey James M. Genia Don Bowen, Jr. Steve Pigeon Diane Leaureaux Jessica Smith Erica Smith John Pigeon Colby Genereaux, Jr. Marie Medacco Joel B. Rickert Kathy Bowen Pete Recoldect Mary Sandoval James Brown Mary Pigeon Lilly Bennett Em1a Shriner A-Dawa-qua Pontia ' s Frosty Chandler John Zaken Linda Wheeler Sally Ruecket Susan Ives Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Robin King Julie Shananaquet Larry King John Tadgerson 4•[he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council family updates, or to see if your name is listed for upcoming months. Ask for Diane. �SONGS OF THE WARRIORS To understand why the Veterans' Pow Wow is so important in our community. we asked Tony Martinaitis, Readjustment Therapist with the Vet Center in Grand Rapids, and Bill Memberto, Board President, to tell us what it means to them and to all veterans. Bill: Honoring warriors has always been part of our culture. We recognize what they do for our community and for our nations - the Indian nations and the United States. We recognize these folks put themselves at risk for the ultimate sacrifice: their lives. We honor all veterans, even our enemies. Historically, in times of battle with people of other tribes, we sang songs and honored them, because we knew they were going through the same hardships for the same reasons - a sense of freedom, protection of their communities and nations. Tony: We really feel the honoring is inclusive, not exclusive, even to the point of honoring our enemy. A lot of us that experienced combat don't like to admit that we held the enemy in high esteem, because it kept us from thinking of him as less than human. Bill: We also honor those who took action to support, as warriors, Indian issues . We sing songs honoring those who were at Wounded Knee, at Alcatraz and at the BIA. We know it's not often a pleasant task being a warrior, because of the responsibility and the suffering, the ever-nearness of death. Many veterans are still haunted by their experiences. Tony: One feeling we all have is that the honoring is genuine - you don't have to prove you are worthy of it. This culture has a h a bit of saying, "We'll determine your eligibility, and we'll determine whether or not you'll get this medal." And there is a lot of bitterness in being questioned about this after having gone through combat. Makes a lot of these guys never pursue what is rightfully theirs. Bill: In the native community, we do the honoring a bit differently than mainstream s ociety. During the parade we held for Desert Storm people, they spent alot of tin1e showing off militaristic powers. We tend not to do that. We downplay that side and play up the committment, what these people went through to support us. On November 14, we will sing songs for everybody from World War I through the Desert Storm conflict. And we ask each veteran of those conflicts, natives and non-natives, to come in and dance with us and be honored. Last year's pow wow especially honored the Vietnam veterans. As a Vietnam veteran, I was well aware of what it means to those men and women. It was very emotional, and very cleansing for them. I saw well-decorated and wellrespected veterans who came out and danced, and we sang our Vietnam veterans song, and they had tears in their eyes. They felt good someone recognized their committment and sang this song for them. Tony: We need to draw attention to inequities in benefits for all veterans. It's only recently that World War II veterans are being included for treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and our outreach programs. When we don't address the needs of these older veterans, we are telling them something about our culture that I think is shameful. Even today, Korean era veterans are not entitled to services from the Vet Center. Many of them died in skirmishes after the conflict officially ended, but they were not honored as war veterans because they didn't die during the war years. Bill: This pow wow has brought us many lasting friendships and committments from other people, and a sense of understanding and shared feelings, even though we're all of different races. creeds and classes. We come together and share our commonality as veterans. Tony: I agree that's very important. This pow wow is a multi-racial, multi-cultural event, and I'm thankful to be a part of it and thankful that it exists. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Cou11 cil �RESSURECTION Continuation of a personaljourney, by Bill Dunlop ".. .Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him . .. " (Step #3, Alcoholics Anonymous). My recovery program ground to a halt, for I had no God. I'm not such a damn fool as to say there is no such thing as a supreme being, a Creator. Any reasoning person knows everything that is, or ever was, didn't get here by itself. And I did try hard to pray to be relieved of this demon of alcoholism. Nothing worked, and I sank lower and lower into the abyss of booze. Let me tell you how desperate I became. Before vandals forced the churches to lock their doors, I would go in when no one was around and drink the Holy Water. I'd wet my hair with it, and pour some down my shirt. I thought maybe, just maybe that would chase the devil of alcohol away. One of the many times I woke up in jail, a turnkey gave me a small Bible. I started to eat a page a day, thinking that might be the key, a way to be free of that terrible thirst for booze. How ridiculous! You might say that, but if you had gotten as desperate as some of us alcoholics got, you are like the drowning man grabbing at straws. I had a good roommate there at the New Day Treatment Center in Baraga. Wally was one of those strong-but-say-little kind. When I told him of my lack of religious direction, Wally pointed to the last four words of Step #3: "... as we understood Him." Then he said, "Make believe God is helping you." If Aristotle, Socrates, Shakespeare and all the other great thinkers had gotten together and scripted it, they couldn't have said it better than Wally, a plain, hardworking Indian man. His simple words sprung the door open for me! For then I no longer had to be Baptist, Methodist, Catholic or any other denomination. It could just be me, as I understood Him. It was three a.m. when I went to the front desk and signed the "In-Out" book. Helen, the night person, didn't question me, though she gave me a quizzical look. I walked down to the big, beautiful beach there on Keewanau Bay. It was one of those crystal clear nights, when you feel as though you could reach out and grab a star. I looked all around to make sure I was alone - no late night lovers or other truth-seekers there. I wanted to be completely alone with the Creator. Then I began to speak out loud: "Creator (I'm going to call you "Creator" because that way I can't miss). I'm going to talk out loud because I don't know if you can read my mind. I'm confused, first, about your name. I've heard you called Jehovah, Elohim, Allah, Yahweh and God, to name just a few. But I know it didn't take a whole team to create everything, it tookjust that one great mind. You created it all, and Creator you are. (continued) 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �I':• . · · · · · · · · · · · ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. ·.' ·. ·. ·. ·. ·., ., ., ., ., .,. ,.