999 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f7a74d503b927007c2d8eccc237bdd62.pdf 49d7e91f655a69fcce0580dced9260a2 PDF Text Text N E w s Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 L E T T E R Gashkadino Giizis (lee-Flowing Moon) M:i11ihiksimh Ge~adohswsn November 1995 Highlights Floyd Red Crow Westennan . . . . 1 Annua/GhostSupper . . . .. .... . 2 Senior Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Native Humor... .. .. .......... 3 A lternatives to violent entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 November Birthdays .......... 4 State A ids cases level off, but deaths rising ............. 4 Domestic Violence Facts. . . . . . . 5 Centers, Programs offer a place to tum .... . .............. . 5 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Editor Charlene Hatfield - Layout Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest wl;iich may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention infonnation. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Phone 616-458-4078 FAX 616-458-2096 Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) Ifyou have a story or infonnation you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk ifyour article is used. Special Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Indian Community Potluck . . . . . . . . . . Congress Kicking Indians While They 're Down . . Welcome from Lora Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 6 7 Floyd Red Crow Westerman coming to Grand Rapids .... Red Crow is Indian actor, singer, songwriter and advocate. He made his big screen debut in the movie "Renegades" and is best remembered for his role as elder/leader "Ten Bears" in Dances With Wolves . His songs Custer Died for Your Sins and BIA Blues have helped spread the American Indian Movement's message throughout the world. He has had featured roles in Northern Exposure, LA Law, The X-Files, and many other television series and movies. He performs with countless musicians, including; Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, and Don Henley, in large benefit concerts for Indian self determination, human rights and environmental protection. He toured the world with Sting to publicize the plight of the Rain Forest People who are dying along with the rain forests, and, as caretakers, must be protected if the rainforests are to go on providing for all life on Earth. Red Crow has been an ambassador for good will representing the International Indian Treaty Council from the time of its inception. His concerts and lectures are characterized by sharp wit and humorous but solution-oriented critiques of Western Civilization. Red Crow will be at Grand Valley State University on November 18th. For more information, please call 261-4765 or 458-1641. Prayer by Yellow Hawk Sioux Chief••• Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all the world ~ hear me ~ I come before you, one of your children. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made, my ears sharp �• 2 November 1995 to year your voice. Make me wise, so that I may know the things you have taught my People, the lesson you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength not to be superior to my brothers, but to be able to fight my greatest enemy, myself Make me ever ready to come to you, with clean hands and straight eyes, so when life fades as a fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame. Tips for Successful Fathering * Encourage achievements, but allow for failure. *When you're with your child, "be there" . * Don't threaten or intimidate your child. Make it clear that abusive behavior is not part of family life. * View discipline and limit setting as positive teaching rather than as punishment. * You interests, skills and experience are a major resource as a father. Share them. * Bring your child to work or at least discuss your employment. * Involve your child in your dayto-day problem solving and session making. Your child's level of understanding may surprise you. * Strive for self-understanding. Your own fathering may be linked to what you experienced as a child, but you are not doomed to repeat past mistakes. * Consider your child's point of view. Listen and learn and you will more likely to be respected as Turtle Talk a father. Don't feel you always have to have the last word. * Express your affection to the child in a positive way. *Don't feel your child has to see you as the perfect father. Remember, everyone has limitations and makes mistakes. Henry B Biller, Ph.D. Shouts In My Dreams I shut my eyes, at times, though I wear the same clothes as most do in the 20th century and I don't wear a crown of feathers, the drum beat rings deep and I am transferred almost as if I am back in time. The city streets then appear as a VlSlOn. In its place, there is the meandering river. In front of me are men, women, and children carrying on as if the city can't enclose them here. They are walking down a forested hill. I look at them, but alas, the cannot see me. I am still in the 20th century city and they begin to fade. Crying out to them, they cannot hear -Here I am! Here I am! They could not understand me even if they could hear me. I speak English and they do not. As I look around me I see the despair of the city. Why? Why? I cry out! Why did this have to happen? The struggle between the Creator's Red children and his White children? Can you change the past, I hear? Listening to voices in my vision, I shout No, I cannot change the past, nor could the Whites. It is gone and finished, time has left behind; it is never to happen · agam. Wait! I scream out to my relatives who long, long ago have walked on. I will not forget about you, my blood that runs through my veins is because you lived to bring me here to be alive today! I will tell you how you, like I, am tired of the anger that still stalks the earth because no one has cleared all this bad spirit that grips the earth. - RickSprague • Annual Ghost Supper There will be a Ghost Supper held on November 2nd at the Lexington School. The Anishinaabe community is invited to attend, especially the Elders. Invocation will be given by Mr. Joe John. The supper will start at 6:00 PM in the gym. Please bring a dish to pass. Meat dish and beverages will be provided. �• 3 November 1995 Senior Lunch Dear Elders Rev. Tim Miller and Pa Wa Ting Ma Ged Win U.M.C. welcomes you to join them every Tuesday and Thursday for a meal prepared for you. We begin the meal around 11 :30 AM, but you are very welcome to come early and enjoy the time sharing with other elders in the community. The staff who prepare the meal from week to week are Fabulous Cook Mary Shawa, Sweet Louella Collins-(Program Director) and Helper From Heaven Betty Anderson. We want to thank Kendra Simon and Lexington School for continuing to allow us space to meet at 45 Lexington. If you need a ride, please call 2465257, because transportation (although we have our limits), is available. ·We would be honored to have you join us for a great time together. We May Be Brothers After all ... Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls the people of the Earth. We humans did not weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it. What we do to the web, we do to ourselves. Tribe follows tribe, nation follows nation like the waves of the sea. It ' is the order of nature and regret is useless. Your time of decay may be distant but it will surely come. For even the white man whose god Turtle Talk walked and talked among them as friend to friend, cannot be exempt from the common destiny. We may be family after all. We shall see. Seattle, Suquamish Nation 1855 Native Humor... About 1966 or so, a NASA team doing work for the Apollo moon mission took the astronauts near Tuba City where the terrain of the Navajo Reservation looks very much like the Lunar surface. With all the trucks and large vehicles, were two large figures that were dressed in full Lunar spacesuits. Nearby a Navajo sheep herder and his son were watching the strange creatures walk about, occasionally being tended to by personnel. The two Navajo people were noticed by NASA personnel. Since this man did not know English, his son asked for him what the strange creatures were, and the NASA people told them that they are just men that are getting ready to go to the moon. The man became very excited and asked if he could send a message to the moon with the astronauts. The NASA personnel thought this was a great idea so they rustled up a tape recorder. After the man gave them the message, they asked his son to translate. His son would not. Later, they tried a few more people on the reservation to translate and every person they asked would chuckle and then refuse to translate. Finally, with cash in hand, someone translated the message; "Watch out for these guys, they come to take your land." Braves Take Championship in Men's Fast Pitch Congratulations to the Bradley Braves for taking the league Championship. This is the braves 2nd championship in 5 years. They posted an overall 11-3 record! Why not quit for good? More than 43 million Americans have quit smoking. Many have quit because of the many benefits of being smoke-free-the health benefits, the financial benefits, not to mention the freedom of beating an addictive habit. Some wait until they have symptoms. Others wait until they are told they have cancer or a heart problem. Unfortunately, damage takes place before there are any systems. Make the choice to quit before it's to late! We know quitting for good won't be easy. But the session to quit is one of the best you can make. Many smokers need "practice" to quit. Some smokers quit several times before they quit for good. Others are successful the first time. We know you've thought about it. Ever tried before? Be assured you aren't alone! If you understand the reasons you smoke, understand the type of smoker you are, and develop your own personal quitting plan, you're more likely to stick with it. If you want to do it yourself or would like the help and support of �• 4 November 1995 others, we want to help you! For a list of programs and services available to you call the Kent County Health Department at 616336-3037 or 616-336-3864. Alternatives to violent entertainment A ttend a meeting Bicycle C all a friend Dance Eat out Fly a kite Games H ave a family listening night I nvite someone over Join a drum group K eep in touch-call your relatives L ibraries are limitless Meditate N eighborly visit 0 bserve nature P Ian a Pow Wow Quiet time Read Sew Take a walk U nleash your artistic talents V olunteer to help W rite a letter to a newspaper or TV station X erox your favorite recipe and share it Y outh group activities Zoo trips Turtle Talk November Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka .win" C.J. Robinson Erma Shriner A-Dawa-qua Pontiac Frosty Chandler JohnZakem Susan Ives Dennis Bush Phillip Chippewa Linda Wheeler Sally Rueckert Robin King Julie Shananaquet Larry King John Tadgerson George McDonald Jim Skinner Danielle Skinner Georgia Jacobson James M. Genia Toni Medawis Michelle Ferrere Don Bower Jr. Steve Pigeon Diane Leaureaux Jessica Smith Erica Smith John Pigeon Colby Genereaux Marie Medacco Kathy Bowen Pete Recollect Mary Sandoval James Brown Mary Pigeon Lily Bennett State Aids cases level off, but deaths rising DetroitActivists and government officials are warning against complacency in Michigan's battle against AIDS. An analysis issued last week by the State Department of Public Health predicted that the number of new AIDS cases statewide will level off in the next few years to between 680 and 1,150 annually. But the department's lowend estimate of new cases was matched in 1993 and 1994 by the number of AIDS death in Michigan681 and 682, respectively. And, the report said "we anticipate the 1995 total will be even higher." "There's no reason to feel we've beaten it," said Jeffrey Soellner, an epidemiologist in the health department's HIVI AIDS surveillance program. "It's a bigger problem today than it was a couple of years ago." More than 4,000 people in Michigan have died of AIDS since 1978, including 267 through the first six months of the year. It is the fastest growing cause of death among state residents age 24 to 44-ranking third for men, behind accidents and heart disease and fifth for women, behind cancer, heart disease, homicide and suicide. "A lot of folks just seem to look at it and say it's here, we'll live with it," said Graig Covey, executive director of the Ferndalebased Midwest AIDS Prevention Project. "It gets to be like deaths It's an from traffic accident. acceptable loss-as long as it's not your loss. We're not a point where we can say we've done all we can do to reduce the loss." Sex between men remains �• 5 November 1995 the most common way the AIDS virus is transmitted, accounting for more than half of all cases, the report said, Men still comprise more than 80 percent of AIDS victims, although cases among women have increased at a faster rate. Intravenous drug use is involved about 25 percent of the time. Between 8,500 to 11,500 Michigan residents are living with HIV, the virus that develops into AIDS, the health department estimated. About 3,000 of them already have the incurable disease, while 8 percent to 10 percent of the Michigan HIV cases will develop into AIDS each year. "The public has gotten apathetic, the media has moved on to other issues," said Harold Jefferson, a social worker for AIDS patients with Hospice of Southeast Michigan in Detroit. "We have to renew the grass roots efforts, the red ribbons. We have to reload and refocus. It's not going away .. .It's not just gay men anymore in these beds. It's people from traditional families ." Domestic Violence Facts *Battering is the most frequent reason women seek attention at the hospital emergency rooms and the major cause of injury to women. *Domestic abuse reported by Michigan law enforcement agencies increased by 54 percent from 1989 to 1992. *Sojourner House, the Domestic Crisis Center shelter at the Grand Turtle Talk Rapids YWCA, housed 800 women and children in 1994. During the year, 290 women were denied access because the shelter was full . They were placed in other safe havens. *In 1994, 3000 crisis calls were responded to with counseling, information and referrals at the YWCA Domestic Crisis Center. *In 1990 at least one third of all women murdered in this county died at the hands of their husbands or boyfriends. *Domestic violence accounts for 100,000 days of hospitalization, 30,000 emergency room visits and 40,000 physician visits each year. *Approximately 28 percent of dating teens experience violence in their dating relationship. *7 5 percent of domestic violence incidents reported to the police occur after the victim has left the abuser. *In 1993 there was a domestic homicide every five days in Michigan. Centers, Programs offer a place to turn Help is available in many places for victims of domestic violence-and for abusers who want to change: *The Grand Rapids YWCA Domestic Crisis Center offers a 24 hour help hotline and shelter information. Women and their children can stay for up to four weeks. The program offers financial, medical, legal, transportation and child care services. Call 451-2744. *The YWCA offers domestic violence counseling and support groups. Call 459-4652 *Men Choosing Alternatives to Violence is a YWCA group for abusive men. Call 459-4652. *The Center for Women m Transition serves Ottawa and Allegan counties, offering shelter, counseling and advocacy. Call 616396-4357, 24 hours. *Legal Aid of Western Michigan offers legal assistance to lowincome victims of domestic violence, typically aiding in divorce proceedings. Call 774-0672. *The Kent County Victim Witness Program assists victims who want help from the criminal justice system. They'll explain legal procedures and assist victims along the way. Call 336-2856. *"The Healing Path", a guide for survivors of domestic violence, is a comprehensive guide published by the Kent County Domestic Violence Coordinating Committee. It includes information on counseling, the judicial system and outlines a safety plan for victims of abuse. To request a free copy, call 247-6490. *The personal protection order department of Kent County Circuit Court helps victims of abuse file paperwork to legally keep their abuser away from them. Violators can be arrested. Call 336-2977 for a recorded message of who is eligible to file . You must file in person at the Hall of Justice, 4th floor, room 413. Walk-in hours are 9:00 to 11 :30 AM and 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There is a $20 filing fee . *Resources Against Violent �• 6 November 1995 Encounters to Women of West Michigan (RAVE) focuses on prevention of violence through education and awareness. The group is piloting a violence prevention program for middle school students. Call 940-1144. Special Places There is a place that is very dear to me; although I haven't told anyone about it. It has a calming effect on me, when life gets stressful; no matter the problem, it makes it bearable. This is how it goes. Listen, hear the drum, it calls to me softly; Do you remeinber me? In the silence of the night, I can feel its rhythm, always a sense of lost freedoms, contained by these four walls, a prisoner of conformity. As the tempo increases, I realize that I can be free, by choice, in my mind, for that alone is mine. I heard the drum ..... No I have not forgotten you, listen for it speaks very softly. Whoever reads this may not know the value of the drum, in the lives of Native Americans; I will try to explain. The drum is the Indian's heartbeat, it speaks in two voices, one that is high and clear, the other deep and reverberating; the drum is round like the Sacred Hoop of Life, which has no beginning and no end. Traditions Every fall between October 31st and November 2, we have a feast. It is called a "Ghost Supper". We cook massive quantities of food; and serve anyone that comes to our Turtle Talk door, from 5:30 till they stop coming; but before we serve, we bum food from each group, including "tobacco" (which is a ritual in itself) and whatever you may choose to include. This is done for the people who have left on their journey. After the last people have gone, we clean everything and once more set up the tables with place settings and more food (no one can touch this food or dished) this is for the spirits that come to the feast and eat. The object of this supper is to bring us all together to reunite ourselves with each other and to eat. Many, many things have been settled over a plate and a table; to share feelings and to remember how we came to be. Nes-wa-bin American Indian Community Potluck Special Guest.... Red Thunder Native Dance Theater from Alberta, Canada Saturday, October 28, 1995 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM St. Mary's Gymnasium 515 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI Please bring a dish to pass. Com soup, fiy bread, beverages and condiments will be provided. Red Thunder will be performing at Grand Valley State University's Louis Armstrong Theater on Saturday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the Saturday evening performance will be available through the North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids for $3. 00 (Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, October 26th). Tickets at the door will be $6 .00. For more information, please call the Center at (616) 4 518937. Congress Kicking Indians While They're Down WASHINGTON - In the early days of the Clinton Administration, few groups had greater cause to expect positive social change than American Indians. Ada Deer, a Menominee from Wisconsin with a solid background in social services, was appointed head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At the White House, plans were made for the first-ever conference on Indian issues, an event that came off in April 1994 at which President Clinton spoke with and listened to more than 300 tribal leaders. This was the first president to invite Indian leaders to the White House in such large numbers, and the first also to see tribes as governmental partners, not wards of the state. From Congress, Indians- the poorest of America's poor - also had expectations for progress. Their stout allies included Rep, George Miller, D-Calif, chairman of the House Interior Committee, and Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, chairman of the Senate Indian �• 1 November 1995 Affairs Committee. A shift for the worse came with the new Congress. Miller and Inouye were out as chairmen. Then came a Republican-led legislative assault against Indians equal in intensity to any of the US cavalry attacks of a century ago. The Senate and House recently passed appropriations bills that would assure a second trail of tears, this one a forced march to unprecedented poverty. The onslaught includes: A cut of 67 percent in federal housing programs for Indians. A 26 percent decrease in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Budget. The elimination of higher education scholarships for Indians. A 50 percent decrease in Indian Health Service programs for hospitals and clinics, alcoholism, dental health and immunization. These hits - now before a group of 1.8 million citizens, 33 percent of whom live below the poverty line. Twenty percent of Indians lack home toilets, 50 percent have no phones and 40 percent are jobless. That's not the worst of it. No ethnic group has a higher rate for diabetes and tuberculosis, no a higher rate of increase in AIDS cases. Indian teen-agers have four times the national suicide rate. If the suffering that those numbers represent is unimaginable, it is beyond reckoning, too, what further depths lie ahead. In Congress and elsewhere, it's been claimed that Indians aren't hurting as badly as they and their allies claim: look at the casino profits and the instant millionaires among the Turtle Talk tribes. The reality is different. Less than 5 percent of the tribes have successful casinos. Federal law requires that gaming profits be used for tribal schools, health and other social needs. The money is but a few drops in a dry well. Another argument heard in the House and Senate to justify the budgetary hacking is that Indians, along with others on welfare, need to acquire self-reliance. It's forgotten that social programs for Indians are matters of justice, not charity, largesse or the dole. Federal funds for those programs are owed to Indians as a matter of treaty obligations. In exchange for hundreds of millions of acres of land ceded to the federal government, legal commitments were made to provide for the education, housing and health care of tribal citizens. The obligations were to last "for as long as the grass grows and the mountains stand", not until some nasty politicians came along kicking the poor as a way to balance a budget. Last week, Ron Allen, chairman for the past 18 years of the Jamestown S'Klallam, a Pacific Northwest tribe with 230 members, met with both White House officials and Sen. Bob Dole. He reminded them that the current funding decreases "are the severest in the history of Indian Programs. What's more, these are successful programs." Allen was one of several hundred Indian leaders who came to Congress last week. They spoke of tribal poverty and federal treaties. For many in Congress, the one is out of sight, the other is out of mind. Colman McCarthy Washington Post Writers Group ********************************* Welcome from Lora Church ... Ya'at'eeh (to my Navajo friends and family); Boo-zhoo (to my Anishanabe friends and family); and Hello (to my friends and family): My name is Lora Church. I'm Navajo and of the To'Dich'ii'nii (Bitterwater) born for Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood) clans. After working five years as a Substance Abuse Assessor at the Kent County Health Department, I am very honored to accept the position as Coordinator for the Native American Prevention Services. I accept this position with enthusiasm and with a team spirit to help continue providing quality services. The Prevention Services will continue to offer services with the primary message of promoting healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. This is not a new message, because our ancestors set the example for us to follow. They wove together the four life demensions ( sprititual, physical, emotional and mentel) for balance which brought forth wholeness. This same message is what we want to promote through community and �• 8 November 1995 Turtle Talk school educational presentations, community events, drug-free programs/activities, youth groups, and through "Turtle Talk". I graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree (Major: Criminal Justice; Paralegal Emphasis, Minors: Business and Human Ecology) from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. I previously worked as a Social Worker for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare and as a Bailiff/Clerk for the Cherokee County Associate District Judge in Tahlequah, OK. Casey (Pokagon Potawatomi) and I have been married for five years. Our parents are Curtis and Alberta Morgan of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Leonard and Mary Church of Dorr, MI. We have two daughters, Shandiin (Navajo for "Sunshine'', 3 years old) and Alilee Bah (Navajo for "Miracle", 9months old). We have been blessed in many ways andwe give thanks to Good, the Creator of all life. CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 28 American Indian Community Potluck 2:00-4:00 PM, St. Mary's Gym 515 Turner NW, Grand Rapids For more info call: 451-8937 November4 Third Annual Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow, Southfield, MI For more info call: 810-352-0990 November 4 & 5 Northern Michigan University's 5th Annual "Leaming to Walk Together" Traditional Pow Wow, Marquette, MI For more info call: 906-227-1554 November 10 Ron McNeil "Search for Sitting Bull" Student Community Center, GRCC For more info call: 771-4163 November 11 Veteran's Pow Wow 44th Street National Guard Armory For more info call: 458-1641 November 18 Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman GVSU, Allendale, MI For more info call: 458-1641 or 261-4765 Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexingto NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, MI Permit no. 319 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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I Congratulations ......... .................. ....2 Four Main Medicines .......... ....... .....2 Native American Indian Artists ....... 2 Native American Wisdom .... .... ....... 2 Veterans Pow Wow '96 Volunteers Needed ....... ......... ....2 Different Ways Tobacco is Used Spiritually ..... ......... .... ..2 Adults with Funds in Trust... ...... ..... ..... .. .. ...... ............... .. .3 November Birthdays .. ...... ... ..... ....... ....... ... .. ... ... .... .... ....... .3 The Tobacco Word Search Game .... .......... .. ................. .... 4 Wenabozho and the Bulrushes ..... ....... ....... ............. ......... 5 Determine Your Nutritional Health .............. ......... ........... 6 Native American Experience Through Indian Eyes ..... ....6 Native Vote ' 96 .......... ........................ ... .. ...... .................. .6 Ghost Suppers ... ............................. ......... .... ..... ... ............. 7 Calendar ofEvents ............... .... ...... .......... ........... ............. 7 Anishnawbe AA Meeting .. .. ..... ....... ....... ............... .... ...... .8 Native American Women's Circle ..... ..... .. .. ............... ...... 8 Word Search Game Answers ....... ... ...... .... ... ....... ...... ....... 8 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Staff Lora Church - Staff Derek Bailey - Staff Karena Ordway - Staff Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) Ifyou have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk ifyour article is used. WARNING SIGNS OF NUTRITIONAL RISK The Nutrition Checklist is based on the Warning Signs described below. Remember these signs that spell out the word DETERMINE. Determine your own nutritional risk regularly. DISEASE Any disease, illness or chronic condition that changes the way you eat or makes it hard for you to eat puts you at nutritional risk. If you feel depressed or confused, you can experience a change in appetite, energy level, digestion, weight and your overall well-being. EATING POORLY Eating too little or too much both lead to poor health. Eating the same foods day after day or not eating fruit, vegetables and milk products can cause poor nutritional health. Many health problems become worse if you drink more than one or two alcoholic beverages daily. TOOTH LOSS AND MOUTH PAIN Missing, loose or diseased teeth, or dentures that don't fit well or cause mouth sores make it hard and unpleasant to eat. ECONOMIC ·HARDSHIP If you have less than $30 a week to spend on food, you will find it very hard to get the foods you need to stay healthy. REDUCED SOCIAL CONTACT Being with people daily can boost your morale. Find a friend to share meals or take your meals at a senior nutrition center. MANY MEDICINES You may take one or more medications for your health problems. The more medicines you take, the greater the chance for changes in your appetite and variations in terms of what tastes good. Alert your doctor to all medicines you take. INVOLUNTARY WEIGHT LOSS OR GAIN Alert your doctor if you lose or gain a lot of weight without trying. Either condition, being overweight or underweight, increases your chance of poor health. NEED HELP IN DAILY TASKS If you need help in walking, shopping or buying and cooking food, you may be too exhausted to eat; perhaps you do not even have food available. Get help from your Area Agency on Aging. ELDER YEARS ABOVE AGE 80 As age increases, risks of frailty and health problems increase. It is a good idea to check your nutritional health regularly. HOLIDAY BASKETS If you know any low income people who would like to apply for a holiday basket, they can apply now. Anyone on assistance would have received this information with their checks. You can remind them. Any food pantry will have applications. The Other Way being the closest to Lexington School. For more information you can call 222-5001. Fran Compo �• 2 November 1996 Turtle Talk CONGRATULATIONS David "Rocky" Russell was Super Citizen of Harrison Park Elementary for September. He also received a Perfect Attendance A ward. From his Proud Grandma Congratulations to Jonie Mackey. for making the cheerleading squad at Westbridge. From her Proud Mom and Aunt Jonie FOUR MAIN MEDICINES (niiwjn kchi mshkikiin) ,, y // ' ~ Cedar (Giizhik) Can be used to make tea. Used in lodges, medicinal purposes, only good things will come through it. It is a purifier. Often called a women's medicine. Sage (Mshkodewashk) Purification of thoughts. Mostly found out West, but also some grows here in the North. Used as a medicine and in ceremonies. NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS!! The North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids will host: AMERICAN INDIAN Art Show and Auction: Celebrating Great Lakes Native Art Kent Career/Technical Center, 1655 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids (Wiingaashk) Usually found in moist areas. Won't be able to find it if your mind is not clear. Used to purify thoughts. Tobacco (Semaa) Used to give thanks to Mother Earth. Always good to keep with you, never know when you will need it. When smoked or burned it carries our prayers to the other side - the spirit world. Out of the Indian approach to life there come o great freedom -- on intense and absorbing love for nature; o respect for life; enriching faith in o Supreme Power; and principles of truth, honest1,1, generosit1,1, equit1,1, and brotherhood as o guide to mundane relations. Luther Standing Bear ( l 868?-1939) Oglala Sioux Chief Veterans Pow Wow '96 Volunteers Needed! November 18, 1996 - 7 - 9 p.m. Sweetgrass fxcerpt from Native Rmerican Wisdom FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Levi A. Rickert -- Potawatomi (616) 451-8937 or write North American Indian Center 96 Monroe Center, Suite # 105 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 The 1996 Veteran's Pow Wow found a new location for this year at the Welsh Auditorium in the Grand Center. However, the need for volunteers hasn't changed. The pow wow committee is seeking volunteers to help out with this year's gathering which will be held Saturday, November 9th. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Ann Bush at (616) 792-9650. Anyone wanting to bring a dish should bring their dish to Welsh Auditorium-Kent Room at 4:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Deb Muller at 243-1046. (Food to feed the participants.) DIFFERENT WAYS TOBACCO IS USED SPIRITUALLY Tobacco is one of the gifts from Mother Earth. It too must be respected and used the proper way. �• 3 November 1996 Turtle Talk ADULTS WITH FUNDS IN TRUST .. .WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN ~ .. ... . ' ~i- Pray with or as a sign of blessing Offered as a sign of respect To give thanks Tobacco is sacred to the Indian (Anishnabe) people. It provides spiritual strength, guidance, discipline, and protection. Ceremonial use of tobacco pledges sincerity of the heart and mind. It is used to carry our thoughts. Tobacco is a sacred plant; but it is we, as human beings, that abuse it. The Michigan Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency, IIM Department provided the following list of adult Potawatomi descendants or members who have funds in trust. Do you know where any of these people may be contacted? Name ANEWISHKI, Beatrice H. BROWN, Kyle L. CLOUD, Dalton J. CLOUD, Jerry L. CLOUD, Marsha M. FOX, Audra R. GANNON, Debra S. HINES, William D., IV LEWIS, Timothy J. MACCREADY, David T. Mc FADYEN, Jenny A. Mc KINLEY, Stephen E. MESHIGAUD, Dennis M . OLIY ARRI, Tanya R. SPRINGER, Terrie C. TANNER, Christopher J. TOP ASH, Todd S. WALTERS, Jose E. WESA W, Kristina A. WILLIAMS, Tamara ZIMMERMAN, Wendi L. DOB 2/14/14 3129169 1/1 /66 1/1/68 1/ 1/64 3/23/71 4/20/57 6/24/72 4/ 10/74 2/23/72 2/16/72 3/ 17/72 9/10/45 8/22/70 2/28/77 6/27/72 7/22/72 12/10/65 316172 5/11/71 5/1/751 If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of the people listed above, please contact the IIM Department Qf the Bureau of Indian Affairs at: Printed with permission by: Bureau oflndian Affairs Michigan Agency Attention: IIM Marlene Predmore 2901.5 I-75 Business Spur Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632-6809 Ext. 3124 N ovem her Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Lilly Bennett Kathy Bowen Don Bower Jr. James Brown Dennis Bush Frosty Chandler Phillip Chippewa Michelle Ferrere Colby Genereaux Jr. James M. Genia Susan Ives Georgia Jacobson Larry King Robin King Diane Leaureaux George McDonald Marie Medacco Toni Medawis JohnZakem John Pigeon Mary Pigeon Steve Pigeon A-Dawa-qua Ponita Pete Recollect CJ Robinson Sally Rueckert Mary Sandoval Julie Shananaquet Erma Shriner Erica Smith Jessica Smith John Tadgerson Linda Wheeler Anyone interested in submitting an application to be considered for appointment to the Michigan Indian Commission on Indian Affairs may contact Bill LeBlanc at 517/373-0655. �• 4 November 1996 Turtle Talk THE TOBACCO WORD SEARCH GAME Below are a few statements on the negative effects the abuse of tobacco causes. Find the CAPITALIZED words underlined in the word search below. Smoking causes: SHORTNESS of breath. Makes the HEART beat faster. Blood vessels CONSTRICT (narrow) causing the blood flow to decrease. BLOOD PRESSURE slightly rises. The smoke IRRITATES the eyes of both the smoker and anyone nearby. TAR builds up on the lining of the LUNGS. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of lung cancer in smokers. A report from the Surgeon General of the U.S. reports that non-smokers also run the risk of getting lung cancer as a result of second-hand smoke. TOBACCO smoke contains about 4,000 chemicals. Every time a person smokes, poisons such as benzene, formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are released into the AIR. Not only is the smoker inhaling them but so is everyone else around him/her. Carbon monoxide robs the blood of OXYGEN. NICOTINE is a drug found in tobacco. At low doses, nicotine can stimulate certain NERVE CELLS. It has a powerful effect on the BRAIN and the central NERVOUS SYSTEM. Within SEVEN seconds the nicotine has gone through the bloodstream and reached the brain. When a woman is pregnant and smokes or uses SMOKELESS tobacco, so does her unborn BABY. Smokers take in poisons such as nicotine and CARBON MONOXIDE. (2 words split up in the word search) These POISONS get into the placenta (which is the tissue that connects the mother and the baby before it is born) and keeps the unborn baby from getting the food and oxygen needed to grow. Breathing in clear air, free from harmful, irritating tobacco smoke is a serious issue for everyone. T u c c 0 N s T R I c T p x 0 s E v E N A c F G p A R G N B p H T H c c R T u s L 0 D B p A B 0 0 B A R E E R x y z A s s u R x A s s c c R E y E N F 0 A N T c T I R R I T A T E s I N N K p E N T 0 I L L I R N s s c v N K I E E N 0 s s E L E K A F y G p p N E R v s y s T E 0 I y T E R v 0 x s s p F y c E s u s s A G G E y B 0 0 y M z N y s R E E M p N s B u R N D I A L A M Q x F R A K J I M B 0 L G u c A R B 0 N B A I p L L M 0 N 0 x I D E H A N Compliments of Inter Tribal Council of Michigan (Answers on p. 8) �• 5 November 1996 Turtle Talk WENABOZHO AND THE BULRUSHES ~ ,,_---, ,::.7 Many years ago, Wenabozho walked over all -}? of North America. One evening just before >-.,. ~ At· dark, as he walked through the woods, he saw ...,:> a group of Anishinabek dancing near the <;:r<2 shore of a beautiful lake. So he walked over p ~ to them. It was dark by the time he arrived, ..:.:. ~ sci he could not see very clearly. He asked them where they were from and what their names were. But they wouldn't answer him. So Wenabozho started dancing along with them. He danced and danced. "You think you are a good dancer," he said, "I'm Wenabozho and am the best dancer anywhere," but they still said nothing. So Wenabozho said, "I'll tell you what, let's have a contest, we 're going to see who ' s really best." They started dancing harder and harder, bending and moving in ways Wenabozho could not. Wenabozho danced and danced but he couldn't keep up with them. He finally fell over and went to sleep. He just couldn't figure out why he couldn't dance faster and longer then the others. When he woke up it was daylight, he looked around and saw that he had been dancing with bulrushes. Those tall slender plants that grow along the ·lake and the wind that blew them, were the dancers who out danced him. Wenabozho learned something from this. He found he bragged too much, he bragged about himself. Sometimes we think we 're so great, we brag so much that we look very foolish. •' 7 -~ 1. If you were dancing and someone came up to you and said, "I'm Wenabozho and I'm the best dancer anywhere," how would you feel? What would you think of Wenabozho or anyone else who said this? 2. Why couldn't Wenabozho keep up with the other dancers? 3. What can we learn from this story? Taken from the Red Cliff Curriculum �• 6 November 1996 Turtle Talk DETERMINE YOUR NUTRITIONAL HEALTH Use this checklist to find out if you are at nutritional risk. Warning signs of poor nutritional health are often overlooked. Read the following statements. Circle the number in the YES column for those that apply to you. Total the score and see how you are doing. Read "Warning Signs of Nutritional Risk" to learn more about signs of poor nutritional health. NUTRITION CHECKLIST YES I have an illness or condition that made me change the kind and/or amount of food I eat. 2 I eat fewer than two meals a day. 3 I eat few fruits or vegetables, or milk products. 2 I have three or more drinks of beer, liquor or w ine almost every day. 2 I have tooth or mouth problems that make it hard for me to .eat. 2 I do not always have enough money to by the food I need . 4 I eat alone most of the time. 1 I take three or more different prescribed or over-the-counter drugs a day. I Without wanting to, I have lost or gained 10 pounds in the last six months. 2 I am not always physically able to shop, cook and/or feed myself. 2 Educational Issues. This is a presentation of Grand Rapids Public Schools Multicultural Services. November 7, 6-8pm Howard Rainer, Native American Self Image TOTAL TOTAL YOUR NUTRITIONAL SCORE. IF IT IS ..... 0-2 GOOD! Recheck your nutritional score in 6 months. 3-5 YOU ARE AT MODERATE NUTRITIONAL RISK. See how you can improve your eating habits and other daily habits. Your local Area Agency on Aging, senior nutrition program or health department can help you. Recheck your nutritional score in 3 months. 6 or more YOU ARE AT HIGH NUTRITIONAL RISK. Bring this checklist the next time you see your doctor, registered dietitian or other qualified health or social service professional. Ask for help to improve your nutritional health. January 9, 6:30-8pm Gwendalle Cooper, Now, and Where We Want To Go January 29, 6:30-8pm Anita Chisholm, Cultural Curriculum Development Dinner and babysitting services will be provided. If you have questions, contact Betty Davis at 771-2016. NnTIVE VOTE '96 Vote on November 5. Your vote COUNTS II Remember that these warning signs suggest risk. These signs do not diagnose you with any condition. NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH INDIAN EYES Please join us for a Native American Gathering at Lexington Community Education. There will be a series of Native American speakers providing information on let Native American voices be heard in the national election. �• 7 Novembe r 1996 Turtle Talk GHOST SUPPERS Iii 0 12:J The following is a list of sheduled Ghost Suppers: November 2nd 6:00pm - ? Nancy Ortiz (Dayson) 1517 College A venue NE Grand Rapids 6:00pm-? November 7th 6-8:00 pm Elders Lexington School 45 Lexington, NW Grand Rapids (Bring a dish to pass) § ::;0. - 0 .-e: l'J -l l'Ja ,.._ Cl -""' ,..l') U N N zo <fl(/) ._ 15. 0 :::( > 0. rJJ (.0 m m 0 <fl 0 c0-;:; -- " i£ {; E .w ID c ~ 5 ·c ~ ~ g - 0 -0 g5 ~ m ({) (Y) .........-! N 0 (Y) E .--! 0. 0::8 6 § l'J.:; ~ -c'E -0 lE Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Westside Complex 215 Straight, NW Grand Rapids November 3rd 6:00pm - ? Billi Jo Russell 1134 McReynolds Grand Rapids/831-2027 0. Vi >-. 8 gi u --c L..{) .--I -< ·a .........-! z Q; E :J Q) <fl .!:::::?: m N N N E 0. 0. 0. 0 VJ ::l ::i 0. 0::8 0 0 H (1) ,..Q s (1) ~- 0 z November 10th 6:00pm - ? Renee Dillard 109 Jonquil Grand Rapids -:?" L..{) N m .........-! .........-! ({) -(J)u N :;:: 0 c .!:: .-e: rJJ~ >-. November 13th 6:00pm - ? Frank & Anne Bush Directions: US 131 South to Braley/Hopkins exit. Chief Noonday Road-tum left. Look for Bradley Indian Mission sign at 128th Avenue tum right, go to first road, tum right 2nd house on the left. ~c a; c 0 ::;:: (.0 ~ m m - - @) .-e: 0 -0 - 0 r- .s- ti:J ~ ._ -0 ..... """" .........-! CX) .........-! .........-! ~-< DIS U0 L..{) N .--! >-. 0 -0 c ::l rJJ ~ <fl Q3 ~CD ~ §: :J ,g--- ::l 0. 0. :J o:: rJJ E ..2. en a. O iii l'l U:i r--l d!!l'JU:i (Y) '°'~g Cl r.n E &""@g c .-e: 0 C".........-! ~ N CALENDAR OF EVENTS Veterans Pow Wow Downtown Grand Center - Welsh Auditorium Grand Rapids, MI - For Info (616) 247-6358 Nov. 16-17 Fourth Annual Anishinaabe Artists Cultural Show and Gathering Frandor Center, Lansing, MI. For More Info: Lansing Community College Native American Leadership Program (517)483-9803 Nov.16 Fourth Native American Festival Novi Expo Center, Novi, MI. For More Info: (810) 352-0990 �• 8 November 1996 Turtle Talk ~~~~\\\\~ of Veterans d//tl' \a~~ and Fr!e11td' Veterans POWWOW Saturday November 9, 1996 Native American Women's Circle A support group open to any Anishinabequay. You are welcome to bring your arts/crafts to work on. Honoring Tiit Forgotten Warrior ... 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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/60084bdef9cf17572a50772e4c6e3a31.pdf 597b056f6706861ccc35b36d47ed4897 PDF Text Text N TU rtl e Talk E w s GranCJ Valley Sfaf~ NOV 07 1997 University Library Native American Prevention Services 615 Turner St. N. W., Lower Level Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Baashkaakodin Giizis (Freezing Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R NOVEMBER 1997 JI igij ligijts L.A. school district abandons American Indian mascot ... 1 VOICES .................... 2 Pow Wow & Events Calendar . .. 2 You 'II be glad you decided to quit smoking ................. 3 Smoking takes toll on American Indians . . ............... 3 Young Eagles 4-6 ............ 4 Great American Smokeout ..... 5 November Birthdays ... . ...... 6 New Staff on Board... . ........ 6 C'MonEverybodyJUMP! ..... 6 Dribble A Basketball Around The Turtl.e Talk Contributors: Hunter Genia Renee Dillard Jennifer Jones Turtle Ta/k's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native 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. State .................. ............. ... .... "Nishnabe" AA Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THINKING ABOUT GOING TO MICHIGAN STATE ............. : . . .. ............... Debahjehmujig is coming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 7 8 L.A. school district abandons American Indian mascot Los Angel~s, Calif.