•·. ·:.,·.',·.', :.' :.' . ',.:'.:·.,,.·, .·, .·:,'.,'.:,'.,'. ,'.: : . ,. . . .· . ·. ·. ·: ·:'· . _ =·=·:·:·:·=···:·:·:·:·.··································:.1.·j_(j_i.1.1.1.1.:}...r=.t=.i.1.1.1.1.!i:.ir RESSURECTION, con't. ''I'm here because you are my last hope, last chance, after you and without you there is nothing. When I walk off this beach, I have three ways to go. To the cemetery, to the insane asylum or the road to sobriety. If I go back to booze, the asylum might be best, at least then I can't bring any more shame upon my people. I don't want to go to the cemetery just yet, not only am I afraid to go there, but there are things I want desperately to do yet. I fathered a little girl, but I've never been a parent to her -- my now-dead wife raised her. It's not too late! Maybe if you help me to do right, I could hear my little child say. 'I love you, Daddy,' like other decent fathers." Wally said he got results by making believe you were real and helping him. So I'm going to do the same, I'm going to act like you are right there with me at all times and before I TO HONOR ALL VETERANS make decisions, I'm going to talk it all (continuedjrom cover) over with you. "Now, I don't expect a voice to This year's pow wow again come booming out of the sky in answer features Head Veteran Dancers, Frank to me. But do me one little favor," I Bush and George Martin; Host Drum, picked out the brightest star I could Shingue-sase: Head Dancers, Jim find. "Please make that star blink for Petoskey, Josie Walters, Jerry Pigeon, me: just interrupt the light from that and Arlene Naganash: Master of star coming into my eyes, and I'll know Ceremonies, Bill Memberto. it is the Creator. I'll have faith from Doors open to the public at 12 then on. Do that for me, please?" noon, dancers and traders can arrive I don't know how long I stood earlier. Grand Entries are at 1 :00 and there, hours I guess. But the star didn't 7:00 (break for dancers from 5:00-7:00). blink. I finally gave up, but before I General admission is one dollar, seniors walked back up the hill to the treatment and children under 6 are free, children center, I said, "Creator, I'm still going to from 6-16 fifty cents. Free parking in keep trying, I'm going to keep my end of the CC ramp. the bargain ... " (to be continued in the December issue) 8•'/'he Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �t. ':•, .', .•, .', .•, .', .•, .=, .•, .•, . ~ 0 0 . . .-.1~~~~??~~?r~~~~~1??~~r? ~(t( ?~~~~~\::::=:=:-:=:=:-:-:-:-:-:·:·:·:·:::-:::-:-:=:=:=.=::_:.:_:_:_=:=.·_-_:_._::::.:::::.:.:::::~:· =••••••==•••••••••tt•••• t f t ? t t < . : t.•••.?.I.:.:.,.'.'.:.·,.,.·,.·:.:,.,.·,,·•.=.·.:.:,,:.,, •. ..•••..•.•.••,.•,=.••,•.•,:.',.: .:., •.•,•.::'.•,:.•.:'.:,·•.•::.••.:.•.:.•.:.:,.•.•,:.,·.,.=•,.:.,.=•.',.:.,•..•=.:., =..• =./.,.=.=.=.=. Native American Youth in Crisis: In February of '92 the results of a comprehensive study on the state of Native American youth health were published. This study was conducted between 1988 and 1990 by the Adolescent Health Program at the University of Minnesota in conjunction with the Indian Health Service . A total of 14,000 American Indian and Alaskan Native youth representing 50 different tribes participated in this survey marking it as the largest and most comprehensive study to date on the health status of Native American youth living on or near reservations. Some of the most disturbing findings: • Six percent of males and 9.7 percent of female Native American youth have experienced both sexual and physical abuse , and by 12th grade , 21 .6 percent of Native American females indicate they have be en sexually abused. • Twenty-two percent of the Native American youth say they have a family member who they are aware attempted or completed suicide , and over a third of these incidents occurred in the past year. • Twenty-eight percent of the youth report that at least one of their friends has attempted suicide , and about one in ten Native American teenagers say they have a friend who died from suicide . Parents as Role Models: Parents, teachers, athletes, music personalities and peers all provide models for children. Parents of adolescents often exert more influence in their children's lives than they take credit for. If one watches young children , one observes the influence of modeling . Dan and Molly play "dress up", both imitating the behavior of their parents. Bill y swears like a trooper, just like his dad. Melissa gets angry when she doesn't get her way ; Mom uses anger to get Melissa to obey. Parents often wonder why ct1ildren pick up negative traits such as a "bad temper". They often do not realize that children indiscriminately imitate what they see . Parents may know that they mod el responsibility and other positive behaviors but be unaware that they model some negative trait s as well. Modeling Alcohol and other Drug Use: Parents who drink alcoholic beverages or smoke may not think of these as drugs, nor do th ey always realize the influence these practice s can have on their children. They may talk to their children about abstaining from smoking, but themselves continue to smoke . They may offer a child a sip of beer or wine at family parties and think there is no problem with drinking, especially if they abu se alcohol. Are you modeling for your children? • Eleven percent of Native American youth indicate that one or both parents are dead and 11 percent indicate that they know someone who had committed suicide . 9•fhe Grand Rapids ln1cr-Trilx1/ Co1u1r ii �STRESSORS: WHERE DOES STRESS COME FROM? EMOTIONAL (NEGATIVE) EUSTRESS (POSITIVE) CHEMICAL PHYSICAL FRUSTRATION EXCITEMENT SUGAR INACTIVITY ANXIETY HARD WORK ALCOHOL TRAUMA DEPRESSION VACATIONS CAFFEINE INFECTIONS ANGER ACCOMPLISHMENTS NICOTINE SURGERY FEAR SUCCESS SALT CHEMICAL TOXINS GUILT PROMOTIONS OTHER DRUGS WEATHER RESENTMENT LACK OF SLEEP SELF-PITY POOR DIET RELIEVE TENSIONS 1. Talk It Out - Confide your worry to some 8. level-headed person. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. people expect too much of others, then feel let down, disappointed, frustrated when another person doesn't measure up. Each person has a right to develop as an individual. People who feel let down by the shortcomings (real or otherwise) of others are really let down about themselves. Escape for Awhile - Sleep, book, movie, ride, etc. Be prepared to come back and deal with the problem. Work Off Your Anger - Do something physical. It will help intellectually. Give In Occasionally - Everyone has to be on top sometime - yield, others will too. Do something For Others - It will give you a better feeling. Take One Thing At A Time - While under pressure, an ordinary workload is painful. Take one task at a time, don't overestimate the importance of things your own importance. Shun The Superman Urge - Perfection is an invitiation to failure. Decide the things you do well and put major effort into them. Give other tasks the best of your ability but don't take yourself to task if perfection is not reached. Go easy with Criticism - Some 9. 10. 11. Give The Other Fellow A Break People under tension feel they have to get there first no matter how trivial the goal, everything becomes a race. Competition is contagious but so is cooperation. Give the other fellow a break, then you won't be a threat to him nor him to you. Make Yourself Available - Many people feel left out, slighted, neglected. Often it is imagined; instead of withdrawing, it is healthier and more practical to make overtures. There is a middle ground. Schedule Recreation - If it is hard to take time out, put it on a schedule and throw yourself into it. PERCE OF MIND IS COOL MENTAL HEALTH JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �LIVING WITH AIDS Lisa Tiger is a 27-year-old Cherokee/ Muskogee (Creek) living in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Her story is not uncommon, unfortunately, among youth. But she is positive about the message she can give to other young people. Here is what she wants to say. "I found out I am HIV positive on July 5 of this year. I would have been considered low risk on anyone's list. I stand here as living proof that what happened to me can happen to you, or your sister, or your daughter, your friend, your co-worker. I have never smoked a cigarette, much less used a needle to inject drugs. I am not promiscuous. I thought I was careful. I thought I asked all the right questions. But as careful as I was, I was not careful enough. My message to youth is: The only safe sex is NO SEX! If you do have sex, then you must have safer sex. You must properly use a condom and a spermicide every time you have sex! You have to protect yourself. You cannot take the word of your partner. The message that should be heard is that if you have ever had unprotected sex you have put yourself at risk and need to be tested for the AIDS virus. I have heard that alot of people are afraid to be tested in fear of being positive. It is very important to know for the health and safety of yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be tested, if you are positive there are alot of things you can do to prolong your life. Remember that the best scientists in the world are working on a cure, and have every reason to believe that in the near future this will be a controllable disease such as diabetes." PRIDE is what it's all about. I'm Proud of who I am. I know I've got something to offer Something special. My heritage. Respect for my heritage demands that I know the facts about HIV and AIDS. The chances of getting AIDS are greater: * when doing drugs, * having unexpected sex. Even if we don't know any teenagers with AIDS now, it doesn't mean we can't get it. We can carry HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, for years without knowing it. Take pride in yourself. Take pride in your heritage. Join me in greeting the sun as it rises on the twenty-first century I !•The Grand Rapids lnter -'J'ribal Co1111. ii �YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAMS It's not too late for your young person to become involved with our Young Eagles program. Young Eagles Kim Punches and David Conrad participated in our "Recovery from Discovery" rally on October 12, presenting a Presidential proclamation declaring this to be the year of the Native American. Kim, Dmcy and Hunter have planned interesting meetings with a wide variety of topics. This fall begins a new K-12 grades program in which all Native American youth can participate. Our older group (grades 712) are eager to begin working on ideas they have. Call the office at 774-8331 for more information. COMMITTEES NEED VOLUNTEERS You can become involved in GRITC in a meaningful way by joining a committee. Your talents, experience and time are needed to support the activities of various committees, including: Health & Human Services· ' Finance; and the Young Eagles. Call the office at 774-8331 to volunteer your time. ANISHNABE A.A. POTLUCK Everyone is welcome to a potluck on Monday, November 30, celebrating thirty days of sobriety. Please bring a dish to pass. Potluck from 5:00-6:00 pm, open A.A. meeting from 6:00-7:00 pm at the InterTribal building, 45 Lexington NW. ANISHNABE A.A. MEETINGS Everyone is welcome to our open A.A. meetings, held every Monday and Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Come to room 2, Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids. For more information, call 774-8331. A Substance Abuse Prevention Project For Native American Youth 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �I ·.·.·.·.:.·.:.·.·.·.·.:.·.·.·.·:·.·.·.g·ew1··:1ua1eits L:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,.,.,.,.....,.,.....,.,.:.·.:.:.:.:.:.:.:'·.:::.:.:.:.:·:.:'·.:.:.::.:·:·:::.:.:.:.:.:.:.........:.:...:.:.:....:. ·.·.-.-:···.··.·.···.-:··.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.-.·:··.·.:.:.:.:.: ....:...·.... '.·..·.··.· :.::.:..·..·.···::·····.·. .·..·.·.·.