--- In the city with more cameras to capture its moves than anywhere else, the Los Angeles Unified School District laid its American Indian mascots to rest Sept.8. It is the last of the Gardena Mohicans, the Birmingham Braves of Van Nuys, and the University High Warriors in the school district of670,000. American Indians groups are celebrating a visible victory "against institutional racism." Read page 2 for community members response to the American Indian mascot ruling in Los Angeles. "It's great news and it's a start," said American Indians in Film founder Sonny Sky Hawk, whose speech before the school board Sept. 2 prompted the move. "We've been fighting with the Washington Redskins, we've been fighting with the Atlanta Braves, and that's a bigger bite to take, but this is the second-largest school district in the United States." For 17 years, groups like American Indians in Film, the American Indian Education Commission, the American Indian Movement and others have taken the Los Angeles Unified School District to task on the mascot issue. Finally, a resolution by school board member George Kiriyama was introduced Sept.2 to end the use of American Indian images as mascots there. The board vote the following Monday, Sept.8 was unanimous, with an abstention by the board president, who lives in a district where some don't see the need for a change. The concession came after a strong speech to the board by Mr. Sky Hawk, Sicangu Lakota from Rosebud, S.D., who was also speaking for the Committee for Native An1erican Rights. "We find it to be reprehensible, repugnant and appalling to taxpayers, parents and children of all colors and races," he said. The mascots "reduce the American to the form of a carciture," he said. He also showed the board editorials from Indian Country Today that condemned the use of such mascots. And, Mr. Sky Hawk had threatened a lawsuit as a last resort. "Any taxpayer funded institution cannot discriminate against anyone," he told the board. The resolution to elinlinate the mascots said it is district policy "that institutional forms of racism be identified and challenged" and that the mascots can evoke "negative images that become deeply embedded in the minds of students, depicting American Indians in inaccurate, stereotypic, and often violent manners." It went on to admit that "inappropriate and insensitive" use of mascots "may prevent American Indian children from developing a strong positive self-image." The changeover is already underway and according to the resolution, should take place by the end of this school year, district communications spokesperson Shel Erlich said. (Cleveland Indians Mascot) �• 2 November 1997 Native American Prevention Services Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist/Educator Jennifer Jones Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator The goal of Native American Prevention Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy l~festyles 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. Native American Youth Groups-are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations- an be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities- are provided to youth, parents and elders. " We have prevailed, and now our children can look forward to a brighter tommrnw, free from the ridicule and demeaning stigma of racism and mascots," said Mr. Slqr Hawk. " Who knows how many American Indian children have suffered and been affocted by this injustice?" The fact that the school district is so large, and located in such a visible city won' t hurt the groups chances of opening eyes on the issue, Mr. Sky Hawk acknowledged. The school district is setting a positive example, he said. "We are putting all the other school districts throughout the nation on notice that we will be approaching them as to the insensitivity and the incorrectness of this," he said. "A lot of it is ignorance, a lot of it is unwillingness to change tradition. It's the same comments we've always heard, that they're honoring our people, but it's a simple fact that some of these people just don't get it." Mr. Sky Hawk said no one group could claim the victory alone. Other supporting organizations include the Rainbow Coalition, The American Jewish Congress, The National Hispanic Media Coalition, The NAACP, The National Congress of American Indians, The American Arab Anti-discrimination Committee, The Media Action Network for Asian American and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. VOICES Voices is about allowing the community to respond to recent happenings, issues, or topics that effect or could have an effect on the Anishinabe community. The Question: How do you feel about the recent ruling in Los Angeles that eliminates the use of American Indian mascots in schools? John Pigeon "How many of our Anishinabe people have endured this disrespectful, stereotypical image of our people? How long should this shameful practice continue at our public schools? Why should our children be subjected to this? Our strong united voice can answer all these questions." Pow Wow & Events Calendar November 1-2 2nd Annual Huron Potawatomi Pow Wow. Battle Creek, MI. Kellogg Arena. For more information call the Tribal Office at 616-729-5151 or Mon-ee Chivis at 616-729-9436. November 8 Lansing Community College Pow Wow. Lansing, MI. Lansing Community College Gymnasium. For more information call Eva Menefee at 517-483-1191. November 15 Veterans Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, MI. Ottawa Hills High School. (Rosewood & Burton). For more information call Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians office at: (616) 458-8759. Derek Bailey "It's a positive step to bring more awareness about how negative stereotypical images can impact Native and non-Native youth and adults." Fall Conference. November 15 New Baltimore, MI. Anchor Bay High School, 48650 Sugarbush Road. Sponsored by American Indian Communities Leadership Council. For more information call Karen Gorman at 810-598-1222. �• 3 November 1997 5th Annual November 15-16 Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow. Novi, MI. Novi Expo Center; I-96 & Novi/Wald Lake (exit 162). For more information call Metro Parent Magazine at 248352-0990. November 29-30 Toronto International Pow Wow. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. SkyDome Stadium, Indian Art-I-Crafts, 10 Woodway Trail, Brantford, Ontario N3R 5Z3 . For more information call 519-751-0040. You'll be glad you decided to quit smoking when you see these facts! * Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, and 200 of these chemicals are poisonous, such as: * On the average, smoking will take 4 to 8 years off your life. But maybe more importantly, it will reduce the quality of your life, leaving you with less money, less energy and more illness. * American Indians are twice as likely to die from smoking than any other addiction/disease! * American Indians have the lowest lung cancer survival rate for any ethnic group in the U.S. * Nearly all people who die oflung cancer, throat cancer or emphysema, are smokers. * Smoking causes the following types of cancer: -lung -bladder -stomach -larynx (throat) - cervix * Women who smoke when they are pregnant take a big risk. Their babies may be: - born very small - born prematurely - born with learning disabilities. - at high risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (crib death) * Children who are around tobacco smoke have more: - coughs and colds - middle ear infections - asthma and allergies - pneumonia and lung disease * Children learn by watching their parents and are more likely to smoke if their parents smoke. kids. It's your decision. 2. Tell your family and friends that you are quitting. Once you have told people you are going to quit, it will be harder for you to change your mind! 3. Make you home smoke-free. Don't let anyone smoke in your home. A small sign posted outside can help. 4. Get help! Ask someone to quit with you at the same time. Ask a friend or relative who doesn 't smoke to support you and to be there when you need someone to talk to . Planning to Quit Many of our Native people have quit smoking, and many of them did it without any help. They just made up their minds and said, "That's it - no more cigarettes I" Many of our Native people have quit smoking, and did it with a lot of help. But first they had to say, "I'm going to do it!" For most people it's a good idea to spend one or two days getting ready to quit. 1. Decide on a date when you will quit. The important thing is for you to pick the date - not your doctor not our famil not our Native American Children!! Winter Camp is Coming! Find out when in the next issue of Turtle Talk Gift Baskets Help a Friend This Holiday! The Youth Council will be asking for non-perishable food items between now and Thanksgiving! Gift Baskets will be made. Just drop off at Native American Prevention Services Office between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. �• 4 November 1997 CURRENT UPDATE! Smoking takes toll on American Indians 39 percent of American Indians smoke By K. Marie Porterfield Indian Country Today ROCKVILLE, Md.-American Indians/ Alaska Native have the highest rates of tobacco use of any other group of people in the United States. According to information gathered in the 1993 National Health Interview Survey, 3 9 percent of American Indians smoke, compared to a 25 percent rate for smokers in the general population. "Preventing people from smoking and helping them to quit has become a primary concern because we see rising rates of chronic illnesses caused by smoking like heart disease and lung conditions," said Craig Vanderwagen, M .D., Indian Health Service director of clinical and preventative services. He applauds the recent decision by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to sue the tobacco companies for damages in order to recoup money spent on medical care for tribal members addicted to nicotine. ''We're especially concerned about young people and women," he said. "Young smokers are developing lifetime patterns, and women's rates of smoking-related illnesses are on the rise ." Heart disease is the number one killer of American Indian women, followed by lung cancer. According to information from the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, 3 3 percent of American Indian women smoke during pregnancy. Smoking has been related to lower birth weight babies, miscarriages, sudden infant death and premature births. Reversing the trend is not a job the IHS can do on its own, Dr. Vanderwagen said. "We need to work with Indian leadership to educate women and children to the effects of tobacco use," he said. Young Eagles 4-6 The Young Eagles have been doing great things during the last session. The youth have been making working hard on projects and we should have a full display at the upcoming Veterans pow-wow showing off all the past weeks hard work. We have been doing center seam moccasins which are very appropriate for the Woodland Area before European contact. The big lesson for the young people to learn about is, there wasn't anything that Anishnaabek needed, the European people only brought what was convenient. Mother Earth provided many gifts from the Creator. This concept has a positive influence on their self image. Many times our children are taught that Anishnaabek were lacking in civilization, when the truth is the Anishnaabek people were flourishing on this continent for thousands of years. Also we have been honored to have John Pigeon come and teach us the value of one particular gift from the Creator which is the black ash tree. He has been teaching the youth how to construct a basket and how we don't take things for granted but instead must show our respect for the things we use in order to construct these beautiful pieces of art. Most of the hard labor had been graciously done by John prior to coming such as we having prepared materials (splints) to work with. Megwetch to John and his family for sparing us from having to pound a log. The baskets are as beautiful as the young people constructing them. For the past few weeks the Youth Leadership Council has been joining us and the results have been wonderful. It has been a great joy for both Hunter and myself to see a community of young people sharing with one another. If you know of a young person who would like to become involved, please give us a call at 458-4078, we would be happy to make our circle of youth larger. WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION WELCOMES • INDIGENOUS COME CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND GET DOWN TO THE RESERVATION BLUES SOUND OF THIS UP AND COMING TRIO SATURDAY NOV 22ND, 8:00 P.M. WEST BALLROOM, BERNHARD CENTER ADMISSION IS FREE, FOR MORE INFO CALL: 1-616-387-2279 �• 5 November 1997 Great American Smokeout is November 20th! Put away the Nicotine Traditional Use of Tobacco Daily Non-Traditional Use of Tobacco Risk of Cancer: None Risk of Cancer: Very high if you use chew, snuff, or smoke cigarettes. Type of Use: Benefits: Tobacco offering to the earth or a fire. It is held in the hand and is not smoked. Offered to a healer, elder, or other person as a sign of respect. Discipline Respect for the creator and all creation Understanding of Indian culture. Spiritual development towards being a good person. Special Notes: There are many traditional ways to use tobacco. It is smoked in some traditional ceremonies. However, it is generally used less than once a month. There is no risk of cancer when used this way. IC\ f°"; I /Ir l 'i Type of Use: Chewing tobacco in any form Using snuff in any form. Smoking cigarettes. Benefits: No benefits. Special Notes: Some people chew or smoke for relaxation, weight control, and to concentrate better. Other people do it to to be cool, for an image, or or to keep from being bored. In p\!('.)' ,.n~ ,n. ' ! !j ' J 1 ii 1 I Li J ! ! I I I/ /11 /~, r,,~ .llJ\ ~ ,,,t)'') ~ ulf'>../l•~,;!f:.• ~t; ~;J ,v"J.1 {/ LJ ,NI) ~~· ·~-- -->---,: "' ' •' .t'-. Some Ideas and Suggestions For Quitting The Smoking Habit: a. Substitute citrus juice for nicotine. An occasional glass of orange juice or lemonade helps to flush the nicotine from the system. b. Drink plenty of water during the day. c. Frequently practice oral hygiene to eliminate the taste of food that triggers the desire to smoke. d. Go for a short walk and practice deep breathing instead of having a cigarette. e. Take a warm shower or bath. f. Initially attempt to avoid coffee, liquor and other stimulants which trigger the desire for a smoke. g. Let members of your family know that you have quit smoking and encourage their help for you. h. Avoid idle time. It is dangerous to have nothing to do. Keep occupied in sports or a favorite hobby. I. Make a list of your reasons for quitting smoking, periodically read over it to reinforce your decision. j. Postpone smoking, for instance delay smoking after lunch for at least 15 minutes. Gradually increase * No single method of cessation works for every individual. These tips will only provide you an opportunity to do something other than light a cigarette. Be imaginative and develop your own ways to avoid smoking. Good luck! Remember, it took years to become a smoker, don't expect to become a nonsmoker overnight. Information provided by the American Lung Association of Michigan. For more information on how you can quit, call 336-3037. �• 6 November 1997 November Birthdays "Muna di bish ka win" Lilly Bennett Kathy Bowen Don Bower Jr. James Brown Dennis Bush Frosty Chandler Phillip Chippewa Jeff Davis Renee Dillard David Face Michelle Ferrerre Colby Genereaux Jr. James M. Genia Susan Ives Luke Jacko Georgia Jacobson Larry King Robin King Diane Leaureaux George McDonald Marie Medacco Toni Medawis Sara Nadowegesa John Pigeon Mary Pigeon Steve Pigeon A-dawa-qua Pontiac Pete Recollect CJ Rubinson Sally Rueckert Mary Sandoval Julie Shananaquet Erma Shriner Erica Smith Jessica Smith John Tadgerson Linda Wheeler JohnZakem New Staff on Board ... Mark Sanford - Senior Caseworker, Indian Family Resources For the past month that I have been working here, I have enjoyed getting acquainted with the staff and the people who drop in, as well as the other service providers in the area. It is exciting to learn about the services we are providing and I am interested in hearing from you ideas about services that are needed, particularly support groups, etc .. I have a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and have been working the West Michigan area for the last ten years. Please stop by to say, "Hello," so I can meet you! Jennifer Jones - Prevention Specialist/Educator, Native American Prev{Jntion Services It has been my pleasure for the past month (And will be for many months!) working with the staff and getting to know the Native Community here at NAPS. I am currently a graduate student working on my Master's in Social Work at Grand Valley State University. I attended Central Michigan University where I received my Bachelor of Science with a psychology major and a biology minor. Nice mixture right! But, that's me, I enjo; working with people and I enjoy the outdoors and nature. I am currently working with the K-3rd grade Young Eagles group. If you have any questions or great ideas or advice, please give me a call, I would like to hear from you. C'Mon Everybody JUMP! The Jump Mentoring Program JUMP is a Juvenile Mentoring Program designed to increase the academic and social success of students residing on the westside of Grand Rapids. JUMP is currently recruiting mentors for students at Straight, Sibley, and Stocking Schools. A mentor is a reliable, caring adult who is willing to be a good listener and a friend to a child. Mentors Make A Difference! Quality time you spend with a child will have a positive impact on his/her life �• 7 November 1997 forever. JUMP Mentors will: * Attend a mentor training sess10n * Encourage students to be their best * Be a positive role-model * Meet one-on-one with their student at least 8 hours a month. * Participate in Special Activities and Fun Dates *Have Fun! There are currently eleven Native American children who are looking for a mentor. That someone could be you. Steve Yanni - Recreation Director at Bay Mills (906) 248-3204 or Noel Pingatore, ITC Field Health at (906) 635-4208. "Nishnabe" AA Meeting WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL 615 TURNER, N.W. GRAND RAPIDS (use Broadway Entrance) People With A Desire To Stop Drinking Are Welcome Time 6:00 p.m. Thursdays This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with children. If you or someone you know would like to enhance the life of a student by becoming a JUMP Mentor please call 771-2746. I look forward to the possibility of working with you. Danielle Hopson - JUMP Mentoring Coordinator Do You Know How To Dribble A Basketball Around The State Well not literally but there is an effort to start a mens and womens basketball (youth/adult) inter-tribal league. If you are interested you should contact either: Any questions call Gene 2229626 Rm#534 or Sue at 3639537. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH, AND CULTURE TO HELP EACH OTHER. THINKING ABOUT GOING ·TO MICHIGAN STA TE UNIVERSITY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL??? Greetings! My name is Kevin Leonard and I am the coordinator for Native American student recruitment at Michigan State University. I am pleased to announce an exciting scholarship opportunity for Native American students - The Michigan State University Native American Scholarship program. The Native American Scholarship is awarded to admitted Native American high school seniors who have achieved a 2.5 or higher grade point average and enroll at Michigan State University for the Summer or Fall Semester 1998. Scholarship recipients will receive a minimum award of $250 and may qualify for an additional scholarship stipend. Renewable scholarships ranging from $500-$1500 will be awarded based on high school curriculum, class rank, grade point average and the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. For Michigan State University Native American Scholarship consideration, students are required to submit a completed application for admission to Michigan State University no later than December 1.1997. In addition, the Native American Scholarship application must be received by January 1. 1998. Also, remind students to please enclose a photocopy of one of the following documents: their tribal card, Bureau of Indian Affairs letter, or tribal certification letter. Please contact Kevin Leonard at (517) 353-9266. �• 8 November 1997 Debajehmujig Theater Group is Coming! Debajehmujig meaning "storytelling in Cree and Ojibway" will be making a visit to Grand Valley State University on November 12th. Their appearance will mark the second time they've been to the Grand Rapids area (the other last August at the Native Youth Leadership Conference) to promote the arts, languages, and culture of the Anishinabek through theater. Debajehmujig will be making their performance at the Cook-Dewitt Center with a community reception at 6:00 p.m. and the performance starting at 7:00 p.m. on the Allendale campus of GrandValley State University. Two productions will be presented, Lost Warrior and The Broken Snowshoe Man. Lost Warrior is about a young man who runs away from home believing that being on his own will be a lot easier. However the reality of living on the streets becomes apparent as he struggles in life. He befriends an old street woman and through her stories, he has powerful dreams that enable him to come to understand bravery and respect. Broken Snowshoe Moon is about a young man returning to his reservation after both of his parents had died. While trying to figure out where he belongs and how to deal with his anger, he creates a bond with his grandmother. Come find out what happens on the evening of November 12th at Grand Valley State University. I . I SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15, 1997 For more information about the Veterans Pow Wow or how you may volunteer, you may call the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians at 616-458-8759. All Veterans and families are welcome regardless of race, creed, or gender. NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit No. J 19 Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615TurnerNW Grand Rapids, MI ~950~ • Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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/787ec269e8df72a16726b6c577de8ba9.pdf da46b2579d27001194ec9ab1760d1796 PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK NEWSLETTER , · , , NATIVE AMERICA,N < ~ ., COMMUNITY SERVICES ~- "' - -.~-- -~ - ,., > 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-8 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616} 458-2096 Bashkakodini-Giizis Freezing Moon November 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Open Letter 1·2 Ml Grave.r Meeting 4 Veteran's P01V--wow 6 American Indian Band 1 Senior Neighbors 8 Harvest Celebration 18 NA Senior Meals 12 NewslefferCoordinator: Hunter Genia Volunleer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wonda Blanco Conttibuton: N.A.CS. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and notional interest whidl may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Telk is published by Native American Community Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have o story or information you would like to shore with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone IU'llber. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. ••• ••••• •••An Open••••• Letter to All Michigan Indian Community Organizers: Do you have enough money to provide the necessary services to your community? Chances are that the answer is "no". The funding of many of your programs is usually based on the population figures in your particular area. These area population figures come from United States Census. Every ten years the United States conducts its decennial census to lay a foundation of how many people there are in the country. American Indians have been under counted in every decennial census. However, in the upcoming Census 2000, we have an opportunity to get ourselves in a position to provide input and direction to achieving an accurate count. I have been working with the different aspects of the state wide communities in Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. There is much excitement over the chance to have a say-so in the future of our communities. We all understand that well over 75% of our population live off the "rez." As community organizers, we know that we are the ones who provide support, help, assistance in health, education, employment and social contact for our communities. We also know that a great many people who come to us for services were not included in the last Census figures. There are many reasons why we don't have an accurate count. I am offering one good solution to our dilemma. The Census Bureau's Partnership Program, Michigan State University's Native American Institute and Michigan Urban Indian Consortium are partnering together to pull all urban/nontribal /non-rez programs together on November 18, 1999, for (Continued on page 2) ••• ••••• ••••• ••• �Page 2 Turtle Talk Newsletter Attendance and participation in this gathering will allow your program/organization to assure your community members are included and counted. This will in tum ~\ give you a more substantial population base on which to achieve your funding. Native American Community Service~s 0 Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist/Educator Candi Wesaw Con1roctual Prevention Specialist/Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator ff • For registration details, location, times, agenda and other information, please contact: Sincerely, Thurman Bear 1------------------11 Tribal Liaison, U.S. Census Bureau The goal of Native American Community Services is to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alcohol and other drugs. Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: lnlormation - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistcrnc:e ancl referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youfh Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special ProgJm1b and Adivilies- are provided to youth, parents and elders. Starr Commonwealth to Host Conference on Working with Native American and Latino Youth and Families Starr Commonwealth's Working with Children of Color Conference, "Drawing on the Strengths and Traditions of Native American and Latino Youth and Families" will be held November 4 & 5, 1999 .in Albion, Michigan. The conference will provide educators, treatment professionals, and community leaders with a greater appreciation of the role that cultural tradition can play in treatment and education. Participants will gain specific tools for practice through presentations on cultural identity and social acceptance, integrating tradition into treatment, traditional alternatives to gangs and substance abuse, and working with diversity in the public schools. r---------------• "The conference maintains a balance between addressing shared social concerns and recognizing issues specific to both of these communities," states Carolyn Bush, conference chairperson. The conference, in its second year, is drawing participants from across the state, Indiana and Ohio. The schedule of events will include presentations by youth advocate Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Consuelo Kickbush whose innovative programming for Latino youth and families has won national recognition. Dr. Martin Brokenleg, professor of Native American studies at Augustana College in South Dakota and co-author of the nationally acclaimed book, "Courage for the Discouraged: Reclaiming Youth at Risk" will join Kickbush as a featured speaker. Local experts will provide leadership for a series of workshops on specific social issues impacting �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 these communities. Bill Memberto, Director of the Office of Indian Affairs in Detroit, Michigan; Renee Dillard, Saginaw Chippewa Prevention Specialist; and Julio Rios, Director of the Hispanic Domestic Abuse Intervention Program at Child and Family Services of West Michigan are among those providing a series of workshops exploring creative intervention with professionals serving these populations. Registration forms are now available through the Starr Commonwealth Training Resource Center by calling: 800-837-5591, extension 420. All conference activities will take place at the Ruth and Russ Mawby Conference Facility on Starr Commonwealth's Albion, Michigan campus. Starr Commonwealth is a nationally recognized non-profit, human service organization with locations in Michigan and Ohio. Starr Commonwealth provides a continuum of services that directly impact children and families. Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program BENEFITS FOR EXERCISE By: John Aldred 0 Regulor physical activity has mony health benefits other than just moking you more fit. Recent articles in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the New Englond Journal of Medicine list the following health benefits. •:• Heart Health - In an analysis of 43 scientific studies on physical inactivity and heart disease, they found that, on the average, inactive people develop heart disease twice as often as active individuals. Inactivity increases the risk for high blood pressure, obesity, high blood fat levels, and the blood is more likely to clot. •:• Osteoporosis - Exercises such as walking, aerobics, and weight training help prevent calcium loss from the bones. Regular exercise is essential for good bone strength. •:• Weight Control - Exercise helps prevent and control excess body fat by burning more calories and building lean tissue (muscle mass}. The omot1nt of leon tissue that determines now many calories our body expends every day. The fit person burns more calories even at rest. •:• Mental Health - Many studies show an association between physical activity and good mental health. Fit people seem to hove a better self image, feel better, hove more energy, and are tired less often. Some studies show an increase in endorphin levels in the broin to help one's mood, the "fitness high." •:• Cancer Risk - In a large study of people involving 110,000 person years of observation, people who were sedentary and unfit had four times the risk of getting concer, compared to those who were physically fit. •:• High Blood Sugar - Physical exercise improves insulin sensitivity, improving the body's ability to control blood sugar. +!• Longevity-There is good evidence thot regular exercise increases longevity. In one large study overall mortality rates were 3.4 times higher in unfit persons when compared to physically fit persons. In the Harvard Alumni Study researchers found that, on the overage, every hour of vigorous exercise increased longevity by two hours. Perhaps the best news in recent studies is that any exercise you get is beneficial and most of the health benefit can be achieved from regular, moderate activity. You will find these and more reconvnendation for good health in the Health Guide section of your Persona/ WeHness Profile. This is a comprehensive health report which is a trademark of Wellsource, Inc. You can receive your profile by contacting the Mmin-nuh-gah-dah Healthy Heart Program. �Page 4 Turtle Talk Newsletter LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR on the web at http:/lwww.mdcr.come/mcia/index. htm. Your comments are always appreciated. Sincerely, All things are contained within the sacred circle. Donna Budnick Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, like the seasons, life of a man is a circle. As time continues, only we can determine Michigan Graves Meeting the strengths and weakness of the circle. We are now at the end and beginning of the circle. With this closing, I ask you to give strength, respect On August 20, 1999, the Lac Vieux Desert Band and spirit to this new beginning. of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Watersmeet, As most of you have heard by now, Gover- hosted a meeting on Native American Graves nor Engler signed Executive Order 1999-9 that Protection and Repatriation Act and related abolishes the Commission on Indian Affairs. All graves issues. Commission responsibilities and duties are transferred to the Department of Civil Rights. The meeting was focused on the Anishinabeg Consensus Statement on Repatriation of Native I have had the opportunity to meet with Or. American Human Remains and Cultural Items. Nanette Reynolds, Department Director, to disThis consensus demands that Native American cuss the transition of the Commission's responsi- remains be treated with their due respect and rebilities to the Department From these conversa- interred responsibly. The statement also reaftions, I can tell you that this is a beginning and firms the belief that exhumed Anishinabeg human not an end of the services that will continue for the Indian people and we will continue to publish remains be repatriated, and no scientific testing of ancestral human remains or ceremonial obthe Michigan Indian Quarterly, among other jects should be permitted. These beliefs and acthings. tions should be conducted with a sense of unity As with beginnings there is opportunity to between the tribes and participation from all indigenous people. get acquainted. Now is the time to get acquainted with Department of Civil Rights. In this edition of the Quarterly, there is a tentative list of This was the 4th Graves meeting of the Tribes in Michigan Indian agenda. Please add to this list of Michigan. It is the wish of the representatives concerns, so that we may share your thoughts present to have either tribal leaders or designees with the _department. The Mi~higan Urban Indian to support the consensus statement. The meetCo~sortiu~ (MUIC) has graciously agreed to co- ing included representatives from the following ordmate this endeavor, please contact the!l' at tribes: Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians, (517) 333-6550 or fax. (517) 333-6552 or wnte Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa them at 4990 Northwmd Drive, Ste. 100, East . ' Lansing, Ml 48823, with your suggestions by No- Little Tr~verse Bay ~and of Ottawa, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, Pokagon Band of Povember 15 1999. , tawatomi, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake SupeUpon completion of the agenda, we will be rior Chippewa, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, meeting with the Department of Civil Rights. This Forest County Potawatomi Indian Community, and Wasauksing First Nation (Can.) meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 2000. If you would like to be a part of the agenda committee or the discussion, please contact MUIC. As always, I continue to look forward to heari11g from you. Please feel free to call me, or stop by the offices. The phone number and address will remain the same. You can also find us �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 5 Bop Scout Seells Native Am..lcan Dap Dear Sin: While doing my Indian Lore merit badge, I learned many things about Native Americans that I didn't Rr1ow before. One thing I learned was that the Native Americans have been in this country for thousands of years even before the Egyptians built the pyramids. The thing that I can't understand is why Columbus gets hon-ored for discovering this land? It was already discovered thousands of years before Columbus by the Native Americans. \Vhat I would Ii~ see is instead of Columbus Day, for it to be changed to Native American Day. I have written to many politicians in state and national government about changing the holiday. Very few replied and many didn't seem interested. A few said if more people wrote them and said they feel the way I do they would by to bring it up in D.C. I cm hoping that many Native Americans and other Americans feel the same way I do and write to our elected people in Washington. If you feel h~ we do and would I~ to see Native American Day instead of Columbus Day, we encourage you to write to one (or more) of our politicians in Washington. I would really appreciate the help because so far few ore listening to us. We are not Native Americans. I and my little brother and sister ere doing this because we believe in it. The Native Americans have long been over loohed and it is time they get recognized for their many contnbutions to this country. Also, I am hoping that if this ames to be that school boom will hove more history about the Native Americans and how the country and government treated them through the years. They changed the school boom and include B~ History and talb about slavery now. So they should have Native American H"istory and tell what they have done for this country and how the country has treated them. We should never forget the hardships and injustices that have happened to the Native American. We must learn from the post. When I was doing my Indian Lore Merit badge, my little brother and sister wanted to miow about it. I told them about how the white man tooh the Native Americans land, brobe most of the treaties, put them on worthless reservations. and the terrible Trail of Tears; they were vetV upset. They thought it was happening right now and SQid I should tell someone. I decided to tell people in government to by to change Columbus Day to Native American Day, I also hope it will bring more attention to today's Native Americans and their hardships so they can the help and assistance they might need. But so fer few people in government are listening to me. We have been telling politicians, but we need help from other people who feel the same. I am asbing anyone that is interested to please write to our politicians in Washington to change Columbus Day to Native American Day. The government helps many foreign countries when in our own country we have many who need help and many of these ore the Native Americans. The Native Americans are the FIRST AMERICANS of this great country- let us not forget them. We would lil:le to say thanR-you to the entire Native American Nation. Because of many things they invented, we use today. During the World War II, you helped to win the war because of the Code Talben and helped to l:leep our country free. Native Americans have done many wonderful things to help others and for this country that they have never been thaMed for. We, the Thompson's, would Ii~ to say than~ you. Scott Thom~ age 13; Andy Thompson, age 8; Kristen Thompson, age 6 As Adopted from the Michigan lncfKR1 ()uarterly Newsletter - Fa/11999 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 6 I 9 99 Anishnaabek Veterans' Dance & Feast SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1999 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED! Head Veteran: George Martin Master of Ceremonies: Thurman Bear Open Drum: All Drums Welcome Grand Entries at 1:00 p.m. &: 7:00 p.m. Community Feast at 5:00 p.m. Pkase bring your BEST tlisb to pasll • For more information contact Ron Yob at 616-458-8759 or Punkin Shananaquet at 616-451-4925 or.toll free 1-888-662-2809 Hostetl ""'1 sponsoretl by the Native American Sttulents of Westbritlge anJ the Grantl Ri11er Bantl ofOtta111a .Intlians. �Turtle Talk Newsletter INDIGENOUS: lHE HOTTEST AMERICAN INDIAN BAND mDAY! Na/ire Mondtly li&dsr, Volume fl Issue l Academic Year 1999-2000. Incendiary guitar. soulful vocals. house-shaking rhythms - this is the real deal. this is the hand Indigenous. Their stylistic roots reach back tn America's earliest form. the blues: they can trace their personal roots back even further. Afamily of musicians two brothers. sister and cousin - they have played together as lnng as they can remember. Members of the Nakata Nation in South Dakota. Matn Nanji. Pte. Horse and Wanbdi are all still in their early twenties - but they play with the skill and tested fire of signmcan~y older souls. Growing up on the Yanktnn Indian Reservation in South Dakota. they were home-schooled and. in addition tn learning the basics. music played a major role in their academii:: life. Their father. Greg Zephier. had played in the 6D's and 7D's with a band called the Vanishing Americans. It was his record collection. heavy on Santana. Hendrix. Buddy Guy and The Three Kings of Blues (Albert Freddie and BB) from which his children drew inspiration and were first exposed tD the music that they would one day make themselves. He also instilled a respect for their Nakata heritage by teaching the indigenous language and culture. Zephier. an American Indian Movement (A.l.M.) Activist got the kids interested in the movement even taking them (with Pte still nursing) tD demonstrations in Washingtnn. DC in 1978. While still pre-teens. they discovered their dad's band equipment in the basement and got to work. Says Wanbdi: "Dur dad showed us the basic.~. but fr~m. then on. he made us work everything out ourselves. Each s1bhng chase an instrument - Mam. the guitar he'd soon handle so fluidly: Pte. the bass. Wanbdi. the drums. Horse tnok up percussion and his road gear now includes congas. bongo~. timbales and a tambourine. Matn became the lead singer with Pte and Wanbdi providing backups. Matn .also began son_g writi~~- with an occasional generous assist from Wanbd1 as lyr1c1st Their father insisted that they practice intensely for at least two years before performing in publii::. In fact they ~pent more than five years perfecting their skill befare ever facmg an audience. Says Mato. "When we started out we'd only listened Page 7 to records. We had never seen any band perfonn live." This is truly an amazing statement fram a group that has had such prafaund effect an audiences. Acclaimed across the board by critics who have seen the band perform live. the constant refrain is that they never fail to ignite a crowd. In only four years since they began touring. lndigenoushas crisscrossed their native midwest coun~ess times. Along the way pla~ng - 171 gigs in 1997 and 150 this year - Indigenous have gained followers and fans. Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne among them. Musicians have befriended Matn. Wanbdi. Pte. and Horse. They have shared the stage with Melissa Etheridge. Jonny Lang. Keb'Ma'. Chris Duarte and Big Head Tadd and the Monsters. While gaining exposure as a celebrated opening act Indigenous was asked by yet another notable fan. kny Ray of the Indigo Girls. to record a song far her Honor The Earth compilation. Jim Nickel. owner of world-renowned Pachyderm Studio (known for recordings by Nirvana. live. PJ Harvy. Soul ~~um and so on) and producer Brent Sigmeth recorded the sang. Nii::kel was so impressed upon hearing Indigenous that he soon signed them tn the newly-formed national independent label. Pachyderm Records. Things We Do. the first mp-level studio production from Indigenous. was born. Things We Do has been released in the United States to rave reviews. The first single. Now That Yours Gone. has exploded onto U.S. Rack Radio and skyrocketed up the radio charts. The video far the second single. the ti~e track Things We Do. directed by Chris Eyre (directnr of the award-winning Smoie Signals). won the award for best video at the American Indian Film Festival. The video was shown three times at the upcoming prestigous Sundance Film Festival. where Indigenous also perfonned live. , , "We love what we do." Mato says. 'Theres nothing about it that we don't love. And all we want tn do is continue to make more music. play for more people and get more people tD listen." With Things We Do. Indigenous seems destined to have that wish fulfilled. "It's hard for us not tn play." says Pte. "we just love doing it so much." Cller:l lll/f 1'1e lm/igeno11s we/JsitB fur mare infurmatian, p/JolDs, IDur sclt11tlule andmuc/J morel www.indigenousracks.com �Turtle Talk Newsletter Senior Neighbors Page 8 • WORK IN GARAGES Senior Neighbors Inc., is a non-profit organization that serves Seniors aged 60 and over in Kent County. Our mission is to assist Seniors to remain independent in their own home. We accomplish this through a variety of services. • REPLACE FUSES • • CUT GRASS SNOW REMOVAL • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS HOME CHORE PROGRAM • • • CHANGE FURNACE FILTERS PAINTING The Senior Neighbors Home Chore Program was created to assist seniors who INSTALL GRAB BARS AND OTHER do not have the support systems and fiSAFm HARDWARE nancial resources to have minor home repairs and other jobs in their homes completed. Examples of work provided HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICES would include tasks such as snow removal, drywall repair, and minor mainteCONTACT SENIOR NEIGHBORS AT 233nanc~ of some home systems. 0280 AND ASK ABOUT OUR HOME CHORE We have also partnered with Elder Con- PROGRAM. sult to offer Home Safety Checks. A licensed Occupational Therapist will evalu· WE Will COMPLETE lNFORMATION AND ate and make recommendations to im- OBTAIN A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE prove overall safety in the home. The WORK NEEDED. needed improvements will then be comWE WILL THEN SCHEDULE A HOME CHORE pleted by our Home Chore staff. WORKER TO COME TO YOUR HOME TO ASSESS WORK AND COMPLETE THE NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICES REPAIRS. 1. 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER 2. LIVE IN KENT COUNTY TYPES OF REPAIRS AVAILABLE: + REPAIR WINDOWS + REPAIR SCREENS + PUT ON STORM DOORS OR WINDOWS �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter OFF RESERVATION INDIAN AGENDA LET YOUR VOICE. 8£ HE.ARD In order to better facmtate the transition of the Commission to the Department of Civil Rights, Indian leaders are compiling information for an "off-reservation agenda". This agenda will be used as a starting point for communication With the Department as as a tool to help educate the State of Michigan of the problems that Indian people and communities are facing. The following is a tentative list that has been compiled so far. We are asking you to add to the list. As a courtesy, Michigan Urban Indian Consortium (MUIC) will be the contact for your Input to the agenda. We really need to hear from you so that we can have complete picture of Indian off.reservation concerns. You can reach MUIC at (517) 333"6550, and if you would Hke to be on the committee that prepares the agenda, please let us know. We welcome your thoughts. a HEALTH HOUSING Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Substance Abuse Diabetes Smoking - youth Heart disease Obesity Lack of clinics Lack of prevention Lack of access due to cultural barriers Lack of trust Loss of Indian Health Services {HIS) Lack of Community Health Representatives (CHR's) Elderly health issues Lack of home-ownership Transient people Low-paying jobs Lack of money/skills/education Lack of credit EDUCATIONAL ISSUES High drop-out rate Cultural barriers Low Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores Lack of Indian representation within education CHILD ABUSE/VIOLENCE Indian Child Welfare Act issues Juvenile delinquency Violence toward Indians �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 9'oin Qls gn Our 1sf Jfarvesl GelebralLon Wednesday +November 17th +from 6-8 p.m. The Three Sisters Community Garden I 3rd Floor Cafeteria + West Middle School 615 Turner Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Opening Blessing to be given by Joe John I j Ie II I i i I The celebration will also include story telling by elders and sharing of our gardening experiences. Menu: Corn soup+ Frybread +Beans +Squash +Turkey dish to pass is optional. I; For more information please contact: Mark Sanford or Hunter Genia at Native American Community Services. (NA.C.S.) 616-458-4078 = it Feast coordinated by N.A.C.S., Three Sisters Community Garden and The Circle of Relatives. :• ii c! :"! •\i • ELEVATOR IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE! �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 5 & 6: Native American Speakers FoNm & 4th Annual Spirit of the Harvest Pow Wow. Houghton, Ml. For more info call Carol La Point (906) 487-2920. November 6: 7th Annual Great Lakes Anishinaabe Traditional Pow Wow. lansing, Ml. Lansing Community College- Gannon Vocational Technical Gymnasium. For info call Helen Roy at (517) 483-1059. MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! ~''''''''''''''~'''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ B1rthdays ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ November 10: Title IX Indian Education Parent Commit- a;. tee Mtg. West Middle School Bldg, 61 5 Turner St. NW, ~ lower level, room #41. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m .• ~ Parents strongly encouraged to come. ~ November 13: Veterans Dance & Feast. Grand Rapids Union High School, located at 1310 Tremont between Lake Michigan Dr. and Leonard St. NW. For more information call Ron Yob or George Martin at 616-458-8759. ~ -... ~ ~ ~ November 17: Harvest Feast Celebration at West Middle School in Grand Rapids. Located at 61 S Turner St. NW, ~ a;. 3rd Floor Cafeteria. For more information please call ~ ~ 616-458-4078. ~ ~ ~-----------------~ ~ NEW DAWN ANISHINABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1999 WHERE: COMET LANES 1401 28TH ST., SE GRAND RAPIDS, Ml (616) 241-0471 SHIFTS: 12:30 & 3:30 PM ENTRY FEE: $100.00 PER TEAM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FOR MORE ENTRY AND PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT BRANDI JUAN AT 774-7189 OR LEROY SHOMIN AT 447-7690. ~ ~ ~ Lilly Bennett Kathy Bowen Don Bower Jr. James Brown Dennis Bush Frosty Chandler Phillip Chippewa Cory Dayson Michelle Ferrere Colby Genereaux Jr. James M. Genia Susan Ives Georgia Jacobsen Larry King Robin King Diane Leaureaux Marie Medacco Toni Medawis John Pigeon Mary Pigeon Steve Pigeon A-Dawa-Qua Pontiac Pete Recollect CJ Robinson Sally Rueckert Mary Sandoval Julie Shananaquet Erma Shriner Erica Smith Jessica Smith John Tadgerson Diana Tourongeau Linda Wheeler John Zakem '~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ t;. ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ RACK EM' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ llls!l!l!l!l!lm!l!'l.'!l!ll!il!l!l!l!l!l!lm!l!'l.'!l!ll!il!l!l!l!!'l.'!l!l!l!l!'Ji.'!ll!l!l!!'l.'!l!ll!:l!l!'llt;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.t;.'''''''''''' �Turtle Talk Newdetter Page 12 Pawating Magedwin Native American Senior Meals Schedule and Menu November Calendar Tuesday Thursday November 2: Macaroni &Cheese Polish Sausage, Canned fruit, and Rolls. November 4: Chicken, biscuits, brownies November I I : Corned beef, cabbage, November 9: Bean & Ham Soup Crackers and Cheese, Bread Pudding carrots, potatoes, ice cream November 16: Country Pork Ribs Potato Salad, Pumpkin Pie November I 8: Potluck November 23: Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Com, Cake November 25: Senior Meals Center November 30: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Fruit ** November 20 - Mobile Food Pantry at Pawating Magedwin I :00-3:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615TumerNW Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Pennit No. 319 Grand Va11 . ey State All Library endate Mt u. n111ersity 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 Community Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5a1f890a8795bd754b042106066893ba.pdf d1b6dc115507e1a2b557d829da0dcf29 PDF Text Text GR.