·.:.. BELKNAP PARK ICE SKATING Grand Rapids - Open ice skating for all ages: Wednesdays and Sundays, 6:00-7:45pm, Fridays, 8:00-9:45 pm, Saturdays, 2:003:45pm and 8:0-9:45pm. Adult and family ice skating: Sundays, 4:00-5:45pm. (Note: youth 17 and under must be accompanied by adult family member). Teen and college-age ice skating: Fridays, 10:00-11 :45pm and Saturdays, 10:00-11 :45. Lunch time ice skating: Mondays through Thursdays: 11 :00 am 12:45 pm. Small admission charge, skate rentals and lessons available. Located at Plainfield/ Division and Coldbrook, NE. Call 235-9940. DNR OFFERS PAMPHLETS Lansing - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering free to homeowners copies of their pamphlet, Mulching and Backyard Composting Guide. A 100-page, in-depth guide, Yard Waste Composting Guidebook for Michigan Communities is available to municipalities and businesses at $5. To order either publication, write to DNR Waste Management Division, Box 30028, Lansing Ml 48909 (make check payable to . State of Michigan). CHILD POVERTY INCREASES Saginaw - NOMMO, the Poverty Peoples' Alliance of Saginaw, reports that Michigan cities led the nation in the increase in child poverty rates over the last decade, according to a study released by KIDS COUNT in Michigan and the Children's Defense Fund in Washington, DC. An analysis of Michigan's 60 largest cities by KIDS COUNT shows that more than one out of every three children lives in poverty in Saginaw (45%), Detroit (46%), and Flint (44%). NATIVE AMERICAN POET/ EDUCATOR JOINS NMU FACULTY Marquette - A noted Native American poet and culturalist with roots in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has joined the faculty at Northern Michigan University. Dr. James C. Spresser of Springfield, IL, a member of the Keweenaw Bay Native American Community at L'Anse, is an associate professor of English. Spresser, an Ojibwa, has published poetry, plays, articles and academic papers. His papers have dealt with Native American folklore and culture, many focusing on Upper Michigan. IROQUOIS LEADERS DEDICATE EXHIBIT Albany, NY - The Mohawk Iroquois Village was dedicated October 5 by New York Governor Cuomo and leaders of the Iroquois community. This exhibit portrays the strong bonds of community and family that continue to bind Iroquois society to this day. Combining state-of-the-art technology and extensive ethnohistory and archeological research, the exhibit takes visitors back through time to a longhouse village in the Mohawk Valley, about 400 years ago. SUNBURST ARTS COOP PROJECT Seattle, WA - The Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, has contracted research to be gathered on arts cooperatives and related organizations which assist Native American artisans to market their work. Information collected will be used to document existing arts cooperative organizations and researching the need and desire for such organizations on the part of the Native American community. For further information, contact the Sunburst Arts Coop Project at (800) 2580561. CPB PROJECT TO DEVELOP TEACHER LEADERS Washington, DC - The Annenburg/CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) Math & Science Project will work with the Quality Education for Minorities Network to develop a leadership corps of minority teachers who will join other reformers in the massive effort to improve mathematics and science education in our nation's schools. For more information, call Scott Roberts (202) 879-9641. 13•The Grand Rapids In1er-Trihal Council �THE THANKSGIVINGS We who are here present thank the Great Spirit that we are here to praise Him. We thank Him that He has created men and women, and ordered that these beings shall always be living to multiply the earth. We thank Him tor making the earth and giving these beings its products to live on. We thank Him tor the water that comes out of the earth and runs tor our lands. We thank Him tor all the animals on the earth. We thank Him for certain timbers that grow and have fluids coming from them tor us all. We thank Him for the branches of the trees that grow shadows tor our shelter. We thank Him tor the beings that come from the west, the thunder and lightning that water the earth. We thank Him for the light which we call our oldest brother, the sun that works for our good. We thank Him tor all the fruits that grow on the trees and vines. We thank Him tor his goodness in making the forests, and thank all its trees. We thank Him tor the darkness that gives us rest, and tor the kind Being of the darkness that gives us light, the moon. We thank Him tor the bright spots in the skies that give us signs, the stars. We give Him thanks tor our supporters, who have charge of our harvests. We give thanks that the voice of the Great Spirit can still be heard through the words of his religion. We thank the Great Spirit that we have the privilege of this pleasant occasion. We give thanks tor the persons who can sing the Great Spirit's music, and hope they will be privileged to continue in his faith. HAPPY THRNKSG I UI NG TO ALL -FROM ALL OF US RT GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 14•The Grand Rapids Int er-Tribal Council �INDIAN GIVERS Alphabet of Things that the Americas Gave to the World: A avocado, amaranth, asphalt B buffalo, beaver pelts, Brazilian dye C canoe, corn, caucus, chocolate, D E F G H I J K L M N 0 P Q R S T U V W X Y Z cocoa, cassava, chicle, cotton, cashews, chayotes, catfish, chilis, cayenne democracy, dyes, dog sleds ecology fertilizer, food preservation gum, guano deposits, grits hammock, hominy, hickory nut impeachment, ipecac jerky, Jerusalem artichoke kidney beans, kayaks libraries, long pants, llamas milpa, moccasins, manioc, medicines, nuts, names (half the state names of USA) Oklahoma potatoes, parrots, pumpkins, peanuts, popcorn, pineapples, passenger pigeon, pear cactus, parkas, peppers , pomegranate, passion fruit, papaya , pecan, paprika quinine, quinoa rubber squash, silver, sisal , sunflowers, sweet potatoes, succotash turkey , tapioca pudding, tomatoes, tortillas, tobacco, tar US Constitution (influences by Iroquois) vanilla wild rice, witch hazel, words (several thousand words in English and Spanish), white potatoes xylophone (the marimba of both African and American origin) yams zero, zucchini ;N'E'W'W01?DD rro ODD Corn - Sweet Potato - Tomato - Bell, Chili Pepper - Pimento - Cacao (For Chocolate) - Vanilla - Bean (Lima, Pole, Navy, Kidney) - Squash Pumpkin - Cassava Root - Avocado Peanut - Pecan - Cashew - Guava Pineapple - Sunflower - Petunia Black - Eyed Susan - Dahlia Marigold - Zinnia - Poinsettia - Turkey. 01/D 'WOa?DD rro ;N'E'W Horse - Cow - Sheep - Chicken Honeybee - Coffee - Wheat, Rice, Barley - Cabbage - Turnip - Lettuce Peach and Pear - Lemon and Orange - Banana - Olive - Gladiolus - Lilac Carnation - Daffodil - Tulip - Daisy Crab Grass - Dandelion. Let LEE's Do Your Cooking . .. LEE'S Famous Recipe Chicken THREE LOCATIONS: 950 Bridge NW, at Lane (774-9311) 2020 Eastern, SE (452-9311) 509 - 44th, SE (531-2611) l 5 ·The Grand Rapids Int a-h i/Jal Co1111 1 ii �POW WOW EVENTS AND TIMES November 7th & 8th 2nd Annual Eastern Michigan University Pow Wow Ypsilanti, Ml Bowen Field House, Call (313) 487-2379 . November 7th Annual Harvest Dinner & Membership Meeting November 20th Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs -- Commission Mtg. Flint, Ml Haskell Community Ctr. Genesee Valley Indian Assn . (313) 239-6621 Sault Ste. Marie, Ml Kewadin Clarion Inn . Contact: Betty Kienitz, (517) 373-0654. November 20 - 22nd (tentative dates) 39th Annual Chicago American Indian Cen ter Pow Wow Chicago, IL (312) 275-5871 Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Edward V. Gillis 2512 Union NE Grand Rapids Ml. Non Profit Org . U.S. Postage PAID Permit No .690 Grand Rapids , Ml 49505 A Service of This newsletter is funded in part by United Way, Office of Substance Abuse Services, Community Mental Health, and private donations. l 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council • uriitedway � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Barber, Marcia (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d7ce2296d073661be588a75562ae15b9.pdf 73cc15cc2b9da94f32fef5cc2212ba6c PDF Text Text Grand Valley stafe ,,~ '::··.:::~~;~.;:~;::- II Gashkadino Giizis (Ice-Flowing Moon) November 1994 Veterans Pow-wow: Time of Honor On Saturday, November 5, 1994, the Annual Veterans Pow Wow will beheld at theGrand Valley State University Fieldhouse in Allendale. This event will be co-sponsored by the University, GVSU (Native American Club, The Vets Center, UAW Veteran's and Grand Rapids Community College. It will be a traditional honoring of all Veteran's with song, dance, food and fellowship. As in years past, a special invitation is being extended to any and all veterans in keeping with the Pow Wows motto, "Remembering the Forgotten Warrior". This years theme centers on Veterans organizations and education, particulary on the 50th anniversary of the GI bill and how it was shaped by this country's veterans organizations. This is a celebration where all are invited to come and honor the veterans who will be gathered at the Fieldhouse. Speaking to the pow wow committee, George Martin, Veteran elder and one of the Grand Rapids Area Vetern's Pow Wows founders (along with Frank Bush) reminded us of the original intent of this Pow Wow and the Anishnabe tradition of honoring veterans. He stated that this was a tradition not started by veterans to honor themselves, but by the women, who are the backbone of our society and, like the drum, it was they who taught the children and society of the importance of this honoring. He also shared with us the simple beginnings of this Pow Wow and congratulated the committee on its growth to what is now one of the largest Veteran's Pow Wows in Michigan. In keeping with these themes and traditions, the committee would like to extend a welcome to all walks of life, all ages and anyone who wishes to learn and keep these values. Grand entries are at 1:00 & 7 :00 p.m. with a special exhibition at 4:30 and there will be over 50 traders as well as Indian fry bread, corn soup and other less -traditional foods. There will also be Education tables with information about Veterans, Education and Anishnabe issues. Veterans Pow Wow Committee �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors: Roger Williams - President Joe John - Vice President Debbie Gibbs - Treasurer Vacant - Secretary Wayne Loonsfoot - Member John Pigeon - Member Chris Shomin - Executive Director Native American P1eve:;11t1011 Services Hunter Genia 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 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. November Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" C.J. Rubinson James M. Genia Toni Medawis Michelle Ferrere Don Bower Jr. Steve Pigeon Diane Leaureaux Jessica Smith Erica Smith John Pigeon Colby Genereaux Jr. Marie Medacco Kathy Bowen Pete Recollect Mary Sandoval James Brown Mary Pigeon Artist Recognized.... Congratulations to the following seven Native American Artist from Michigan who will have permanent works in the Native American exhibit of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Ron Mix - Print; 26 x 16 Veronica High - Loomed piece - 24 x 18 Tony Miron - Painting - 24 x 18 Dennis Christy - Sculpture - 16 x 18 x 10 Yvonne Keshick - Quill Box 17 x 4 1/2 Dolores Laban - Stained Glass - 24 x 18 Linda Yazel - Beadwork - 24 x 18 David Shananaquet - painting-18 x 24 Yvonne Keshick, Dolores Laban, and Linda Yazel were also a part of a group of Great Lakes Native Am. women artist in workshops held at Nokomis Leaming Center in E. Lansing. The workshops were held to help develop marketing & mentoring skills. Congratulations to all of you. submitted by Dolores Laban 2 • Native American Prevention Services Lilly Bennett Erma Shriner A-dawa-qua Pontiac Frosty Chandler JohnNakem Susan Ives Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Linda Wheeler Sally Rueckert Robin King Julie Shananaquet Larry King John Tadgerson George McDonald Jr. Georgia Jacobson �Indian Mounds An Unprotected ''Find" Most of the city's residents celebrated Decoration Day, May 30, 1885, (now Memorial Day) with parades, patriotic speeches, athletic contests and picnics. Taking advantage of the reduced street traffic on the holiday, a crew of workers from Shriver, Weatherly & Co., local plumbers and pipe fitters, began digging a ditch from a new water line across Court Street near Fulton Street (just south of where US-131 now crosses Fulton). As they dug, the workers unearthed numerous archeological artifacts, including two large pieces of silver ore, one weighing almost eight pounds and the other just over five pounds, and a nugget of copper weighing 13 pounds. Crew foreman, FrankH. Weatherly sent for local amateur archeologist WrightL. Coffinberry to examine the "Big Find," as it came to be known in newspaper reports. Coffinberry was well-acquainted with the site. When he came to Grand Rapids in 1846, about 40 (no one recorded an exact count) ancient burial mounds were still located along the west bank of the Grand River between Bridge and Emperor streets. Later studies determined that these mounds had been built over a period of two centuries, beginning about 10 B .C., by the Middle Woodland Indians. These people, who disappeared from the Midwest about 1000 A.D., periodically gathered for a ritual or ceremony during which they reburied the bodies of members from important tribal families who had died since the previous gathering. The mounds began as pits, into which were placed the bundled remains and accompanying artifacts. The burials were covered with bark and with soil carried to the area in woven baskets. Later burials and coverings at the sites increased in size of