~ND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRN"'Y R.::G;CNAL AFFAIRS RESOU RCES COLLEGTIGiJ TURTLE TALK 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 A Monthly Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council November I December 1989 ~X%%%%%%%X%%%%%X%X%%%X%%%X%X%%%%%X%%%%%%%X%%X~ ~····························~ Executive Director. ..... ... .. .. J. Wagner Wheeler Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran Merryweather GR/TC Board of Directors: President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Roberts Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Shelby Treasurer. . .... . . . . ... . .. ...... Carol Dutmers Secretary. .... . ... . .. . .. ... . .. Genevieve Shirley Sgt.-At-Arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Roger Williams Member. .. . ... . . . . . .......... .Loretta Antoine Member.. .. . ........ . ... . .. .. .Mari Dudley Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Hart Member. . .... . .. . ... . ..... . . .. Sydney Martin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors Meetings are held every month, the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., at 45 Lexington N.W. Everyone is.Welcome/ Keep your D & W and Meijers Cash Register Tapes coming in. In case you haven't heard yet, Eberhard tapes have been d iscontinued. If you have tapes saved up but don't have time to bring them in, CALL Chris at 774-8331. Thanks for your support ! GR/TC Staff Roster Administration Wag Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Loretta Yount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admin. Assistant Dennis Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Business Manager Chris Shomin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Clerk Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton......... .... . . . Coordinator Leonard O'Bannon . ....... . Outpatient Counselor Fran Merryweather. . . . . . . . . Prevention/ Ad min. Bob Stone . .. . ... . . .. . . .... Comm. Health Rep. Mental Health Services Kathy Polise ... . . ... . .... . . Judy Dodge . . . .... . .. .. .. . Denise Skorka . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Lafontsee ........... Coordinator Case Manager Receptionist Part-Time Seniors Program Louella Collins ......... . . . . . Coordinator Employment Program Connie Cady ..... . .. . ...... Job Developer Rita Blumke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Job Developer Carmen Corby . ... . ... . . . .. Clerk Faye Baker... . . ..... ... . . .. Job Developer Annie Lafontsee ... . ... .. . . Part-Time Michigan Indian Press Jeff Justin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Terry Bussey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part-time Coordinator Kayle Crampton. . . . . . . . . . . Illustrator Gert Austof . ..... ..... .. . . .. Secretary Mary Stitt . . ..... .... . .... . . Consultant Address Change If you move and still want to receive your Turtle Talk , please send or call in your new address. Contact Loretta Yount or Fran Merryweather at 774-8331 . Happy Thanksgiving! ��,(/~~-~~ ACTIVITIES UPDATE / -'Ith and Human / : SE rvices Halloween Dance - The Halloween Dance was held on October 27th at Westside Complex. Over 200 ghosts and goblins in all sizes and shapes attended our non-alcohol Halloween Party. They danced the night away to the music of the "Sweet Grass" band. A special treat for the little goblins was a performance by "UGY", a local rap group. There was plenty of treats for the kids and refreshments for all. Thanks Again! to the Community for supporting the Substance Abuse Prevention Program with your participation. 0 1' 0 nd Rapjtls ' ~~ ' , \ .... ~. ~ ~,~ . Open House - We apologize for this announcement. The Open House was postphoned. A new date has not been set yet. UPCOMING EVENTS Neshnewbe A.A. Potluck - On November 30th at 5:00 p.m. at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N. W. Downstairs on the northwest side of the school EVERYONE IS WELCOME! MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Exercise/Dance Class GRITC Substance Abuse Prevent ion and Treatment Services provides services for clients and the community. Judy Dodge's Exercise/Dance Class has been cancelled due to the lack of participants. If you are still interested, and can get some friends together, ·a pproximately 10 people are needed, give Judy a call at 774-8331. Service Update The Mental Health Program is able to set up appointments for counseling within two weeks, from your initial call to our office. If you would like to contact us, please call 774-8331, ask for Denise. We provide SARF, Screening, Assessment, Referrals and Follow-up. Also Outpatient Counseling and Prevention Services. If you would like any information on drugs or alcohol, or our services, contact Fran or Vicki at 774-8331. SERVICES AVAILABLE - Casemanagement Counseling Nutrition a l Assessment Groups Dan c e Exercise (10 or more people) "It is always darkest just before the day dawneth." �ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! Artists/Craftsman "Graphite Portraits" Display your arts and crafts in a local business with fairly good traffic. Will be offered for sale on a consignment basis. If interested, call John at 616-243-1600. by James Mc Cann Orders will be taken from November 20th through December 20th. You will need a photograph with a reasonable amount of detail so that I may capture the image you desire. Each picture will be done on standard size paper (18"x24"). Cost: HELP WANTED Apprentice Pressperson, Part-time, 20-30 Hours, for growing Printing Company. Math skills helpful, will work into fulltime employment. Ask for John at 616-243-1600. $40 each or 2 for $60.00 Please call me at 454-1056 or contact Fran at GRITC 774-8331 and leave a message. FUND RAISER District V AMVETS Auxiliary Council are holding a Las Vegas Night on November 25, 1989, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Hewitt Madigan AMVETS Post 126, 2929 Marshall SE, Grand Rapids. Open --to Public. Craps, Blackjack, Wheels and Roulette. Contact Becky at 455-5022 for information. ''Well done is better than well said." "'Ille time-test£d truism: actions speak "ouder than words." ''Nothing is obvious to the uninfonred." ''The only flower known to have wings is the butterfly." HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THESE NOVEMBER BABIES! ! ! 1st C.J. Robinson 8th Marie Medacco 21st John Zakema 2nd Bea Bailey 12th Mary Sandoval 22nd Linda Wheeler 3rd James M. Genia 12th Pete Recollect 24th Dennis Bush 4th Don Bowen Jr. 12th Kathy Bowen 24th Phillip Chippewa 5th Diane Le au re aux 13th George McDonald 25th Robin King 5th Larry Hansen 14th James Brown 26th Larry King 6th Erica Smith 14th Kathy Polise 26th Georgia Jacobson 6th Jessica Smith 19th A-Dawa-qua Pontiac 26th Juli Shananaquet 7th Cathy Genereaux, Jr. 21st Frosty Chandler 29th John Tadgerson CULTURAL GATHERING Date: Place: Time: Bost Drum: Saturday, December 2, 1989 Westside Comp'iex 215 Straight St. NW 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shingoosase Traders Welcome! Call Fran or Vicki at 774-8331 for any information. ·'" �Jhol can be a serious ,reat to the health of the .inborn child. When you see a nnther-to-be using alcohol, m:!ntion fetal alcohol syndrare to her, or hand her a parqiilet. She may rot krow about it. c Fetal Alcdx>l Syrdrane an:l Fetal Alixn>l Effects are alcohol related birth defects. These birth defects are totally preventable. There is ro fetal danage if the nother If you have and you are lS best to If you can't on your avn, available. JX>SSibility of fran alcohol does not drink. used alcohol pregnant, it stop drinking. stop drinking there is help ' What should you do about drinking during your pregnancy? Ibn't drink beer, wine, or liquor. As you decrease the nnber of drinks per day, you also decrease the risk to your unborn baby. Wh~n you consider that excessive use of alcohol not only endangers the fetus, but can cause problans which will affect him or her all their lives, it seans well worth the effort to stop drinking. If you are a \..Onan of childbearing age, you can prevent birth defects caused by the use of alcohol. If you're pregnant, don't drink. If you drink heavily, seek help before becaning pregnant. If you can't stop drinking on your avn, seek help before you becane pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Syndrane (FAS) is a disastrous birth defect that threatens all future generations of Indian people. 1he birth defect is caused by waren of child-bearing age who drink alcohol during pregnancy. Although the rnysical and rrental danage of FAS is irreversible, FAS is l(X) percent preventable. Take Steps To Protect Our Future Generations And Prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by Victoria Upton, GU.TC ' SUBSTAfCE ABUSE PREVENITCll AND TREA'lMENl' SERVICES The reason that alcdx>l danages the unborn b<iJy is heca1se alcdx>l enters the baby's body at the sare rate of the uvther's. ~r, the gror.ri.ng fetus OOe.s rot have the sare ability to expel the JX>ison (alcdx>l) fran its systen. So instead, energy I£eded for the b<iJy' s growth is used to get rid of the alcdx>l ix>ison. This could result in serious danage to the child's brain, as the brain stops grc:Ming in order to get rid of the alcohol. This danage is permanent. It has been said that Fetal . Alcohol Syndrane lS the "tip of the iceberg". 1hen the rest of the iceberg, the largest part that is unseen is Fetal Alcohol Effects. With Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), the danage is not as severe as Fetal Alcohol Syndrare and the effects may not be visable. Sare of the symptans of Fetal Al·:ohol Effects Are: • • • • • hyperactivity short attention span irritability behavioral problans restlessness 1he visable signs of Alcohol Syndrare include: Fetal • prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, which n-eans lw weight at birth and a failure to catch up throughout the entire developrental period. • facial malformations, which include a snall head ci rcrn1ferenc e misshapen eyes, flattened midface, sucken nasal bridge, and a flattened and elongated rhiltrun (the groove between the nose and upper lip). For every child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrane, as m:my as 10 other children 1 iay be born with fetal alcohol effects. All alcohol related birth defects are canpletely preventable if waren refrain fran drinking alcohol \..hile they are pregnant. Because waren who do not drink alcohol during pregnancy are at no risk of producing an FAS baby, the possibility of preventing this birth defect is enolllDllsly encouraging. only alcoholic waien Not but all waren who may give birth are at risk if they drink. llist waien are probably aware that alcohol use can be harmful to the unborn child, many, hCXolever, think only heavy drii:.king is harmful. Research has shavn that even nnderate drinking (two drinks or less per day) may lead to brain and nerve danage. Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrane and Fetal Alcohol Effects depends on creating awareness about the risks of drinking during pregnartcy. Please mare this information with :your fanil y aid fri.eOOs. We have free information, brochures, bunper stickers and other itens that you are we I cane to h<Ne. 'j �·I' ~ '• SOBRIETY MOVEMENT IN INDIAN COUNTRY Nancy Butterfield, •••• ! •••• NEWS FRa1 INDIAN COONIRY Navajo tribal member Rex Harrison, who says that for years he was a skid-row alcoholic, earned his Master's degree in Public Health from the University of California at Berkeley this May, at the age of 43. He plans to use his advanced education to help design and implement alcoholism and drug abuse treatirent · programs for .Airerican Indians. Harrison, a Vietnam veteran, also has dedicated his personal life to helping other Native Americans come to terms with alcoholism and begin the recovery process. He is deeply involved in the Native American Church, and believes Indian ceremonial practices and traditions, when used appropriately, can help heal the spiritual suffering and emotional pain connected with alcoholism. For years, Harrison was part of the grim statistics of Indian alcoholism that have become so familiar: Indian Health Service and tribal alcoholism experts estimate 75% of all Indian families have at least one alcoholic member and that 100% have been affected in some way by alcoholism. The rate of American Indian homicides, suicides and incidents of domestic violence, almost always fueled by alcohol, is much higher than the national average, as is the rate of death by alcohol-related disease, such as cirrhosis and heart disease. But today, like thousands of other Native Americans, Harrison is part of the growing sobriety movement in Indian country. It is a grassroots movement that is springing up on reservatio is and in Indian rommunities fr om A1 a s <a to F1 o r id a , wi th t h e Shuswap Tr~be in Alkali Lak e , British Columbia, leading the way. The Cariadian tribe gained international attention three years ago with the release of its award-winning film, "The Honor of All." Produced by Choctaw filmmaker Phil Lucas, the film chronicled the tribe's struggle and eventual victory over alcoholism which had ravaged an estimated 95% sober, and its members now conduct training for tribes throughout the U.S. and Canada. A barometer of the sobriety movement's significance is the recent announcement by leaders of the 4 ,000-member National Indian Education Association that its annual convent ion, scheduled for Oct. 6-10 in Anchorage, Alaska, will be alcohol-free. This is to be the organization's first officially alcohol-free conference in its 22-year history. Other Native American efforts that are escalating the momentum of the burgeoning sobriety movement include: sobriety, to approach Road Red The developed by Gene Thin Elk, a Sioux, who emphasizes traditional Indian values physical and spiritual regaining in Thin Elk's workshops balance and health. have drawn overflow crowds throughout the country. The fledgling National Association of Native American Adult Children of Al coho 1 ics (NANAACOA) has been formed to address the needs of alcohol ism's other victims: individuals who are not necessarily alcoholic themselves, but grew up in alcoholic families. Organizers say survival skills children develop to cope with al1 ·oholic parents often become self-defeating and destructive behavior patterns in adulthood, and NANAACOA offers ways to recognize and grow beyond those patterns. "Dry" reservations have stepped up efforts to eliminate the illegal traffic1 ng of alcohol, including the Zuni Reservation 111 New Mexico. The tribal counci 1 there recently asked local McKinley County officials to cross deputize Zuni police officers so they would have more power to stem the (continued next page) ' .. ~ �Sobriety Movement in Indian Country cont. page 2 flow of alcohol onto the reservation. Officials in some dry Native villages in Alaska have begun inspecting the cargo on every incoming flight and seizing alcohol being smuggled in. .~ High-visibility sobriety marches and rallies are taking place in Indian communities across the country, most notably among the tribes of the Sioux Nation, where up to 25% if infants are estimated to be born with the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. Lakota men on the Crow Creek Reservation have formed an organization called Dads Against Drunk Driving, and have called on other Indian men to stand with them in strengthening the contemporary role of men in tribal societies. Organizers on the Rosebud Reservation have begun an annual "Sobriety Day" that includ e s a 17-mile walk from Norris to Parmelee, S.D.; more than 250 people turned out for this year's walk. Rosebud's Sinte Gleska College this spring held a full month of alcohol awareness activities. In the Native American sobriety movement, the federal Indian Heal th Service appears to be leading by following. IHS did not fund even basic alcoholism services until many tribes and established programs through funding from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in the early 19 70' s. And today, though IHS has primary responsibility for providing funding for tribal alcoholism programs, organizers say it is difficult to get IHS funds for any efforts beyond conventional treatment programs. Many tribal alcoholism programs have taken an activist role in promoting community sobriety, including the Pu ya 1 lup Tribal Treatment Center in Tacoma, Wash., which organizes an annual sobriety march that is routed past the local Indian bar. Tribal youth have had a key role in organizing the event, and one young woman recently expressed pride in her sobriety by carrying a sign that said, "100% Indian, zero percent alcohol." ·:he Puyallup Tribes" Chief Les chi Higr School recently was one of 41 schools nationwide-and the only tribal s choo 1 to be honored by Pres. George Bush in a White House ceremony as "drug-free school." The Anchorage Daily News, in its Pulitzer Prize-winning series on Native alcoholism titled "A People in Peril," calls the Indian sobriety movement "A Revolution of Hope." Leaders say it is a revolution that already is changing the face of Indian country, and if successful, stands to liberate future generations of Native American people. �it 10/89 e o owing artic e appeare ·in .1 Bureau of_ Catb::>lic Indian Missions • AIC : ne Aug/Sept Newsletter from the BREAD AND FREEDOM ... JUSTICE AND FAITH by Father Ted Zuern, SJ. ., ·--, . The highest indignity to a human person is treating him or her as a specimen of a scientific investigation. ·Ignoring his or her name, actually giving a number to the remains of his or her existence, is to reduce this person to a specimen without any history that would identify him or her for relation to any other persons. What makes this an outrage is that it is done to one specific population group of American citizens, the Native Americans! If a skeleton is uncovered in the excavation for a road, it is immediately interred again. There is no question of putting skeletons aside for "scientific investigation.• But when an Indian, an Eskimo or an Aleut is uncovered, a differcnt set of priorities goes into operation and the remains arc taken off to a museum where there can be some "scientific investigation." . The Native American Rights Fund estimates that there may be as many as 600,000 human skeletal remains of American Indians, Eskimos and Aleuts in museums, historical societies,, universities and private collections in the .U nitcd States. As many as 600,000 human remains that have not been buried! · Ia 1928 the Stoll-McCracken Artie expedition set out to gather Pacific Walrus from the Aleutien Islands. However, the expedition seems to have been after more than walruses. Anthropologists who were at that time studying the origins of human beings in the New World and the relationships that might exist between the various tribes were interested in gathering if they could be found, some Aleut mummies. Edward 'Weyer, Jr., an anthropologist, went along apparently for just that purpose. Weyer made inquiries about old graveyard or deserted villages whenever the boats anchored at an Aleutien port until finally he learned of Fortress Re ck in the Bering Sea. It was located just north of Unalaska I~ land. The islar.d was a sort of Aleut mausoleum. Among other items they found were four tightly lashed and wrapped bundles. Inside each bundle was a well preserved human being. Altogether there were two men, one woman and a child. When they had been packed in crates, they were shipped to New York where they have never been on display. Occasionally they have had a change of moth balls. But now Native Americans arc demanding that their ancestors be returned to them for burial as human beings. Tribal groups, the National Congress of American Indians, the Native American Rights Fund and individuals are all demanding that the skeletons be buried. We must end this gathering of Native Americans into the museums of America for "scientific investigation." In the House of Representatives this year there have been several bills introduced to end the practice of institutions keeping skeletons and skeletal parts. On February 27 Rep. Dorgan (D-ND) introduced HR 1124, the Indian Remains Reburial Act. The bill allows for a final two year study of the remains by the Smithsonian Institution after which time the more than 18,000 ·skeletons and parts of skeletons must be buried. Rep. Bennett (D-FL) on March 4th introduced HR 1381, the Native American Burial Site Preservation Act, which set penalties for the excavation of· Indian burial sites or the removal of grave goods unless exempt under State Law. · The most comprehensive measure to date is the bill introduced by Rep. Udall (0-Az). HR 1646, the Native American Grave and Burial Protection Act, provides a mechanism to return skeletal remains that arc currently stored in museums and other institutions. It provides that remains disinterred in the future will be disposed of according to the wishes of appropriate native communities,, and clarifies tnbal ownership of grave goods and sacred objects on public and Indian lands. In the Senate Senator McCain (R-AZ) has introduced S.102 ~. which has many of the provisions of Rep. Udall's bill. It is interesting to note that last Congress had more bills intr1 xiuced in the Senate. This year the House has that honor. . There is no longer any reason for non-Indians taking the bones and skeletons of dead Indi.ins for "scientific investiga· tion." The cabinets of museums arc filled with the remains of Native Americans which should have been buried many years ago. The disoovcries that could be made should have been made by scientists who studied those bones long ago . The bones should by now be resting in their graves as their confrercs intended when long ago they buried them. The thought of expeditions going out and unearthing those whom the living have buried is abhorrent to the balanced person who bas no inclination to remove the deceased from their burial places. Somehow those who dig up the deceased of other cultures do not consider such remains to be the remains of people, but of special subjects whom they arc studying. They seem to have no sense of the interrelations that they have had with others of their tribe. They do not seem to grasp the relationship they had as fathers or mothers, sons or daughters, nieces or nephews and aunts or uncles. The whole fabric of human relations is destroyed with the utmost indifference. To many Native Americans the treatment of the skeletons and grave goods is the ultimate indignity. Imagine taking the dead! Even the dead! Some States such as Alaska have passed legislation asking the Smithsonian to return the human remains to the States from which they came. Federal legislation will put more force, put teeth into such actions and force the Smithsonian to take action that the Native Americans have sought for years. At last their dead can be given the burial that they have sought for them. Whatever our feclings are and however we bury our dead today, it seems that we should be very careful of the traditions of the past. In one sense what we have on one hand is a matter of burial of the dead. It seems to be a simple ritual which tribal people have held in reverence for many years. On the other hand we have all the complexities of the burial which a people can devise. Letters to Rep. Udall and the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs should be sent by all of us. Now is the time to act, to gel some legislation, especially HR 1646 through Congress and 10 the desk of the President who can then sign it into law. Letters arc also in order to Senator Mc· Cain on S. 1021. f'I �Ameriea11 I11dia11 Heritage Foundatio11 ~'.l.~.,Ji1;f~f FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPfEM8ER 30, 1989 Prl•ctss Pair Moo• rn·sf1knt1Chalrm.w "' lhc RtJard Chm1kN'l<J/fbwa 'Mii Ro"'" 1.11.D. The American Indian Heritage Foundation, sponsor of the National Miss Indian USA pageant, has extended the reign of Theodora Roanhorse. Dora, as she likes to be called, is the current reigning 3rd National Miss Indian USA and will relinquish her crown on the 3rd of July, 1990. ChM F.xrcul/1'1' Off/err Ollnr M. Abrams 11anl• t. fraakll• '"""1 thld F.arl Old Person Hlal'tf~I mchael "n)lnc Eaate" Rose ChrmlN' Miss Roanh~rse, a Navajo originally from Chinle, Arizona is a recent graduate in nursing from Arizona State University. She has been appearing throughout the nation at major tribal celebrations and other nonIndian national events. Marie tallca 11;1rm Spring.~ Iron F.yr11 Cody Okl,1h111n,1 Cht•rotrr/CrN' Mary T. Colloe .\ '.11;i/11 l.awrrnce Goodro:t. Jr. According to Princess Pale Moon, president of the Foundation, Miss Roanhorse continues to be an excellent role model to Indian people and an outstanding representative for all American Indians as she graciously extends her hand in friendship to all peoples. Trd ''KIHN In Tiie Foe" llo•H f .'nJM' Stuart Jamieson Snwrn Chier Reno Johnso• II hllr \/mmtafn 1lparhr John R. Maesla8. Ed.D. 1'111•11/11 Renrrnd Waller I.. Morren .\ l'l For more information on the 4th National Miss Indian USA pageant, or appearance opportunities for Miss Indian USA, contact Terry Rose-Crown Coordinator at the American Indian Heritage Foundation, 6051 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, Virginia, 22044 or call 202 -INDIANS. a ·rrr Robrri. "S"Ul AITOW" Rose <.'hrrr1l1y•//,1g1m.1 Sammy Toar-kel White /..loM,1 Jake I .. Whllecrow S1·m·1w<:a,11111.1t()uap.1i.· Ah'ln 7.rph)r l.111l111n S11111.1· 6051 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church. Virginia 22044 20'2,INDIANS I·~ C, \ FAX# 17031532-19'll �~' ~ .~ ~· r , ~ r; ''t. .- Grand R1pid1 lnt1r-Trib1/ Council 45 Lexington N.W .. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 • A United Way Agency Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale MI 49401 ---'1- . HOH ,.om oqo, U. S. POST AGE I' A I D PERMIT NC . t-90 oa.ucD RAPIDS. 11'.l-= H. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Merryweather, Fran (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/08ae0859f4d1d8cad9abebee8991fd7a.pdf c2fc203a9720034aaa5416b2c485afff PDF Text Text ~A.RC..) 221 / eiR\ Gl?AND VALLEY St REGIONAL AFFAIRS A~~S~NIVERS17Y LIBRARY URGES COLLECTION TURTLE TALJK THE BOARD NEEDS YOU! The GRITC Board of Direc- The Personnel Committee: Ad- dissension be up front and out in the open. tors welcomes two new Board dresses Personnel issues that arise. Re- We are being eroded from within by rumors, members, Lew Burrows and Paul views job descriptions and salaries, etc. back biting and personality attacks where Walters. Thatleavesonevacancyon The Membership Committee: Is the Board. If you are interested please presently drawing up a vehicle to recruit The easiest way to sit back and wave an attend the board meetings. Commit- new members from the community, and accusing finger and then when failure is tee members are needed as well. The are keeping a current membership roster. imminent, say "I told you so". by-laws eligibility clause does not The Finance Committee oversees all We are our own worse enemy! We, apply to committee members. Rela- the council money matters. It's activity who have known oppression, annihilation, tives of board and staff as well as engages in fund raising projects and is and prejudice. We, who have had to fight to Non-Indians can serve. seeking funds to reduce our deficit keep our culture alive when assimilation personalities should not be an issue. The Program Committee: TheAdvisorvCommittee: Currently threatened us. We are fighting each other. Overviews existing programs in the made up of Non-Indian Professionals who Assimilation is insidious, it has taught our council and develops plans for new are interested in assisting the council but people competitiveness where none existed. programs. who cannot serve on the board directly nor It has taught us to measure our Indian broth- vote. To keep this council in working ers and sisters by blood quantum and tribal condition we need your help - Volun- affiliation, not who they are. There is strength in unity; strength in teers! The Personal Statement: the community as a whole. We are all - This Indian Community has a long regardless of blood quantum - way to go towards helping and healing Indian. We must respect this. itself. No one in decision making posi- We are spending too much negative tions satisfies everyone. We attempt to energy fighting each other. I personally chal- evaluate and analyze this situation and lenge members of this Indian Community, make decisions based on what we feel is who dare, to take an active interest Direct good for all. This may not be what some our energies toward helping each other. individuals want, and if this is true, those people have a right to dissent. But, let this Loretta Shawanesse Antoine �GRITC SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM The GRITC Employment Program has been in existence Mental Health is a state of mind. We all suffer from since 1984. To you, our prospective Employer Participant, we offer conflicts, stressors and things that cause us anxiety. At times in our a multi-faceted, efficient Program of Employment Services. Our lives, these things seem too overwhelming to handle on our own. components are: An individual trained to work with individuals, families, and groups may assist us at just that time. Our services at Grand Rapids • J1PA PROGRAM Inter-Tribal Council, Mental Health are prepared to help you, and • Limited Work Experience senior citizens. • Summer Youth assessments referrals casemanagement counseling group therapy dance exercise We provide: • Training Potential candidates are screened to determine their eligibility. Candidates who qualify are then referred for assessment and testing to determine their employability skills and job readiness. GRITC offers a program of Pre-Employment Training in a class- ____ __ room setting to enhance employability skills and job readiness. Candidates are then matched up with Employer Participants to begin the OJT period. If you would like further information on our services, _.__contact our office at 774-8331. WEHB 89"9 FM "VOICE OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE~ Tun~~~:~~~~;*~1~i~:~a,,y. ·_=) he's not at the station. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES . Administration Wog Wheeler .................. Executive Director Loretto Yount .................. Executive Secretory Dennis Block. ..... ....... ....... Busine§ Manager Jeff Justin........ ...................Accountont Chris Shomln ......................Accounting Clerk Annie Lofontsee ............. Program Developer GRITC Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services provides services for clients and the community. We provide SARP, Screening, Assessment, Referrals and Follow-up. Also Outpatient Counseling and Prevention Services. If you would like any information on illegal drugs or alcohol, or our services, contact Vicki at 774-8331. "Information and education are the keys to fighting this major problem." 2~-- Substance A~ Prevention Program Vicki Upton ...................... Coordinator Leonard O"Bonnon ........ Outpatient Counselor Hunter Genio........... ... ......Prevention/Port-Time Bob stone ........................ Co mm. Health Rep. Mental Heatth Servicu • Senio111 Program Kathy Po Ilse ..................... Coordinator Judy Dodge ... ................. Cose Manager Denise Skorko .. ................ Receptionist Ruth Pitcher....... ... ............ Intern Andrea Romero ... ........... Intern Kristi Pogel......... ... ....... .. ....Volunteer Employment Program Foye Boker ...................... Coordinator Michigan Indian Presa Terry Bussey...................... Coordinator Mory stltt .. ........................ Marketing/Soles Kayle Crompton ............. Illustrator �Giiii --->¥ SENIOR MEAL SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER (Held every Tuesday and Thursday of the month at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW) Lunches provided by the Native American Methodist Church BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MICHIGAN INDIAN PRESS People of the Three Fires (hardbound) People of the Three Fires (softbound) Aube Na Bing Sleeping Bear The Mishomis Book Walk in Peace (hardbound) Walk in Peace (softbound) $25.95 $15.95 $24.95 $24.95 $13.95 $17.95 $8.95 Tuesday 11 /20 Potpourri Thursday 11 /22 Closed Tuesday 11/27 Potato Soup, Quick Break, Cookies Thursday 11/29 Potluck, Birthday Cake For ordering information write or phone the Michigan Indian Press, 45 Lexington N.W., Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 49504, or call (616) 774-8331. I PREGNANCY ADDICTS: THE DEBATE OVER PROSECUTION With national attention focused on women's right groups. These same groups drug use and drug-related crime and vio- define "prosecution" or "punitive measures" SATURDAY RECREATION lence, few issues provoke more controversy as meaning one thing-jail with no treat- CENTERS or frustration than substance abuse by preg- ment and automatic loss of children involved. nant women. There is little dispute over its Realistically, the only way that an- undesirability or harmfulness to the women, swers will be found to the complex ques- the fetus or existing children in the home. tions posed by parental drug use is through But there is intense disagreement over how, cooperation. To gain that cooperation it may when where and who should attempt to stop be necessary for social service, women's it, and whose rights take precedence. right and health groups to look more closely Criminal Justice medical and social at their biases and consider the potential that service professionals are divided over how exists with the criminal justice system. At best to respond to maternal drug use. The the same time, criminal justice professionals issue also splits women's and children's may need to lay down their spears and look advocates-long time allies on family vio- at the big picture to see whether traditional lence concerns-legislature, treatment pro- forms of law enforcement can be better viders, and correctional officials, and links shaped to deal with a problem that is both traditional opponents such as pro-choice and legal and social in nature. right-to-life advocates. Opposition to pros- (Reprinted from Update, a program of ecution (or, "punitive measures," as it is American Prosecutors Research Institute, Au- euphemistically referred to) seems the one gust, 1990) area of agreement for many health and The Grand Rapids Recreation Department will offer an open gym recreation program fora period of ten weeks, from Saturday, January 12-March 16, 1991.Centerswillbe open to middle, high school and college age students. The Saturday Recreation Centers will offer a variety of activities including basketball, volleyball and table tennis. The cost is-$.50 per visit. Centers will be open at the following locations from 12;00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Burton Middle School Iroquois Middle School Northeast Middle School Union High School *NOTE: Please contact the Recreation Department at 456-3696 for specific schedule as some sites will be periodically closed due to school activities. -~3 �1111;;: ---~1111 YOUNG EAGLES UPDAT~ ~f) BY HUNTER GENIA "'! , NATIVE WOMEN GATHER IN MUTUAL "~~ SUPPORT --~ The Young Eagles Project is coming along well. We have on the average eight Native American Youths attending up to this date. The last couple of showings however we had nearly 1012 youths come. It's a pleasant surprise to see and we're happy to see the kids make a commitment to come every week. We're also getting more adults to come in and share their knowledge, wisdom and experience with the youth. Coming up in the next couple of months the group will be experiencing how to do beadwork, dream catchers, a field trip, and more. If there are any interested ANIS HINABE who has been wondering what the program is about or is interested in helping/volunteering, please contact us at 774-8331. It always seems that when a program starts up that everybody says it• s a great idea. A great idea is just that, a idea unless we get people involved to make it a reality. So far this is becoming a reality but that doesn't mean we slack off and say okay let someone else take care of it. I hear alot of people say we need to teach the youth the right way, well that• s a great idea. I hear people say we need to get more people involved especially Native American role models who can teach with their knowledge and wisdom that they have learned from other Anishinabes, another great idea. Well, I'm a Anishinabe and I'm taught that the knowledge you gain you pass on to the Anishinabe who want to learn. Well, guess what, I have 10-12 Anishinabes who are very eager to learn and probably many more who are walking around the streets that need a program like this. Please call or come on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Me-gwetch. == . BY Juov DooGE The First meeting of The Native American Women• s Group took place on November 6th and although the Group was small in number, the dynamics were terrific! It was decided among the group of five that in addition to increasing our awareness to women's issues in general, what we really want to learn more about is the values and customs of out heritage. This type of attitude is certainly essential for the development of the Group since membership is limited to Native women, but it is also of great value because it provided us with an impetus for bonding a group of unique individuals. Due to the present schedule being an inconvenient time for most women who would like to attend the Group, meetings will be scheduled on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 beginning the month of December. If you are a Native American women over the age of 18 and wish to gather with other women in a supportive atmosphere to learn and share your ideas, this group is ideal for you. You will always be welcome. Agenda for the month of December will be as follows: December 3 Stress Management December 10 Plants and Herbs and Their uses (Presented by Terry Bussey, Michigan Indian Press) December 17 Well Being December 24 Merry Christmas! No Meeting December 31 Happy New Year! No Meeting I look forward to seeing you in January when the topic for the month will focus on Alcohol and its impact on Native Women. Bring a friend and take advantage of the presentations that our people have to offer. 4~-- �1111-- ¥~1111 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE RECREATION 1990 7TH ANNUAL GRAND RAPIDS BASKETBALL PROGRAM ANISHNABE BOWLING TOURNAMENT A GREAT SUCCESS ~:::::~~~.;.: ~ BY HUNTER GENIA morning basketball program on Saturday, December 1 and 8, 1990 from 10:00 a.m., -11:30 a.m. at the There were 47 bowling squads who participated in both shifts for a first place prize of $1,000.00. Yes, read my lips I following sites: said $1,000.00. Breakdown for prize money was as follows SIGN-UP SITE SIGN-UP TIME 2nd-$500, 3rd-$400 and so forth. Amos "Junebug" Day with the help of some friends were the workhorse for putting on the tournament and when asked his overall feeling Northeast Middle School • Lobby 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Westwood Middle. Gym Lobby stated "Overall, I'm still 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. hungry". Okay Junebug on the tournament, he anymore additional com- Ottawa Hills High School- Gym Lobby 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Iroquois Middle School • Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ments?, "I did get two cornchips". On the more serious side he said it was the responsibility of the hosting tournament to Boys compete against boys and girls compete against girls. There will be separate leagues for 5th & 6th grade students provide enough food and vowed that next year people will and 7th & 8th grade students. look like stuffed turkeys coming out of there. There was also All registrants are required to pay a $5.00 registration fee. a live band providing country music to all us "wild things" Registration forms be signed by a parent or guardian and are who wanted to strut their stuff. Talking to J unebug before the available at your school, the Grand Rapids Recreation Depart- tournament you could tell he was committed to putting on the ment Office (201 Market Avenue S.W.), or at the sign-up sites best bowling tournament possible. He likes the idea of live listed above. music,anabundanceoffoodandmakingsurepeoplewillhave Forms must be turned in at one of the above sign-up sites, they will not be accepted at your school. If you have questions, call the Grand Rapids Recreation Department at 456-3696. a great time. After the tournament we were already talking about next year's event and it sounds like it's going to be even better. On another note, it was great to see familiar faces and just being able to socialize and make new friends. I think personally that makes it even a better event. Well, hope to see you all next year and with another $1,000.00 first prize, I'm sure I'll be there! Me-gwetch to all those who came and made it a great tournament. - .. 5 �lllt=s ---~Ill WALK IN PEACE LEGENDS & STORIES OF THE MICHIGAN INDIANS Michigan Indian Press is proud to present Walk In Peace- Legends and Stories of the Michigan Indians written by Simon Otto and illustrated by Kayle Crampton. Walk In Peace has been a project in the making for the past year and a half. One will find Walk In Peace filled with legends dealing with issues such as jealousy, selfishness, friendship, giving, and many other topics. Don't miss adding this valuable book to your personal library. Better yet, offer it as a Christmas gift to your loved ones! Here is a sample story for your review. The Eagle Who Flew Too High by Simon Otto Grandfather once told me, when we were out on the trap line, how the Great Spirit reacts when too many animals live on Mother Earth. Years of trapping had provided him with a special knowledge of our animal brothers and sisters. He could predict weather and seasonal climate by the size of the animal, condition of the fur and how many he harvested that year. He could also forecast the next years animal population just by observing animal life, their behavior, and numbers. One of nature's regulators is the scavenger buzzard. You can see him circling and soaring high overhead in search of prey, usually the dying or dead. Yet it was not his role in the old world of the Anishnabek. There was once a family of eagles and they were the strongest of all birds that flew above Mother Earth. In this family was a young eagle who could fly higher and better than all the rest. One of his younger brothers was very jealous of him. One day the younger eagle was disturbed and angry, because again his brother flew higher and stronger in the sky. Jealousy overtook him and he began to wonder how he could come out ahead? An idea came to him. He could challenge his older brother to a series of contests based on speed and • aerobatics. His brother agreed, but one by one, the younger eagle lost every contest. There was just one event • ·~, 1 left; who could fly the highest? j '/., They waited for a calm, clear day and then the contest began. He would let his older brother go first, then ..!~ he himself would fly higher than any other eagle had ever flown. All of the other eagles gathered to watch the ··t1.event. The older brother went first, up and up he flew, catching the wind currents, and getting higher until he f ~, was just a speck in the sky. When he slowly descended, the other eagles cheered him loudly and greeted him ·1 i. ~~~ ~ The younger eagle, jealous and angry, started up on his flight. He would fly differently. He went straight i\:: ... up into the clear sky, determined to win. As he picked up speed, getting higher and higher, he could hardly see . ·• _ ·; ·oi~ ~·j ·· the other eagles below on Mother Earth. Just a little farther, he thought, and he would beat his older brother. :·::t~~- :J. "' '·.·.. · •• One last big burst of speed took him higher than he had ever been before. He knew he had finally won. ·:_.·:~!:~. 1 .. . Just as he was getting ready to tum back, a sudden updraft caught him and carried him higher. He tried · .:" ;:. ·,: .. to fly down, but he couldn't. The wind was pulling him toward the sun. He was getting hotter and still the updraft · 1·:-" · swept him up. His flight was helpless and out of control. The heat became unbearable and soon he blacked out. When he came to, he was tumbling toward Mother Earth. Nearing the crowd of eagles he could hear them .. laughing at him. The beautiful white feathers on his head were singed off by the heat of the sun. His head was ·:~. naked. Nanaboozhoo told him that this was a punishment for his jealousy. That from this day on, his head would be <:.; naked and he would be a scavenger of the dead animal brothers and sisters. This would be his means of existence. So from that day on, the eagle who flew too high, became a buzzard and ever since then has been feeding on the carrion of the Earth Mother. · · Walk In Peace retails for $8.95 Paperback and $17 .95 Hardcover. If you are interested in purchasing Walk In Peace or any of our other selections, call (616) 774-8331 or visit us at 45 Lexington N.W. and ask for Mary Stitt or Loretta Yount. 6~-- .(·:. �---~1111 -== NOVEMBER BABIES FROSTY CHANDLER JOHN ZAKEM ERICA SMITH ROBIN KING JAMES BROWN JESSICA SMITH MARY SANDOVOL DENNIS BUSH DON BOWEN JR. LARRY KING PHILLIP CHIPPEWA MARIA M EDACCO JOHN TEDGERSON DIANE LEAUREAUX JULIE SKIPERGOSH PETE RECOLLECT LINDA KEWAY COLBY GENEREAUX BEA BAILEY KATHY BOWEN A·DAWA·CUA PONTIAC C.J. ROBINSON THE MAN IN THE GLASS When you get what you want in your struggle for self He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest. And the world makes you a king for a day, For he's with you clear up to the end. Just go to the mirror and look at yourself, And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test And see what THAT man has to say. If the man in the glass is your friend. For it isn't your father or mother or wife You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years Whose judgment upon you must pass, And get pats on the back as you pass. The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life But your final reward will be heartaches and tears Is the one staring back from the glass. If you've cheated the man in the glass Some people may think your a straight-shootin' chum Author Unknown And call you a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you're only a bum if you can't look him straight in the eye. 7 �lllf iii =--~1111 Congratulations!!! ATTENTION! to two very special people Upcoming Health Education Programs offered to the general public. Kathy & Mike Polise on their new baby girl! • Best Wishes!!! from the Staff atGRITC WHEN HoME Hearing and Aging 335 Bostwick, N.E. Thursday, December 6th 10 a.m. to 12 noon Register at 774-1626 Managing Stress Metropolitan Hospital Monday, December 10th 1 to3 p.m. Register at 247-7376 Is WHERE THE HuRT Is Reports of child abuse to DSS last year involved 3,495 children- a 12.9 percent increase over 1988. More than 700 women and children were housed last year at the YWCA' s Domestic Crisis Center, a residential shelter for women and their children who are fleeing an abusive home; over 230 women had to be placed elsewhere because the shelter was full. One of every four murders victim is killed by her husband or boyfriend. For hundreds of local women and children, home is not a place to feel loved and secure. The United Way has identified family violence as an issue requiring increased community action. Your United Way contributions are funding critical services to address this issue: domestic crisis counseling, emergency shelter for victims of family violence, educational programs for parents at risk of abusing their children, help for victims of child sexual abuse, community education and training for professional and volunteers, and support groups. Call United Way's First Call For Help at 459-2255 for 24-hour information and referral about this or any health and human service need. Get involved is helping to solve community problems. The United Way. Call 459-6281. Take it Personally 8~-- �10 67"\ \Q1.) sgNS T'O s·A y NO .... ~ .