the mounds, some becoming 20 feet high and 100 feet in diameter. During the 1850s, as the city began to expand west across the river, investors wanted to build factories along the bank to take advantage of the power available from the river's flow. They hired Irish immigrants forthe arduous job of manually leveling the mounds with shovels and two-wheeled dump carts. The Irish quit when the . excavation began to yield cartloads of human bones. Newly arrived Dutch immigrants, some still wearing wooden shoes, were hired to complete the work. Throughout the leveling work, Coffinberry had joined curiosity seekers sifting through the dirt and collecting projectile points, pieces of pottery, stone pipes and jewelry that the Woodland Indians had buried. Items containing copper or silver were sold to local jewelers, who melted the ore for reuse. Other items went into personal and museum collections. The bulk of the artifacts and bones were eventually scattered as fill. During the years that followed, Coffinberry became convinced that Such archaeological artifacts had far more historic significance than monetary or curiosity value. He became a strong supporter of placing recovered artifacts in museums, where the archaeological evidence could be studied by all. During the late 1860s and 70s, after examining numerous mounds, he reported about his excavations to other archaeologists. One of these reports dealt with the last remaining mounds from the west-bank group, south of Fulton Street. As is the practice among archaeologists, Coffinberry named the remaining mounds after John W. Converse, on whose property these last mounds stood. As a result, later archaeologists labeled all the mounds the Converse Mound Group. When Coffinberry heard of the 1885 "Big Find," he immediately went to the site before word spread and countless "relic hunters" began carrying off the artifacts. Coffinberry, Weatherly, John T. Strahan (a superintendent at the nearby Phoenix Furniture Co.), and others went into the ditch and began to excavate further. In addition to items already removed, they uncovered a quartz projectile point, bear teeth, and a piece of antler carved into the shape of a beetle. Weatherby and Coffinberry collected the major items taken from the ditch and placed them on display in the window of Preusser's Jewelry. Frederick Ward Putnam, one of the nation's leading archaeologists/ anthropologists during the late 19th century, from Harvard University's Peabody Museum, bought the collection. He paid Weatherly $100 (equal to two months wages for a factory worker) for his efforts, and Coffinberry and Strahan $100 to divide. At the time, the other local mound group, the Norton Mounds south of town, was spared this fate of being leveled due to its remote location. During the 1960s, when the Norton Mounds were threatened by the construction of I-196, public sentiment caused the highway to be rerouted. Now federal laws protect burial mound from the fate suffered by the Converse Mound Group. reprinted with permission from Grand Rapids Magazine- October 94' Native American Prevention Services · 3 �Ojibwa Spiritual Needs, Nursing Practices Sometimes Conflict Marquette- Nurses are often taught how to baptize infants or give last rights if necessary, but many have limited knowledge of spiritual needs and customs outside of major organized religions. However, a Northern Michigan University nursing professor is working to improve the quality of hospital care for the Ojibwa people, a large group of Native Americans living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Reynolds-Turton identified Ojibwas who were recently hospitalized or are spiritual leaders who often help the ill. She then interviewed and observed these people, called "consultants," over many months. 'The main idea is that the Ojibwa are experts on their culture," said Reynolds-Turton. "I don't expect my finding to apply to any other group of native people." The impetus behind the research stemmed from Reynolds-Turton's belief that nurses in the Upper Peninsula will better serve their Ojibwa patients by understanding Ojibwa spritual beliefs and customs as they relate to healing. "The findings from this research can be used to directly improve nursing practice," she said. Reynolds-Turton 's research resulted in various recommendations for the holistic care of hospitalized Ojibwa. Hospitalized local Ojibwas felt they had enough connections to find a spiritual leader, such as a pipe carrier, on theirown. Ojibwas from other areas needed hospital staff to know of a pipe carrier or spiritual leader, and contact them for the patient if requested. According to Reynolds-Turton, most of her consultants felt that hospital should not have a pipe carrier on staff, "because they thought that there were so few Native people in the hospitals and fewer that follow traditional beliefs." Reynolds-Turton also found that the degree to which an Ojibwa patient is ill changes the type of spiritual help needed. For example, a dying Ojibwa might request the assistance of a medicine person, someone within the tribe rigorously knowledgeable in Ojibwa healing practices. A person who is ill and has a good prognosis, however, may want a pipe carrier to help restore their spiritual balance. "There was not one consultant who didn't think healing was spiritually based," said Reynolds-Turton. 4 Native American Prevention Services Another area Reynolds-Turton explored dealt with sacred objects. Often, the Ojibwa interviewed felt the hospital staff did not understand their spiritual needs when nurses or doctors insisted on taldng away sacred objects such as tobacco, medicine pouches, and eagle feathers. However, the consultants did not want the hospital to have sacred items available. "They were mainly concerned with how the items were being taken care of," she said. 