= ....... · W'A.YS T'O: SA V NO : .... _.··.:·········· _: __ ,,···. �f})o you or anyone tliat you /Qiow of buy groceries at Eberhard Meijer D&W Wliat cfo you cfo witli your casli register receipts? make them into little paper airplanes? don't know? throw them away? use them for scrap paper? leave them in the bag? PL'E.!llS'E S.9L'VE ')'Oi19(C.!ll5Ji 9('E(j ISPE9( 'I5IPES!!! for our community casli register receipt funtfing raising project Receipts may be brought in to our office mailed into our office or we will pick them up Contact: Chris Shomin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone: 774-8331 'llian/('You for 'Your Support!!! �Lexington Community School NEWS As we get ready for the holidays, it gets more and more difficult to think about school, but as usual, here we are, plugging away at our studies. Many students are putting in double-time to make sure they complete the classes that they signed up for this fall. So, if you have family members or friends doing just that, keep in mind that they need all of the help and support they can get! It's not easy, you know! So, what's new? We talked about it in the last Turtle Talk, but it's worth mentioning again, because it still seems new to us! w_e have an incredible new computer lab that 1s equipped with state of the art technology. We have (right now) eight Macintosh computers, one laser printer and one lmageWriter printer. This is in addition to the Apple llE computers many of you are experienced with. Is it difficult to learn how to use the new Macintoshes? Absolutely not!!! In fact, they are the most "user friendly" computers in the world! They are also the computer of choice of the Inter-Tribal Council. We had a great Thanksgiving Potluck! Thanks to everyone who came and brought such YUMMY FOOD!!! The only thing is, did you know that there are actually people who do not like cranberry sauce???? (We had lots of cranberries left over.) Coming up this month is our annual dessert exchange. Be sure to bring a goodie to share, but make sure it DOES NOT HAVE CRANBERRIES IN IT!!! ITS ALMOST TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SECOND SEMESTER CLASSES. There are some exciting choices to make: Photography, Yearbook, Art, Computer Literacy, Office Procedures, Law and Economics, Communications, Writing, Intro to Macintosh Design, Desktop Publishing, and of course, all of the regulars. We hope to see you soon! Remember, it is our firm belief that education is a key to success. We would like you to be a part of our team! Were open from 8:30amto 8:30pm. Happy Holidays from all of us 771-2733 t �• GrandRapids lnt1r-Tri/Jal Council NON PROflT ORCJ. U. S. POSTAGE PA ID 45 ~xington N.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 PERMIT NO. 690 OP;.tiO RAPIDS. MICH. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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FOSTER i\SSIST/1.NT EDITOR .....••••..•.••••••.•. , ••....•....• VIRGINIA MEDACCO HERR CIRCt.JLf, TION ...•..•••••..••. / ••.••••••.•••••••.••••••.••••.•• ROSS MORGAN FR INTER .••••••••••••••.•• , ••••••••••.•••.••••••••.•••••• DONNA M. DUNLOP CLERICAL AIDE. ..•.•••..•..••...••.•••.•••.••••• ELIZA 11 TOOTSIE 11 PETOSKEY. OFFICE ASSISTANT (part time) ......................... ., ..... ROSS MORGAN TYPISTS .................. " ................................ TONI I\. FOSTER VIRGINIA MEDACCO HERR DONNA M. DUNLOP ARTISTS ....................... . .... " .......... " ...... _•.• RICHARD HIATT DONNA M. DUNLOP TONI A. FOSTER "'***The TURTLE TALK Staff ~.vould like to thank the fo11owing people who hi::1 ped us '>ti th the ,;.ssemb 1i ng. s ta pl i ng and 1abe1 i r.g of .1as t month 1 s issue: Inese Liepins Sharon Kennedy 8·~enda Ku·ii:k Mi<; ty Bo1i1N:n Joni Wheeler 3arb Sheahan Duane Raphaei �Boo-811.::;o ! ocrl'OBER BIR'I'HDAYS I wou1Cl ]j kc to thank. ever;rone who thoue.ht of me while I was it: the hospital. 'l'ne virus SPINAL MENINGI'l'IS t'eri.lly took n. hold of me aY1d affected my nervous sy ;tem, speech, and co-ordination. Every card and p~~ant was creatly appreciated by rny f';~rn-­ ily and me. It is a good feeling to hww that in these times when everyone ten<l::::. to thinb. of only L,hemselves ~ that Ti~ friends and relatives do_ s U ck togeth·~r. I also war.t to thank tho~.;c who attend;od the Fa11 Cere:monies in the upper Penj.nsu1a recently, and rer.ieml::ered me by say "ng a prayer to the Great Spiri.t. about my illness. Mee-gwetch to a11l l ! October is a time to remember that-. it 1 3 time to get re::i.dy for the ccming eold mor~ths. We h'.ive to prepare so tLat our families wi:LJ_ have the pror,e:t nutritL,_;n on the table. -·--------- Happy· 'birthday to: Robert Sheahan i3tephen Sheahan Bartlett~ Gib-bs Cls·tus ~~arsball Genn··ieve Shirley Jeffery Allan Medacco Oct. -~ Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Charlene Norman Oct. Hinkle J)e.n:i c11e ~:>l1ea,ban .J·ean.ette Pierce '11yrone Haphael r20.n1 Mathew Anderson Jerry ~r. Roberts Joni A1:!el1a Eonalcl Judson Gary Shomi.!1 Ross }lorgan tra to remember that we do ha-ire a food Ida Mandoskin 'Marie Medacco Leyton Wilfred Wemigwans ilies. Oct. 3· ,Joyce H:Lnkle J would like to remind those ·(,rho ean gooC.s, that :Lt' there is ex- shelf here at the Council and would gn.a:t-· ly appreciate donationt:~ for ·those -w'ho might need tb.sse goods tluring the cold 1nontllR.. rrbere is al.wa~f~.'· ~~o:rneone '\.Z}lO couJd be us.ing ~3uch items for their f~"m­ Oct. 2 Oct. ~ Johnn.:-f Kin<~ ~v1argaret SpragU(! Ba~rbaTa '311ea.hart Leona Eu;;h Jtme B'Jg Day 8 Oct. 8Oct. 9 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct. lJ Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. lB Oct. 23 ,_) Oct. r)"' Oct. 25 Oet. ~~) 0'7 Oct. '-·. Oct. 30 Oct.. 31 Oct~ Oct. 31 Also, during the rnontb And a bela.ted happy birthday to act.L1r1.T.ie~~ last month•s oversights. Wi'C:' -wi 11 have mfiny goint: on ~:!.ind ~~-f ~,ro11 wou.ld 1.ike to be a part of these, please feel free aml ea:l the Council about them. Se·:: about the Iie:-1l:l. o'ftrr:::en pa.rty ~ the ()oard 1neett:ng and gen.era.1 !rren11)er.~;1'1:L;,:,.. I 1-tave .aot re~eJved wm·d as of yet a'brmt the potl id, for October e.t the ~lat:ive 1i.me.~·l.can Edt:-,a- t:i on Program tmt I'm sure '+56-4226 thev· 1..;ouJ.a. :~f ;'lOU c.all l)t~ ab1r::: to te-1.J. v·-=tl .. ~BIG r~ec.~--·~gwetc·n to ·v~i ·rgir1ia Eer·1--- ~:;..:1d Donna Dux1J op en the special effort for getting the prev:L0u::; TU't~'l'LE 'l'f,LI-::S c.ut to you on time. I _pe:r :~:anally think t11cy d:i.d. a tremend01.:.s ,job! Ard.l a on~:!e agqj n thottgl1t 0f =- rnee-gwctl.;b :...~s ~:o t~nose (luring thi._:; t.:tff~ . :~ wl10 in -r·.y J_-• ~~e. And mav the Great Spirit be over us while G:i.t-ga--.m-ba--min Nr:,.-gutch! J c./:~, TONI A. FOS'l'TI;H, 1''.D ITCJH: '<'lJR'I'L;,: TAT,K GRAND RA:eIDS Il'fI'ER--'fiUI1AL COUNCIL l 6 Sept. 13 ~·~y·t3nr:~l .M~~J.""t5.r1 Helen Ci!.iH)E.~we. Sq:it. ll+ Sept. 17 �By Phil Oaks - f'riends of toe ~<lother Earth News SerricP,. .Before p::-:-inU ng an;ymore positive stories cc::cerrd ng the Lor:.gest Walk l t is s·c1ggested. that you check out what really hG.ppened behind the secnes, &.nd find out the answ•'"rs to these questions: Why do Vern.on and Clyde Bellecourt both hc.ve see:·et bar:k accounts in Swj_tzerland and l1owcU 'l they get enough money to open. them'? Ho,,.,r do they occas:i.oLn.lly take "vacations 11 .ire Europe and. Mexico'? 'J1 t1e Longefft Wa:Lk ended Ri.:3sell Means js another story: How did · H-8 f'OLLOWIJifC E:DI'I'OHIA.L .A.PP:EltRE:J IN 'L'iE C1\Ml' CRIER, VOLUM'c; 3 NUMBER 23. W"E ARE I'liMiWT.l\'I'BJ~Y FOLLOWING IT WITH A HEBUTrrAL \:1 IT'J'EN BY /J. TUH'I'LE 'l'ALK WHI'I'EIL in LaV;-rerice, Kan- -~as, not Washington D. C. as ;:;,;ine would have you believe. What began as something good on Alcatraz J sland and Sac-nur,er:i'i:o, California turned _,_ong [)efc·re th!:; Indis.11s a1~;--i-ved .i.n cur r1atio~1 s c·apito.1 _ ·i.:Y\:0 something ·~lse 1 ,...t ~;,;s.s at t11e HH.sk.ell InstJtute in I~aw·.nee Kansas wliere the Americfi.n Indian 'v.uv~ment (A. I .~·L) tool: o·.rer. 1• he and some of his family get large 1and hoLl.ings (non-reservation land) and poss:it>ly some cattle ranc:ies7 tha~ oneof the main go~ls He states of A.I.M. is to get; the Ind.3.8.n people a:way from the liquor th, ;t the f;.nglo--EuropectT: has "forced upon tbt InUiar1 pe01)J.e" b11.t it ii3 wtd.ely known. th· t af'te1 a protest r~illy or most any otber time he can be found in one of the nen.rest bo.rs drinking up the same '>tuff he verbally puts down. A l.a:r-ge part or t::.me he ar:cl his cJ.ose followers can be fo.:nd n stoned" f:r·om the booze. lJhen he br"i2.:,., about <md someti'!lcs shows, a.11 the ' .• sc J1':""S he recei• J·ect• 11 1:, rorrt t. 11e F-{ • B· • -·J. , II d ... u1 ir.g ;·,t1e occupat:i on of ~,lou.n3_ed Kne~~, S "D, arl-1 at otLer lee at ions, he is e:rnggerat'Ln a J.:i.ttle bit. Most, if not all, of the l,)hysica..1. scars to his body r1ccllred wh~ le he was a .res.ident, to his own choos.inv, on n;,l;.:i Ci I\,)\·/' in Los Angeles. th~ ·.i..n tbe beginninr~ and t.hroughout the W.::.•st •.rr.1 half of the tI. f3. , the L'Jrn;<: st:. Ws.lk ~·-as spi1~ i tu2.l a \.talL, a ·walk for· :tPCOb- rtiLic~i &.Pd n. peac(~flll "Hal}: t.o I)1:"otef.t ·~ i ~· ttJr- &.nti--.LndJ.~11 1egis1ntion no""w be-, rcrc Cou~ress. ~.;~i.S 1:1i nG-r.on What continued on to 11 ~ f~,. was notl1inf~ nto1... e tha~n~ e,n _t . T .. ]l.. }.)rot.est roar ch... r·;~ic f:<-1cts a-re: a {~::!:"'<..ill}) of ..4. . I .t-·L. _t;;P.opJr:; r c -;. "li1rr.l fo_r Snrv·ive.1° frorrt fv1innf·_a_,_ IJawrence, t·~aJ1.sar·. J\.1o:n('; the L'°1.J'~ ·~:t.n _4.~I . lvf. nH2·JJ.l)e.r d:l.ed.rl·us ~~ rnrrn.-ber people were ·I.r.c,j u.red. r/hese thi r1t:~·:; 11 i.apperF"d on th<.: 11 R1 m for :3t:rv:tva1 due tq t1.:~e negligcr1.ce of the .A . i~f~~~ }_ca,ters . ·;'."0_1-!.s One t~o n1;:l~Y ask v.rl.~·r .A.LI •.M·~- ~raited. It. shonlcl be not;.o;ct that at Alcatraz and Sarr3211.entc tb.e lea.d.er::-1 of the I,ongest Wa.:.r: wer(: given d..i.rection to go East with ·!;1:1f'· ·pipe .tt.nCL net to ·wea1..re Nort11 or Sot1tt1. The !le·w '1lea.de1·srr We8ved all over the · r:e tci hit large ci ti.es where they thou- .. ght 1,hey w-::ul.·J J'ece:i ve large. O.onat:i.ons . so long to • ake control of the Long;.c:c;t; W1.lk. A.I.:,L uoe:; not have mucn strenr·;th or f.;I·~_owe:rs across the Rocky Mountatn 1:·egion and is riot liked E.t~ a.11 'Ln scn1e are2.s ("; .. tL.e 1J. S,, ~- es1.10cia11~r across Utat:1 ·J.!i;_:~ the h... ~ K.l\. c:ountry of We;ter:-n 1\aJH.\aS. :::So, at HasJ:i:e.lJ .111stit•:1t>'", A.LM .. fcre:=:d ui....1: th::. .".t trad~tional, 1 'Fbcce i ~;; yet tc 'be told a 'rery important stci ,·s ar; to w-l:a t re&.lly happened behind the scenes or! the Longest. Wa:Lk. It nhou1d :ci~. . j.<\'P. !'or sor.:1e gc<>d in"'restigat..tve') jour.oaJ ..... ist~c reporting ta help m1cover and report C·ll t:.;c trath. spiritual leaders and others Arn:: what a·bout Dennis Banl<:.s a.nd h:i s bro·- by using different tactics. )rie of' whicb the:c Mark? How did they come to he..ve large l8.t1d ·nold:i.ngs c-1n.d nice new l1or!les, eaI'S ~ ar1d v~a.ns? l"t.~ is ·~.al·d to see how Lbebe people get' the money to have a.11 ';'""' n:ind.-:: and in me.st case:> t.he aceu~>e:''' th•"!Se e.xpensive possessions when they do 1 ':t',., ,;ui 1ty them~1e1 vec. not wo.ck and ea:rn daily wages. 1 ·0.hen1, hefc/re 0v·e:t·:,lor1~2, C·f loin:_i: a lot of wrong th:i -,gs. 'l:bese Gh'\.nf"S -w-E:re ·.;. tot.8.l fabricn.tion 'Jf U1ei:r '.-i.J,S to acc~:t:.:>2 2 �If you have any sources availalJ1c tc you, it 1:0: suggested you spe&..k with Eome of the "grass roots" people, the va.Lkers, that left ~he Long~f:;t Walk. You will find in doing so that :.::eldorn, i!' ever, was there more than 250 pec;ple on the walk - as pepple eame and went. 'I'his i,c: contrary to claims in the D. Q. dt1i v-ers:i.ty Newsletter D.Ci., a college in Davis, California, is another s<to17 as it will soon close. Only a few stayed Al.so, why was all long the route of nis Ban}:' s office throughout the waD:,. the money colJ.ected athe walks, sent to Den-, at D. Q. and not used on the wa1kers in the walk. When asking these people about what happened on the Longest WaJk, you w:Ul find that these so called 11 lewiers" d:id not eat, sleep, or walk vrith the "grass rootsn people anJ most o.f the time were f ou11d off in some fancy hotel or :restaurant. HE BUTT'AL Tb·::, above article was submitted for TUR'I'LE 'J'ALK b.Y a Nat).ve man, and is being printed as an example of some of the proTt was suspected by many that if there had been troubJ e when tbey reu,che.1 Wa,sh- ington D.C., these so cn.~Ll•::d "leaders'' would probabl~v have been no whe1•e to be :found and tho.se tl1at got hurt would have! been the 0 grass roots" people - the walkers. rL'his happet1ed at the end of " Th<:: Trail 01' Brok<o:n 'l1 reatie;:;. 0 l-1here cLtd t.11e ~60,000 :in that case '1iSC'JJ>pear Hl and who got hurt and j a:i } ed '? naganda which wil1 'be i'.;iven for th after r ~ertain pecple ila.ve had a chance to :fi-c;u:--,e out ;;ays to dJscredi t -th<'' :Longest ·wa.J.k_ ,J1....st a.s Co.'"1grc·sE is now being flooded wi t;h house ,r.:;solut:i.ons that are the backlaf;h to '.{ative American mov!;:,s towards s~vereignty and the recla1ming of treaty-given right~:;, so the:?e edi toriaJ_~; Wi 11 'begin to app:ar o,;j_ th the int:e;!:tiO''i or con:f\1s'ing pco1Jle, and ult:i1LateJy tun::i11g t11ern a.~~2inst ttie Peo~1~ c of tJ1e IJon~~­ In his l)ress T'€.1 . .:::ase ~ r-Iax BE..::i:r' s-piri tu.al est Walk. 'I'he editorial fah~ely divirlt"s leader, e>CJ_Jls.ins ·wh~r l1e 1eft -ch~.: Lf)r.L~.;e~:. t the: People into "g-.caF,s root,s" bXid ''AJM Wall' in IJawrenee. lle :·-;pc;kc up on1y ai'Tkaders. 11 This cannot be done! All of ter recei vine'. a lot of enc0Gr,J.ge:·11c:;;1t tu the people on the walk ve:ce One People, do so. For more int'ormati.cn, you can con-- whatever tiiei r backf;round. tact him at P. Cl Box 3')1, 2:; .'af~U'~ qj Ye.r·, Ore6on •)7639. It should come as no surprise t:ha.t the peop1e wlio have -oeen attacked in the a::ctAnother smrrce of info:rn,ation if:; RaJ.ph and icle are the Nation's prominent leader:;; Elmira Copeland, Genera1 Jeli v.;;1·y Po::;t in UH' American Indian Movement. It is Office Box, Fernley, Nevada. rnhrougb a1so no s1_i,r:pri[;e that the rr.ain accus~,c;ir:.n these people you can be put :i.11 touch w:L th a.r:;a.insL these men is tLat of 1;ig-tune the traditionaJ, spiritual leaders in n•ate:r:i<~li srn: the ed.i tori al is saying th2.t Northern Nevada. Oregon, Idaho &,nd other for these men, money is more )_mpor tant places that he1p1;;J the Longest Walk get tha.n the Ways of the Great Spirit and the across ttce Hock;y Mcunta.ins. Both of the ir;ter0;;ts of Native American people. for addresses above do not have a tele:phone a.11 of AIM• S reputation of •tm:il:L tancy" at present. and "violence," +.hi?.re was not one act of �either militancy violence f:ccrc. the AIM Ir.t fact ~, ort or a-bout tl1e 21st of l_Ttil:r, 1978, 01::. ·;· v.rou.1d lil..,,:e tv mention in closir:g that ,1as t11e srd. . ri.·-tual lt:.'atier- of v;H,s 1J.e 'i..J110 J r:d the ::3ac.r-0d. Pipe fI~()rn West to Ea.st. tJo one to mein..bers of' t.he Longest Wa.1k_. J::~rn.ie Fetf:?:I"E1 "t·..ras a ne·w·s conference jwn Sc:Jn Ray·1Jurn.' s Hall in \1ih::.sJ1ington. D. C. An c.n}:r:.o;~Y1 ~·.rorn.:1n jj_5 .... n~r rupted this conference to i.nsist on a take·-OVt::r, at wrdch time it WG.F Vernon 'k_r1.cw1edge }las. r:"trer he<:.;,.rd of Hrv~a:x: ~Bear" t:ui1 · .!.Pacler" who r~upposed1y o:L" tb~: I..ongest \r.Jall~ in l\ansas (_JE·Ca"LL~\:; Of ,'.::1,"!J. n _;lJtvf t8.J\:.e ·d'"{)"\J'erH t;~bcre . Ernie Peter;:: i,;TStl.kcJl a.s f'a.r as the 1.,,,~i;:Jwest Et.n<i t.l1c: n be 1.ralkE.::\i 011 to ~fasJ1ir1gton IJ . C . dropped Bellecourt who spoke, and in hir; informed this woman that the E:l.dex·s hc~d dee idf~d tipor1 ~~-~!-L-:.YJ:ol..:.~n. ~~~,, -v e·('ror; Bel la-court was not int<"..:rested J.n a take-over; h_e \..•as not ir.-1 fa\ror ot· ·vio.le11ce; a.nd_ was cert.air.:..ly :not act:in·g :lr1 a. 0 mi1ita,nt. 0 rna~­ nner.. !-\~ vtas a. cti ng in t~h.e :.Pracl:t·~c i(:.r:..a1ist ·i:-ra-;/ he ad"Y""ocates, in fo110~-rir1g tt~e Ct)Lln.eil of Elders. Perh8.J)S t.f1e wri_ter of the ,?:d:itc,:r'ial l1ad nothing else of use j_n s.n at tenpt to dernean the /\.I! -1 1e::).ders ·but the 11 :taet ~ tha.t tt1ey- all stay·ed in 11cte1s, cou.~1titt[~ tb.eir rnon.ey 1 'J1he Irati v·e rnan \J.LJ.O brcugb.t th:~ a.·bov<: hrticle to the a~;t::'nt.Lon of TUR'l1LE 1 .t\IJK. w·as 1)e~rt ()f· tl1e I,ongest \Ja.,11"'~, .s.r1d -;.:J1at he sat.v in i'Tn.sh.:Lngto·n IJ . C;, ·w.s1.s a differen·t })j _ ctu.J.~c tttan tl1a.t d.t~s-,:~ri_.t1ed ·Ln the 1 1 1 /\..long e:L~.t ··~r1th Pe·r..er~3 tl'H.~re '.'< \-ra1k.ed raany ') n1a11y· pe.01 le' Vll10 foru1ec1 on~~ T?eopl.e' fron1 one co8"st of 11ur·tle I.t;land to the otr1er.. .Bu_t Bearn yr.cot.es-Led and d~copp2d ot1t ~ :t:fe ') if .irJ.(iei.::;d. be does exist, -wa~ s r1ot Jnisned,,. l:·he t:t~uth .of .,icl1e .Lor1zsest \A.Ta~Lk \·1i11 1.ri-~~h-­ ,::tc~:.i1cl all tb_e 1it::s 1)ein€:: told a.l;ot:.. t it,, becal1se tl1e 0rut}1 \.Jas born. fro:m the _r:Lts of inan.:/ }.Jeo~ple' and t11e s-otri t c:annot be kc1ocked dm·m so easily, or des-i:,royed. Eloise ecli.to~cia,l IjOS·'2d1~y of the~ concernJ_:ne; t'l1ese 1nc·n \·th(; B1J_pin :h.ote lr: dv.riri~; the ~la.lk.. Ver·no:t1 De.1.l.ec 01~rt~ .. :i_ u s -a~r(.~d ;,:;erved .i. s a. f:iJ,r cr:y- frs:rn q, p .. '- ~J.::=(}:1 ~~1ote:L ann rr\~1c.1~. c· J.cseY"' to t.be re:J~1 t·ty (~J· ~11rt1at \l f'.0:r1Jo:n at:~Jut ·w·t1c:-::1'"l_ he -Les.c.:L~es tll 2 1 ·;-J-L(I~~3 cf t11c-:: 1'1ativ·c~ Feop.le,.. only t:rw: a.rel yoL"tY- l1ea.rt an(l Clyde Bellecourt's i_nr;ton TJ.. C .. , a.nc.~ ~r-eec:~·d·~·d, ~Ln tl}~:· ::~a:._.n:v:'.·_:J::~r _t9'{"!3 iss-ue of /\.}r\;n~S"''\;~:,.,:·~~ {T()r~~t;:t;, .:ts 'C;'C,·· t.ainly nc:t tt1e ~,rord G f' a ;11r~n :lt.C.1 t ::-: .Jr~_ ......,. ven by the lust fox c1 co:L·:-..:i.r, ·1,r(i.ing +,bese t.1'10 rn.en and tlil:} ot}H:::x B rneTrt:Lon:.::d '; th_t":~ edit.oria1 i r, tf·:v 5 ng to say tY:::.:t Nat.t· 1~"t:-.: -~ 2ad.ers are 1tat~s .and promises, deceptive ]JJ:.U or , cc:lturaT H/l,.VE *THE Ire.;11~n?1\Fi~.i\. },PoM· ~~-1~J~,-~~. "N"C>W FTJF( ~~Otf: .~ _t\}~',,in~:D_Af)l·:n~ N0 1~2EE> ON �!MPORrANT NC'l1TCE : -POWWOW DATE CHi;NCmD ! ------- Tbis fall the Cet::1.. "t-ior'r\ experience progr::un will be offering some new opp•Jrtm1-i n i tie'.1 fol' ·the partic;1_panvs. t..:u\)rr·e+ '. v<>-'•o" new that we wi11 be doing :Ls_ makJ.ng :e1feraL; to othe;: agencies. 'l'ne agencies tnvolved will include Davenp:ir·t Co.Llege, J•mior College, OIC, n.nd South Kent C0m-'· rnunity ·0a Z.,rucn:c~on. .J·tl n-i. O"''~ co·! , ..l- l·"'CF"" cb~ ·Ti' "'--·'- J - be offe1·ing Au.to body and mechanics,· home re. • ; C"~;, p-.c··"'a."·uction pa,irG, rrHJ,1nte11an_ce rneenan.:.. ...... rt.achine and welc;.ing classes. J._ Attent,ion all intere~:;tcd. N.5. s:mawl1:l. ! 'I'he ,\qu5nas C0llege Powwow, orjginaJJy sche-~ - for October, will be rescheduled for Ivta.:rc!h 24th and 25th. l)h0 char11~e is dul~d 1 due to par.king pToblems , as be in sessior. ~;;choc;J will As in the past the new datt' sec:'r~.H to wo:n·_ out ·very weLL as classes will not be in session, ·which w-ill eliminate the pa.rk.i11c: problem. cooking We will a.lso be able to have fac:~'litie;,o.; that W<": would not be able to have on the e3.r1J.er date. also set up on a li':riday. at .).... f"\" "!.' M' $?. 6~ an hour through. .Junior Colleg·~ · Upon completion of the<>e classes they will This is tne first yN.. r that the lnterTriba1 Council is sponsorir1g the event, t:herefo:r'e we request volunteer help f'rorr: the community on the various cor:111~ ttees. A1so some fund raising events w1Lt i'.;0 taki.ng place thruughout the ..::inter. dB.t~~ . The part:lcipants will be going to these. class0s 3 no1n·s a day. 'I'hey will be paHl We cs.r.i \,/e ·wi J.,l have ff1o:re for you ori a later 1~. flyer wi.JJ be f<.n°tbcorr::t ng. 0 receive a cer1,;i:ficate stating they have 3 911ces::1fully" cqmpJ.!?ted -t;'he cla.:;;s and place-mt:nt in thr::.c linP of work. . Scutb Kent Community Ed 1 s cl.asses inclD"1 ·., cl0:rk-typi::1t~ bank_ te11er, a.ccour1ts pay-. 1."C2-~·~ ~ secret.3_1---::/, r~-=-=~cepti;)ni~3-t., ~:"a~:.-;hi e·_r ~tnd anrl nurses a.i de training. Their iirogra:m wc2~ will last 8-10 werks with 30 hoJrs a in classroon:t a.nt'l 10 b.c11rs :i.r.LCe.pendent ~ttu.ci:)· He::re a 1.,ain, they wi11 lie paid. $2.65 an b011'r th_ro Jr;b. 2.:)ut11 :{Pr1t Con1111u.;1~. t';J' Edur~a . . . tion. i'inotne1~ p:::·ogrs.1:a s,)ut•1 ~·'ent offers is r-:t .::o-.. c·p 0!1 tl1e jc:;b t:tatriin~." de:.:~igne.J <:rJ gi.ve Of:·J;r:-1rL•.J11i.t:{ 'tC. n.on-11i --.n sc<1ool grr~d. ~'1.t.::..!:"-! to £:Ct tl:-1ei r 0.iy_:.or.. a '..f~Ti..1~; they --._.ro; .. k, 1 1 1 T};~· jJ.l:"'Of;rarn. ho.~:- 2. •i11rat.i.·~)Yl C1f t ·i..1-::f :~..n. t.~~i.a.sc:rooTn tralniP.. g a1~d exp . .:··..- i :-:'.·~·-~c.: e :1.G a .job ~~ (.. ·t: ting. 10 rnont}·1t:. -- na:·r ~1ork ''.'he job b.:::- CoJ ..1.ege o:nd c.JC wil ~ 'be of"ferir1g in~'luJinc: F-:.e.nograph.:r, t;/t)in~-: :'. a.1·1ti train:i n~~ ·f..:;1-- med.:i_.cal S';..!cre-Lu:c~~ IJn.v~.:l~f~ort (~-1.c_cj_.c,:A.: :· C~· c~J:t0s0::>"' .. L.~1c,~:2 bc·sj aeL: referra..:.s the gra.n~ CE~'-!\ I IJro- aJ.Go r..;ill lie c.ffe:ri.r1g GED Et.nd }1.1.gt1 sci·1c·1)1 .?.0fftr,leti r_y._ cl-·3..::1~~e!.=: ·-1t {_,::·'.'.,!ciri.gton i!,·n:iol and tn~·i.L::;, 3.n.G. storthana a,t. tl1e ~Olu1c ~iJ~ 1~-~- IY1.rt. i ~ 5. pt..r d: ;; will be 1 i: . .. �1\ highlight of the sum.mer 1vas the time :.. 1Je;1t at Ce:np Irmesf're<:• near· My le City,, t,~.; chi,sart. Students and adults may still talkin?; about the gc~od tir-1es that were :·tad in this beautiful. isolated sPtr.·~ng. '~'he days were :3omewhat structured wJth ecrtain activities tc select from. -~_)l,._t they· 1,rr;re 1I·ery relaxed. iiE' \ ~----·---+· :rece:! v:i ng career planning co.Jnse_Ling, job n0eking skills and ,job-pl..a.eement and and follow-up c;o help the p'.trtid.pa.rrt. 13et .o the job they want and tc help them with any problems they might hav•:'. whil•e: i.n the progrmn. EnroJ..~.r1tent f:::n:· alJ CE'I'A I progra.ms will begin the: ~;_st o:t' September. A.llo;rances can r:;.J so be ixi.j d fqr travel an6. chUd-ca.n", f'cn.· most, of L~1c college referrals. ·vie are still :re:cr1.;iUr.g :for i::1e above me:1tioned c.Lass<!s. We ·woU:Ld really weJ.corr,e some clients from the " county. TL:; program closed wi.th a Native Americ·:.,.n OJsmpics Da.y and an open bouse a.t vhich an Indian feast was served. 'rhe staff and st...tdents want tn thank all the f·""rsons who attend.ed and shared that day ~-ith us. <' F'ANE'l'TE S'l. 1 CIJ'i.IR • 'I'ITLL IV - PART A COORINJ\'J'OR HOMEMAKERS CLUB NEWS -·--·-·-·--·---·------··------·- Nl\'rIVE A..\ffi1UCAN EDUCATION SUMM.E:R ?HOGRAM ;r me 21 - July 21; 1978 The Kiwanis Club of Gra..,.d Rapids Ea.st, held a ''Royal Hanneford Circus" Septamber 16, 1978 at Calvin Col2..ege Field House, and some of our children s.nd their f'amili·:c-:s were invited. to attend with so:rte free tickets at the 2: 00 PM show. f\t tb5.s time 74 studcmtB and eight staff J,Prsc,ns can J ooh back and r·.:.'c;1ll an enjoy-ible and fun-fil~ed four weeks w-hich ~·1as Fl)E'nt :Lr:. the "f{/\I~ Surnmex· J3:y V.:i.rgI.nia M.:da.cco Herr I)\··og1~r:nn ~ 3.HI:RHI J,1CD1~. :rlI3 'The following classet. m::re of,'er0d: Math~ -----··-··--~--.Reading, In di an I.anc::1ar,e, Indian "Fo.Jds, and Environmental Stl:·'lies. Vrorn the com- 'l'·,;enty year old Sherri lliedawis, is a Caments ntndents mad.e ,, lc~o.r,:i inf, was :ft.:.n in pr ... c:::.:rr., l'otaw·:ito.r:u and Clda.wa. In our mi.clst :;:inee May, sh::· is our nE·w recep-· these sessions tiu,.:i st downDts.irs here at the Council. Comp15.rncntr:: we:re extended to the person:::; ~:).b_e·rrj l1E1. a a vE~ry p1c~~-t.sing personal.it~y an"'. j s the daughter of Lciuisc Medinn.s i 'l the kitchen i'o:r the fine breakfast rmd Mari.ny ~':eda1·T:i s. And the one lo"1e of and lunches tha.t were servc:d c·a(!l1 day. he.r· life iE S()Jr1eone whom sLe calls "Junior." H.m.mmm ! Picnics and/or swimm:ln1~ .,:rere ~njoyc:d at Yankee Springs, Hichmo! d. Park, Long Lake, 2.nd Tmmsend Park. These plaC'cs we!'e a- Durin,c:; my int,-:.:rview wi tt~ ~,her1·i, we were :i nterri.iptr>d by nuri:.::rous phone ca:j:; s, but mong other placeB for field trips that 'took place e'very afternoon. 0the:r trips she h9.ndi.ed it B..G well, Ehif'tint; from tl'ie: nhones a.nd then r,o me ir. my inquisiwere made to BJ.andforet Nature Cente:;.~, ti.v11e::;;, .long dark hair c:ascHding dmm Deer Park, Plank Road Far,c and. KelJ.ogg her back. '·'actory in Battle Creek. 1 6 �,, )" ; r ... 1 l '1 , ,,/::ir1·i \,),:f) ... ! rj.:!, ~)ericu_s r .. '"·-~<~~r:tch. ""r·~sf-! t.;.:rj. ~-118.~ -b1~ A . tL.::~t ~tir· o~-- ~~r~."i:y 1.1 -' V(; en5c.·;( l ~1t. J\_J ")J;e:. ~ tl -r rr:I.r-1··"" te ~- .:·~-.. _"ld j_:t·~· ..':-) i.'"i~~ frJvt)1l rjr · ~l['L._~ t, i_ r~ Icr~rl~ ·:r L' 'l 'I -J..1 · ,.;n.:_~;.r Pt L\....-i...:.r .;::iJ . ., those in ti: LS ·1. ~ y.)-j ..._ .f 'H ··- ._ .... ' I. 1 •t. "'1~4..s _".~L-·"'1 ·v.l ~-(~Y(8 (1 . 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I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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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/983eeca4090a65b3b1a0ca05f37b4476.pdf 5ae43ac50bee216d0853e7bf3d35c1c0 PDF Text Text / IN MEMORY . . PamP ·1.9 49- 1979 \ ......... October 1979 ''TU_l:tTLE TALK'' :. - -:, · -- -G'R·Amrr \IAI EY Pd 1 ...... - . "Tf:' r.r;• rr-:r·""'-' .._, \. ~T,;\ ;,., io., l ·-·" • PV > \f '. �TURTLE TALK October 1979 Mouz Pamp was 30 years old and much too yo1. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL dication and commi ttment and most certainly was 'fulfilling in the 30 years we were allowm. to leave us - but Mouz's life was one of de. to have him with us. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ••••••• J. Wagner Wheeler My deepest sympathy to his wife Kathy, his two children, and his mother B~tty, plus all his other close relatives. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR •• Joseph "Buddy" Raphael PRESIDENT •••••••••••••••••••• George Martin Mouz 's ll·re was not wa·s ted I He \lfvcd ·it to ca·· paci ty ! It was a good Ii f e ! He w!ll be sadly VICE PRESIOENT •••••••••••••••• Pat Rawlings missed and I only regret that I did not have . the opportunity to know him better. Spirit World bring him contentment! TURTLE TALK EDITOR May the Virginia Medacco Herr Virginia Medacco Herr EDITOR - TURTLE TALK Boo-Shoo! Would like to excellent job absense. And ing as typist congratulate Ross Morgan on the FRONT COVER REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF THE he did with TURTLE TALK in my Ross says Sherri Medawis, act- GRAND RAPIDS PRESS. was very much help to him. A special thanks to the following people who helped with the assemblingt labeling and stapling of last month's issue: Unfortunately for TURTLE TAU<, Ross ls no longer with us here at the Council. Will miss' all the assistance he gave with each and every issuet not to mention all the · little details such as ordering supplies etc. which he attended to. Will miss ya, Ross, as I carry on solo! Buddy Medawis Sandy lewis Mike Schrubbe Wnile in the hospital, received some lovely FUNERAL flowers from the Inter-Tribal Board and Staff. members. Thanks all! Would also like to . thank everyone who sent me cards and came up to the hos.pi tal to .see me. Your thoughtful- Funeral and burial for Mouz Pamp were at the Brap:\.ey Cemetary on Saturday September 15. ness is much a,pprec.iated! Rob Herr Merri Medawis Liz Wesaw _ . Paul>:Johnson served as Master of Ceremonies and as Usher. The Ceremonles were led by Mr. Bearskin of the Native American Church. Bradley Settlement Singers and Hard Corps As I write this, there is much somberness here at the Council. News has reached us r.hat one who was known by all .in the . Indian Orum drummed and sang at the Cemetary:. People moved to George Martin 's for the feast ., At that time Eddie Benson Banai spoke and the Three Fires Drum from Red School House sang. Very many people attended from all across the land. Coi'M'. uni ty has passed on ·from this world! Even though I did not know Mouz Pamp well, I feel a certain sense of loss myself .Still, I did know Mouz - in spirit! I knew of his activities and his struggle for ' his people. I've seen him at all the pow wows and other gatherings. where I picked up on hls sense of brotherhood; his zest for living! And l once had the privilege of attending a Traditional Naming Ceremony for one of his children • . Mouz holds a special place in the hearts of all the people here at 'the Council, having worked here for some time. He was also the very first editor of TURTLE TALK. I~ �/OBER BIRTHDAYS ~~PY birthday NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCA1ION PROGRAM TITLE IV- to: Paul Raphael Robert Sheahan Stephen Sheahan Bartlett Gibbs Cletus Marshall Genevieve Shirley Jeffery Allan Medacco Joyce Hinkle Charlene Horman Danielle Sheahan Jeanette Pierce ryr one Raphael Matthew Anderson Jerry J. Roberts Joni Abella Ronald Judson Gary Shomin Ross Morgan Johnny King Ida Madoskin Eric McDonald Jr. Marilyn Church Cherie Chivis Marie Leyton Wilfred Wemigwans Ruth Dudley Margaret Sprague Barbara Toothman Leona Bush June Bug Day Oct. l Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 4. Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 9 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 10 10 11 11 12 18 23 23 23 24 25 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 25 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 25 .26 27 30 31 31 And a belated happy birthday to last month's oversights: Di.ane Inoki Bobbi Jo Lewis Linda Menefee Sydney Martin Helen Chippewa Helen Hillman Jennifer Hall Melonie Anewishld Rachele Hillman Christopher Menefee Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. l 3 12 14 Sept. 17 18 Sept. . Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 21 24 24 28 PA!!_l3--· - The Title IV - Part A~ N.ative Amer:i.can Educa- tion Program has been refunded for the 197980 school year. The purpose of.this program is to provide assistance to Native American Students in the Grand Rapids. Public Schools (k - 12) to meet their special educational and cultural needs. The program employs five Native Ameri.can ~er­ vice Specialists, a secretary and a coord.tnator. Though several schools are assigned to · each Specialist, services are available to all Native American students (k ~ 12). The office for the program is located at Lexington School, 45 Lexington~ NW.~ Grand Rapi.ds, Michigan, 49504-. To contact the Native American Education Program staff or .if you want more informationt please call 456-4226. is A Parent Committee part of the program~ The Parent Committfbe.works closely with the school district in all phases of the program. The Parent Comm.lttee meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PvM. For special functions you will receive a spespecial bulletin. All students, parentst elders and interested community persons are :invited to attend. The next Parent Committee meeting will take place on dctober 10, 1979, 7:00 P.M. at Lexington School. Megwetchl Jeanette St. Clair ,.COODINATOR KELLOGGSVILLE NATIVE NAE~ A!1QU~~N._ ~DUCA TIQ!i .PROGRAIM Kathy Bowen has been elected Chairperson'of the Kelloggsvllle Native Amerlcan Education Parent Committee. Meetings will be held at her residence, 897 Barnum SW - off Clyde Park - first street past the trailer park and south of 44th. Meetings will be second Sunday every month from 7:30 to 9:00 ~M. Kelloggsville Jr~ Hlgh home ec. room will be meeting room for the craft" class taught by ANNOUNCEMENT · Anita Smith, 7 to 9 PM every Thursday except on holidays. Refreshments will be served. Halloween Party at'S!bley School on October 30 9 Feel free to drop in. for children ages one through fourteen years old. Time - 3:30 to 5:30 PM. For any further questions regarding craft classes call Anita Smith 536-5394. ;~arty given by the Native American Education Program, Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council and Elsie Dudley Owl Indian Outreach. NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIALIST KELLOGGSVILLE SCHOOLS ;J., �---ME-DA-WE-WIN--For the past four Fridays, a room has . been qiven to the young people ••• for the purpose of learning about ourselves, as well as our traditions. Tni s program is called "AMERICAN INDIAN AWARENESS." Which is conducted by our newly appointed youth councelor--- Cornelius Samuel Bush. These meeti~gs are held every Friday night, 8 to 10 o'clo¢k. At the WEST SIDE COMPLEX 215 Straight N.W. These meetings are yours. Your attendance, knowledge, and interest is what will keep the program going. Come on and check it out ••• HO! NEWS FROM OUTREACH Wi th summer almost over and nearly everyone through with their vacations we are now in the process of planning some new programs and activities for the coming year. And ln case you're wondering about what I meari by the "coming year" our program year . starts October and ends September 30. One of the things we are working on is the Ghost Supper in honor of our loved ones who've passed on, which will be October 24, 1979. We have a fielo trip planned also, for the. elders which will be October 4, 1979. We will be taking a tou~ of Musselman's Fruit Packing Plant in Paw Paw. We also are working on a couple of workshops which includes freezing and canning vegetables and fruit. More information will be available later on. If you have any questions or maybe new ideas in the line of activities, please give us a call at the Council. 774-8331 ON TH£ PERSONAL SIDE •••••• Congratulations to Patsy and Dave Wonegeshik on the arrival of daughte:r7. Cecelia Irene on August 14th. Baby girl weighed in at nine pounds and six ounces. And on August 12th. Ricky Norberg Jr. was born to Ric~y and f rancis Norberg. Junior weighed eight pounds and four ounces. Proud grandparents are Frank and Vi Com22. "Fudge" (Russell) ~nd Sue Menefee became parents on August 20th to R,ussell Louis Menefee Jr.. Little Fudge's birthweight was eight pounds and one and a half ounces. Happy to hear that _9.eorge Shagnabx is out of the hospital after a recent heart attack. George, stay out of that hospital! We miss you. Especially at picnics! Bob Johnson should be more careful on ladders Hehad a recent fall off· one and sprained his ankle. Our deepest sympathy· goes ouf to the family o1 Howard. Paul of Athens, who pas.sed away re- Megwetch, Shirley McDonald cently. DIRECTOR OF OUTHEACH Linda Zukowski is in the hospital undergoing .surgery. We wish her the best. HOMEMAKERS CLUB Homemakers Club is once again meeting at Lexington School in ' the nutrition room on Wednesday evenings from6:30 to 9:30 PM. Everyone is welcome and child care and transportation are provided. Call Jean Warren - 774-8331 or Native American Program - 456-6985 Jean Warren HOMEMAKERS CLUB 8. Mouz Pam£. well known not only in ·. the local Indian colilllunity, but nationwide, died of a brain hemorrhage in Lansing -0n September 12, 1979. His passing is a great loss to the Indian pe~ple and we shall:miss him., Thanks to·t~ Grand Rapids Press for the . front page--t'i-ibute - caption - "A GREAT~ SPIRIT IS LAID TO REST" and to WZZM TV f r their tribute on the 11 O'clock news. ~eepest sympathy to the family of Mouz Pa p! �JE:TRY MY MICHIGAN ISLAND I ran along the sunlight sand, W:.i. nd blowing through my hair, WhJte waves washed upon the shore, Wi th sea gulls calling near, l stopped to choose a stone or two, lo t oss into the sea, And t hen I stQpped in wonderment, For all the world to see, As all the beauty I beheld, Was hard to comprehend, r t ried to hold it still in time, f 111 I return again. Return I must, I have a fervent longing for the sea, The sun, the sand, the wind, fhc waves, Nature's calling me. l have this yearning which is sometimes hard to understand, What draws me to this special place? Along the sea and sand? Perhaps in life before I've . lived, My life along the sea, And gathered shells and stones, h.?1d fi shed with fam-i-ly. fo quell the longing in my soul, J mu st return again, t:..nd f eel the wind blow through my hair, Jlt.y bare Feet in the sand. f.) si t and dream and feel the softness, or the gentle sea, ·ro watch t he sunset softly glow, With peace engulfing me. - DOROTHY MEDACCO A$ a child, which to me seems, \ges and ages ago, r we:.~; always drawn t o this place, Sur.rounded ~y wnat to me was the biggest pine t r ees in my small world, .\nd ~ he little creek that ran, Sw1ft~ y by the bank , 'Jn which t he trees stood, 1 always felt like I belonged there, Or had been there before, Sitting quietly alone, Letting ~y imagination wander, Whereever it cared to roam, And listening as the wind blows through the trees, I lay on the bed of moss, And hear the tales, The aged pines had to tell, Of the old days, . When they were many and so very much younger, ot the many children, Running and playing, Crying beneath their outstreatched arms, It made no difference, If they were the color of Autumn, brown, Or the color of the snows, That cling so heavily to their branches, Or •• the color of cornsilk, Upon ripe corn, It matters not to the majestic pine, For they know, We are all of one being, And the Great Spirit, In all wisdom, Made us so. - NES-WA-BIN THE OLD WAY It was time for the Sun, To come over the mountains, A Bi:-'1-ve and hls woman, Got up from a peaceful night's sleep, He went down to the river, To clean his body, So he could be pure, And talk to the Great Spirit, To start his day as it should be done, · He took his plpe and tobaccos·~ For an offering, To.the four· Powers of the Earth, When all was done as it should be don~, He went back to his tepee and , ate the good food, · his woman had cooked for him, He then sat back forawhile, He looked out to see the vast land before him : He could see, The deer, fox, and birds, Hunting for thier food, He also saw q,..large herd of Bison. He watched, ..... ". As two bulls Joustedt Over a ycund cow, His heart feld good, �Becau::;e he was at pea.ce, With his Mother the Earth, He could talk, W•th all the Spirits of the land, When he felt trouble in his heart, Gr in mind, He could talk to the Spirits, And find peace, Wl thin himself. fhcn one day, He became lost, lost to all, That had been lost, To all th-at was to come, When he was troubled, There was no one to talk to, The Spirits, Would not listen to him anymore, Because he was, No longer pure, What has happened? To this .once noble breed of people:? They are still here, Walking the Earth, All tl1ey ne.ed to do, Is open their hearts, minds, and souls, to the people of the old way ••• to the people they once were ••• in the days ••• gone ••• past. - EAGLE MIDDLETON AMEIUCAN INDIAN WEDDING PRAYER Now you will feel no rain each of you will be sheltered to the other. SHANON MARTIN The above photo of Shanon Martin appeared in the Grand Rapids Press, August 27, 1979, accompanied by a very nice story. Shanon, .who is the daughter of George and Syd Martin,1 (George is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Inter-Tribal Council) was selected Miss Leelanau at the Peshawbestown pow wow recently. Selection was made on the youngster who best exemplified the desire to retain the Indian heritage. Shanon won over eight other contestants, and ls nine years old. Congratulations, Shanon! Fot• Now you will feel no cold For each of you will be warmth to the other. ANNOUNCEMENTS Oct. 13, 1979 Now you will feel no loneliness For. each of you will be companionship to the other Now you are two persons But there is only one life between you. Go now to your dwelling place To enter into the days of your life together. • ·~ Benefit dance for Wood:land Indians of Muskegon. For more information, cpntact Muskegon fodJ.an Center ••• Oct. 14, 1979 - American Indian All Stars Hockey Team will play IHL Muskegon Mohawks at L.C. Walker Arena at 7:00 PM: For ticket Information, contact American Indian Center, Muskegon 1 Mich., 1029 Forest Ave. Ph- {61~) 7U~426 ••• �_,_ . STATE OF MICHIGAN PENAL CODE 750.348 Inciting Indians 5ec. 348. Inciting Indians to violate treaty, etc. -. Any person who shall incite, or attempt to incite any Indian nation, tribet chief or ind.i vi dual to violate any treaty of peace with any other Indian nation or tribe, with the or United States, or to disturb the peace and tranquility existing between any Indian nation or tribe, or tribe, or the people of ·the Uni~ed.States, or who shall incite or attempt to 1nc.l te any Indian nation, tribe, chief or tndlvidual to violate any law of the United States, or of this state, shall be gui.lty of a felony. In l.ight of this law it can be clea.rly seen th~ signs, SAVE A FISH - NET AN INDIANt and SAVE A FISH • SPEAR AND INDIAN taken together- wfth t~~e.ttuly~-ridiculous behaviour of many 11 sports" fishermen and also that of many members of the Michigan Department of Natur,_11 Resources; clearly cons ti tu•te harrassment ~nd inciting to break the peace. Chomt.J1ke, obey your lawJ N~ ELIIRLY INDIA~ LADY IS f£EIID TO~ Fffi TffifE CHILrnEN WHilE f'OTIER AND FAT1£R \{RI(. UU f=JW(IS NCrufRG - l34-8947 ·-----<. --.. .-·---Jolll.JI-- !{URL ON THE PERSONAL SIDE •••• ~;~x~r~n~ .L~~if'~ was born September 20, ;;~ to the hup~y par~nts .f!o.b~f.! and i-i~!}~ .!!,:..1..elu~l£!: Baby girl weighed seven pounds and e.i ~lht ounces. Congratulations! . Ron Judson was the recent victim of a hlt and Hl s leg was badly injured and the driver was not found. Hope Ron will be · on the mend soon. ·i~{;·-.;:ccraen:t ~ ~·. ~~ ... ~.~,,~- ·~~~ -·-·• !--ong ago · when the world was new, '1'.hadai., the Roadl.~~~r, had beautiful, lo~plumage. CHAPTER XLIX that ~· LEGEND OF THE ROADRONNER One day when the Indians returned from the hunt} they discovered their fire had died down; only the gray ashes remained. .The Indians prevailed upon Roadrunner to rw1 to Lightning-God, keeper of the Fire, and ask him for ,one of his fire-sticks. · Ro.adrunner, being a good fellow, agreed and started at once for the mountain home of Lightning-God. His strong legs helped him to "fold up the earth" (make good time); soon he reached his destination. "What brings you here?" asked LightningGod. 11 The Indians badly need fire." t1No! 11 Lightning-(.lod angrily retorted. Roadrunner realized it was useless to ask again, so the first chance he had, he snatched one of the fire-sticks from the blazing fire. Hastily placing it across his back and curling his tail over it, \o,~ scampered away. Lightning-'1od grabbed some flaming arrows and began shooting at Roadrunner saw an arroyo and scurried into it, escaping the arrows. But the beautiful plu.'T!eS on his head were burnt 'off, leaving only 2 small tuft. His back was singed so trra.t it became a brownish color, and his eyes turned red fr·om the smoke he endured. Roadrunner .successfully brought the fire.stick to the Indians. When the women saw bis tired red eyes and his short, stiff bushy head they lougly wailed, "Shoik, Shoik, Shoik 11 (Poor Bird). Roadrunner was touched by their display of love and wail ed, "Poi, Poi, Poi." Ever since then the Roadrunner h~·.c: :-·:ir1·" i,:, hpme _in t.tle chaparral. Whenever he finds a fat lizard he cheerfully chants, 11 Thra v Thr'at' Thra! 11 When the Indians hear tis chant they smile grateftflly.remembering what~.Roadrunner did for them. REl?RINTED: Pima. 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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 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/097ccc063d1956ed84507687ae307680.pdf 01e584e580b46a55ad65d05bdf71e7b1 PDF Text Text R ARC':t-. I GIWID RAPIDS IITTER-TRIIW. Clll'lCIL TURTLE TALK OCTOBER l~ G Rl- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR •...••••.•.••.•.........••.•.•...••..•............• J .W. Wheel er ASSISTANT DIRECTOR •.•..•...•..•.••..•......•..•.......•.•.•...•..•••. Buddy Raphael BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pat Rawlings . ........................................................ President Simon Francis ......................................................... Vice President Kathy St 1nger . ................................................ ·.. ·..... Secretary Jeanette St. Clair ................................................... Treasurer Paul Jackson Jr ...................................................... Sgt. at Arms George Ma rt in . ............ ~· •..........................•..........•.• . member Barbara Arzo 1a ..... ............•...........•......................•.• . member John Ha rt . ..•.....•..•.....•.......•.......•.•...................... . member Mary Church . .•...........................•..............•...•....... . member NOTE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE NOVEMBER BABIES! MAY YOU HAVE MANY MANY MORE. A special thanks goes out to everyone who helped put this month's Turtle Talk together. A big thank you to Duane Raphael and George Snider for their donation of artwork to this month's issue. Also to Jumbo and Duane for helping to do the labeling. It was a tremendous help. ALSO MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE IS THE THANKSGIVING POTLUCK TO BE HELO ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT LEXINGTON SCHOOL. THE POTLUCK WILL BE AT 12:00 NOON IN THE GYM. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO PASS ANO YOUR FRIENDLY FACES. IT WILL BE ALOT OF FUN. Anyone wishing to have special poems, articles, personals, etc. printed in the Turtle Talk, please call Loretta at 774-8331 or Rae at 456-3744. We will be happy to get your items printed. �CONDENSED MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING HELD OCTOBER 7, 1980. ON FILE AT 45 LEXINGTON N.W. . ORIGINAL MINUTES Board Members Present: President Pat Rawlings, Simon Francis, Jeanette S~. Clair, Kathy Stinger, John Hart, Mary Church, & George Martin. Absent: Paul Jackson Jr., and Barbara Arzola Staff Present: Wag Wheeler, Buddy Raphael, Bob Johnson, Shirley McDonald, Greg Bailey, Wally Hall, Geri Conway, Shirley Lark &Loretta Yount. President Pat Rawlings called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m. Jeanette St. Clair moved to accept the minutes of September 9, 1980. Seconded by John Hart. Unanimously approved. I '• Wag Wheeler, Executive Director, explained the Council was funded for CSA, but needed a signature on the "Statement of CSA Grant". We also need approval on Area Agency on Aging contract. Wag explained and distributed the material to ·the Board on the ·revised budget for CSA. George Martin moved to sign the "Statement of CSA Grant". Seconded by Mary Church. Unanimously approved. Kathy Stinger moved to accept the Area Agencies on Aging Contract .. . Seconded by John Hart. Unanimously approved. 