'They especially wanted to be sure that the items were not bought Sacred items are never bought." In lieu ofproviding these items, the consultants suggested that doctors relay requests for sacred objects to family members, and allow patients to keep sacred objects with them during surgery, physical therapy, or other treatments. In all, the consultants Reynolds-Turton worked with, felt that the understanding of hospital staff is increasing. "They felt there was a time in the recent past that no one understood native beliefs," she said. "The biggest challenge for health care providers is how to gather information about their patient's . beliefs so when we provide care, it is most congruent with their lives. Another challenge is how to illicit that information in a respectful manner." While Reynolds-Turton does not have complete solutions for these challenges, she does hope that increasing awareness of Ojibwa spiritual needs leads to sensitivity in the provision of health care to the largest group of Native Americans in this region. Reynolds-Turton's research was supported by a Conduct and Utilization of Research in Nursing (CURN) Scholar Award from the Michigan Nurses Association. submitted by Northern Michigan University News Release �Foundation For a Healthy Community Is It's Spirituality. If you take a look at history when did our communities start to really struggle, families start to dysfunction or our language start to disappear? Most would agree that it's when we started to get away from our values and traditions as Anishnaabe. A person needs to have healthy minds, body & spirit in orderto have balance within. The only thing that can help is having the volition to help ourselves and our community. When people passed down the language to our grandparents generation it was the only language they knew to communicate with one another. Now we're struggling to communicate our language at all because our families were taught to Americanize. Sounds all to familiar. Let us take a look at some of our families now. How many ofus speak ournative tongue? How many of us attend ceremonies? How many practice simple things like putting down tobacco everyday? My point is not to put down our families at all but to retain some of the simple things that have been put on the shelf for years. When did our communities and families start struggling? Perhaps when we started to get away from the simple things in our lives. Things that even if your faith or beliefs are different you can still do and feel comfortable with. Today our community is faced with alot of issues and there's alot of bad feelings going around about certain individuals, groups or organizations. We will lay down our bad feelings about individuals, groups or organizations when we start doing things the Anishnabe way? Is there a law that says we have to run our meetings the Robert Rule's way? It doesn't hurt to learn it when were dealing with non-Indian people but were doing it this way with ourown people. When will we have our talking circles again for young and old? When will be bring out that sage or sweetgrass or have a prayer before we have our meetings so that we can cleanse and release out the negative feelings? When will we invite our Christian and Traditional elders so that our young & old can listen and be heard together? Maybe we should start doing things the Anishnaabe way again. It may take some patience with some ofus, it may take relearning these things for most of us but these are gifts that were given to us by the Creator to our people. Were our people so wrong -. for thousands of years in the past that they would want us to give it up? What are we teaching our young? Are they learning to point fingers, talk gossip, and create negative feelings?. How can we teach our young to respect our elders, that everyone's ideas are important, to show kindness and respect, or to just be able to contribute by listening. Do these sound that hard to do? Yet it's so simple to practice because these are taught in our talking circles. How could we know this though if we put it on a shelf and don't practice it. Alot of our young are struggling with their identity or know that their Indian but don't know what that even means. What does it mean to be Indian? We are getting so caught up in the non-Indian way that alot of times we forget to take time out and say Migwech to the Creator/God for just the simple things we have in life and forbeing Anishnabe. If we're consumed in the nonIndian way oflife then will we struggle with our Indian way of life? Some people may say that it will not matter if we do things the Indian way ornon-Indian way as long as we have our faith in God. How we live our life in this world to honor the Creator/God may make some difference. How our young people & old are struggling is a concern that we have to deal with in this world. How we have them connect to better ourselves and community while maintaining a balance in this life should be our concern. submitted by Giwesinini ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Campus Lecture & Community Reception Rodney Grant Native American actor. "Dances with Wolves & "Geronimo" When: November 19, 1994 Where: Kirkhof Center. Grand Valley State University Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m .. Contact Mrs. Kellogg at 892-6862. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Anishnabe Reception for Grand Valley lecture for Rodney Grant. For location call Hunter at 774-8331 or Derek Bailey 249-2956 . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Native American Prevention Services . 5 �.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• All Native Americans and their friends are invited to an All Soul's Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 2, 1994 at Pal.mer Hall, 1504 Pal.mer St, Muskegon, Michigan. This is located at the west end of Laketon Avenue. The Hall will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Come when you can. This will be a smorgasbord/potluck so bring a dish to pass if you can and your own table service, if possible. Paper plates and plastic silverware will be available. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments for an afternoon session of music and sing-a-longs. We also plan story telling and reminiscing so bring your family photo albums. We will have the 1910 Durant Roll and we will help you trace your ancestry. You may bring your craft items and set up a booth. This will show off your talents and may spark an interest in beadwork, leather work, quilting, sewing, woodwork, etc., for our youth. This is being sponsored by the Four Seasons Kateri Circle. Come on out for a great day of fellowship with all your friends and relatives. For more information call Debbie (Lewis) Gutowski of Muskegon, Mich. at 616755-3098. • •• • • •• •• •• ••• •~ •• • • • • •• • •• • Saturday, November 5th 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. (Supper break 5-7 p.m.) • • • • • •• • •• • • • • • •• •• • •• Grand Valley State University Fieldhouse Allendale, Michigan •: (Fonnerly held at Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse, Grand Rapids) • • • ••• • • • : 9066. For Traders infonnation contact Derek Bailey at • • (616) 249-2956. •• • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Grand Entry at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m . •• •• For more information contact Casey Church at (616) 451- 6 • Native American Prevention Services Bring a dish to pass. Meat and beverage provided. Brief Ceremony given in Indian by Mr. Joe John. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A Ghost of the past.•.. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1994 VETERANS POW-WOW Honoring Veterans of all conflicts and wars When: Thursday, Nov 3rd Where:Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Time: 6:00 p.m . • submitted by Debbie Gutowski • • • • • Annulll Ghost Supper ~ Talking with a parent recently, she had told me that a school for a hallo ween project wanted each student to dress in clothes that represented their heritage. This persons child happens to be American Indian (Anishnaabe). This could be a good time for that student to educate their classmates about their particular clothing but what if the young person dido 't know anything about the clothing or why their people wore this particular piece or the process for acquiring it? Should this person then go into the school and take a chance of being put on the spot or the potential of an uncomfortable experience that could leave a mark on their growth for years?. What if the child goes into the school and wears their everyday clothes? Would the teacher give a bad mark for not following instructions? Would the teacher understand the child's reasoning that we don't wear traditional clothing everyday but just at special times (may also depend on how their family was raised)? By doing this type of assignment do you think that this would portray a negative stereotype that we're still a people who lives in the "Dances With Wolves" era? How often do we ask our native students to dress like German Natzi's or AfricanAmericans? The fact that this is a halloween project is negative in most Anishnaabeg minds. Most halloween dressups are representing a fable, tale, something or someone of along time ago and often even something scary. Are we any of these possibilities? Hmmmm ..... Some things never change or can they? submitted by Giwsenini �Parenting: An area High School wants to know ..... During the early teens "fitting in" with friends is a controlling influence. In some ways, the onset of puberty is like a "rebirth." Children want and need to let go of the past and to find theirown unique iden~ty. This often means letting go of old friendships and ties with teachers and other adultS, as well as old ways of doing things. The decision-making and problem-solving methods that they learned as young children are still helpful, but young teens will be making new decision based on new information and new goa!s. Young people this age can begin to deal with abstractions and the future. They understand that their actions have consequences, and they know how their behavior affects others. They sometimes have a shaky self-image: they are not sure whether they are growing and changing adequately, they are often in conflict with adults, they are not sure where they are headed, and they tend to see themselves as not "okay." Strong emotional support and a good model of adult behavior are particularly important now. Young people who use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs typically begin before leaving the ninth grade. Be sure that family discussion about drugs emphasize the immediate, unpleasant effects of alcohol and other drug use. Telling junior high school students who are smoking that they will get lung cancer or hearth disease in several decades is less likely to make an impression than talking about bad breath, stained teeth and fingers, and burned clothing. Many young people use drugs because their friends use drugs. A large portion of your prevention efforts during these years should be spent reinforcing your child's motivation to avoid alcohol and other drugs. Here are some important steps: Counteract peer influencewithparent influence. Reinforce your no-alcohol/no-drug rules and expectations so that your child clearly understands that drinking and using drugs are unacceptable and illegal. Children may argue that "everyone is doing it" and not experiencing any harmful effects. Inform your child that alcohol and other drug use is illegal for children and that "everyone is not doing it." Emphasize how unpredictable the effects of alcohol and other drugs can be, so that although many drug use is extremely risky, and all it takes is one bad experience to change a life. Get to know your child's friends and their parents. Meet your child's friends. Invite them to your home frequently. Share your expectations about behavior with other parents. Work together to develop a set of rules about curfews, unchaperoned parties, and other social activities. Here is a list of questions tjlat were forwarded to me by a local high school. How would you answer them? Inquiring minds want to know ..... I. Can you clear up some lies that are told about Indians? 2. Do you carry out all the traditions of your tribe? 3. What kinds of ways do you let other people know about your culture besides talking about it? How can you show people more about your culture? 4. What kind of tribal uniform do you wear? 5. Are Native Americans getting along well with others right now? 6. What is the most important thing to have in a Native American life? 7. What do you do now to preserve your heritage? 8. What do you tell your younger relatives to start them learning about their history? 9. Do you think that over the years you and your people lost many traditions or values.? 10. Has science and technology caused a conflict with your beliefs? 11. What is a pow-wow for? 12. Is your God different from ours? Are your prayers different from ours? 13. What tribe are you from? Where did your ancestors live? 14. Do people show racism toward you? If you wish to share your answers in Turtle Talk send your letter to: Turtle Talk, 45 Lexington St. N.W., Grand Rapids.MI 49504. If you wish to send your information to me but not in Turtle Talk this is fine also but please indicate in your letter. You may wish for me to share some of this in classrooms at area schools, if so, indicate in your letter. Migwech! written from: A Parent's Guide to Prevention Native American Prevention Services · 7 �r EVENTS CALENDAR '• November 3 Ghost Supper 6:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. November 5 Annual Veterans Pow Wow Allendale, Ml Grand Valley State University (formerly GR Community College). For more info: 451-9066 or 249-2956. 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. 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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