1 .. G~orge Martin explained the Indian Commission . was very concerned with the certification of Indians going to college. There. should be a policy. adopted as t6 a certafn amount of blood quantum. Some schools use 1/4 and others use 1/2 blood quantum. They wou1d like to present a policy of 1/4 blood quantum for certification. George Martin wanted to request permission from the Board to use the g.YJll in ,, February for an ' In~ian Cof!llllissioner's meeting. Katny Stinger moved to have a ·comm·issions meeting here at Lexington School gym in February. Seconded by John Hart. Unanimously. Th~ next Board meeting will be November 4, 1980, at 7:30 p.m . . in the CETA Office. John Hart moved to adjourn. Seconded Jeanette St. Clair. Adjourned 11:02 p.m. .) �Part C Report for October 1980. Currently in Adult Education one individual has completed the credits for high school diploma and one individual has completed the G.E.D. test. Two other individuals have successfully completed sections of the G.E.O. test, currently twenty (20) Indian adults are actively working toward their G.E.D. or high school diploma. This is far below past years. Recently a reorganization plan has been developed in order to increase attendance by Indian adults. This will involve a reorganization of the community education staff so that certain staff members are assigned to work specifically with the Indian adults. Outreach Report for October 1980. Report prepared by Shirley McDonald. I don't have much to report at this time other than our Senior lunch program on Mondays and Tuesdays and it is really growing. We serve on the average of (20) elders each time. last year around this time we had on the average of 8 to 12 people. The Seniors participated in the Lexington Fall Festival selling baked goods and raffle tickets for home made quilt. This money goes towards keeping their program going. Right now we are trying to save for a second hand T.V. so they will have one to watch while the dinner is being prepared. I 1 m really happy for the way our Senior program is growing. Hopefully, we can plan lunch for more than 2 days a week in the near future. We are having our annual Ghost Supper for Native American community on Oct. 30, 1980. We are hoping for a good turn out. CETA Program Report. The CETA III Program this year will consist of a Public Service Program, PSE, Work Experience, and Classroom training. The PSE component will continue to fund the Outreach staff positions (5) and two office personnel positions. The Work Experience program is designed to provide the Indian community with manpower to assist in weatherization, painting, minor repairs, and hauling of trash. The program will be coordinated through the Outreach Dept. No funds are available for materials. Persons interested in getting help should fill out a Work Request form which is available at the GRITC office. The classroom training will provide an opportunHy for Indian students to classes at Lexington Community Ed. and work toward obtaining their G.E.D. high school equivalency. The participants will be paid an allowance, for 20 hours per week. Hopefully this will lead to the participants becoming employable. attend or up to more The CETA II B program wi11 provide an opportunity for participants to work on a worksite for 32 hours per week, and attend classes for 8 hours per week. The GRITC has been wol'"king on deve1oping additional worksite.s and so far we have gotten three more. Part of the classroom training portion incliJdes a career development class which is designed to teach participants skills in job seeking, such as; how to prepare for an interview, resume writing, and planning for a career. �Indian Child Welfare Sept. &Oct. Report We have written letters to various agencies in Grand Rapids to establish contact and to schedule meetings to explain our program and how we can be of assistance to them. We feel that after explaining our program, we will be receiving far more contacts and referrals than the first two (2) months of the program. We have eight (8) contacts regarding children. I attended a workshop in Mt. Pleasant on October 9, which was very helpful to me in understanding the roles of the Tribal Courts, Probate Courts, D.S.S. Protective Services in implementing the Indian Child Welfare Act. PERSONALS Cathy Raphael was recently in a car accident. doing fine. We all are very thankful she is Rita Blumke is going in for surgery next week in Pittsburgh. There will be a benefit dance for her held on November 15, 6:00 p.m. in Dowagiac, MI. We all wish her well. Levi Keiogima won the beautiful quilt from the raffle at the Ghost Supper. Congrats Levi! And thank you to the Seniors for donating it. Wag Wheeler donated a pair of hair ties for the door prize at the Ghost Supper. The lucky winner was Carl Wesaw. Our Senior Citizens are in need of a couch, an easy chair and a television. If you would like to donate any of these items, please call Shirely at 774-8331. A big thank you to Ruthie Crampton for helping with the Turtle Talk this month. Happy Birthday to Laura Burfield! Her birthday was November 5, 1980. turned 17 yrs. old. Congratulations Laura! She just LEXINGTON CHILDCARE Lexington's Childcare Center is open days and evenings for children up to age 10 years. It is a FREE service for children of Community Education stud.e nts. In the Childcare Center teachers plan daily learning activities to enhance growth physically, mentally, socially and creatively. STUDENT OUTREACH PROGRAM Lexington has a program called Student Outreach Program. It is a program designed to stimulate positive self attitudes, by generating participation in educational programs, employment opportunities, and social involvement. It also provides direction, aid, and alternatives to adult crisis. �PURPOSE ANfJ MISSION OF THE MICHIGAN INDIAN CHILD WELfAl<.t ------ ----~--~--- ~ --- ~<' AGU~C~ -~~ ---~---·--·--··-· --~-------- -----------··-· ---·--- - - - · The purpose and mission of the Indian Child Welfare agency is to prevent the unnecessary and unwarranted removal of Indian children from their natural parents and Indian environment. If at all possible, the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency win keep Indian children within the extended family and communities from which they came . To work with Indian families to reconstruct the natural. loving) and caring environment. Where it is not possible to return Indian children to their natural environment, it will utilize the existing Native American foster homes and/or adoptive homes. The MichiQan Indian Child Welfare Agency will actively recruit Indian families for foster and adoptive care. Additionally, the Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency will wherever possible place only for short term care, with the best interest of the child in mind, and the eventual return to his or her own family. The Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency is looking for Indian foster pJrents who are capable of offering a stable home, with plenty of love and affection to Indian children who for one reason or another cannot stay in their homes. article taken from GVIA newsletter UN DECLARATION OF TdE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD THE RIGHT •.•• to to to to to to to affection, love and understanding. adequate nutrition and medical care. free education. full opportunity for play and recreation. a name and nationality. special care, if handicapped. be &mong the first to receive relief in times of disaster. to 1 earn to be a useful member of society and to deve1op individuil 1 abilities. to be brought up in a spirit of peace and u"l i versal brotherhood. to enjoy these rights, regardless of race, sex , color . religio1 , national, or social origi~. Submitted by Dru LaBlanc, GVIA newsletter. . .. 41, . _£;f :- . : . . fa=: -- . J I �JUST FOR YOU! THANKSGIVING DAY RECIPES SUNFLOWER BREAD Yield: 1 loaf 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soft butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp. salt 1 TBL. baking powder 1 1/2 cups ground sunflower seeds, shell and meat, or meats only l cup milk 1/2 cup whole or coarsely chopped sunflower meats Beat together honey and butter. Beat in eggs, Comb.foe flour, baking powder and salt and ground seeds. Add to honey/butter mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in whole sunflower meats. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees. Cool on rack. This bread slices better when cool. CURRANT CORNBREAD Toast cornmeal lightly by heating in a heavy skillet unti'l brown and fragrant. Combine toasted cornmeal, wheat flour, dried ground wild currants, bak i ng powder and salt. Add eggs, milk, shortening, and honey or sugar. Beat until smooth. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. ACORN SOUP 1 lb . stewing bee f 1/ 2 cup finely ground acorn meal salt pepper Place beef in heavy pan and add water to cover. Put lid on pan and simmer beef until it is very tender and is almost falling apart. Remove the beef from the liquid and chop the meat into very fine pieces. Return meat to the liquid in the pot. Stir in the acorn meal. Add salt & pepper to taste. Heat the mixture and serve. DO YOU ENJOY POTLUC KS? There will be a Thanksgiving Day potluck at Lexington School on Wednesday, November 26 at 12:00 noon. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your favorite dish to pass. Hope to see you all there. �KIDNEY DONOR NEEDED Twenty-seven year old Joseph (.Joker)_ Corbi'ne of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superi'or Chippewas: i's, badly- i:n need of a kidney donor, Corbine, a Vietnam war veteran lost both kidneys in a operation last year to save his life after both kidneys began to deteriorate, lost function and began to cause infections. Because of recent complications on the kidney dialysis machine, Corbine has been placed on a priority donor list across the country, but family members feel that due to his Indian ancestry, blood and tissue matches would have a better chance to match with another American Indian. Family tests for matching turned up negative. If in your family or community their is a death, where a kidney could be donated for trans pl ant, the family of Joe Carbine would appreciate greatly if you would contact doctors immediately, first to save the kidney of the deceased and secondly to see if they will match. Persons to contact are as follows: To notify the family call (.715} 634-3494, Ellen Gordon Rt. 2, Hayward, WI - For the Veterans Hospital (MN) call (612) 725-6767, Doctor Korchek - for the MN. Kidney Foundation, call (612) 645-8606 or write for donor cards at 1595 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Kidney Foundations around the country cross-reference for patients, but if you request them to check on Joe Corbines particular case they will. TAKE TIME Take time to think It is the source of power Take time to play It ts the secret of perpetual youth Take time to read It is the fountain of wisdom Take time to pray It is the greatest power on Earth Take time to love and be loved It is a God-given privilege Take time to be friendly It is the road to happiness Take time to laugh It is the music of the soul Take time to give It is too short a day to be selfish Take time to work It is the price of success, Submitted: Dru LaBlanc - �KNOW YOUR LANGUAGE - OJIBWA-OTTAWA 0-zhe-bee-ga ....••••..•....•••••••.••.•....•••.••.•••••.•••.•...••.•• Write 0-zhe-bee-gun •••..•••.•.••.•••••.•••••••••..•••••••••••••.••••••••••• Writing Mi s-quah-wun . .....•••.•...•.•••••••••.••••..••.••••...•••••...•....•• Yo 1k Ke-ne-tu-me-wah .......•..........................•..•................ 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Walk 0-nah-koo-ne-ga .........................•...........•.. , ............. Vote Me-ga h-dew- in ..••.•..•..•.••.••.••.......••...•..•..••.....•.....•..• War Muh-na-se .............................................................Want Taken from Nishnawbe News/October 1980 NOVEMBER 28-30: Chicago, Illinois Annual Pow-Wow Chicago Annory, 234 East Chicago Drive, Call Willard LaMere at (312) 275-5871. MOVING? Please call 456-3744 with your new address. We want to get the Turtle Talk to everyone so please let us know your mailing address. Are you in need of clothing? The Outreach staff is happy to help. to visit them at Lexington School. Stop in Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council building fund now totals $57, 450.00. Any and all contributions or donations welcome. If anyone in the conunun1ty has old ice skates they would like to donate to Lexington's Alternative Education Program, please drop them off at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W. Thanks. �-:::j 1: t. ,_£ v. "'?': ;s A ~"'1 - ~ .I I J ~~ '--'-' > 0\- z .- <{ Q !J ·-5 �r \~~\l~ ~ \'" . ~~11 ~ """'"-= - -· ~ . S~and Rapid1 lnt11- Tiillil Couaeil ff . ;__,.._._::MC H ff H * H , 4 N0t010ftr oao. .C-' U. S. POSrAQf 756 Bl'ld!Jll. N.W. ·4 9504 · PA ID 'hMIT NO. ~90 ~·.. ,....O&oUilQ IA"N. MJC:n. - .. Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendale, MI 49401 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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/18e221748f4f276b0c862f4214a1d86c.pdf ea64b60799133a34379384ac29d9e399 PDF Text Text t GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL TURTLE TALK OCTOBER 1981 ExeCl.Lt.i.,ve Vi.lr..ec..t..oJt • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• J. CAI. Wheel.ell A1.:i.6.{.J.i.tarit Vi.Jr..ec:toll, ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Jo1.:ieph Rapfia.el EdftoJt . .•... .• .....••.......•..••.•......•..•....•...•..•..•.••..•... Rae Sa~go BOARD OF DIRECTORS Si..mon f JtanW • .•••••.•.••..••••.•.••.••..•••••.••••••••.•.••.•...••• PJr..ui.d.e.nt GeoJtg e MaJtti.n • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Vic.e. Pll..e..&i..d.e~ BaltbaJr..a Mzo.f.a. . ..............•...................................... Sec.JLe.taJty J ea.n U.t e. s.t.. C~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TIt. e.a..6 UJLe.Ji John HaJLt •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Sgt. at A1tm1.:i MaJt y Ro beJr.;t:.,6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Membe,1t Pat!Lic..i..a.. Raroll.ng.6 • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Membe.1r.. Mally Chu.1tc..h. . . • . . . . • • . • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . • • • • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . . MembeJt Pa.ul Ja.c. k..6 on JJt. • • . • • • • • • • . • . • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • . • Membe.Jt We wish all the people celebrating birthdays in October a very happy birthday and many more to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the following people who were \ ind enough to spare a few minutes of their time to last month's issue of Turtle Talk. Thanks to Rick Cash, Loretta Yount, Maryan Mashka, Ruth Merizon and Jumbo Anderson. Don't let drugs or alcohol run your life or the lives of your family members. Call the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Substance Abuse Program. Their staff will be available to help you in whatever way they can. CALL TODAY: Bobbie, Phillip, Louise at 774-8331. We're waiting to hear from YOU. Write us and tell us about your home town, family or any other interesting bits of infonnation. ������A Last Tribute to Toby - A Man's Best Friend The Indian community of Michigan was saddened to learn of the death of a true hero, Toby, a Shepard mix dog, who served his blind master, Joe John, as a Leader Dog and faithful companion for the past 13 years. Toby, who was born in 1966, and passed into the spirit world August 7, 1981, and Joe were assigned together March 22, 1968, at the Leader Dog School in Rochester, Michigan. Joe John, an elder and respected Indian leader throughout the State, and Toby were a familiar sight wherever Indians gathered to socialize, promote Indian rights or causes for the advancement of the socio-economic status of the Indian people. One would find Toby together with Joe in many places where one doesn't expect to see a dog. At all types of Indian meetings all over the state, Pow Wows, Fishing Rights Trials, the Museum, Library, Indian centers, Indian lodge, Mt. Pleasant Government Indian Schools' Annual Reunion, leading Joe in protest marches around the State Capitol Building in Lansing, or at meetings of the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs, there would be Toby laying beside Joe's chair, uncomplaining and patient, for hours and hours. If Toby could have talked, believe me, he could have told more about Treaties, Census Rolls, Indian rights, Indian education, Indian needs, and the prejudices suffered by our people than most of us could. Over the years, he was there observing and quietly listening. Toby was no stranger to prejudice either. Twice while Joe, Toby and I traveled together on Indian business, we were refused service unless we left Toby outside. Once in Portland and again in Allegan County. The owners of these restaurants soon learned, after Joe signed a complaint against them through the Association for the Blind, that this is an offense punishable by a $100 fine. When attending the two day Fishing Rights Trial in the County Courthouse in Leland, Michigan, a court guard attempted to stop us from entering the court room stating, "No dogs are ever allowed in there!" Joe replied, as we pushed right past him with Toby in the lead, "Just step aside, sonny, this dog has been in more court rooms than you are years old!" While the guard never took his eyes off us throughout the two day trial, he didn't bother us again. Toby endeared himself to everyone who knew him. He was well known on the streets of "River City", as he took his daily stroll from their home on Lafayette, S.E., to the Cottage Bar. There, while Joe visited with his many friends, Toby was treated to the leftovers from yesterday's menu. It was amusing to watch them as they made their way across town. Without a mistake or misstep, Toby led Joe through the traffic and pedestrians. He knew just where to turn in, whether it be the Museum, Library, or wherever Joe wished to go. When an Indian has accomplished some special service for his people or his country, his people honor him by awarding him a much cherished sacred Eagle feather. Toby was a warrior who had surely earned his, but being a dog, never received it. I, for one, believe he has his now, plus other rewards due him, where he romps happily in that "Beautiful Hunting Ground'', free from the pain and illness of this past year. There he has rest, peace and plenty, "in that land where the bright waters shine". Our sincerest sympathy to Joe and Hazel in the loss of truly a "Best Friend". Only another animal lover can understand. Toby will be missed by all of us. He was part of our Indian community. When one part is missing, we all feel the pain. Toby was a real "Indian Dog," A Loyal, Faithful Friend. He earned his place in Dog Heaven Where his rewards shall never end. submitted by: Bea Bailey ��SENIOR NEWS This past month Dawn Anderson has been working of revising the budgets for CSA ($23,600} and GLR ($10,000} contracts. She also received a positive reply from Area Agency on Aging for $12,200. The following three community centers will remain open and have had their service areas expanded. Sheldon Complex, 121 Franklin St., S.E. Service Area Boundaries: Cherry Street extended on the north, Patterson Avenue extended on the east, Grand River and County line on the west, and 60th Street on the south. West Side Complex, 215 Straight N.W. Service Area Boundaries: Sparta Township, Alpine Township, the City of Walker, the City of Grand Rapids west of the Grand River. North East Complex, 629 Michigan Ave~ N.E. Service Area Boundaries: Ten Mile Rd. on the north, including Plainfield, Cannon, Ada and Grand Rapids Townships. Also, the City of Grand Rapids east of the Grand River and north of Cherry Street extended. The following Kent-CAP Programs will maintain their services to the community: Head Start Program Foster Grandparents Youth Employment Red Flannel Acres Elderly Nutrition Program at: Weatherization Program CETA II-B Community Stewards Food Stamp Distribution West Side Complex, Northeast Complex, Cedar Springs, 81 North Main Street FAITH GOSPEL CHURCH 7300 S. Division Pastor - B.J. Elk 531-6104 Sunday ............................ 10:00 a.m ....... Sunday School &Morning Worship Sunday ............................. 6:00 p.m ....... Evening Worship Wednesday .......................... 7:00 p.m ....... Bible Study EVERYONE WELCOME ��I I I -,, y.,J~ •.'"'-'! ~- . .::":.-1'~ '-. ,.~ i '}Ji,:. 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POSTAGE PAID lllMIT NO. 690 , ...,., Mftl)S, MICH. ~ -·~ GRAND VALLEY STATE COU.EGES l!9P.ARY R::GJf:'J',! .. ·~ .u.... •~r,,1n~ ,, ..Pr:c.urorr:.tt ,.'- fi\,Q C'tN1l'o ll 1.1;1( Betty Jones: Library Grand Valley State Colleges Allendalei MI 49401 '.' . . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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/5e62b53b7daa6e4853535a37b9081f5f.pdf 6dd83a5af8fea08d52e06b92d2c893d8 PDF Text Text �The family of Clara Waseqeshik wishes to those persons who helped serve and bought food for the lunchen that was served after the funeral. A special thanks to everyone for being so thoughtful during our time of grief. JC classes starts September 20, 1982, 6:30, Monday evenings,Room 15 Upstairs 45 Lexington. If you are interested - You can still enroll. "FUNDAMENTAL OF PUBLIC SPEAKING" Contact 774-8331 GRITC and Community Ed had (2) Potlucks last month to enroll students and just a plain get together for the coming year. It was a very nice turnout. A special thanks to Ruth Peters, Chris, Sue M. and many others who helped serve. Sue M. has been extra busy doing ID's for Native Americans •• On July l, 1982, Mr. Fred Chivis, Jr., Potawatomi was offically hired as the new American Indian Outreach Worker. FUTURE EVENTS: MASS ~ October 2, 1982 St~ Joseph Church, Elbridge, Mi. Time: Potluck dinner - 4:00p.m. Mass - 7:30 GRITC held two rummage sales this past summer and had a very good turnout. The GRITC Board of Directors and staff express our thanks and appreciation for your generous contribution to the Council. Parent Committee Meeting: Once a month - the 2nd Thursday of each month. Westmiddle 6:00 p.m. There will be a meeting October 14, 1982. EVENING CLASSES: ALL EVENING CLASSES WILL START AT 5:00 pm AND END AT 8:45 pm, STARTING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1982. THIS WAS A REQUEST AND GROUP DECISION BY THE STUDENTS. CHILD CARE WILL BE FURNISHED FROM 5:00 - 8:45. WE HAVE NEW FACES AT LEXINGTON -Ms. Nacy Keith, Director of Community Ed. and MANY NEW TEACHERS. WELCOME ----------------·GRITC Ooard of Directors has a new board member - Mr. William Memberto WELCOME EVERY TUESDAY FROM 9 to 4:30- A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE IS HERE AT 45 Lexington ASK FOR LYN OR CALL 774-8331. ���f ACTS ABOUT TREATY FISHING - cont'd. "BUT AREN'T INDIAN VIOLATORS JUST GIVEN A SLAP ON THE WRIST IN TRIBAL COURT?" Regulations are enforced by tribal conservation committeess, concervation officers and the Chippewa-Ottawa court which includes a non-Indian tribal prosecutor and judge, both hired by the treaty tribes to carry out the regulations. Scrutiny of tribal fishers is more intense because DNR federal and tribal c(flservation officers are all authorized to enforce tribal regulations. In addition, there are pro- portionately more tribal officers for tribal fishers than state officers for sport and is not destroying the fishery. Because the state has no adequate measure of the sportfisher harvest, comparison figures are not available, but is known that the treaty harvest is significatly smaller than the state-licensed sport and commercial harvest. In 1981, tribal fishers harvested J.4 million pounds of fish, approximately 30 percent of the total (treaty and non-treaty) commercial catch. Of that amount, incidental catch of lake trout by treaty fishers amounted to only 16 percent of the total treaty harvest. The dispute over fishing equipment obscures the real point of contention -- the method of controlling fish harvest. Tribal regulations commercial fishers. Some 200 state conservaestablish total allowable catch for each tion officers monitor all sportsmen, includparticular species, while the state relies on ing more than one million sportfishers, while indirect methods -- the nature and extent of 20 tribal officers oversee approximately 350 permissible equipment and designation of a Indian commercial and subsistence fishers. home port. Tribal leaders and biologists Tribal courts levy fines, but more important, believe that TAC"s are the more reliable the violator forfeits fish and some or all control. equipment in almost all cases, according to "WHY DON'T INDIAN FISHERS CONVERT TO TRAP NET the prosecutor. The judge is empowered to OPERATIONS?" suspend licenses. To an Indian fisher, the Trap nets, according to the DNR, less lethal loss of equipment or license and the result- and more selective than the gilnet and thereing loss of the ability to work is the most fore desirable for commercial use. servcrc penalty. Indian communities, which depend on the Indian fishers have traditionally worked from fishery for most of their protein as well as small boats with family members. The trap net operation, requiring large boats or tugs and their livelihood, have a tremendous stake in expensive equipment, is simply not within the enforcement of the regulations. "WHY ARE THEATY FISHERS ALLOWED TO USE GILLNETS WHEN THEY DESTROY THE FISHERY?" realm of economic reality for most Indian Indians have been using f illnets in the Great Lakes for 4,000 years without devastatthe fishery. The fishery has been damaged in less than a century by non-Indian overharvest, pollution and the sea lampery, none of which were introduced by Indians. Contrary to many reports, Indian gillnetting fishers. In addition, trap nets can only be used in limited areas of the lake and only during the spring and summer. There are other drawbacks. The DNR's own re- ports show that a large percentage of lake trout found in trap nets have been killed or critically injured by abrasion, crushing or suffocation as the net is pulled to the surface . (taken from Community Edu ca ti on Proj cc t, Mich. Indian Legal Services, Traverse City, Mi) �FACTS ABOUT TREATY FISHING Indian people have been fishinq in the Great Lakes for 12,000 years, but in the last decade they have had to defend their traditJonal livelihood in federal court. As a result of misinformation and misunderstandings, Indian people now find themselves accused of depleting a fishery which is an "HAVE THE COURTS GIVEN TREATY FISHERS THE RIGHT TO AN UNLIMITED CATCH?" No. Federal court decisions limit the treaty harvest of all species to the amount of fish that can be taken each year without harm to the resource. This is called the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and is determined by federal, state and tribal biologists. integral part of their culture and a vital "ARE TREATY FISHERS UNREGULATED?" Indian economic base. Detailed tribal regulations, developed to conWhat follows is a summary of the most frequentserve and enhance the resource in consultation ly asked questions and some direct answers: with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, "WHY SHOULD CERTAIN INDIAN GROUPS BE GIVEN limit season, depth, and mesh size of nets SPECIAL FISHING PRIVILEGES BY SOME ARCHAIC TREATIES?" and provide for area closures. Supreme court Justice Hugo Black once said, Tribal fishers are limited to a Total Allow"Great nations, like great men, should keep able Catch for each species, and they must their word." submit a monthly catch report. After the Treaties are considered "the supreme law of annual quota for each particular zone is the land" by the U. S. Constitution, a docureached by the combination of all user groups, ment oldef'-than the treaties has been consistently upheld in federal court. In 1814, certain groups of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians were recognized as sovereign nations in a treaty that ended the War of 1812. Under the Treaty of 1836, these same groups gave up millions of acres of land which now comprise two-thirds of Michigan but retained their hunting and fishing rights. It was a bargain struck by the U. S. government and the tribes which allowed the government to open the area to settlement and admit the State of Michigan to the Union a year later The treaty rights, by law, are handed down as property rights to the political successors of the original treaty tribes. The courts have delared that they are the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. the zone is closed to treaty fishers--even when they account for a small percentage of that quota. Tribal regulations also establish sanctuaries which close certain areas to treaty fishing by any method, for purpose in order to allow for lake trout restoration and minimize the conflict with recreational fishing. Regulations do permit the retention and sale of lake trout and other game fish caught while target fishing for non-game species, but lake trout represent a small percentage of the total treaty harvest. If the state believes tribal regulation is inadequate, it may petition the court to change regulations or allow state regulation. �NOW o.+ LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL • COMP\.E1'E "''" ~(,~OOL PROE7(J\M • ~\.1'tRN~1'\V£ Eb ~OR \~~ \5 ~tt\~ Olt>S • ~"1\Vl ft.ta\~l.\C* CU\.i'URL C~!.SES • \.\Ot\t CW~ES f OR T\\~E NON -E,~l\l)S \J\Jr\0 ~~t. \)\il~~\.t. \0 (O\t\E \~ to~ <-~SSES rlt.l t\.\\\.~l\•SU6 f~~£CS ~'l~\L~•\.t ~L;iiiij~ C~lL .t\5'(,·37l0 OR (O'"'t \N 10 LEX\NG,TON (OMM\JN \1"'( 5C..\..\OOL 45 ~EX\NG\ON N .\N. ��I>""'' ,,.,,,. \if I I 11.- .11 IYW-'4 " ~ 1•u1 iw~wv.l. I"'u" I I "C:.. DU~ - g'-lw,~1 - 1 I \I V'-"'4 l ~ Y..\Mft..VM wI Robert Sheahan Sharon Winters -3 Steve Sheahan l 4 Senior Shirley Chamber! an 11 Ronnie Judson - -6 - 9 Jeanette Pierce -8 7 Senior Lunch NURSE 9-4:30 GRITC BD. MTG.7:3 - 10 Terri Leaureaux David Yount 5 Lunch Senior 12 Lunch Gary Shomin Paul Terpenning A.N. Wesaw I 12...1 Senior I I ...ll.. 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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/7cbd45b7efef0516d247fbda702e9714.pdf 71ed0bfb94a8df16ff90b6efe9e29f40 PDF Text Text T U R T L E T A L K Executive Director - J. Wagner Wheeler Oct 1983 JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (JTPA) Classroom training for Native Americans President - - - - - - - - William Memberto has begin. Vice-President - - - - - - - -Robert Biggs If you are not registered, Call 774-8331. Secretary - - Mary Roberts JTPA Offers GED/High School Completion. Treasurer - - - - - - - - - George Martin Sgt. At-Arms- - - - - - John Hart Member - - Jennie Pigeon - - Sydney Martin Member You must be Native American, age 17 and up. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council JTPA Classroom Training Program for Native Americans is designed to offer - Mary Schrubbe individuals the incentive to complete Ron Yob their GED/High School, or increase their basic skills in math and reading. All participants enrolled do receive HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER, TO NAME A FEW: supportive services, employment seeking Jesse Arizola, Tracey Dougherty, Mary skills and job placements assistance. Smith Dorothy Boda, Mary Rueckert, Ross Morgan, John King, Mary Peters, Tyrone The program is designed for individuals Raphael, Robert Sheahan, Sharon Winters David Yount, Duane T. Wesaw, A.~ N. Wesaw, with minimum time available for training Jeanette Pierce, Shirley Chamberlain, but who are interested in attaining the Terri Leaureaux, Ronnie Judson, Gary Shomin, Paul Terpenning, Leona Bush, Amos academic and technical skills necessary Day, Eugene Chisholm, Barbara Toothman, for employment. Nancy Sheneman, Joyce Hinkle, Chris and Native Americans who are considered Jeremy Anderson and John King. Member Member Many many thanks to all of the people who ance qualify for JTPA. The JTPA staff would like to hear from helped me with Turtle Talk. Please keep us informed if your address has changed---We need to know the old address, the new address and both zip codes. GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30, 45 LEXINGTON NW. PUBLIC WELCOME. economically disadvantage, or unemployed or receiving any kind of general assist- the Native American who are interested in completing their GED/High School, or increasing their basis skills. For more information call 774-8331, and see Maryan to fill out 3PTA application, she will be very glad to help in anyway she can. You will find her in room 4. NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE CLASS FOR GIRLS 6:30 - 8:30 PM - TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT LEXINGTON - BECKY RAPHAEL - TEACHER �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Indian Child Welfare Program Grant No. E50Gl4200164 Programmatic Summary Report August 1, 1982 through July 31, 1983 Through coordinating efforts with other Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council programs such as: Substance abuse, outreach, employment, education and numerous public and ,private organizations/agencies that offer subsidies, and inter-action with the courts, it was possible for the Grand Rapids InterTribal Council's Indian Child Welfare program to provide services to Indian families in the five (5) county ares, thus creating conditions to prevent the unwarranted break-up of Indian families as a unit, with the children becoming wards of the court and candidates for foster care and/or adoption. Through outreach and referrals, the Indian Child Welfare Coordinator was able to provide counseling for forty (40) Indian families, The goal was to provide counseling for Thirty (30) Indian families. Services to one hundred seventy-eight (178) individuals referred through the courts, social services or Indian center programs, The goal was to provide services to one hundred fifty (150) individuals. The Indian Child Welfare Coordinator monitored cases through: eighty (80) home vists and fifteen (15) school visits. 1bere were eight (8) court hearings, of these, two (2) cases were voluntary temporary foster care, three (3) cases the children remained in the home, one (1) termination of parental rights, and two (2) cases the children were placed in Indian foster care. Contacts with various Indian families and information distributed to the community on the licensing procedures for foster care homes for Indian ' children resulted in one (1) home becoming licensed with a placement. The goal for licensing foster care homes was six (6). The Indian Child Welfare Coordinator has found that families that did become licensed or were considering foster care experienced some negative reaction, and therefore gave up. This is an area more energy will be directed during 83/84 program year, as this is a very important component for the Indian Child Welfare program. �Programmatic Summary Report continued page two Guidance and advice to fifteen (15) Indian families was our Goal, this was exceeded, and services went to twenty-nine (29) Indian families .. Services provided to Indian families as follows: a~ needed during the project year was Information/referral - one hundred twenty-seven (127), crisis intervention - fifty-four (54), certification three (3). The newly organized Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Parent support/ advisory group held monthly meetings in the planning, monitoring and implementing the Indian Child Welfare grant. The Indian parent support/advisory group along with various organizations/ agencies who have subsidy programs, and the court held several inservice trainings. This group also prepared an information phamplet on a brief summary of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, and the basic requirement5 and the licensing procedures for foster care. With the exception of the licensing of six (6) foster care homes, the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council's Indian Child Welfare Program exceeded the rest of the goals planned for program year 82/83. We feel this is an indication that the Indian Child Welfare Program is needed in our connnunity, and that there is a great need for the continuation of this type of program. More emphasis will be placed on the recruitment of foster care homes during the pr.ogram year 83/84, as there is a very definite need for foster care homes in our service area. Submitted by: Jean Warren GR ITC Indian Child Welfare Coordinator • �UPDATE REPO~ON SAGINAW CHIPPEWA DOCKET 59, 13E, 13F. We recently received some correspondence from Alvin G. Picotte, Superintendent, Bureau of Indian Affairs at Sault St. Marie, Michigan. He informed me that the Sagi~aw Chippewas have Dockets 59, 13E and 13F still pending legislation. Upon approval by Congress, extensive media coverage will be distributed claim that gill netting will ruin fishing in the Great Lakes. They may be right, but they are wrong in taking the law into their own hands. There have been incidents in which sports fishermen have pulled gill nets from the water or de1troyed them with their boats. That's vandalism,malicious destruction of another's property ••• that's a crime. It's not the right of vigilantes to enforce the law against illegally placed throughout the United States, with concentration in Michigan. The Congression- gill nets, nore to demonstrate their al action will establish the opposition to Indian fishing rights through violence. beneficiaries, filing deadline, eligiThis nation has a sad history when it lity requirements, and the office responcomes to living up to promises and sible for preparing the roll or rolls. treaties on behalf of our Indian citizens. Please urge all possible decendants Government should proceed carefully with from this roll or rolls to begin to get any modifications which might be construed together all the necessary documentation as treaty violations. No matter what for certification. If you further frustrations sports fisherman are forced questions, contact the BIA at the Sault. to endare they should consider the Bureau of Indian Affairs centuries of broke promises, stolen land Michigan Agency and freedom denied to the people who Federal Square Office Plaza originally called this land home. P.O. Box 884 There may be the possibility of a negotiatSault St. Marie, Michigan 49783 ed settlement. Until then, the treaty Submitted by Hazel & Joe John POINT OF VIEW 13 - The Editorial Voice of WZZM-TV, GR, MI "NOT SPORTING" Sport often immitates war, but in Michigan, stands, Indians have certain unrestricted fishing rights and no sports fisherman may interfere. I'm George Lyons Pres. & General Manager WOMETCO WEST MICHIGAN TV, INC. sport fishermen are too often assuming the roles of soldiers on the battlefield of PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US, SENIOR MEALS the Great Lakes. WILL BEGIN AS SOON AS THE BARRIER FREE The issure, of course, is the right of Indian fisherman to use gill nets. Sports fishing enthusiasts ACCESS IS COMPLETED - Dawn Anderson �INFORMATION ON ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS --FOR ANYONE SENT TO A.A., AND --FOR ANYONE REFERRING PEOPLE TO A.A. This information is both for those who may themselves have a drinking problem and for those in contact with persons who have, or are suspected of having, such a problem. Most of the information is available in more detail in literature published by A.A. World Services, Inc., and a list of recommended pamphlets and Guidelines is given on the last page of this paper. This paper tells what to expect from Alcoholics Anonymous. It describes what A.A. is, what A.A. does, and what A.A. does not do. WHAT IS A. A.? Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who once had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenomination;:il, multiracial, apolitical, and almost omnipresent. There are no age or educational requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. WHAT DOES A.A. DO? 1. A. A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem; they give person-to-person service o.r "sponsorship" to the alcoholic corning to A. A. from any source. 2. The A.A. program, set forth in our Twelve Steps, offers the alcohnlic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol. 3. This program is discussed at A.A. group meetings. a. Open speaker meetings--open to alcoholics and nonalcoholics. (Attendance at an open A.A. meeting is the best way to learn what A.A. is, what it does, and what it does not do.) At speaker meetings, A.A. members "tell their stories." They describe their experiences with alcohol, how they came to A.A., and how their lives have changed as a result of A.A. b. Open discussion meetings-- one member speaks briefly about his or her drinking experience, and then leads a discussion on any subject or drinking-related problem anyone brings up. (Closed meetings are for A.A. 's or anyone who may have a drinking problem.) c. Closed discussion meetings--conducted just as open discussions are, but for alcoholics or prospective A.A. 's only. d. Step meetings (usually closed)--discussion of one of the Twelve Steps. e. A.A. members also take meetings into correctional and treatment facilities. �f. A.A. members may be asked to conduct the informational meetings about A.A. as a part of A.S.A.P. (Alcohol Safety Action Project) and D.W.I. (Driving While Intoxicated) programs .. These meetings about A.A. are not regular A.A. group meetings. MEMBERS FROM COURT PROGRAMS Ai.~D TREATMENT FACILITIES In the last few years, A.A. groups have welcomed an influx of many new members from court programs and treatment facilities. Some have come to A. A. voluntarily; others, under some degree of pressure. In our pamphlet "How A.A . .Members Cooperate," the following appears: We c&~not discriminate against any prospective A.A. member, even if he or she comes to us under pressure from a court, an employer, or any other agency. Although the strength of our program lies in the voluntary nature of membership in A.A., many of us first attended meetings because we were forced to, either by someone else or by our inner discomfort. But continual exposure to A.A. educated us to the true nature of the illness. • .Who made the referral to A.A. is not what A.A. is interested in. It is the problem drinker who is our concern. . . We cannot predict who will recover, nor have we the authority to decide how recovery should be sought by any other alcoholic. PROOF OF ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS Sometimes, courts ask for proof of attendance at A.A. meetings. methods have proved to be sat is factory: The following 1. With the consent of the prospective member, the A.A. group secretarv signs or initials a slip furnished by the court. 2. The court furnishes envelopes available to anyone at the close of an A.A. meeting. The individual mails the envelope to the court with his or her name and address, as proof of attendance. 3. Some A.A. groups have sheets of paper with the name and address of the group. Anyone wishing to sign the sheet may do so at the end of the meeting. The secretary mails this in an envelope provided bv the referring court, clinic, employer, or other agency sending people to A. A. This reporting of attendance is not p::irt of A. A. procedure. Each attender reports on himself or herself, at the request of the referring agency. Thus, no A.A. member is revealing another's A.A. membership, and none of this information is available for publication. · THE NONALCOHOLIC ADDICT Many treatment centers today combine alcohol and other drug addiction under "substance abuse" or "chemical dependence." Patients (both alcoholic and �nonalcoholic) are introduced to A.A. and encouraged to attend A.A. on the "outside" when they leave. As stated earlier, anyone may attend open A.A. meetings. But only persons with a drinking problem may attend closed meetings or become A.A. members. Dually or multiply addicted people are eligible for A.A. membership only if one of their addictions is to alcohol. Dr. Vincent Dole, a pioneer in methadone treatment for heroin addicts and for several years a trustee on the General Service Board of A.A., made the following statement: "The source of strength in A.A. is its singlemindedness. The mission of A.A. is to help alcoholics. A.A. limits what it is demanding of itself and its associates, and its success lies in its limited target. To believe that the process that is successful in one line guarantees success for another would be a very serious mistake." Consequently , we welcome the opportunity to share A.A. experience with those who would like to develop self-help programs for the nonalcoholic addict using A.A. methods perhaps, but using the experience of the nonalcoholic addict during drug addiction and recovery. WHAT A.A. DOES NOT DO A.A. does not: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Furnish initial motivation for alcoholics to re cove~ Solicit members Engage in or sponsor research Join "councils" of social agencies Follow up or try to control its members Make medical or psychological diagnoses or prognoses Provide drying-out or nursing services, hospitalization, drugs, or any medical or psychiatric treatment Offer religious services Engage in education about alcohol Provide housing, food, clothing, jobs, money, or any other welfare or social services Provide domestic or vocational counseling Accept any money for its services, or any contributions from non-A.A. sources Provide letters of reference to parole boards, lawyers, court officials. CONCLUSION The primary purpose of A.A. is to carry our message of recovery to the alcoholic seeking help. Almost every alcoholism treatment tries to help the alcoholic maintain sobriety. Regardless of the road we follow, we all head for the same destination--rehabilitation of the alcoholic person. Together, we can do what none of us could accomplish alone. �-4- RECOMMENDED MATERIAL AVAILABLE FROM A.A. WORLD SERVICES, INC. Pamphlets: "A Member's-Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous" "How A.A. Members Cooperate With Other Community Efforts to Help Alcoholics" "The A.A. Member" "If You Are a Professional, A.A. Wants to Work With You" "Problems Other Than Alcohol" "Un de rs tan ding .Anonymity" "Let's Be Friendly With Our Friends" "Is A.A. for You?" "A. A. in Treatment Centers" "A. A. and Occupational Alcoholism Programs" "A.A. As A Resource for the Medical Profession" Guidelines: For A.A. Members Employed in the Alcoholism Field Forming Local Committees on Cooperation With the Professional Community Public Information Cooperating With Court, A.S.A.P., and Similar Programs For copies, write to: A.A. World Services, Inc. Box 459 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163 OUTREACH NEWS: We had a very successful Senior Picnic held on September 7, 1983. Ninety-one (91) people turned out, Senior citizens, volunteers and family members. Eleanor Sprague, Eli Thomas and Alice Peters won our special door prizes. We had a number of BINGO winners also. This picnic would not have been as nice without the help of our special volunteers and donators. • SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU: Grace Mulhalland - BINGO PRIZES Nor rn Blumke - Grill Willie Lee - Caller Greg Bailey ) Jumbo Anderson) Cooks SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS: Vickie Hefflbower, Dorothy Jiminez, Loretta Yount, Chris Shomin, Julia Petoskey and Harvey Anderson. SENIOR MEALS WILL START OUT WITH $17.94, PLUS $17.00, WE COLLECTED IN THE FALL FESTIVAL ON SEPT. 21, 1983. �NOW o.+ ~/. - ~ ~~l-_ LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL 0 • G.E.D. 'J. T. P.A. foRJ NATJV£ A1'1£-B/CAN5 • COMP\.E1'E \.\''" ~(~00\. PROE7lt\M .. • ~\.1'[RNt.1'\V£ Eb foR \~~ \5" '<t.t\~ · Olt>S • ~~1\Vl ""'E•\tMl CU\.1'URE C\A4&5ES • \.\OMt C.\>.S~ES ~OR T~~f. NON -€,~"l)S 'W~O ~Rt. \)\l~~\..t. \0 (O"'E \~ fo~ C..~ES rttt t\.\\\.~U•9U6 '~~£CS ~~NL"''-t ~l;111itLP11itfiL1flilli®kd C~LL ~5'(,·372.0 /~ OR (Ot<\£ \N 10 LEX\NGTON COMM\lN\\Y 5C.\400L 45 \_EX\WG\ON N .'W. . �Come to me . . . let me hold you, if only for the moment to be with you is a dream come true. Your eyes shining so brightly, so aware of the time, for the moment . . . your eyes illuminate the darkness. Come to me, let me hold you, my love, my life wait for me, before the moment is lost . Then I awaken and I am so completely alone I miss you, my love, my life, for the moment was I dreaming . . . Nes-Wa-Bin Our Friendship · Our friendship is based on honesty and trust, always helping each other out when we must. Our friendship is never cramping each other's space, or trying to compete with each other like in a ace Our friendship is giving, taking, and sharing, Knowing and being with each other and caring. Our friendship is revealing deep secrets with faithfulness and sharing old times and new times with happiness. Our friendship is working out problems together making the loads on our shoulders light as a feather Our friendship is like the finest wine a never ending improvement with time. Our friendship carries a special kind of love and for this special friendship I thank the Lord above! ----------------------I~~~~-~2~~~-------Taken from "DO YOU HEAR MY VOICE" Editor: Joe Anne Peterson ~orttributors: Feb. 16, 1983 Lexington Poetry Class �Taken from COUNCIL DRUM NEWS GijAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODG~ SEPT. 1983 GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE 22ND ANNUAL POW-WOW REPORT A lone Crow flew into the 'Pow-Wow circle' from the high tree tops to the southwest. Its loud cawing attracted my attention. Standing there alone, I breathlessly watched it circumscribe what was to be the exact dance circle I had been in the process of laying out. It made one single flight circle and left in the same direction it~ame from, cawing loudly all the while. It was a good sign. It gave me what some call a deep down soul feeling. It had an identity for me personally - I just knew it was my Medicine crow! Indeed, it was the first of several events that were going to make our 22nd Annual Pow-Wow the greatest ever - and it surely was! In fact, I remember calling last year's Pow-Wow the best ever - well, this one was better, not perfect mind you, but much better. To see months and weeks, and finally days of planning and feverish preparation come to life like a garden bursting into bloom is perhaps that personal measure of satisfaction many of us strive for on behalf of the Lodge - labor of love is among the most satisfying kind! On this year's HONOR ROLL of Lodge Members, and LoQ.ge Friends who contributed in varying degrees to the success of our 22nd Annual Lodge Pow-Wow are the following people: JOYCE ANDRINGA GEORGE MALLETTE ROSS MORGAN EMILY DULEY JOE CARDINAL KAY MALLETTE NORMA GUERNSEY DAVE KELLEY (*)AND HIS CREW OF CETA IKE PETERS EVELYN THATCHER DON PARKER JACK DULEY PERCY ST. CLAIR DAVE FOX LINDA PARKER RANDY CARDINAL BEA KELLEY MRS. RANDY CARDINAL RENATA BUTLER BUERL GUERNSEY VINCE RETERSTORF CONNIE RETERSTORF ELI KELLEY (*)WENDY WHITE WORKERS FROM G.R. INTER-TRIBAL. Hopefully we haven't forgotten anyone. If we have, please let us know and we will make mention. On the other hand, those who weren't incapacitated by age, health, travel distance, previous un-alterable commitments or serious personal problem, your failure to offer a supporting hand is your own personal badge of honor - wear it proudly - in your closet! For those who are impressed with statistics we have a few of them like an unprecedented (43) forty-three Traders and Food Concessions, which we believe to be one of the largest turnouts for any Pow-Wow in the Grand Rapids area. We heard too most of them did very well. Attendance on Sunday has been variously estimated at 3000 to 4000 people, and surely 5000 souls for the entire weekend. Judging by the jammed 25-foot wide walk space around the dance arena - and the much overflowed parking area was double last year's crowd! Among the several 'firsts' for any local Pow-Wow was the UNVEILING CEREMONY of a three-quarter life-size portrait in oil, of CHIEF LITTLE ELK, Eli Thomas, Lodge Charter Member of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The exquisite painting by ROBERT BUSHEWICZ, Lodge member and retired Grand Rapids Public Museum artist was, judging by the outburst of applause, a truly magnificent likeness and �lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll i lllllllllllllllll ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••••••• ~. great painting! Mr. Chris DeWitt, regional representative of u.s. Senator Carl Levin, unveiled the portrait, followed by an introduction of the artist. Words of corrunendation were given by Wag Wheeler, Executive Dire'ctor of Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal. Most impressive, however, was the HONOR DANCE AND SONG TO LITTLE ELK. Proud, but seemingly humble, Little Elk slowly stepped to the rhythm of the Honor Drum as George Martin and Frank Bush followed behind with the portrait. After one compiete circle was made, friends and well wishers fell in b~hind to continue the Honor Dance. (Note: See THE LITTLE ELK PORTRAIT story elsewhere in this issue.) Another 'first' was the COMING OF THE GRAND RIVER TROLL, who according to legend, was not only a close friend of the PUG-WUH-GEES, but before the days of the "Anglos", was a good friend to the Indians. He told them where the best place to fish and hunt was, but as the "Anglos" polluted his beloved Grand River he disappeared. Now that the river has been gradually cleaned up - THE TROLL, believe it or not, picked the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge's Pow-Wow to make his first public re-appearance among his old Indian friends in over 100 years! We believe our Pow-Wow children found one of the most heart-warming friendships in the TROLL one could ever ·imagine. Ugly as the TROLL may have appeared to some, he was a good symbol in the innocent minds of children and thus a beloved friend. Like the Pied Piper of old, he could have piped them all right into the river. It also should be an interesting example to the adults of how effective such things as Kachina Dancers and other pre-contact regalia of a legendary figure can be. Still another 'first' for an area Pow-Wow was the PUBLIC INVITATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST. Although we got off to a slow start this year with (24) paid entries, we are hopeful of seeing it grow and produce one of the first POWWOW PHOTO ARCHIVES in this part of the country. Aside from the new events just mentioned, there was of course our ANNUAL CRAFT CONTEST, monitored by Renata Butler and will be reported upon in perhaps the next issue of our News. And there was our ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT wi~h a few new acquisitions and always a slightly different arrangement. Essentially, it first of all is there to remind every Nishnahbeg they have an awful lot to be proud of. Secondly, it attracts many Chamokmons who get straightened out on Indian history and culture - and learn about the Lodge. And did you notice, we had two large Quartz Lamps permanently installed on the roof of the Exhibition Building to light up our entire dance arena? Among the (5) five Drums this year, we would have to say they.all performed in their usual super way. Singers and Drummers are indeed the true heartbeat of a Pow-Wow and no amount of thank-you's can fully express our understanding and gratefulness. We honor all of them, but especially our HOST DRUM(*) (*)THE STAR SINGERS, THE THE THE ALL (BRADLEY, MICH.) HOST DRUM JOHN BUSH, LEAD SINGER RED EAGLE SINGERS, (GR. RAPIDS, MICH.) WENDY WHITE, LEAD SINGER WASHTENAW SINGERS, (GR. RAPIDS, MICH.) DAVE HINMAN, LEAD SINGER CHITOWN BOYS, (CHICAGO, ILL.) JOE WHITE, LEAD SINGER NATIONS DRUM, (DETROIT, MICH.) BEN BEARSKIN, JR., LEAD SINGER �111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I1- 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ... SEPT. 1983 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllCiillllllllllllllllll Master of Ceremonies, JOHN BAILEY, is equally among the makers of a good Pow-Wow. Knowledgeable in Indian history, love, tradition and sensitive to the ways of his people, always seems to guide the activities smoothly and intelligently - A maker of Good Feelings! Head Dancers GEORGE & SYD MARTIN never fail to put dignity and respect into a Pow-Wow and distinctively set the standard of procedure in the Dance Circle. They always beautifully reflect their pride of heritage and the traditional ways. Flag Bearer - FRANK BUSH, equally traditional in attitude and performance, creates dignity and respect in all of the opening ceremonies. Always a credit to a Pow-Wow. Weatherwise, it was almost perfect. They tell me Little Elk was so overcome with the opening ceremonies and the unveiling of his portrait that he neglected to keep an eye on the weather for us. Although the entire daylight hours were just perfect, by e.arly evening the rains moved in and pretty much brought all night activity to a halt. By daybreak, the rains had moved out and Sunday was an absolutely gorgeous day. There are many anecdotes~ interesting incidents and what have you that occur in a weekend Pow-Wow to fill several News Letters, but we leave those little gems to your own personal collection of memories. What we would rather say here to sum up our report is that THE POW-WOW HAD A GOOD FEELING! If there were any bad feelings, they were certainly overwhelmed by the good ones! As one of the Pow-Wow officials, I received a great many compliments as did other Lodge Officers from our distinguished principal participants, Singers, Dancers, Traders, Visitors and News Media. Even Co-Sponsor, City of Grand Rapids, commended us. Among Indian people, A GOOD FEELING at a Pow-Wow is GOOD MEDICINE and is a badge of honor you can't beg, borrow or steal! You either have it, or you don't. It's made up of hundreds of little parts and pieces that must all fit together - and when they do you have that - GOOD FEELING - GOOD MEDICINE. And for me personally, that's what Medicine Crow was telling me two days before the Pow-Wow as he cawed loudly around the Dance Circle. RESPECTFULLY - E. GILLIS ADDENDUM We can almost hear our stand-by critics already saying - "Well, how badly did we go in the hole this year?" Before we 'belly up to the bar' and answer that one, we wish to re-emphasize one very important long standing Lodge policy. Our Annual Anniversary Pow-Wow was never designed or intended to earn a profit. Rather, we always tried hard to manage our business so that we would come as close as possible to breaking even. In other words, keep the losses somewhat respectable. For instance, last year our losses were $162.31. Well dear friends, we over managed this year INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES - $2,620.74 ALL 1983 POW-WOW EXPENSES 2,384.50 $236.24 NET PROFIT (P.S. Until we find what surely has to be a mistake - let's all enjoy the good feeling!) * * * * * * �11111111111111111111111010111101111111111,01111 111111101111110111111101111111111111111 1111 ........................ , ....,,.....................,.......... ,,,.............. ,........ . SEPT. 1983 THE CHIEF LITTLE ELK PORTRAIT STORY Many months ago, member ROBERT BUSHEWICZ, retired artist from the G.R. Public Museum told me he wanted to paint his friend, Little Elk, and would I help secure the pictures and maybe arrange a sitting. Not only was I elated to help, but almost at once saw this as an opportunity to just maybe see the start of a series of near life size portraits of contemporary Indian leaders - people of our time, leaders of our time, distinguished Elders of our time - that much needed inspiration to our young Indian people in our time. Chief Little Elk's claim to fame could not be more profoundly established than his lifetime of 84 years of promoting hj.s cultural heritage. Pride in culture has been a way of life all his life. A deeply religious man, and traditional where it means most, he is also a well known herbal doctor among his many other talents. Keeper of legends, and a master craftsman are still other facets of this well known man whose talents and presence at Pow-Wows, conferences, religious gatherings, symposiums and meetings are in ever demand over the entire PHOTO #1 area of Great Lake states. We are presently working on PICTURE OF LITTLE ELK placing the Little Elk portrait in OIL PAINTING the Michigan State Capital Rotunda for one year. It would then be placed in a suitable public building in Little Elk's home town of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. for at least a •few months before returning "home" to hang in what is hoped to become THE GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN HALL to be located in the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The Indian Hall would one day become an important archival repository of Indian art, books, manuscripts, films. In short, a place where young and old Native Americans could come to be stimulated, to be impressed, to do their research - in one room with one librarian. And most important of all, it would become a common goal, a common cause for regional Indian people to unite around and jointly support. The second man to be honored has already been tentatively selected the well known Odowa - Anthony Chingman, has accordingly been informed. ·:·.:; If �Financially, nothing as yet has been discussed since what we have here is what started out to be a portrait of a friend, now being promoted into a more deserving "hall of fame" type of situation by the Lodge. We have also talked to the nationally famous local artist, Paul Collins, who was impressed by the tentative prospectus just outlined and definitely did not close the door on participating in our projected program. Another local, talented artist of Indian subjects is author/artist William Kubiak who indicated he may consider it. Still another local artist is Bill Bousma. In conslusion, I viewed the Little Elk portrait just two weeks before its public unveiling at our Pow-Wow and just about had a heart attack rushing the unveiling plans to something of a respectable unveiling. E.V.G. The FALL FESTIVAL was held on schedule- see her, she had candy everyone •• rain or shine-and it was mostly rain. We had Burritos to sell from Everyone had a good time and there was Sombrero. Violet and Vi Cummings sold ribbon shirts plenty to eat! We had fry bread and blanket dogs compliments of Judy Raphael and she sold everytihing she had. Title El but left early because of the rainy weather. IV was here and the fudge (very good) besides chilli , fry bread and good Many THANKS to all the companies who coffe. A cute clown. donated door prizes. Maryan Mashka sold many beautiful pieces of Indian jewelry. The Gold Ave. Church had apples, plumes and cookies for sale. Outreach was selling home made bread for their Seniors. add. Very good bread I might The Gospel Church sold chilli but decided to go home after so much rain. they left. Sorry Sandy Whiteman sold delicious German Hotdogs. Rose (Child Care) dressed as Raggedy Ann. Many children were so happy to Without JOHN ZAKEM none of this would be possible, GRITC staff and Lexington Community Ed truly thank his effort and time. doing a beautiful job. him for all THANKS again for Where would we be without the Coach? Now that Lexington is in full swing , there are so many new and old faces. We hope all our old students will be coming in soon. 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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/468be705bf62a97f1e7bbde2656bc392.pdf 26701621e7f1895303de016365bc2a9a PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK - OCTOBER 1984 Executive Director Editor J. Wagner Wheeler Loretta Yount GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS **THANK - YOU** We wish to extend our sinccrcsL thanks to each and every person Secretary------------------Mary Roberts who through their kindness, thoughfulness, and concern has eased the burden which we carried. Th e comfort of knowing Lh<1L Cod Treasurer---------------Fred Chivis, Jr. has put so many good dnd kind Sgt. -At-Arms--------------------Ron Yob people here on Lhis c<1rLh is Member---------------------Jennie Pigeon overwhelming, <lnd Lhc joy of Member---------------------Sydney Martin seeing so many of our N<ltive Member--------------------Roger Williams American communities together brought us a sence of what a wonderful, and special group President------------------George Martin Vice-President-----------------John Hart Member-----------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER: Jesse Arizola, Grace Dougherty, Mary Smith, Dorothy D. Boda, Mark Rueckert, Ross Morgan, John King, Mary Peters, Tyrone Raphael, Robert Sheahan, Jeanette Pierce, Shirley Chamberlain, Terri Leaureaux, Ronnie Juddson, Gary Shomin, Paul Terpenning, Leona Bush, "June Bug", Eugene Chisholm, Barbara Toothman, Nancy Sheneman, Joyce Hinkle, Chris & Jeremy Anderson, Sharon Winters, David Yount, Duane T. Wesaw and A. N. Wesaw. PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. WE NEED TO KNOW THE OLD AND THE NEW ADDRESS AND BOTH ZIP CODES. GRITC BOARD OF DlRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. CULTURAL COMMITTEE WILL MEET THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 7:00 PM ***************************** of people that all of you are. To all who helped, and everyone that came to the Benefit Dance, we wish you "GOD'S BLESSING." Sincerely, Mickey and Levi Keogima Three Fires Committee WILL MEET THE LAST WEDNESDAY MONTH - 7:00 PM - or EACH AT 45 LEXINGTON NW VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Dont't pretend to be perfecL. There are many directions in which you know you could stand improvement. Don't be too angry to take help wherever you find it. �The By: The For Director 1 s Column Olivia P. Maynard Michigan Office of Services to the Aging More Information Contact: Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball (517) 373-4882 The Real Story Behind NaCl or Please Pass the Salt Milk gravy and biscuits. American-fried potatoes. Smoked ham. Navy beans seasoned with ham hocks. Canned cream-style corn. Add to everything a generous sprinkling of SALT. The type of meal described above would not be uncommon in the homes of many of today 1 s older Americans. The high salt content of this meal is a throw-back to the time when meat was traditionally preserved with salt and when the greatest percentage of red meat consumed was pork. In today 1 s health-conscious society, the younger generation, it seems, pays a good deal of attention to nutritional needs, including, what constitutes a sensible amount of salt in the diet. The older adult generation, however, according to nutritionists, have retained many of the eating habits that were established in their childhood ... consuming foods high in sodium and the tendency to add even more salt at the table. SALT, while often maligned, it should be understood, is useful in the diet because it contains 40 percent sodium plus chloride and iodine. Sodium helps to maintain blood volume, regulate water balance, transmit nerve impulses and perform other vital functions. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences believes an adequate daily level of sodium should not exceed 3.3 grams. On the average, Americans consume between 6 and 18 grams daily. The meal descr~bed to you earlier in this column would approximate a sodium level of 3.1 grams. If, during that same day, you consumed another one-half teaspoon of salt (equivalent to a gram of sodium), you would have exceeded the recommended daily minimum. Why is salt intake of special significance to older people? Overuse of sodium is one factor associated with high blood pressure. And, high blood pressure, as many people know, can lead to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. -MORE- �Sodium is found in varying amounts in most foods. Enough sodium, it is believed, can be obtained from consuming a variety of foods. A number of measures can be taken to limit intake, starting with the simple practice of checking labels on canned or packaged foods for sodium content. Some new lines of canned vegetables and vegetable juices, for instance, have no salt added. Other convenience items are also now being offered which contain substantially less sodium. Using herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of foods, in lieu of salt, is also an alternative. To learn more about this topic, write the High Blood Pressure Information Center, 120/80, National Institutes of Health, Box AP, Bethesda, Maryland 20205 for their free brochure entitled "Questions About Weight, Salt, and High Blood Pressure;' or the Consumer lnformation Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81004 for their free brochure 11 Sodium: Think About It. 11 # # 6/29/84 The school year has started, many new faces along with new teachers (we miss our old faithful teachers). The first big event of the year was our Annual Festival and Pot-Luck. It was a beautiful day! We had all kinds of goodies to eat and things to buy. RAGGEDY ANN was there for the children. To finish the day there was our potluck. Lveryone had so much fun. • We want to thank the GRITC staff and Community Ed for making this ...i successful event. We want to give special thanks to all the companies who donated door prizes. BUT most of all to JOHN ZAKEM, without him we could not have done it. THANKS JOHN! �I/ ANNOUNCEMENT: ON THURDSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1984 FROM 6:30PM to 9:30PM, FATHER GEORGE MATHIEU, POTAWATOMI CATHOLIC PRIEST WILL SAY MASS AT ST. JAMES PARISH IN GRAND RAPIDS. RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW MASS AT, GRITC GATHERING OF TH E THREE TRIBlS AH-NAB-AWEN PARK SUBMITTED BY JOE JOHN Suggestions for expanding celebration and including educational and cultural exhibits 45 LEXINGTON NW. and demonstrations. Invite Jndi<ln ----------------------------1. Exhibits: craftsmen to demonsLr<lLe their ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1984, FROM skills (Canoe building, Drum 7:30 to 9:30PM Father Mathieu WILL making, Basket making, Be<ldwork RETURN TO MUSKEGON TO SAY MASS AT Tanning, etc.). MUSKEGON CHRISTIAM COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 540 HACKLEY, RECEPTION Invite Indian artists to bring their paintings, sculpture, WILL FOLLOW MASS. etc. and offer for sale. LEXINGTON SCHOOL AA GROUP WILL BE HELD IN -ROOM 7, EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 7 to 8 PM, FOR THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS. CULTURE COMMITTEE -------- Have a tent set aside for Indian elders to share oral traditions. Establish a review committee to select craftsmen <lnd <lrLlsLs for exhibits and demonsLr<lLions. 2. Work with Public Museum and Public Library to develop exhibits or informallon ...iboul. the types of iLems they h<lvc available. 3. Seek funding sources such <lS a booth at Festival, or help from local foundations. THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM. THREE FIRES COMMITTEE-------THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM -----------------------GRITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH -7:30 PM SENIOR MEAL.SEVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET? IF NOT, WHY NOT CALL PHIL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. 774-8331 Anyone can go--FREE - Teeth cleaning and actual screenings of the mouth to collect data for future assistance for denl<ll work In "Any child who chatters non-stop at home will refuse to utter a sound when asked to demonstrate for a visitor." our community. �.., I called pow-wows, are social events that of the Indian nation. For any tribe •• i t brings us all together." ~bout 4,000 people attended ycslcrday' s pow-wow 1,000 less lhan ldsl are steeped in American Indian religion. year. To the Indians at Riverside Park Saturday turnout to the uncertain weather and Sunday, the pow-wow has come to and the late mean more. There were about 35 vendors selljny "It is to share the culture, so people Indian food, clother, jewelry, dnd other regalia. GR PRESS 9/10/84 tenise L. Smith American Indian gatherings, generally understand and appreciate it," said John Bailey attributed the sm<lllcr start at 2 PM. Bailey, master of ceremonies for the annual The pow-wow featured ceremoni<ll singevent. "In times past (American Indians) looked down on their culture. Now ing and dancing. we are trying to see the beauty in every- ederly men to toddlers, consisted thing." Call it a "meeting of cousins," Edward V. of singing and stepping to drums, Irvins said pow-wows are family reounions The flag dance, which involved dancers ranging from wearing ceremonial dress. The ceremony honors the Creator, the that reinstill an ethnic pride in urbanized American Indian name of God ("Great Native Americans. Irvins, a white anthro- Spirit" is more from American Western polgist, heads the Grand Valley American and always Lakes movies, Irvin said Indian Lodge, the host of the event. place in a circle. "When we first organized (23 Yrs. ago), a "We are making a circle of light.," lot of Native Americans were ashamed of Burns said. \\ The sun 9oes their culture," Irvin said. a circle, everything we do is in "You know, lhrouqh "the only good Indian is a dead Indian." a circle." We felt what was needed was a social organization •••• to try to rekindle that and those playing the drums are people who work in large cities; love and pride through cultural they don't live in reservations. arts." Burns said the dancers Irvin said there are about (30) pow-wows Despite the greater exposure to Lhe in Michigan during any given season, mainstream city life, more young beginning in late spring and ending American Indians are rediscoverinq early fdll. their culture dnd partlcip<llinq in Frank Bush, a full-blood Potawatomi who participated in the dancing and singing, pow-wows, Bush said. Native American parents also arc called i t "just having fun." teaching their children more about "We are all one big family getting to- their culture, Irvin said, poinllnq to the half dozen toddlers and young gether. All these people are ones that want to dance and sing with the drum," he said. "The drum is the heartbeat children who were dancing in the circle wearing woven fabrics, fealhers �bonnets and moccasins. OUTREACH DEPARTMENT----- ("The parents) teach them as soon as they can walk. As soon as possible they make LAS VAGES NIGHT Lhcm ccrcmonJal clothes, he said. Fun and a wondcrftd lcdrninq Paul Collins, a nationally-known artist and experience was had by all. architect, attended the pow-wow as more than , just a spectator. He said he has been There were so many people there, painting American Indians for (8) years, I lost count. and he lived on an Indian reservation for about two years. The dances have more meaning than the To our beautiful volunteers, Native Americans will reveal to the general public. what can I say, they really out did themselves. Everyone just pitched in whenever and The dances' full impact will be lost if the Indian culture on the reservations is not preserved, he said. wherever they were needed. Without them this could not be He called his paintings of American Indians, "a matter of trying to capture the possible. culture for a history that will soon be lost." The Grand Valley American Indian Lodge is The event was sponsored by based on a similar goal. GRITC for a very worthy cause "our Seniors". The group's sole function is Lo promote unity among The money earned is to buy our lndians and Lo educate them and olhers about Native American culture through events like the pow-wow, Irvins said. Currently the non-sectarian, nonpolitical organizations represent about 65 American Indian and non-Indian families in Lhc area. Seniors a new van. Our total profit for the evening was $1,002.10. We want to thank our volunteers for making this event a sucess. DO YOU GUYS WANT TO DO IT AGAIN? NOW OHCANl/ING NATIVL AM[RlCAN SI Lf DU l NSr CLUB, PIRSONS INltHI STLO (MfMB[l1SHIP FREE) ALL AGLS --CONTACT ROGER WILLIAMS fOR MORE INFORMATION 245-43-16 THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE STAFF IS INTERESTED IN STARTING AN ALANON GROUP TO SERVE THE INDIAN COMM. ALANON IS A GROUP WHOSE AIM IS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH OR ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE WHO HAS A DRINKING PROBLEM. ALANON IS WHERE YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO HANDLE YOUR FEELING$& TO ASSIST �THE RECOVERY OF THAT PERSON WHO IS information conlacL any JTPA Sl.dff STRUGGLING. person - Dawn, Chris, Mary.rn or Phi I IF YOU ARE INTERESTED CALL GERI, BOBBIE OR BILL at 774-8331. 774-8331. AND REMEMBER - EASY DOES IT. The Summer Youth Program ended AugusL Bill Memberto, Geri Conway or Bobbie August 31, 1984. Rosencrans are available for any questions (20) youth successfully completed Lhc or concerns you may have. program and went on to school (6) youth were Lerminated for V<lrious Emergency Food hours (8:00 to 12 noon) Just ask for Margaret Nelson - 774-8331 reasons. All in all the program W<lS <1 success. Their work produced a dclicJous g<lrdcn WelcomeMargaret Nelson, now working in for our Elders. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY----- the Ourteach department. She can explain the program and let you Welcome Phil Memberto, who is now know if you qualify. working for JTPA. JTPA PROGRAM NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PIWCHAM, TITLE IV, PART A----FREE CLOTHING roR INDIAN l ~ AMlLJIS The program has not changed too much from last years program. The noticed changed will be the patience of those who apply WHERE: WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL with all the paper work and documentation 615 Turner NW needed to qualify for the program. LOWER LEVEL - IWOM 27 Also, classroom participants will now be EVERY WEDNLSDAY 10:00 AM to 2:00PM paid a hourly incentative for classes attended for high school completion. For those interested in our services they must meet and prove the following: 17 years and older Native American Title IV, Part, N. A. lducd lion i>rogr<1m Parent Committee meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of each month, at West Middle School, 615 Turner NW. Meetings will start al 6:00 ,rncJ 7:00 PM Meetings starting at will Ile PoLJuck Unemployed/Underemployed/ Economically disadvantaged For those who qualify, we offer: Incentative payments for HSC Computer Training Job Placement Support Services Anyone interested or would like more Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Thurs. Sept 20th Oct 18th Nov 15th Dec. 20th Jan 17Lh Feb 21st Mar. 2lsL Apr 18Lh May 16th June 20th 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 ------------------- Potluck Po Lluck Po U uck Po U uck Pol.luck �What is ALCOHOLTSM A parent's drinking problem can affect IL' s dn i J Incss Lha l c<1uscs µcop.Le Lo Lhe way kids feel. Sometimes CUlLTY - Kids often think Lhat they're i l lcdds Lo crime, accidents, broken homes the cause of their parent's problem •.. BUT THEY AREN'T. or friendships. ASHAMED - Some kids try to hide a Among adults who drink (1) out of (10) lose control of Lheir drinking. suffers from alcoholism. parent's drinking problem because they're (Kids can develop drinking problems too.) afraid that other kids won't like them Kids don't cause their parents to drink. ANGRY - Sometimes parents who drink Nobody cases alcoholism. too much treat other family members An Alcoholic person depends on alcohol-Physically - unfairly. ~ natural When this bappens, it is for kids to be angry. This means that the alcoholic person may SAD - At times, a parent with a drinking feel sick without alcohol. problem may seem cold and unloving. Anf qlcohol problem isn't a sign of a lack o love. This means that the alcoholic person feels ALCOHOLISM is a disease that changes the way a person thinks, acts and treats Lhc need to drink in order to cope with others. Nobody can be blamed for it. life. [motionally - ALCOHOL1SM isn 1 t a sign of weakness-- BUT a parent's illness doesn't make a it's a sickness that's hard to control child a bad person. without help. parents have drinking problems can WHY -, S l MPOIH ANT TO KNOW /\IJOUT ALCOHOLISM sill have friends and enjoy life. l vcryone Kids whose Most alcoholic parents love their in Lhe family is affected by alcoholism. The alcoholic person children in spite of the way they doesn't want to hurt anyone, but often treat them while they're drinking. Lhc family suffers-I MOT ION/\LL Y - Kids of ten have confused WHAT YOU CAN DO IF A PARENl DRINKS TOO feelings toward an alcoholic parent, since MUCH. Lhc parent may act like a different person Talk to an adult, learn more, if you when drinking. know the facts you will be less likely I JNANClALLY - When a parent misses work or docs poorly on the job due to a drinkinu problem, the family may have less money for, clothing, entertainment, etc. PHYSlCALLY - ln some cases, a parent who has been drinking too much may mistreat other family members. to feel angry, guilty or sad about things you can't change and shouldn't be blamed for. Try to be understanding, Spend time with friends. Never be afraid to ask for help if you need it. �RELEASE----------.... Michigan Office of Services to the Aging $ ~NEWS Public Information , P.O. Box 30026, Lansing , Michigan (517) 373-8230 PRESS RELEASE For More Information Contact: Jackie Borden or Linda Kimball August 3, 1984 Ask the Doctor About Prescription Drugs Here 1 s a rare opportunity for people who want to know more about the prescription drugs they 1 re taking: On September 19, physicians will be available to patients to field their questions about medicines. There 1 ll be no charge for the service, in which volunteer physicians will man telephones at Detroit radio station WJR (#760 AM) as part of the station 1 s Call For Action program. The phone calls will be taken between the hours of 11 a.·m. and 1 p.m . at 313/873-8700. It 1 s all part of a 11 National Ask the Doctor About Prescription Drugs Day 11 co-sponsored by the participating radio and television stations, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Food and Drug Administration. The calls wi 11 not be broadcast, but will be taken off the air in confi ~ dence. Neither· the caller nor the physician will be identified. The project is designed to provide an additional information service to people who are taking prescription drugs and have questions about them. The program will provide callers medical advice from family physicians about prescriptions for the cost of a phone call. People who have questions about how to take a drug, when to take · it or what adverse reaction may occur, can call the Family Physicians at Call For Action. Call for Action is a national telephone information and action service staffed by 800 volunteers in over 25 cities. It is affiliated with radio and television broadcasters and serves over 125,000 people yearly. # # �SUGAR= Food Or Drug? /Jy Jc111u·ll<' Mason 1\111111ing l1 :111g(lvcr,, di1.zi11cs,, iil'.1<Licl1cs. pl'C' nH·11st 111al syndrome, exhaustion (partin1brly between 3 and 5 p.111.), the inability 10 co11centratc, panic attacks , waking in the middle of the night with anger or fears- sugar jitters, "clinical" depression, craving for sugar, caffeine, and eventually, alcohol or drugs. How can these things happen tu the sober alcoholic/addict? Sugar is how they happen, good old American apple pie, and taking the kids to Howard J o hnson's for ice crea11 1 ' 11cs. To some it may sccrn 1'm attacking trcasu11 d traditions. No11l'lhcless, refined sugar, ii" ff'stdi111it tcd today tu this 11:1t ion !"or i111por1 ing, W<J1tld IJ<' classit il'd ;1 drug. Evnything we c.it is <"•>11vcrtt'd to glun1sc lo be ttscd by the hody as fuel. lrnagirw th:1t tire r:mge of normal blood glucose (blood sugar) levels i, from l to l 0. Lct 's say that at a given moment in time, your blood sugar level is at 5 and y uu have :1 dish of ice cream . \'our blood sugar is boosted by the ice cream tu beyond 10, let's say to 14, which is what people mean when they say candy. ice cream, cakes, cookies. and refined sugar products in general will give you a quick boost or energy. But let's look now at the price you pay f< >I" the hoost of energy that can lift you, l<"llljlOr<trily, 0111 of the doldrums. H you !t :1ve hypoglycemia (a11cl if you 're an .tlcolH.Ji1 /. tddi.-t, it go<"s with thl' tcrrit()ry) , when your blood s11,g;ir goes ttp to 14, the p.111crcas releases too 1rn1ch im1di11 into t.he blood stream; the insulin then l(lwns the blood sug:tr, but now brin,e;s it down a point lown than it was before, perhaps'..! (remember that it was ;it '.1 to begin with). Now, usually 2 hours later , you're 111(lre lati ,g11cd, depressed, irritable, frightened, whatevrr, tli:1n you were lo begin with, and you need 11wre s11g;1r "r callcinc to get your blood sugar back up. I lowevn, \\'hen you take <>Ile of these substances, t hi' blood sugar goes far enough up to excite the p;111n<";1s ;111d to, within a few hours, bring that blood s11gar pli1111meti11g back down. Why dues your pancreas J"l'Spond this way? Why do al1 oh"lics h;1v1· :1 high level of hypoglycemia? Some say tfi;1t :1s ,J l< 'Sttit of yc;1rs of dri11ki11g, the inlets of l.a11gnl1.111s l1.1vc been overstimulated and therefore s1·nTt« t"'' nrnd1 i11s1din; lwwcvcr, nwst alcoholics/ addicts report being sugar junkies in childhood and :ul11lcsu·1H:c, long before they became addicted to alcohol or drugs. There is substantial evidence that the hypoglycemia, like the alcoholism, is inherited. When the ;tlcoholic begins drinking. the sugar consumption 1T;1ses. linausc alcohol contains sugar; when sobriety begin , , it ITSllll1CS ;11~ ; 1in . S<>111 l' i11 111.1i11st J<';1m 111ed1ci11(' dairn that hypogly < <'l11i.1 i, .1 "l.1rl" cli'1"1s<' a11d l'Xis1' •JJlh in p.itil'nts \\·i1li 1"111• 1<' .1t i• 111111"''· ~"11w d11 <'" " \\ill d" ;i simpl" blood test and i111"unn the patient that hypuglyccmia docs not exist. llowevcr, the ollly laboratory test that really determines blood sugar levels is the glucose tolerance test (GTT). l\lany alcuhulics have bad the err administered and, when I inform them that they must find replacement foods and stop eating sugar if they hope to lead a normal, happy life, free of dry drunk symptoms, they proudly tell me that their test results were negative and th e physician told them they do not have hypoglycemia. The sad fa c t, however, is that some physicians do nut know how to properly read the results of GTI"s . In addition, the CTI <an he hiinnlul. Patients receiving this test, \\hicl1 ill\'< >lvcs fasting and then, al intervals, being givl'n pure glucose tu drink. while the· blood is drawn and blood sugar levels teste<l, report migraine headaches, losing consciousness and, at the very least, being despairing and miserable. When blood sugar is forced up and down radically in this manner, brain cells and the hear can be damaged. If you have the symptoms of low blood sugar, headaches, weeping. mood swings, depression, panic attacks, irritability, fatigue, obsessive compulsive thoughts and beha\ior, inability to concentrate, craving for sugar and caffeine. go on the hypoglycemic diet and, if your symtoms disappear, whatever you had-fad disease or not --consider yllurself saved from a recovery of misery. The hypoglycemic diet consists of eating three main meals a day, with small snacks every two hours in between. No sugar, alcohol, caffeine, and very infrequent refined carbohydrates should be consumed. Alcoholics convert most refined carbohydrates into glucose too quickly, cm sing the same up and down blood sugar level and emotions that sugar caused. This article was excerpted from the May-June 1984 issue of RECOVERY Magazine. �------ -- o~+obe .. 19'1'1 Su_Y\_.~~-~~~--11=~-~~jtJ -~d~--j,.-~-.., ~s _,,__I~--R-,---------1 .. ~A~. ------------ .------...----·- - --- ------t------------1- ;;. I '8d. ~"'\ 0 1: 3o ! i .J.. I I ~o""'" /[) 13 '.DA'1C. ]5e"' ~ JY\e.itb IS I -----~-S_e._rt i ~ (Y\eA IS e.olu,....bv~ r:DA«.( /7 _fk. I . ,_____o2-,+ / ,)._ II I . IL/ l 9 ~ " 5eV\ io~ Y\\eAl.s ~e"'' oA. -IY>eiQ l.s- + - - - - L..II \..\' 7. -- 1 ...s- L - oi .;i - - i iI I~ ~ 1~"i.0 ~- :~ '='t------- ~-ii-f5e"'°"' :~~ .. -19 c.2.a c:.2~ c::2 - I I 7 I I • I I o?S d) 9 Seniofl l'l~Al51 ci5e1\iO~ ~el\1.5 -JD . , 7 -Ob J / C!_u t+u~e. e 0 ~~ 7' b6 .3 ~i'r~~ /'Jove.,..,. bev- I ~01\\W\ . Se ";o~ "'~"Is I t4 Al \Dt..Uee t') SeY\io~ {Y\e~ Is I e.:2.1 '--' �I l IMON NOFIT OlfO. U. S. POST:A.GE Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council ... PAID PERMIT NO. 690 •C: OllAND RAPID S. MICH 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 • 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. 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Wagner Wheeler Editor------------- Loretta Yount Iqg-0 COMPUTER CLASS GRITC has been running classes for <l> month in June, GR ITC BOARD OF DIRECTORS: PRESIDENT--------George Martin VICE-PRESIDENT--John Hart TREASURER-------Roger Williams SECRETARY-------Mary Roberts SGT.-AT-ARMS----Ron Yob MEMBER----------David Shananaquet MEMBER----------Sydney Martin MEMBER----------David Wonegeshik ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER MAY 29, 1986 The evening started out with a potluck dinner There was plenty of good things to eat. After dinner, the President George Martin called the meeting to order. GRITC elections are coming up in June. Running again will be: Sydney Martin, David Wonegeshik John Hart and Roger Williams No nominations from the floor. Meeting adjourned early. It was a pleasant evening. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors meeting June 18, 1986, election of officers - officers as listed above. We would like to welcome the Board members. They are all familiar to us. If you have not met any of them before - everyone is welcome to come It has a very successful class. If anyone is interested in classes in the fall, they should call the Council774-8331. It has been a learning experience for me. I really did not want to learn, I felt I could not learn, it was too complicated for me and I have put this off for so many many years. One day I decided I would try. What did I find out, I could learn. They are so much faster, you can get so many things done in a day. In any of my free minutes I am in the computer room. I am sold, I want to learn everything. This is the up and coming thing. I am now a firm believer.---Anyone can learn----! did--its easy, fun and still learning. I am glad I took the class and believe every office should have a computer and printer of their very own. NATIVE AMERICAN DINNER Students were very busy May 21, 1986 in the afternoon They decorated the hall at Westside Complex, why? They were graduating at the end of month. The celebration started at 6 PM Family, relatives and friends �to the Board meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, 45 Lexington. came and to their surprise, the students gave them their latest "Young Natives Edition." Everyone is so pleased with this paper, we are hoping they will keep up their newsletter. They are a hard working group and very pleasant. We sure enjoyed them at Lexington School and the Council. We hope to see all or some of them this coming year fdr classes. The evening went very well. There was plenty of food - ham, fry bread, cole slaw, potato salad and cake!!! The certificates were presented to proud graduates. We wish them all the LUCK in the future!!!!! HANDY OFFICE EXCUSES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. That's the way we've always done it. I didn't know you were in a hurry for it. That's not my department. No one told me to go ahead. I'm w<:dting for an O.K. How did I know this was different? That ' s his job, not mine. Wait til the boss comes back and ask him. We don't make many mistakes. I didn't think it was very important. I'm so busy, I just can't get around to it. I thought I told you. I wasn't hired to do that. If you file it, you'll know where it is but never need it. If you don't file it, you ' ll need it but never know where it is. The one who does the least work will get the most credit. THE GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL AND LEXINGTON EDUCATION CENTER WISH TO: "SALUTE AND CONGRATULATE" each and everyone who worked so hard to finish either GED/High School or Both. HIGH SCHOOL/GED 1. Merri Hinman ,., . ..:.. ._t. ~~- 4. i::.- ,J. 6. David Russell Cheri Gibbs Eva Hinman Kari Sprague Troy Hit ts GED 1. Bettie Covell 2. Nancy Sheneman DIPLOMA 1. Ella High 2. Sandy Jackson 3. Georgianna Martell 4. Julia Pahman �FROM THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM AT WEST MIDDLE JANET SHOMIN 1986 GRADUATES Union High School Wesley Emert Thomas Hickox Brian Rittenhouse Central High School David Quick Francis Carew Creston High School Michele Dominic ************************************************************* SPECIAL CLASSES OFFERED AT LEXINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE/OJIBWAY Wednesday 12: 30 INDIAN ART Thursday 12:30 Beading work, leather, quillwork, ribbon shirts CREATIVE WRITING FOR ELDERS Starting September 25. The elders meet twice a week to talk and write about past events and life memories. These stories will be part of a book by Native American elders. LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN This is a class to give basic instruction in Landscaping Techniques. Emphasis will be on a working knowledge of Landscaping leading toward part time or full time employment. LEXINGTON POTLUCK OCTOBER 8th at 12:00 noon Bring a dish to pass and share in the fun!! place setting is provided. Meat, beverage and �SMALL BUSINESS 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 . During this ( 8 - 10) week period, you will learn: Why you need a business plan. What 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. Diagnosinq the capabilities of~ your company, current and future and the outside environment. Setting goals - their nature and how they are established. - Developinq a sales and revenue plan, a production plan, an organization and management 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 Instructors - Anita Smith 559 Oakcrest SW Wyoming, MI If any questions, please call Seniors Room (downstairs) 45 Lexinqton Grand Rapids, MI the Council - 774-8331 IF YOU CAN DISTINGUISH BETWEEN GOOD ADVICE AND BAD ADVICE, THEN YOU DON'T NEED ADVICE. �EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENTS. Free training is available to Indian residents in Kent and Ottawa Counties. LANDSCAPING Earn credits towards your diploma. Upon completion - Job placement Ask anyone Room 4 or call 774-8331 DISLOCATED WORKERS Are you or have you been laid off from a j~b? or Long-term unemployed or under-employ~d? IF YES •.. We are now offering training opportunities or job placement. For more information 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 pennanent 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 . �BRIEF REPORT July 3, 1986 38th Annual Meeting NORTHERN MICHIGAN OTTAWA ASSOCIATION On June 21, 1986, the 38th annual meeting of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association took place in Petoskey, Michigan. Before the regular annual meeting was called to order Joseph Genia met with his executive council members. He announced to them his resignation as president of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association for personal reasons. Present at the meeting was Mr. Alvin Picotte, the superintendent of the Michigan Bureau of Indian Affairs. It may be recalled that, recently, Unit 4 of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association took action to unanimously approve the Minneapolis Plan. The bill regarding this plan has been introduced into Congress and is, at this time, in the House of Interior and Insular Affairs. It is House Rule 5059. This bill is of very significant interest to the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan under Dockets Numbers 18E and 58. Persons are encouraged to write to their congressmen in th~ir particular congressional districts to support this H.R. 5059. You may request your congressman to send you a copy of the bill that was introduced. Since the 38th annual meeting was very well attended, the election that took place and the results expressed the voice of many persons . The results of indivdual ballots that were given to eligible voters are as follows: President ~----------- - --- Percy Compeaux Vice-President---- ---- ---Warren Petoskey, Jr. Secretary--- - ------------Jessica Bromley Treasurer-------- ---- - - --Arlene Naganashe Counselor- --- - -- -------- Veronica Burrows Counselor---------------June Dart Counselor---------------Joe John Counselor---------------Helen Nichols InterprE:ter-------------Anthony Chingmen Our best wishes are extended to the new Northern Michigan Ottawa Association Council members. Jeanette St. Clair :3ecretary Unit 4 �a oun MAY 1981.o EDITORIAL By Merry Hinmon Graduation is a time of year when everybody's spirits are high. You can look around and see smiles on everyone's faces. Both students and teachers feel like they have accomplished a lot. This has been a very special year for me because of the new friends I have made. Especially Sue, who put up with the gang all year long. Thanks for all of the people who motivated us. "OUR FIELD TRIP TO IBM" By Marge Dunn We left Lexington School in the afternoon and it took us ten minutes to get there by car. It was a beautiful drive. We were enjoying the field trip to IBM. We met a When we arrived we had to wait for our tour guide. very friendly receptionist. Finally, our tour guide, Bernie arrived and introduced himself and took us to a workroom. Their room contained three different kinds of computers. Bernie told how each one worked. He also told us how he got started in IBM. (cont . ) �("Our Field Trip to IBM") Page 2 IBM was started in 1900. The company sold scales, time clocks and calculators. It was asked by the government how many people lived in the United States. By a survey of people voting and buying things through the mail, IBM came up with how many people lived in the United States. During World War II, the company produced calculators for the government to use as well as many different items. Our tour guide talked about his career at IBM. He was a teacher for nine years at Hudsonville Schools. Bernie just walked into IBM and submitted an application. He said that if he got hired, fine--if not, he had a good job already. He really was interested in his job at the school but was looking for a change in his career. After he was called into work for IBM, he had to be trained at special schools lo6ated in large cities such as Dallas or New York. He was in training for 24 weeks from 8:00 to 5:00 everyday, and was trained in sales and mass marketing. To work for IBM you must look your best! This means that men have to wear suits, ties, black shoes and white shirts. Working women must wear a suit, a silk tie and low-heeled shoes. These must be in neutral colors. · (cont.) �("Our Field Trip to IBM") Page 3 The IBM located in Grand Rapids has 117 employees. They were all trained by the company. They all work between 40-50 hours a week. At IBM there are no lay-offs. If there is a time that your job is no longer needed, then IBM will find you another job in the company . You may have the choice to be relocated . If neither one of these agree with you, then IBM will ask you if you would like to go back to school for retraining. I learned that IBM will take your application and interview you at the same time, even if they are not hiring. Our tour guide knows what he is talking about and is very interested in what you want! He listens to your feedback. I think that if you show IBM that you are interested and know the job, you would have a good chance to work for IBM. ROUND-UP! By Laurie Hinmon What do you do when you're depressed??? Go for a long walk. I like to be alone. Eat!! I keep busy. Never gets depressed. Go for a walk. I like to go for a ride. Hit things. Swears. Eat! Go Shopping. Eat or call somebody up. Look at men and tush. Work out. Merry Hinmon Eva Hinmon Sandy Jackson · Marge Dunn Dave (Bo) Miss Rose Dawn Anderson Vicki Kayleen Roxy Kendra Annetta Toni Wag . . • �Page 4 VICE GUYS FINISH FIRST By Eva Hinmon Don Johnson is the bad boy Sue goes for even though she knows that she should know better. With "Miami Vice" consistently among the top-rated television shows, Don Johnson is hotter than the Florida sun. Wherever he goes Sue follows him. She follows him so much that Don's bodyguard has to fight her off him. When Don goes to the Miami Dolphin's games, NBC sneaks him into its broadcast booth so he won't be mobbed by Sue and her students. Don says that he made up his mind a long time ago that he would do away with Sue and her pursuing him by marrying her. This way she will get her students to quit mobbing him. Now that Sue's hitched, what will she do about her students. We asked her this question and she said that they will all become part of a new television series called "Grand Rapids Spice". Her students will have leading roles in which they will solve crime on the street and wipe out vice. Watch out all you BAD BOYS-- here come the good girls!! STAY TUNED IN FOR OUR NEXT EDITION!!! We 'l l see what's going to happen on her HOT and WILD honeymoon. YOUNG NATIVE AMERICAN RECIPE Wild Rice Hot Dish 1 cup wild rice 1 medium onion 2 stalks of celery 1 can mushroom bits and pieces 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or suit to taste salt and pepper • Wash rice thoroughly. Simmer 1 cup of rice. Fry hamburger, onion and celery until done. Add mushroom bits and pieces. Add 2 cans cream of mushroom soup. Add soy sauce, salt and pepper to suit taste. Pour this over rice and bake 30 minutes. �Page 5 YOUNG NATIVE AMERICAN POEMS Child of Hope Every child that is wrapped in an Indian blanket, Every child that learns an Indian tradition, Every child that knows an Indian world, Becomes the hope and pride of Indians everywhere. From Akwekon �("Young Native American Poems") Page 6 The Dreamer ... He walked through the wet grass and breathed the fresh air, then sat by the blue clear water and felt the wind blow through his hair. He listened to the angels as they sang a song of peace and he thought how grand it would be if this moment never ceased. Where he looked he saw no violence-just abundant love. And all the children were playing and the birds were singing up above. Slap! came a noise from his commander's hand, "Rise up!" he said, "We need every available man. Then his heart grew heavy, for it had only been a dream. The war still existed and his country he must redeem. So he gathered up his arms and started through the hall; then thought to himself, he'd rather not have dreamed at all. By Terry Keck Sneeze There's a sort of a tickle the size of a nickel, a bit like the prickle of sweet-sour pickle. It's a quivery shiver the shape of a sliver, like eels in a river; a kind of a wiggle that starts as a jiggle and joggles its way to a tease, which I cannot suppress any longer, I guess so pardon me, please, while I sneeze. Submitted by, Brandi Shomin �, .. I Page 7 !!? * P-R-E-D-I-C-T-I-0-N-S * ?!! In the year 2006 - WE PREDICT ... !!! Sue will still be teaching at Lexington trying to get Diane Leaureaux to graduate. Merry Hinman will own and edit Cosmopolitan Magazine. Eva Hinman will be employed as a graphics artist at the New York Times. Rhonda Shalif oe will be home watching one of her 85 grandchildren (all members of the Eight Fires). Sandy Jackson will be a Fortune 500 E.C.O. heading the largest computer corporation in America. Laurie Hinman will own and operate her own custom beadwork company. "Bo" McCullough will be the Chief Chef at Charlie's Crab and a part-time Sumo wrestler. Wag Wheeler will become the leading macho sex symbol in the country. (Yee-oww! !) Elaine Dalcher will be a famous artist known throughout Europe and America and will create a new movement in the art world known as maskism. Chris Shomin will be a leading practicing psychologist in the State of Michigan. Kendra Simon will be the foremost authority on color analysis and fashion for jet setters. John P. Zakem will be running for President of the U.S.A. Roxann Quada will be the real estate queen in the Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Grand Haven areas. Kayleen Pawloski will be a D Jay on M-T.V. Bob Johnson will become the precinct delegate for the democratic party in Grand Rapids. Shirley Lark will be the president of Old Kent Bank. �("Predictions") Page 8 Rose Kurlenda will be a foremost child authority and consultant to Mr. Spock. Pete Sief will get his second wind of energy and start cleaning the building. Ray Lentz will be the largest lotto winner in the history of Michigan. Geri Conway will replace Joan Rivers on the former Johnny Carson Show. Dawn Anderson will become the first woman president of the Teamsters. Annetta Ribbens will be the manager of all the leading "HOT" rock groups out of L.A. Chris Fleming will be fashion authority for new trends in menswear at Esquire Magazine. (Check it out!) Mary Zuiderveen will become a corporate chair for McDonalds. Carol Hale will lead a new cult and will be hailed as 2006 Punk Queen. Her hair will be green with purple streaks. Bob DeMaagd will become a leading folk singer and will tour the country with Kiss. Loretta Yount will be the editor of Time Magazine. Margaret Nelson will be a leading stunt woman in Hollywood. Peanut Hall will be having her 22nd child with Gary Rueckart (true love lasts). Mar g e Dunn will be the Dean of Grand Rapids Junior College. Delores will win a Pulitzer Prize for award winning photographs. Becky Shalifoe will become the "Grand Gossip Mogul" for the Grand Rapids Press. Pat Chivis will become the first woman catcher of the Detroit Tigers. Wanda Raphael will be the leading beading consultant at Michigan State University. Georgianna Martell will win a Nobel Prize for her scientific inventions. �I ,~ ....-..-------....._______...... PEfiNDT ~ rafiRYI �("Predictions") Page 9 Lou Collins will invent the most efficient transit system designed for senior citizens--it will be called the "Red Lightning Express". Maryan Mashka will be the "Cheese Monarch" in sunny California. Bill Memberto will invent a new cure for alcoholism--made with all natural ingredients (oxygen, water and healthy attitudes) . Toni Genia will be the playmate of the year. Vicki Upton will own her own zoo which will take in all stray animals and handsome, single millionaires. Anne LaFontsee will become the new Grand Rapids Superintendent. Diane Lis will become the leading model for Vogue Magazine. Dorothy Jertle will become a television hostess for the game show called "Let's Graduate". Marian Takens will open a hotel which will offer its guests the opportunity to rent a cat for the evening to sleep on their feet. Laura Lentz will become the Grand Rapids "Algebra Whiz". �·or, . Ol 111 l 7 , NO;. I I I I I I I I I I 7 I I I I I I f;I I I I I I I I I I I I lpl I I I I F I I I I I I I I I I I * * * 9 I tI I I I I I I I 1 I I p • 111111111ao11111Z * * * PAUL JAMES RAPHAEL NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST (By E.V. Gillis) (EDITORS NOTE: This is the fourth in our series showcasing young Native American Artists. We have previously featured: Dave Shananquet, Candi (Wesaw) Wilcox, and Duane Raphael in our regional Grand Rapids area in our efforts to promote their talents in every way possible.) PAUL JAMES RAPHAEL is (29) years old and is of proud odawa ancestry. Paul was born at Northport Michigan and attended the Holy Childhood Indian Boarding School at Harbor Springs, Michigan where he finished grades one through eight. Following his move to Grand Rapids in 1969, Paul a t tended west Middle and union High School through the eleventh grade. In 1984 Paul participated in the •ART APPRENTICE PROGRAM,• funded through a grant from the Michigan Arts council and processed · through the Grand Rapids Jnter~Trib.a. l couricii. The program includeq ~ a number of weeks of actual commercial art experience under the tutorship of professional artists Pau.l · Collins, William KU_bj..ak 1 - Chip _. Dipeazzo and Larry Blovits. Paul spent his. fourteen weeks of "on-the-job-training• with artist Bill Kubiak at the "" Grand Rapids Press and thought ' the experience was good _ ~nd : most worthwhile. PAUL JAMES RAPHAEL - ODAWA Paul's ear lies,.t awareness . "k· of a special inter-e st in - a'ft was .h.is kindergarten years at the Indian Boarding School, adding, •r wanted to draw_ all of. the . ~_ime." Every artist seems to have a favorite media they prefer working with in which they believ~ .~ey can b~$t e~p.r.~s what they feel . inside and what they '· · . most · want . to d9 . wi1tb l ~lent.. . Paul ,: feel,s very comfortable with charcoal, color-pencil and oil as media of preferred expression and a very definite desire to do realism. J �APRIL 1986 VOL. 17, NO. 7 -r -: 7 ,. 9 :00 PM • ---- · ------------------------------~------- - ------------------------ ROSANNA MARTELL IS HERE ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 10:00 - 4:00 PM 45 LEXINGTON NW ---------------------------------------------- FURTHER EDUCATION SEE JUME FLETCHER AT LEXINGTON ON THURSDAY FROM 9:00 - 11:00 PM (45 LEXINGTON NW) -----------------------------------------------------~-------- THREE FIRES - LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ------------- ------------------------------------------------- ... AA - EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY 45 LEXINGTON NW. CULTURAL MEETINGS - THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH - 7:30 PM 45 Lexinqton NW. * * * * * * Paul can be reached through the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council at 45 Lexington Avenue N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. Telephone (616) 774-8331. * Paul's motivation towards realism in his art is obvious in the beautiful portrait work he is currently producing. Paul said, •I have no problem at this time in obtaining commissions for portraits in excess of a hundred dollars per portrait.• And added, •I say at this time, because as I develop my techniques and reputation as an artist my goal is to make a comfortable living by my work.• •oeveloping my reputation•, Paul said, •means each picture I do is constantly changing my goal of perfection by showing me that I can do better on my next picture. Even though I may feel I have done exceptionally well, I find I'm telling myself I can and must do better - and I wi11:• In discussing opportunities for Native American Artists in our Grand Rapids area, Paul feels the community has been over influenced and dominated by the Grand Rapids Art Museums obsession with promoting •Modern Art• to an on-going exclusion of art works by the local advocates for realism. A public Art Museum, Paul said, •should promote all concepts of art on an equal basis.• Paul believes that for him to find the success he is working for, he will have to get into the western art market where Indian-oriented art enjoys a popular market. •My first step in that direction,• Paul said, •is to enter the annual Red Cloud Indian Art Exhibit and Sale at Pine Ridge, South Dakota and hope for at least some national recognition there:• As with many artists who live for the day when their first love of occupation can support them, Paul works seasonally as a commercial fisherman with his cousin Jim Raphael out of Pbshawbetown, Michigan, on the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Reserve. Paul is a nephew of Joe •Buddy• Raphael, who is Executive Tribal Ch.a irman of that Grand Traverse Band. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 PAGE 47 .. �.) 'ti&;#:...fj_,f./..f..ft.C../:..t..fT.l...f,,,4.:f..f;J-#T~..1..-#"_:f•.l..#..f..f.,(j'. I~ .I POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE 1936 - 87 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON INDIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa - 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 DATE NOVEMBER 28, 29 & 30 JANUARY 16, 17 & 18 JANUARY 23 (If no snow, to be held on JAN. 30th) MARCH 25 PLACE Chi ca go, I l li noi.s Ortonville, MI Marine City, MI Warren, MI I NFORHATI ON Annual Chicago Pow Wow Location to be announced Contact: (312) 275 5871 A.I.C.L.C. Winter Survival Camp • Camp Tamerack Contact: Sharon Kata at (313) 984 3101, ext. 1137 "Snowsnake Tournament" at East China School on Meisner Rd. Contact: Nila Young at (313) 765 4998 Annual Indian Author's Dinner Guest speaker & location to e announced. ontact Sharon Kata at (313) 984 3101, ext. 1137 • �lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli lWWWWWWWWWWWW.l!r:.l!r:l~~ 11t7Ei< 7'R1~/IL /lt;&7tett ~&//L7~ · '?/11~ October 1st, 1986 JOam-2pm .Firs.t Congregational Chur·ch .. 1201 Jefferson Muskegon, Michigan Screening: • Flu Shots (if available) • T.B. Skin Test •Vision and Hearing •Hemoglobin · • l1T1T1unizations (records checked) •Diabetes, via urine dip stick •Blood Pressure Readings •Height and Weight Measurements • Podiatrist for Foot Examinations Materials: • • • • • • • • • Diabetes High Blood Pressure Nutrition Family Planning Dental Heal th T.B. Cancer Society Alcohol and Substance Abuse Safety Refreshments l M' , jw~;,~ I • CLUt. .6ok a_;(_ 73'l-..3'f') �Oc__+ D rn'>-9 5on Of'\ Toe~ - ' - - ~l, be_" lJed AA AA every t-bnday and Thursday 7 - 9PM Roseanna Martel - DSS Worker he1 e Tuesday and Thu1 ~ 10-4PM June Fletcher ( alent Search) he1 e Thursay 9:00 AM fiheA--H-h ThvR'S -/ AA 1-C/ -~ 5Af: -FRI --3 _L ~4; le_ _ us~~cr-iJ . s AA ?-'f lo _g_ Al1 ?-9 7 - . - ,, AA AA 'J-~ 13 'l-9 Jo 19- 1k1 - IS "''°4' ') :3o - .:LI AR '1-<i lb ~$ I ,;JI. AA ?-1 J ] ~8 - ~ul-\-uRf\\ ('Y\ -\--~- '} :3D llR " t ..f2_ ll/ ~ .2~- ' :lf --. //. \'"\'\ 910/. AA ?-'I . /~ ~~tr~dA-'1 fY\ 0 /~ - 9-- ?-? :i!!!_ I\\~ ee ~if{~ lo'. 3o ...,, �• MOH PIOflT OIO. Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council U. S. POST:A.GE PA ID 45 Lexington, N.W., Grand Rapids, Mich. 49504 OIAN D llAPIDS. MICH PERMIT NO. 690 / ..- f"- ~.'.'. ..,. . ;;'.\ ~.;~~)' AUn.~t~rl \Y2y !~-:~.-.::~-~, s1~1f. Nf.S- i..1Y>t-.R'i Y>t.1'r'i JO coi..1.f.Gf. GRA'l::\U 'J~LLf.'i 49401 ~1J.,f.NUf>J.-'E , ' I· 111 ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Yount, Loretta (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6141ff721025fb9d0bd18ac66d8f63fb.pdf ee0214986212eb10dd7ad4d786d2a448 PDF Text Text GRAND VALLEY STATE COLLEGES LIBRARY REGIONAL AFFAIRS RESOURCES COLLECTION TURTLE TALK - OCTOBER 1987 Executive Director J. Wagner Wheeler Also available from the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council: Editor-----------------Loretta Yount Let the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council help build your collection of Michigan Indian educational GRITC BOARD OF Directors materials ... President-------------- George Martin BOOKS: The Tree That Never Dies: · Oral History of Michigan Indians. V. President---------------John Hart Treasurer-------------Roger Williams Secretary---------------Mary Roberts Sgt.At-Arms------------ Geri Conway Mernber-----------------Sydney Martin Beads: Their Use By Upper Great Lakes Indians. Videotapes: Porcupine Quill Boxes (Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 1985) $24.95 - Rental. Black Ash Woven Baskets$20. 9 5 (rental) Mernber--------------David Wonegeshik Mernber--------------Priscilla Friend Woodland Indian Basketry (Grand Rapids Public Museum, 1975) $24.95 Mernber------------------Wallace Hall Great Lakes Indian Beadwork(l977) $24.95. We have been up-dating our files for the past several months. We are sorry if you are not as yet receiving your Turtle Talk, PLEASE be patient with us. Coming_ soon f rorn the Michigan Indian Press of the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council •.. It is very important you keep us informed if your address has changed --We need to know the old address, the new address and both zip codes. GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH AT 7:30 PM, EVERYONE IS WELCOME. "People of the Three Fires" Book is available in handsome softcover ($12.95) and hardcover ($20.95), add $3.50 postage and handling for the first item and $1. 00 for each additional item,, LEXINGTON SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 14, 1987. REGISTER. NOW!!!! GRANDMOTHER, an illustrated children's book, by Terri Bussey -- a pictorial history of Michigan Indians -- a book of recollections by Michigan Indian Elders -- instructional curriculum materials for People of the Three Fires· And several other Michigan Indian Press i?Ublications. HEALTH & HUM.l\.N SERVICFS now h.:=ts (2) staff members. Ruth Dudley is our new surmort staff and Leonard . O'Bannon is our Substance Abuse Outpatient Counsel en:·. You are welcome to drop by and say "Hello". TUR'T'LE TALK DID NOT GO LAST MON':r'H. SORRY ABOUT. THAT - material was late corning back from the orinters. �GRAND RAPIDS INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL 45 Lexington N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 PRESENTS 3 l"IONTH *** L.W.E. 6 MONTI.of OR TRAINING PROGRAMS ~ou <Limited Work Experience) - Earn while learn! *** J.T.P.A. <Job Training Partnership Act> NC1tive American Program Bonus payment for completing your diploma. Must complete through Community Education Classes. - Must be 1/4 Indian - Age 18 through 26 <males must be registered for draft> - Must meet income guidelines **"* O.J.T . On the jo_b _ t_r.:._ai_n in g, _ _iob successful training in your dream Job. Computer placemeot__ af!_er Clerical Skills Word Processing Typing/Filing Business Skills • We are locking for learning <:Ind f?mployment YOU ! ! ! Call today - Native Americans opportLlnit.:ies. 774-8331 seeking excellent We are looking for Ask for Phillip or Patty. �- - - - - - - - -·- - - · ··- --- · - - PAUL B. HENRY 111 FIDUAI. ~ GIWIO R.utos. Ml 49103 (8111411-1313 IT!f DISTI!ICT. MICliicwt COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR ANNE KNOX COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Congrtss of tbt Wnittb ~tates SELECT COMMITTEE ON AGING J1oust of l\tprtstntatibts 211 CAN- HOUR 0 - BUILOlllO WA8MINGTOll. DC 205115 (202) 2215-3131 MARY F. LOBISCO llllMllllSTllATIVI AUISTIJfT 8Uf)ington, iBC 20515 July 8, 1987 Mr. Joe John Northern Michigan Ottawa Ass'n 1324 Hamilton, N.W. · Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Dear Mr. John: I want to thank you for your recent letter concerning H.R. 1989. I realize the importance of this issue and would like to shed some light on the current situation regarding this piece of legislation. As you know, a similar bill was introduced last June in the 99th Congress. However, before any action could be taken on this measure, the Congress adjourned. This years bill, proposed by Mr. Davis, has a few different factors holding it back. First, the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs has not scheduled any hearings on this matter. Furthermore, several tribal groups have expressed concern over this particular legislation. Although the basis for their contention is somewhat arbitrary, it is my understanding that until there is complete agreement, H.R. 1989 will not be pushed forward. Once again, I thank you for bringing this issue further to my attention. I will ~et you know if any new developments arise. With best wishes, I am Si~ly yours, ./ i PCL'~~ ~E~~y • Member of Congress PBH:bf �September 1, 1987 • The Honorable Paul Henry Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Henry: First of all, I want to thank you for your letter of July 8, 1987, responding to our concerns and the need to support H.R. 1989. Your response raised a couple of issues concerning which l would like more information. You indicated in your letter that several tribal groups have expressed concern with the distribution plan. I would like to know who these specific tribal groups are. Through my many contacts with tribal groups in Western Michigan, I am not aware of who these tribal groups with contentions might be. I would also like to request through your office a copy of the study being completed by the staff of Congres61Dan Davis concerning the contentions of these tribal groups. Finally, I would like to request the current status of judgment funds with accumulated interest for Dockets 18-E. 58 1 364 and 18-R. I would hope you and your staff could give prompt attention to my requests. The Northern Michigan Ottawa Association is having its 39tb Annual Council Meeting on September 19, 1987. An agenda item will be a status report on the above referenced dockets. Thank you -again for your attention to this longstanding matter. Sincerely, Joe John Chairman Unit 4 Northern Michigan Ottawa Association (Descendants Group) 1324 Hamilton, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 • �Received September Z6, Z987 Joe John, Unite 4 AN A LY S I S 0 F H • R • 1 9 89 , I IJD I A l l CLA I :-1 S I3 I LL FOR TIIE OTTAWA AlJD CHIPPEWA HIDI.l\lJS OF MI CJIIGAtl I. Background Information on Dockets and Decisions. The funds for these judgement distrib~tions were appropriated in 1972. Before any distribution of the funds to individuals or the tribe~ can be made, a plan for the use of the funds by tribal unit, the individual tribe members, and tl1e descendent groups must be approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs COIA). A plan was developed between the"BIA and re~resentatives of the descendent g~oups and tribes in 198~ at the Hinneapolis conferen~e. Judgement funds from Dockets 18-E and 53 are designated for tile Ottmrn and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, and docket 18-R addresses funds for the Sault Ste. Marie Dand of Chippewa Indians. The amounts are as follows. DOCKET 18-~ 58 FUJ.IDS Ill 1972 $10,109,003 FU fl DS 0 ltf 8 6 $31,595,923 (rotAy FUllDS 6/30/87 $ 3 II 1 6 118 1 3 0 6 • 9 0 364 $25,233 $53,294 $ 6 I~ 18-R $15,000 $28' 0110 $ 3 11 ' 0 7 2 ' 9 0 1 759 1 56 ~The following will benefit from the distribution of said funds; The Bay '~Mills Indian Community, The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewas (these are the Fed e r a 11 y re cog n i z e d 0 t t m-1 a a n d Ch i p pew a t r i b a 1 s u c c es so r organizations), and descendents who are recognized as members of tribal groups , ha v in g at 1 east 1 / ll ind i an b 1 o o d . II. Distribution of funds within tile tribal units will be under the following conditions. BAY MILLS IUDIAU COMMUHITY: Uo more than 803 of their share may be available for per capita payments, and not less than 203 will be for ·tribal social and. economic development. Tribal development may include an inv~stment fund which will provide dividend payments to all members of the tribe. SAULT STE. MARIE TRIDE: Hot more than 203 of the tribal share will be used to establish an elderly assistance program which will mal~e periodic payments to tribal members over the age of 55. The remainder of their funds will be used in 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 fund. GRAND TRAVERSE BAUD OF OTTAWA AllD CHIPP~WA ItlDIAtlS: llot more than 807. of the funds will be available for per capita payments, and not less than 20~ will be for tribal social and economic development. �Page Two DESCENDENT GROUP SHARE: Will be distributed on a per capita basis to all individuals as detirmined eligible by the Secretary. III. Recognized Tribes of Michigan BAY MILLS COUNCIL (906)248-324 GRAHD TflAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AllD CllIPPEW/\S (616)271-3538 HAlltJAHVILLE It!DIAN COMM. COUIJCIL (906)'~66-23'12 KEEWAHAW BAY TRIBAL COUIJCIL (906)353-6623 SAGI!JAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COUtJCIL (517)772-5700 SAULT STE. MARIE CHIPPEWAS(906)635-6050 IV. Petitioning Tribes of Michigan BURT LAKE BOARD OF OTTAWA AHD CHIPPEWAS .•.... MO PHOIJE COUSOLIDATED BAllWETIG OJIBIWAY AUD MJ\CKillAC TRIBES(90G)635-9521 llUROf.I POTOWATJ\fHS(616)729-5151 LAC VIEW DESERT(906)358-4722 POTOW/\TAMI INDIA!·! IJATIOIJ I!lC.(616)42Li-5553 V. Related-Pertinent Organizations and Agencies ll.U.D. REGION 5, 1-800-621-3239 BUREAU OF IIJDIAIJ AFFAIRS, UHDERSEC. FRAllY- RYAN, Il • 1\ • R • F • ( 2 0 2 ) 7 8 5- LI 1 6 6 (202)3'13-6381 VI. Details of Docket and Dates 18-R Additional payment for land purchased from the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewas, on June 16,1820. 10,200 acres. '$8 ·& 18E Regards lands acquired on July 6, 1820, and March 28, 1836. 3611 Is an accounting claim under Articles 1 & 2 of July 31, 1855. Based on investments, and interest on the balance of payments of Articles 1 & 2. Docket 364 states individuals in the docket are the same as those addressed in article 53. · �_Grand . Rapids Community With school comes Education •Homework • Math Assignments • Flashcards • sp·elling .~ • Book Reports . Your children need your.help. Are you ready? Learn how to help with• Math •Reading •Spelling · • & many other classes at "' - LEXINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL - WESTSIDE COMPLEX · - SERVANTS COMMUNITY CHURCH Show your children that school is important. _R_e_g_is-te_r_n_o_w_!- - - 456 • 3720 ~·-u- super1n1enden1 of School~ �PLJ-NE i<"l \n.-terested le()rnin3 -io speak 03113 WE~ Come. -o . . . d join us a+ L<e:xi~ion S<!.hool .We.. have. a s7ecid I p l~ce.. ?\e.ase. Calt 1V\ .t; v- VY\ a +\o 0 . be. -\-\ii e.... \ n. ~r 'fOU... 1i5l.o-37;(CJ ()1 a b l e_ S -.r-or rvto~e.. S ho tl'\ ; ..,_ w ~ ' I +ru c...-+ or . �LEARN ABOUT MARIJUANA Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant and has been used for centuries. Pot . ("reefer," "grass," or "weed") is native to America and grown worldwide. But it's not a simple drug. The psychoactive ingredient, and the one most often studied, The least patent, . most common form of THC: dried leaves, buds, and stems. 1970'• 1980'• potency potency A more patent form of THC: pressed resin from the can· nabis plant The most patent, condensed THC: distilled liquid resin, often added to a joint. Potency today. Marijuana is roN 2· 1o times stronger than it was 1o years ago. Potency varies from climate to climate and ounce to ounce, so it's hard to know and regulate the "dose" of THC you're taking. How It's Used Smoking pot in a joint or with a pipe is the quickest way to deliver THC to the brain. A bong or rush tube is a larger pipe that sends smoke to the lungs more efficiently. A roach clip lets the user smoke the joint down to its tiny butt (or "roach"). Some users bake pot into brownies or cookies to avoid lung irritation, but less THC is absorbed when eaten. The Law. No matter what you've heard, marijuana is illegal (except in Alaska!. In some states, possession of less than an ounce is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine. In other states, possessing any amount of pot is a felony, punishable by jail term. Growing and selling pot is also illegal. 4 �is THC ltetrahydrocannabinol). Different forms of cannabis-dried leaves and buds, hash, and hash oil-'-have different amounts of THC. Research on marijuana continues, but there are now several known health risks caused by heavy use. Health Risks _.. ~ ·.r~ ._.:< • rain. Mari- ., . Heart. Marijuana speeds a user's heartbeat j as much as 50% ~ while high, an •; increased risk \ for anyone with \ heart disease. ~ . .:;1 { Heavy use seems to depress the immune system, which may make it hard to fight off colds, flus, and other viruses. - :-' - - 'itt«i°na inhibits short-term memory, slows reaction time, and impairs visual tracking (the ability to follow moving objects accuratelyl. Frequent use is also linked to cognitive impair- I ment (an inability to abstract and understand concepts). Lungs. Marijuana smoke irritates the throat and lungs and has twice as much "tar" as cigarette smoke. Frequent use is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, bronchitis, and emphysema. Immune system. _ _,......,._....,B ~ ' Reproduction. :frequent use is linked to a decreased sperfn cotint and sperm movement (motilityl in m~; and irregular ovulation and menstrual cycle~ in women. THC also travels through the placenta and has caused complications during pregnancy. The Jury's Now In. With the dramatic increase in marijuana's potency, the jury's now in. Marijuana is no longer seen as an "innocent" drug. Research on the drug continues, but what is already known about marijuana's health risks is serious cause for concern. 5 �POW WOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE MICHIGAN COHHISSION ~N INOIAN AFFAIRS 611 W. Ottawa· 3rd Floor Lansing, Michigan 48909 OCTOBER 3-4 Mt. Morris, MI 4th Annual "~onor our Heritage" Pow Wow, sponsored by Genesee Indian Center & County Indian Education Committee, E.A. Cummings Center, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Rd., Contact: Alevn Carter at (313) 239-6621. OCTOBER 14-16 Grand Rapids, MI "Circle of Life" Conference at Midway Motor Lodge, pre-reg. $35., registration onsite $50. Contact: Vickie Miller at ( 517) 792-4610 NOVEMBER 7 Anchor Bay, MI Fall Conference (Feast) sponsored by A.I.C.L.C •• hosted by Anchor Bay, Contact: Sharon Kata at (313) 984-3101, ext. 37 NOVEMBER 7, 8 & 9 Chicago, Ill. Annual Chicago Pow Wow at the Navy Pier, Contact: (312 ) 275-5871 JANUARY 15, 16 & 17, 1988 (Alternate Date: JANUARY 29-;-1'0 & 31) Ortonville, Ml A.I.C.L.C. Winter Survival Camp, Camp Tamerack, Contact: Sharon Kata at (313) 984-3101, Ext. 1137. FEBRUARY 13 (If no snow, FEBRUARY 20) Marine City, MI "Snowsnake Tournament" at East China School on Meisner Rd., Contact: Nila Young at (313) 765-4998. MARCH 30 Warren, MI Annual Indian Author's Dinner, 7 p.m., Butcher School, Cjntact: Sharon Kata at (313) 984-3101, ext. 1137. APRIL 30 Algonac, Mf' American Indian Day Festival,sponsored by Blue Water A.I. Cooperative .and A.I.C.L.C., free admission, traders welcome, no fee, Contact: Robert Holloway at (313) 794-9364. �OCTOBER 2-4 "Education & the Rural Economy Program Development for Aduit Learners. For further infonnation contact: Office of Community Service, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-2i34. 11 OCTOBER 3-4 4th annual "Honor our Heritage" Pow Wow, sponsored by Genesee Indian Center &county Indian Education Corrmittee, Mt. Morris, MI, E.A. CIJl'llTlings Center, 6130 E. Mt. Morris Rd., contact Aleyn Carter at (313) 239-6621. OCTOBER 7-10 3rd annual International Indian Child Conference, Calgary Convention Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For further infonnation contact: Ethel C. Krepps, President, hnerican Indian Social Workers' Association at (405) 942-7203. OCTOBER 14-16 "Ci rel e of Li fe Conference, Midway Motor Lodge, Grand Rapids, MI, pre-registration $35., onsite registration $50. Contact Vickie Miller at (517) 792-4610. OCTOBER 9-10 11-12 4th annual Juried American Indian Arts Festival, will feature over 50 /llnerican Indian fine artists, traditional dancers, storytellers and perfonning artists/musicians. There will be a juried Art Competition for arts &crafts. Oct. 9th will be a special day for youth groups only, Saturday-Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rankokos Indian Reservation, Rancocas, New Jersey. For further infonnation contact Kristin at (609) 261-4747. 11 OCTOBER 15 Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs meeting to be held in St. Ignace, MI, public welcome, contact (517) 373-0654. OCTOBER 22-24 1987 Native American Science Education Assoc. Conference, 3rd regional Bridges conference will be held in Anchorage, Alaska. Pre-registration fee $100., late registration $125. This event promises to be the largest and most innovative. Conference kick off will include dinner and reception at the Anchorage Fine Arts Museum. The schedule will include 50 workshops, 3 outstanding keynoters and craft exhibitions from Alaska. Special international focus will be on circumpolar and Pacific Rim countries and invited guests from Soviet Siberia. For additional infonnation contact Rene Cochise at 1-800-843-1652 (National Headquarters). 11 OCTOBER 25-28 · 11 "Protecting Chi 1dren: Renewing our Commi ttment, 11th annua 1 meeting and conference to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotei :n Austin, Texas. For additional infonnation contact Kathern Bond at (303) 695-0811 or 1-800-2ASK-AHA. 11 --------------------------~--------------------------------- �., f t f:. "" ~ ~ ~ - ~ ' (fl c 1 t' •• ~ Vi ..,~ ']) .3) -.,le I ..J) L S' ; ..., ' oQ r:r~f r : 1~ r. - - r-- . %) lS "i1' . ..1 - 0 .::s. ~ . 3 ~ ...l _...' _S) . ~ :D :!) ~ ~ ~ t j 3 1'1 ~t ~ 0 Gl +0 (I) (I 1~ ~ ....:> () o· Vt 0-- ~ (0 ~ ~ ..; r~ ~ OQ ,,, ,.....~f - 31 ~ J) ,.~ ...) 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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/2454faeb85fe5d5acec421cd9680423e.pdf 76e696e07791d9f7e0725565caa86d50 PDF Text Text Volume 1 Number 1O A Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter- Tribal Council Oc SPIRITUAL ELDERS COUNCIL AT WYCAMP LAKE ··ov 0 by Bill Dunlop You leave the hurry, hurry, push and shove world as you tum off highway 131 at a village called Levering and head towards Cross Village, one of those little places where the general store is also the gas station and post office. On county road 119, you travel towards Mackinaw City. You realize you are gettingdeeperintooriginal forest as the woods become lusher and thick. A simple sign reading "Elders Counsel" and you tum onto a tworut very narrow dirt road. About a mile and a quarter of twisting and turning road with the tree branches brushing the windows and you get your first glimpse of the Elders camp beside beautiful Wycamp Lake. The cooking and dining area are under half-tent Scattered throughout the woods are different types of tents and campers. Children are swimming in Wycamp Lake. A beautiful, sandy bottom lake, clear, not yet dirtied by the modern world, it is shallow. Children seventy-five yards out, are only waist deep, a few canoes go back and forth. Inaclearingistheplacewherethecounselsareheld Cedarposts,headhigh, supportacanopyofcedar boughs. Here let me state the cedar is held high in spirituality by the Indian people. Cedar bark and boughs are the food that keep the forest denizens alive in the most severe and deepest winter. The animals such as deer and rabbits could not make it through these winters, were it not for cedar. The entrance is as always facing the east, the rising sun, from where the new day comes. Inside is the fire, lit by spmks from flint stone, while prayers are said On the ground is a circle of cedar boughs. The opening in this circle is also towards the east Wooden bowls are on the ground, they contain tobacco, water, and strawberries. I stay outside the canopy and listen. I stay outside because I am a novice in the spiritual ways of my people, I feel shame at my ignorance. Here I ask patience from our teaching Elders. I ask it not only for myself but the thousands upon thousands like myself. Some of us can barely understand our own language. Bear in mind, fellow Indians, that we were beaten in the boarding schools that we were sent to in our childhood-beaten when we were caught talking in our own language. We were told that our dances were "pagan savage", and our sweat lodges were trampled into the ground We welcomed the white man and let him worship his God as he saw fit, then when he got strong enough he took our religion away from us. Itwasn 'tuntilJimmy Carter came along that our religion was given back to us. Itiseasytounderstandthen whywe(someofus)are unlearned in our spiritual ways. We want to learn and we will learn. You can see it in the faces of many Indians as they listen eagerly to every word of the teaching elders. They have the look of small children straining to grasp, continued on page 3 A Look Inside Editorial ............................... 2 Wycamp .............................. 3 Health ........................ ......... 4,5 Human Services ................... 6 Miscellaneous ...................... 7 News .................................... 8 Classifieds ·····°'···················· 9 Announcements ................... 10, 11 �A Legacy of Shame and Cruelty Taken from the Detroit Free Press by Nora Villagran Knight-Ridder Newspapers What the alternative Columbus quincentennial movement says it offers is Truth in History. A view from the shore. This perspective is based partly on the eyewitness accounts of historian Friar Bartolome de las Casas, who first accompanied Christopher Columbus to the Americas. He devoted the rest of his life to recording, illustrating and aiding Indian life. From de las Casas we learn that Columbus treated the Indians "note (even) as beasts ... but like excrement." "I had nightmares working on my book," says Hans Koning, author of "Columbus: His Enterprise" (Monthly Review Press, $6). "De las Casas describes Columbus and his men slowly roasting Indians over green wood to stretch out their torture. When screams disturbed their sleep, the Europeans put sticks over the Indians' tongues to silence them. The story of Columbus is a nightmarish tale." In addition, Indian women were raped by Columbus and his crew, as in Italian Michele de Cuneo's selfaccount: "I captured a very beautiful Carib woman who the Admiral (Columbus) gave to me. I wanted to put my desire into execution. She did not want it and treated me with her fingernails. I took a rope and trashed her well. She raised such unheard-of-screams." The women of American were as much a part of the bounty due the conquering Europeans as the other resources," writes Kirkpatrick Sale in "The Conquest of Paradise" (Knopf, $24.95). During his several voyages across the Atlantic, Columbus kidnapped boatloads of Indians to Spain, where they were displayed nude and sold. Apologist for Columbus dismiss his cruelty by calling him "a man of his time." Says Sale, "Is it fair to criticize people of 500 years ago? The answer is yes. It was wrong then and it's wrong now. It is a legacy of shame and cruelty." The Editor wishes to apologize for last month's error in stating incorrect position titles for Kathy Polise as Assistant Director and Anne LaFontsee as Clinical Director. Please note the corrected titles listed to the ri ht. 2•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council GRITC Board of Directors Mary Roberts - President Loretta Antoine - Vice-President William Memberto - Treasurer John Hutchinson - Secretary Lew Burrows - Member Levi Rickert - Member Roger Williams - Member Jeanne Harding - Member GRITCSTAFF Administration Wag Wheeler - Executive Director Jeff Justin - Accountant Chris Shomin - Accounting Clerk Mary Stitt - Systems Manager Human Services Kathy Polise - Supervisor Anne LaFontsee - Clinical Advisor Judy Dodge - Intake Worker Darcy Emmert - Counselor Hunter Genia - Counselor Kristie Pagel - Counselor Dennis Black - 'Counselor Loretta Yount - Casemanager Ruth Pitcher - Intern Lee Ann Bridenfield - Intern Michigan Indian Press Terry Bussey - Production Mary Stitt- Marketing/Sales Receptionists Rita Blumk:e - Filing Clerk Denise Skorka - Administration Clerk Kim Yates - MI Indian Press/Summer Youth Clerk Mary Stitt - Editor Jonie Abella - Production Diane - Circulation Turtle Talk' s mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest and happenings that may directly or indirectly affect and impact our Indian community. The Turtle Talk welcomes any comments or opinions from its readership. However, we will consider publishing only those letters which have a signed name and address. It should be noted that letters to the editors express the views 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. �WYCAMP continuedfrompage 1 every meaning. I feel great joy for them, because I know they will once again become whole people. I'm glad now that I hung back and listened for I surely would have entered the Sacred Circle in a wrong manner. The teaching elder explains that we always enter by the east entrance and tum left. Undernocircumstances do we go to the right (clockwise, not counter clockwise) we go in this way until we reach our place. If you leave early for what ever reason, again to the left in the circle until you reach theeastentrance. Upon entering when you reach the place ofthe tobacco, take a small amount in your left hand, and sprinkle it in the sacred fire, at this you say your personal prayer to the Creator. Then the pipe is passed to the left, always to the left, followed by the water and then the strawberries. I think to myself, why strawberries, I thought it would be bread Later, it was explained to me that bread is made by man. The creator alone makes strawberries. These things are symbolic of all the food and drink given us by the Great Spirit The emotion I feel at this point is the same as I felt when I was in the white mans' church at communion time. These Indian people are indeed in communion with their creator-the Great Spirit The Elders are invited to speak again. It started at the East entrance and goes in the circle. An aged Indian man rises and here is what he says: 'The bird was very cold, the bad wind was coming from the west It was the worst time of the fierce winter. The bird was coldest in his skinny legs. He knew he must do somethingorperish. He flew to the thickest cedar tree he could find. He got in the very middle ofthe thickest limbs. He wriggled up into the thick boughs, now he was safe from that bitterwind The bird puffed up his feathers until he looked like a ball and then lowered his body down over those skinny legs There! Now he was safe and warm and he waited there for the storm to end." The old Indian sits down and I hear many "ah-hows" in approval of what he said His point being, the bird did something about his predicament He didn't just stand around complaining. And so it went, some spoke in Indian and some spoke in broken English and some in the most correct English. I heard much wisdom and common sense. I felt richer in enlightenment, and was very glad I had answered the call of curiosity and came to this place. You can be assured that I will go again and again. For these people had made me very proud to be an Indian. I knew I was where I belonged and felt cleansed. I knew on all sides of me were true brothers and sisters. A woman's voice from the cooking area is calling over and over''Weesnin, weesnin." (come and eat). 1be teaching Elderrises and says a long prayer ofthanksgiving-mostly forourpeaceof mind and bodily health. All are anxious to eat and rm glad when he says "Cha mee qwetch zham na doo." (Many thanks, Great Spirit). We rise and go to the left and out the east entrance. On the way to eat, my friend tells me, "I feel like I've been to church and school both." The women who did the cooking and the young folks who did the serving, are calling for the people to come and eat I go eagerly because I know I am going to partake ofthe goodlndianfoodihaverelishedallmy life. I am not disappointed. There are two kinds of soup, Penaboo (potato) and domnaboo (corn), and always the qwezhagun (fiy bread). Many vegetables and many different kinds of meat are served. I am surprised at the venison, porcupine and rabbit It is not hunting season. But then I say to myself, I am among Indian, not white men,anddidn'tthatelder,inhisprayerbeforemeal,thank the Great, and the animal too, for the meat? I notice the shadows are long and realize how fast the day has gone. I say my farewells, and I'm on the road again. Not many miles and I'm back in the hurry, hurry, push and shove world. I know much has been added to me there at the Elders Counsel camp and I to say, "Cha meegwetch Zham-na-doo." Thanking Bill Dunlop for this sharing this heartwarming article with us. 3•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. HEALTH How is HIV/AIDS Transmitted? Taken from Health Edco-A Division ofWRS Group, Inc. A Sexual Activity The AIDS virus is carried in the blood, semen, and vaginal fluids, and can be transmitted through contact with these fluids. The virus is easily passed through tiny tears that occur during intercourse. The skin that lines the inside of the vagina, rectum, penis, and mouth are called mucosa. The mucosa is a fragile skin that can easily be damaged Rectal Mucosa: The rectum and colon are lined with a Vaginal Mucosa: The vagina is lined with multiple single layer of cells and are easily damaged during layers ofcells which allow it to withstand intercourse and intercourse. These permeable, columnar-shaped cells childbirth. Intercoursycan damage the mucosa enough to allow for absorption of fluids into the bloodstream. allow entry ofthe virus. During menstruation, orwhen the vagina is sore, the mucosa can be penetrated by the virus. Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are a common problem with anal intercourse. They are thin, stretched veins which tear easily, allowing the AIDS virus to enter the bloodstream. Male Urethral Mucosa: The male urethra, the tube leading through the penis is lined with a single layer of fragile cells. Through contact with a woman's vaginal fluids or a man's blood and rectal fluids, the AIDS virus can be passed throug,e thin ~~skin. @& ,,..,., B. Intravenous Drug Use C. Pregnancy Drug users frequently share needles as part of the com- Women who are infected with AIDS pass the virus to munal experience of sharing drugs. The contaminated their unborn child during pregnancy, or later, through needles or syringes are a direct way to spread the virus their breast milk. from one individual to another. Next issue: Myths About AIDS. 4•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Gestational Diabetes: All Pregnant Women Should Be Screened submitted by Judy Dodge What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes appearsduringpregnancy and disappears when the baby is born. It affects up to 10% of all pregnancies, making it the most common medical complication ofpregnancy today. Commonly this disorder does not occur until the middle of pregnancy, when it can be detected by a routine lab test Once detected, it is important to normalize your blocxl sugars so that your baby is not affected by the diabetes. Ninety-eight percent of all women with gestational diabetes no longer have diabetes after the baby is born. Women with a family history ofdiabetesorwho are overweighthaveagreaterchanceofacquiring gestational diabetes, although it can occur in women with no risk factors for this disorder. Gestational diabetes usually recurs with subsequent pregnancies. Type II diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, as it is commonly called, develops later in life in ({)% of women who have had gestational diabetes and who are overweight The primary problem with your metabolism is an inability to use sugar normally. Usually, when simple or complex sugars are eaten, they are used as an energy source and any excess is stored by the body cells for future use. Insulin, which is made in the pancreas, is the key to helping your body use and store sugar. High blocxl sugar levels may be due to a partial lack of insulin being produced in your pancreas or the inability of your body cells to recogniz.e and use the insulin efficiently. In either case, sugar is not being used properly and therefore, builds up in your blocxl stream. Food and energy are transferred to your baby through your blocxl and any abnormalities in your metabolism will affectyourinfants metabolism What Can Happen w my Baby? High blocxl sugar levels can affect your baby in many ways but most of these problems can be prevented by maintaining normal blocxl sugar levels. By working closely with your doctor to normalize your blocxl sugar, you can feel confident that you are doing your very best to prevent problems for you and your baby. One indication that a woman has a tendency towards high blocxl sugar levels during pregnancy is the birth weight of her previous babies. (Babies larger than 9poundsareconsideredlargeormacrosomic). Although many people believe the larger the baby, the better, this is not always true. When a woman has increased blocxl sugar levels, the sugar crosses the placenta to the baby. Because the baby does not have diabetes, he/she.will work to lower the blood sugar by producing extra insulin in his/her pancreas. The placenta prevents the insulin from being transported back to the mother, so the extra insulin the baby produces acts as a growth hormone and causes the baby to grow bigger. If large babies were the only problem caused by gestational diabetes, there would not be too much concern about the disease. Unfortunately, since the baby has been making extra insulin in his/her immature pancreas formanymonths, it is hard to stop this insulin production quickly after the baby is born. The result is that the baby goes through a type of sugar withdrawal at birth. This withdrawal occurs because the baby has become accustomed to high blocxl sugar levels. This may cause the baby's blood sugar to drop dangerously low (hypoglycemia), which if unnoticed, can cause serious problems in the newborn. Normally, to prevent any problems, the baby will be placed on an "N" (intravenous line) and be watched carefully in the intensive care unitforafewdays. Other complications are possible such as with imbalance in blocxl chemistries, lethargy or stillbirth, but if you work closely with your doctor it is very likely these complications will be avoided. Babies Are Not Born With Diabetes! As previously stated, your baby is more likely to have low blocxl sugars at birth than to have diabetes. One type of diabetes (Type Il) seems to run in families and is more :frequent in individuals who are overweight Gestational diabetes is related to this type of diabetes, so you dorunariskofdevelopingdiabeteslaterin your life.' Your child may also develop diabetes as an adult and any female children may be prone to developing gestational diabetes. If you are pregnant and have not been screened for this disorder, discuss it with your doctor. If you have not yet made arrangements for prenatal care, ACT NOW! For more information call 774-8331. 5•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal ColUICil �, Employment Support Group HUMAN SERVICES Native American Women's Group NOW CHANGED 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. ,_ .· .. ····················.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.··:·:<·:<<<·:·: to Tuesday Evenings 6-7 p.m. Support Group for Women who are: an adult child of an alcoholic codependent or chemically dependent Please join us in our path to healing. Conuict Judy Dodge for more iriformati.on at 774-8331 . .·.·.·.·.·.:.:·:·:.:-:.:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:.:.:·: ·:.:.:·>'.·'.·:-:-:-:-·.·.·.·.·.·.···· :;::::::: liiml111111: 1m:~1r11V1nny;41§1¥:r111m!2: 1~;m·m~:am ~ making it at 3:30 the group will start at 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays and last until 6:00 p.m. In addition, submitted by Hunter Genia two of the staff also had school on Wednesday night starting at 6:00 p.m., so it made for a really Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal's Kristie Pagel, tight schedule for those staff. Darcy Emert, and Hunter Genia brought the Young At the potluck we also passed out the new Eagles, parents, and staff together to meet one schedule and a survey for the parents to fill out. The another and address any concerns. The pot luck results of the survey showed that parents want dinner started at about 6:30 p.m. and took place in more cultural activities and more organized activithe downstairs gym. Nearly fifty people attended ties within the group. the potluck and enjoyed their meals before getting Looking back at the beginning of Young down to any concerns. The potluck enabled new Eagles we had five youths who participated. It all families coming in the program a chance to meet started with a call I got a call requesting that I'd run everyone. a group. I was reluctant at first. I never experienced One concern a parent had was why the Young running a group before and I'm sure that showed. Eagles was moved to Thursday. It was recom- The group was informal, more of a fun club. Well mended that to be more effective with our students, now it has taken on a more structured growth we needed to extend the time the group met to two process and an increased responsibility. The group hours instead of one. Past experience also told us has grown to at least twenty youths and so has our that even though the group was scheduled to meet responsibilities, schedule, and good headaches. at 3:30 p.m., it didn't actually start until 4:00 p.m., If you have any comments, suggestions, because of school and the fact that some of the please let us know. parents didn't get home until after 3:30 p.m. So, Mee-gwetch, to accommodate those people having problems Hunter Genia Young Eagles Potluck 6•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �. IN MEMORY OF A LITTLE MOUND ... submitted by Nancy Lucas Hogan There's a little Indian mound on a grassy hill, secretly tucked away where its very still. Gentle Indian Summer breezes have spirited song, for an unknown child who has passed and gone. Balmy fall splashes colors into the trees and quilts a cover from their fallen leaves. Snowy Winter etches wrinkles and ruffles white lace and fashions a blanket for her resting place. Soft spring flowers flourish to become the spread and fragrantly cover the outdoor bed. The four winds wiffle and gave her a name, So every new year its always the same. Eternally the four seasons each celebrate and sing, to an Indian Princess, Summer Fall Winter Spring. MISCELLANEO Did You Know? The numerical growth of the ten states with the largest American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut population according to the U.S. Census Bureau is as follows: 82,961 #1 Oklahoma #2 Arizona 50,782 40,795 #3 California #4 New Mexico 28,236 #5 Texas 25,802 23,069 #6 New York 21,595 #7 Alaska #8 Washington 20,679 #9 Michigan 15,588 #10 North Carolina 15,503 The percentage growth of the ten state with the largest American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut population according to the U.S. Census Bureau is: #1 Texas 64.4% #2 New York 58.3% 49.0% #3 Oklahoma #4 Michigan 38.9% 34.0% #5 Washington #6 Alaska 33.7% #7 Arizona 33.2% #8 New Mexico 26.6% #9 North Carolina 24.0% 20.3% #10 California The proportion of American Indians, Eskimos, or Aleuts was higher in the West than in other regions. "What we have in common besides being Indian, is the same opportunities to make choices in our lives." 7•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �NEWS Bill to Designate November National American Indian Heritage Month Washington, D.C. -A resolution providing for the designation of November 1991 as "National American Indian Heritage Month" has passed the House and is awaiting a vote in the Senate. If the joint resolution is passed this year and signed by President Bush, November will be permanently designated as National American Indian Heritage Month. This special month will highlight the contributions and sacrifices Native Americans have made throughout our Nation's history. Achieving a permanent designation for a commemorative holiday is a Herculean task. The procedure is lengthy and often politically perilous. Congress must approved, and the President sign, a bill designating a commemorative week for four consecutive years. This procedure must be repeated for two consecutive years for a commemorative month designation. The second commemorative month designation makes it a permanent national commemorative period. October Birthdays "Happy Birthday from GR/TC" Jonie Mackey Stacia Heffelbower Sandra Floyd Karen M. Boda Loretta Yount Jennie Bruner Harold Shaw Sean Winters Hazel John Louis Wesaw Dorothy Medacco Rob Herr Tom Herr Faron Bowen Tanya Raphael Darcy Crampton Jimmy Bush Jr. Nicholas Cavasos Gary Rueckert Melissa Shomin Hunter Genia 8•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council In previous years, the American Indian Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. has initiated and sponsored the bills that designated American Indian Heritage Weeks in 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989, and the first National American Indian Heritage Month in November 1990. The Foundation has been working diligently again this year to get this important legislation passed. Good progress is being made, but many Senators say they need added encouragement from their constituents to assure a positive vote. The Foundation encourages every citizen to write his or her Senator. Congress is presently on summer recess, and is scheduled to re-convene on September 12. Letters of support may be sent to the American Indian Heritage Foundation, who will consolidate responses and forward them to the appropriate senator's office and Senator. Their address is 6051 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044. They can also be faxed to: (703)532-1921. Formoreinformation,calltheAIHF at 202-INDIANS. �CLASSIFIEDS Turtle Talk makes every attempt to list only those jobs that are open but due to printing and mailing time.jobs listed may have already been filled. For further information on all listings and additional job openings not listed, please call Kim Or Dennis at the GRITC office at 6161774-8331. Staff Nurse, R.N. l Duties include general m:rrsing care, routine charge nurse and team leader functions, medications, treatments, and documentation. Established competency as a registered nurse. $12.23/hr. (12 hr. weekend shifts),Kent Community Hospital Personnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. R.N. l Provide nursing care to patients. Must have a valid Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.$25,438.40Full-time, lstshiftKentCommunity Hospital Personnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Oerk Typist II. Transcription of all dictation by the medical staff, radiologists, etc. Maintain confidentiality. Be able to work rotation Saturdays;Holidays (Appx. every 8th Saturday). Must type 50 wpm. Skilled in medical transcription, etc. Ability to work 2nd shift. Kent Community Hospital Personnel Office, $7.58/hr. Fulltime. 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Food Service Worker l Perform a variety of simple food service tasks, seive, portion foods. Oean areas and equipment and do dishes. Must be able to follow written and oral directions. Must be available for 6 AM shift. $5.92 hr./Part-time. Kent Community Hospital PeISQnnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Oerk l General clerical work in hospital dietary office. Inputs data into computer, maintains records, answers telephone calls. Processes diet information obtained from nursing. Applicants must have some knowledge of modem office practices and methods and be able to do some typing. Basic math skills essential; professional telephone skills. Must work alternate weekends. High school completion. $6.15 hr./Part-time. (32 hrs./ wk.), Kent Community Hospital Personnel Office, 750 Fuller Ave., GR, MI 49503. Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program Director. Responsible for program development, daily operations, administrative, fiscal, and service delivery systems for the mental health and substance abuse program in the 7 county service area of the Sault Tribe. Must possess an MSW or an MA in psychology. Minimum of 4 yrs. post masters experience. Native American preferred. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Personnel Department, 2151 Shunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, 906/635-({)88. Otiz.en Action Center Aide. Good public relations skills to provide City information and interaction with City departments to resolve citizen requests. Duties include data entry and recordkeeping. $4.35 to $5.55/hr. Civil Service Board, Human Resources Department, Personnel Services, City Hall, Room816, GR,MI 49503. Financial Analyst/Accountant. Responsible for a variety ofaccountingandfinancialdutiesassociated with the operation and financing of the Public Works Mass Burn Incinerator or other projects within the Department requiring financial or accounting assistance. Graduation from college or univ. with a major in Accounting or Finance. 3-5 yearsworkexperienceata professoinallevel in areas of accounting or finance. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Kent County Personnel Department, Room 205, County Administration Bldg., 300 Monroe, NW, GR, MI 49503 616n74-3513. General factory work and saw operators (must be able to read tapes). $5.00/hr. Part-time temp. 18 yrs. and older. Concept Industries, 862 47th SW, GR, MI, 531- 8000. ICOP Press Operator, 1st shift die setter, 2nd shift press operator, and 1st shift quality control manager. Drawform, 300 N. Centennial Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464, 616/7721910. 9•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �· - · : . ANNOUNCEMENTS Saturday November 9, 1991 Grand Entry 1:00 p.rn. and 7:00 p.rn. Seniors 55 up free Persons 16-55 $1.00 Children 6-16 .50 Children under 6 free location G.R. Community College Ford Field House Lyon & Bostwick Free Parking at ramp next door Sponsored by: G.R. Community College, Vet's Center Grand Rapids Inter-tribal Council Highlighting Native American G I Education Native American Dancers, Singers and Drums For info call: 774-8331 Native American Traders FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL AND DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES Offering doctoral fellowships to members of the 6 minority groups most severely underrepresented in the nation's PhD population. The following minority groups are: Alaskan Natives, Native American Indians, Black/African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanos, Native Pacific Islanders, and Puerto Ricans. Awards will be made for study in research-based doctoral programs in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics, physical sciencs, and biological sciences, or for interdisciplinaryprogramscomposedof2ormoreeligibledisciplines.Pleaseca11MaryStittat616fi74-8331 for more information. JO•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Turn Your Register Tapes into$$$ ~ . Send,~= Keep donating your Cash Register tapes to GRITC. bring, ship these valuable sales tapes in! Your "tapes" have helped send our youth to functions and other valuable activities.We take any receipts from Eberhards, Meijers, and D & W. Contact: Chris Shomin, GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, 616n74-8331. ~ The John Ball Community Association, will be holding a special fund raising raffle during the month of November, with 50% of the sales to go towards enabling us to continue our work in crime prevention and neighborhood improvement, and 50% to go towards replacing the Westside Youth Commonwealth which was tom down in the late 1980's. The rate of child sexual abuse on the Westside is one of the highest in the City, and it is vital for these and other children to be able to have a safe place to go for recreation and counseling. These children are all a part of our neighborhood and we all have a stake in their future. Won't you please help. To make our raffle a success, we are in need of several donations of goods or services, and hope we can count on your generosity in supporting our neighborhood. Call John Ball Park Community Association, 301 Marion, NW, Grand Rapids, MI49504,451-3121. ~ Inter-Nation Gathering on Native Disability, Te-Wa-Kwe-Kon (Together As One) Hosted by the Akwesasne Focus Group on Disability within the territory of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, New York, Ontario, Quebec. Contact: Joanne Francis 613/938-0560. TURTLE TALK We'd like to hear from you. Our mailing list is growing past 900 households. This means more paper and more postage. PLEASE HELP by giving what you can. Every little bit counts, even a couple of dollars will help take us out of the red. Please send your $$$ (in any amount) to help keep Turtle Talk alive. You are able to deduct your gift to the full extent of the law. And as a thank you from us, we will print your name in our next issue (unless you request to stay anonymous), and you'll be assured of receiving future issues of Turtle Talk. Golden Giver ...$15/yr. Silver Giver ...$10/yr. Bronze Giver... $5/yr. Please send your contribution to: GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. ~ FREE Financial Help for Your Business RAM Consultants will be volunteering one day per month to GRITC members offering FREE financial consulting help for any Native American presently in business or wishing to go into business. Contact Rita or Diane at GRITC 616n748331 to make your appointment. ~ Tutor at GRITC Available Christine Buchanan, certifiedK-8 teacher will be at GRITC on Wednesday from 4-5:30 for three half-hour sessions for up to two people at a time. Looking for people who need extra help with homework. Priority will be given to those people who are already receiving services. Call Diane to reserve your spot at 616n74-8331. ~ GHOST SUPPER Scheduled at GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI49504 on November 15th from 6-8 PM. Direct questions to Hunter or Wag at 616/ 774-8331. BE THERE! 1Jo The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council �Job Skills Bank The GRITC Employment & Training Department would like to announce that we are starting to establish a Job Skills Bank. The Jobs Skills Bank is a computerized file of people who are looking for employment or who may be looking for employment at some point in the future. We encourage you to register with the Job Skills Bank as we may be of assistance to you in obtaining employment and valuable training. If you are interested, please fill in the following data sheet and mail or deliver to GRITC, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504: Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~Date: Social Security#: DOB: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Telephone# (include area code): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 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 _ _ _ _ __ GRITC member? Yes_No__ Native American? Yes _ _ No _ __ What skills do you have? 1.-------------------'"---------~ 2. __________________________~ 3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Are you currently employed?_ _ _ _ _ _Yes _ _ _ _ _ No _ _ __ If yes, where and for how long? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ --------------------------------------~-- Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 45 Lexington, NW, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 Betty Libary Jones Grand Valley State College Allendale Ml. 49401 12•The Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council 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. 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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/d1bb2e6b32d43e3c9352d9ab0f5baa46.pdf b4784cd082fa14b1911ad834e957ff76 PDF Text Text . ,,. Gran~ Valley St;' OCT 0 ~ : ... , :_ University Library . ...:.. ~ Binakwe Giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) October 1994 Talking with and Listening to Your Child Many people discuss alcohol and other drug use with their child. Some of us believe that our children couldn't become involved with illegal substances. Others delay because we don't know what to say or how to say it, or we are afraid of putting ideas into our children's heads. Don't wait until you think your child has a problem. Many young people in treatment programs say that they had used alcohol and other drugs for at least two years before their parents knew about it. Begin early to talk about alcohol and other drugs, and keep the lines of communication open. Don't be afraid to admit that you don't have all the answers. Let your child know that you are concerned, and that you can work together to find answers. Here are some basic hints for improving your ability to talk with your child about alcohol and other drugs: 1. Be a good listener. Make sure your child feels comfortable bringing problems or questions to you. Listen closely to what your child says. Don't allow anger at what you hear to end the discussion. H necessary, take a 5 minute break to calm down before continuing. Take note of what your child is not saying, too. H the child does not tell you about problems, take the initiative and ask questions about what is going on at school or in other activities. 2. Be available to discuss even sensitive subjects. Young people need to know that they can rely on their parents for accurate information about subjects that are important to them. If your child wants to discuss something at a time when you can't give it full attention, explain why you can't talk, set a time to talk later, and then carry through on it! 3. Give lots of praise. Emphasize the things your youngster is doing right instead of always focusing on things that are wrong. When parents are quicker to praise than to criticize, children learn to feel good about them selves, and they develop the self-confidence to trust their own judgment. 4. Give clear messages. When talking about the use of alcohol and other drugs, be sure you give your child a clear no-use message, so that the child will know exactly what is expected. For example, "In our family we don't allow the use of illegal drugs, and children are not allowed to drink." 5. Model good behavior. Children learn by example as well as teaching. Make sure that your own actions reflect the standards of honesty, integrity, and fair play that you expect of your child. �Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council October Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Board of Directors: Roger Williams - President Joe John - Vice President Debbie Gibbs - Treasurer Hunter Genia - Secretary Robert Sheahan Angie Pigeon Sharon Winters Marie Rueckert Shirley Chamberlain Anthony Emery Mary Smith Danielle Sheahan Jeanette Pierce Tyrone Raphael A.N. Wesaw Tracy Dougherty David Yount Terri Leaureaux David Conrad Lorraine Pinero Suzanne Allman Ronnie Judson Gary Shomin Paul Terpenning Wayne Loonsfoot - Member John Pigeon - Member Chris Shomin - Executive Director Native American Prevention Services Hunter Genia Turtle Talk: Hunter Genia - Editor Jonie Abella - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports oflocal and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Ahnii: 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. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : Apology: We had a problem with the printer and • weren't able to mail out all of September issues of : Turtle Talk. There are extra copies in the office • and will gladly hold them here if you like one. • Sorry for the error! •• • Hunter Gema James Bueschel Leesa Sams Robert Williams Nancy Shenenah Jonie Abella Hunter Genia Dorthy Boda Marilyn Rueckert John King Chris Anderson Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Art Pigeon Eugene Chisholm Barbara Toothman Duane T. Wesaw Amos "Junebug" Day Linda Bessey : • : • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2 ~ Native American Prevention Services Just a couple of thoughts to share. As we're still searching for someone to fill the prevention position here, please bare with me. I'm in and out of the office a lot I have many committments, and I can't get to everyone's messages right away. I will get to them as soon as possible. If you have trouble leaving messages at the 7748331 number, you can leave a message with Jonie Abella at 771-2733. Reminder that the Young Eagles & Vision Seekers are meeting weekly. So far so good. It does get a little hectic preparing for three groups, but I'm having fun. If you have a Native American child/youth or know a child/ youth who might be interested between the grades of kindergarten and 12th grade have their parent or guardian call me. There will be a meeting on October 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Lexington School in the conference room. This meeting will look at the Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum which is a health & wellness curriculum designed for native youth particularly in the Great Lakes area. If the community supports the curriculum, then it will be used with the Young Eagles & Vision Seekers program. It is very important that parents and community members who support youth and the substance prevention program give their input about the curriculum. Hope to see you there. Chi-Migwech, Hunter �10 Characteristics of Healthy Families I. Communicate and Listen: Focus on attentive listening, and hear the feelings behind the words. Listen to your children talk about how things are today - try to see through their eyes and help them see through yours. 2. Affirm and Support One Another: Recognize that as a parent your role is to guide and influence, and that your child may decide to live differently from what you want. Allow for differences without withdrawing your love and acceptance. 3. Respect Each Other: Show respect for your children's ideas and their individual contributions to the family. 4. Develop Trust: Build a base of friendship and trust with your child. Minimize nagging and yelling; maximize friendly discussion. 5. Have a Sense of Play and Humor: Set aside time for fun with your children - walks, listening to music, playing games together, etc ... 6. Share the Responsibilities: Build important decision-making skills by letting youngsters make decisions whenever possible - what to wear, when to study, etc.. When kids feel useful and important, the need for "false highs" is lessened. 7. Teach a Sense of Right and Wrong: Practice making agreements with your children. Let them know your limits, what you are willing to negotiate, and what will happen if an agreement is broken. Make sure your children play a part in making the agreement and deciding on consequences - then follow through. 8. Nurture Cultural and Family Traditions: Involve your children in the planning and preparation for community and family gatherings, powwows, ceremonies, and other traditions; talk with them often about family and tribal history; provide opportunities for them to learn the cultural traditions of their tribe. 9. Have Regular Family Meetings: Begin family meetings, where everyone can share their ideas and be heard. Eat dinner together with the TV off. 10. Admit to and Seek Help for Problems. Don't hesitate to get help for your children and yourself. Around the country, parents and kids are finding help and alternatives in support groups and community programs. Immediate Position Opening Project Rehab Prevention Sercies: Native American Prevention Position Title: Prevention Specialist Qualifications: Full-time position for self-motivated substance abuse prevention services specialist. Bachelor's degree in education, human services or equivalent experience. Knowledge and understanding of the Native American culture and basic understanding of prevention education concepts critical. Position for providing broad-based substance abuse prevention services for the Native American population. Minorities encouraged to apply. Apply: Send resume and letter as soon as possible. P. Maas, Supervisor Prevention Services 822 Cherry Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Project Rehab is a United Way Agency and an equal opportunity employer. Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum Meeting When: October 13, 1994 Where: Lexington School (conference room) Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Meeting to discuss the Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum which if purchased will be used for the Young Eagles & Vision Seekers group. (See pg.2 article by Hunter, 3rd paragarph) Need parent, community input on the curriculum. Presentation will be given by Eva Petoskey-Odawa & Co-Developer for curriculum. Refreshments provided. Adapted from Prevention Express Native American Prevention Services • 3 �Native Youth from Grand Rapids embark on Journey. On August 24-27, eleven native youth from the Grand Rapids area participated in thb-Native Youth Leadership Conference in Tustin, MI. The youth who had to be recommended in order to go, embarked on a journey they wouldn't forget The conference, in its second year, brings together Native youth from across the state to establish a sustaining Native Youth Leadership Initiative which fosters: Leaderllip, Community Service, Prevention of Substance Abuse and Cultural Identity. Consultant, trainer, and actor, Don Burnstick assisted at this year's conference. Burnstick, a Cree Anishnaabe from Canada, is well known for his one man play The Ultimate Contributor. The play, inspired by prayers to the creator, dramatically portrays the insidious power of alcohol. Along with his performance, Burnstick also facilitated many other sessions at the conference. Each day opened up with a prayer and smudging in the circle. Jack Chambers an Anishnaabe elder, was on hand to offer many good words to the youth on several different sessions (issues). The youth broke up into four groups of about 8-10 youth and spoke on many issues revolving around SAD (sex, alcohol, and drugs.) They shared many feelings and thoughts in the small circles on the issues. Other issues were discussed and shared by the groups to everyone. The sessions were brought out well by the youth as they gained knowledge through a Medicine Wheel format. The highlight of the conference was playing the Warrior Game. The youth before playing the game had to learn the meaning and purpose behind the game; respect and honor. The game which can be played in three different stages can be very tense and a warrior must always maintain their balance within. This traditional native game brought out many charachteristics of the youth and a person could see a lot of growing in just that game alone. The game took place over the course of a day and part of that evening. The youth came back and shared many good thoughts with the group about their feelings in that activity. Another activity that the group enjoyed was the 3-minute skit they had to perform in front of the whole group. Much knowledge was gained and laughter filled the room. submitted by Giwesinini Pictured: back row (l-r) Tim Cass, Wayne Loonsfoot, Melissa Harris, Hunter Genia (facilitator I counselor), Larry Fox.front row (l-r) Fawn Cass, Shakela VanDyke, Autumn McDonald, Linda Mandolca. Not pictured are Leo Pontiac, Demtria Morales, Alex Antoine & Kim Punches. 4 Native American Prevention Services �Native Women and HIV "It was about a month and a half before I got the results back and all the time it was sort of scary waiting. I had just found out 2 days before that I was pregnant... the results came back positive and there was a big silence in the room. I didn't quite understand. The only thing I understood was when she said positive I thought AIDS." - - Amy, an Indian woman with HIV More and more the lives of Native women are being touched by HIV epidemic, some by being diagnosed with AIDS themselves, others by the diagnosis of family and friend, and some as caregivers. HIV infection is a life threatening disease that threatens Native Americans in cities and reservations. Native women are often the ones who care for the sick in our community. Our women also play an important role in teaching the young and providing guidance when problems arise. For these reasons and others, Native women need to be informed about HIV infection and AIDS so that they can help to prevent the spread of HIV infection, and so that they can promote understanding of those already infected. The figures show that Native women are contracting AIDS at a higher rate than Caucasian women. Although women represent 5% of AIDS cases of white people, women represent 14% of AIDS cases among Native Americans. Of these HIV through IV drug use (sharing needles). The second leading mode of transmission is hetersexual contact (unsafe sex with HIV infected partners). High rates of sexually transmitted disease among Native people (which in some areas is two to ten times that of the total population) is also cause for concern about the spread of HIV infection among Native Americans. Early secual debut and high rates of teen pregnancy also point to the need for young people to become informed about safer sex. HIV, human immune deficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV infection is sometimes referred to as a spectrum disease because it ranges from no symptoms in the early stage to life threatening conditions in the later stage. It is the later stage of the spectrum that is called AIDS. HIV is present in an infected person's bodily fluids including blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. HIV is difficult to contract and is preventable. The three ways in which the virus is transmitted are sharing needles (for example, for intravenous drug use), unprotected sex with an infected partner and from mother to child during pregnancy or birth. There is also some evidence that a nursing mother who is infected can transmit the virus through her breast milk. Because of the way in whi~h it is transmitted, HIV can be prevented. Not using IV drugs, or at least not sharing needles is one way to protect against contracting the virus. If needle sharing can not be curtailed, needles should be cleaned. Other than abstaining from sex, proper us of condoms is the best way to prevent contracting HIV through sexual activity. At this time there is no known way to prevent the transmission of the virus from an infected mother to her unborn child. It is also important for women to be aware of the role that alcohol and other drugs can play in the spread of HIV. Alcohol and other drugs may contribute indirectly in that they lower inhibitions and impair judgment. This means that a woman who has been drinking or using may forget about the importance of practicing safe sex. For Native women spiritual and traditional healing may be an important part of her living with HIV. Whatever methods of healing a woman chooses, she will need the support of her family and other caregivers. The spread of HIV infection is a challenge to our entire community. Women can help to meet that challenge by learning to negotiate with her partner about condom use, by learning to insist upon it. Women must also take responsibility for their use of alcohol and other drugs. Native women need to feel empowered to make the changes necessary to protect themselves from HIV infection. Women can also take the lead in educating the young about the risk of HIV. They can show compassion and caring for those infected, which is the traditional way of caring for the sick. Our survival as a people depends upon affirming our traditional commitment to life and caring. Article Fact Sheet by National Native American AIDS Prevention Center • Native American Prevention Services · 5 �Much can be said about what it means to be a Veteran. I hear a different version everytime someone speaks on the subject, mainly because each one's experience has played a role in forming the idea. What I experienced as a Veteran is different from another Veteran ,but there is a brotherllood that still binds us all. More strengthing are the bonds of the Anishnabe Veterans. Our history of service to the people is one that out weighs that of other cultures. We have the highest volunteer rate per capita wise and more decorated percentage wise as well. Consider more than the time spent in the military when you think of our veterans. A great majority that have returned are still very much working forthe people. The commitment has gone beyond the EAS (End of Active Service). Many of the Anishnabe Veterans are active in their communities as Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Mental Health Counselors, Judges, Tribal Chairman and Pipe Carriers. For Anishnabe Veterans, service to the people carries a larger commitment than the four years or more we put into the military. We have a benefit a lot of Veterans from other cultures do not receive. At the Pow Wows we are honored for our services, and of recent, the people are given the opportunity to show their appreciation when they come and shake our hands during the honor song. But I see the benefits of the Veterans who have returned and what they are doing now for the community. So when the people show their appreciation at these honoring songs, thank them for their continued commitment to the community as well as their time in service. Migwech! Jim Petoskey (Bee-das-i-gay), Odawa U.S. Marines ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • 1994 VETERANS POW-WOW • Honoring Veterans of all conflicts and wars •• • • •• 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) • • Grand Entry at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. • •• • For more information contact Casey Church at (616) 451: 9066. For Traders infonnation contact Derek Bailey at • (616) 249-2956. • • •• • • • • •• • • •• • •• • •• • • • • • • • •• • •• •• .•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • . 6 • Native American Prevention Services We can overcome anything! -. Editor's Note: Anemone Mars, Narragansettfrom Wyoming, Rhode Island, presented one of several out standing speeches during the conference banquet. Here is her speech: We have come here togetheron this common ground for a clearly defined purpose and intent: UNITY! We are the 7th generation, we are Native Youth Taking Charge! In our hands lies the circle of life, in our hearts is the sacred hoop. It is with these gifts oflife that our Creator gave us, that we have been able to endure the terrible atrocities over the centuries. Our culture, our heritage, our uniqueness as the original people - these are the things that have held us together as a people. We can overcome anything! We are a strong, proud, beautiful people! We are native American and that can never be taken away! We are Creator's Creations, his red children. We are Mother Earth's protectors, and the product ofherplentiful womb. We are the people, we are the sacred people! The future lies in our hands. And we are the ones who will heal and mend the sacred hoop. For even though our lives are full of many obstacles, our hearts are strong. We have lives, we have flourished, we have diminished, we have died; but we are still here! If we are to ever be that pure people of earth again, we must heal our imbued past and rid ourselves of the deadly obstacles of the present. We must shed the modem skin that we wear upon our backs, and return to the true people of Mother Earth. Our physical body will die, but regardless of the drugs and alcohol, they will never kill our spirit. We have lived here forever, and we have survived the past 500 years. We are not going anywhere, and eternity is our brother. For as long as the sun rises and sets, so will we! You are beautiful people, my brothers an sisters! You are loved! Keep your culture! Hold your heritage! Embrace your tradition! And keep the faith! as written in UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) �ANNOUNCEMENTS Bob Bennett, Pitcher Oakland Athletic's Organization Modesto A's Minor League Bob Bennett, a 1994 Dartmouth College graduate with a degree in Government and a minor in Native American Studies, was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, an enrolled member of the Rosebud Lakota tribe. His Lakotaman'snamein Wambli Wanji(OneEagle). He has made a commitment to the Lakota way of life and people and,tore-establishNativevaluesinAmericaforallNations. This commitment transcends into every aspect of his life, including professional baseball. He is growing his hair long in a traditional manner and one day intends to stand on a professional mound with it in braids. The Oakland Athletics Organization has been very understanding of his commitment to walk in this day and age just as his and all of our ancestors would. When his baseball career ends his future plans include a desire to return to his community and serve his people either as a teacher, coach, or, possibly, a lawyer. Bob was a 7th round draft pick of the Oakland Athletics Organization in June of '92. He is currently in his third season of professional baseball playing for the Modesto Athletics, a Oass A level team in the California League. Professional baseball has had him playing in Medford, Oregon; Madison, Wisconsin and Grand Rapids, Michigan; before being promoted to Modesto. Within a very short period of time he could be in Oakland. Community Potluck & Gathering When: October 11 Where: Inter-Tribal Council (Gym) Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Special Guest: Bob Bennett, Pitcher Modesto A's - Oakland Athletics Organization Please bring a dish to pass. Refreshments will be provided. Annual Ghost Supper When: Thursday, Nov 3rd Where:Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Time: 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to pass. Meat and beverage provided. The family of Duane Raphael will be having a giveaway and feast in memory of Duane on Saturday, October 22, 1994 THE RAPHAEL FAMILY invites all of his friends to share this day with us in remembering and honoring: DUANE CHARLES RAPHAEL PLACE: Paul & Tonya Raphael 8160 N.W. BayShore Drive Northport, MI 49670 (616) 386-7859 Please, no drugs or alcohol Michigan Indian Employment and Training Services, Inc., (MIETS) is a statewide non-profit organization designed to improve employment skills and opportunities for Native Americans. The primary purpose ofMIETS is to assist Native Americans in their efforts to obtain gainful employment and become economically self-sufficient through a variety of programs: Career Guidance, Job Referral, Oassroom Training, or Work Experience. MIETS operates nine (9) field offices that provide services to sixty-three Michigan counties. My name is Larry Romanelli (Cha nim kees - Little Thunder) and I'm the Regional Manager for the Region III office located here in Grand Rapids. I'm Grand River Odawa and have worked for MIETS for twelve years. Kimberly Budnick (Zeta) is the Career Specialist for Region III. She is also Grand River Odawa. Kim was born in Grand Rapids and is new to the Region III office. The office opened on August 2, 1993, and is exceeding the Department of Labor goals. To be eligible for MIETS activities a person must: 1. Be a resident of MIETS' service area. 2. Be at least one-quarter blood quantum North American Indian. 3. Be at least one of the following: a. unemployment for the seven day period prior to applying for the program. b. working part-time, but seeking full-time employment c. have a family income that meets the income guidelines established by the United States Department of Labor. Please call MIETS at (616) 451-1920 for additional information. Brief Ceremony given in Indian by Mr. Joe John. Native American Prevention Services • 7 �EVENTS -CALENDAR October 8 Michigan Indian Legal Services, Inc. (Board of Trustees Mtg.) Traverse City, Ml 160 E. State St. 1 :00 p.m. October 11 Community Gathering & Potluck- Guest Speaker Lexington School/ InterTribal Council at 6:00 p.m. October 29 & 30 Eastern Michigan Pow Wow 4th Annual Ypsilanti, Ml For more info: 313-4872377. 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 • Library Grand Valley State Univ. Allendale Ml 49401 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 �IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! THE COMMUNITY GATHERING & POTLUCK ·. FEATURING MODESTO A'S - OAKLAND ATHLETICS ORGANIZATION BOB BENNETT IS POSTPONED IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE. THE FUTURE DATE IS UNAVAILABLE IN TIME FOR THIS ISSUE OF TURTLE TALK. • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native American Publication Collection Subject The topic of the resource Native Americans Indians of North America Anthropology Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Michigan Description An account of the resource Selected digital surrogates of published and unpublished materials from the Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection dealing with different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan. Includes newsletters, event programs, flyers, posters and other printed materials. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gillis, Edward V. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Native American Prevention Services Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5ed7184a53479dbfa6151da77a2b16f7.pdf 8369574ada55db301ac74e88ac4623be PDF Text Text Binakwe Giizis "Falling Leaves Moon" 1 October 1995 LAST STAND FOR LEONARD PELTIER: Clemency drive poses political dilemma for President Clinton by Dennis McAuliffe Jr. Washington Post staff Writer Grand Valley state OCT 0 4 1995 University Library The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, working for the release of a Native American prisoner, from the federal penitentiary here, has an unusual greeting on its telephone answering machine. No one is available to take your call, it says, but you can leave a message at the White House. Using phone calls, faxes, protest marches and their own Washington lobbyist, the followers of Leonard Gwarth.,.ee-las Peltier are fighting what may be his Last Stand-his remaining chance to get out of prison this century. In the process, they are seeking to make Peltier as well known in Washington as he is in many countries that regard him as America's political prisoner. Peltier, now 50, is serving two consecutive life terms for the execution style slaying of two FBI agents in a gun battle on a South Dakota Indian Reservation on June 26, 1975. It is a crime he and his supporters contend he did not commit, and a conviction they maintain was secure on evidence fabricated by the FBI. Denied parole until 2009 and having exhausted his appeals-appellate courts have upheld his conviction three times, and the Supreme Court has twice declined to hear his case - Peltier , who has been imprisoned 19 years, applied for executive clemency Nov. 22, 1993. The Lakota-Ojibwe Indian's supporters contend his case puts to the test President Clinton's pledge-made at a historic White House meeting with more than 300 tribal leaders more than a year ago-to "dramatically improve the federal government's relationships" with the nation's 551 federally recognized tribes of 1.8 million Native Americans. But if he grants clemency to Peltier, Clinton risks angering other forces, both in administration and on Capitol Hill. The FBI is bitterly opposed to the clemency application. Last summer, an open letter by two groups representing 16,000 active and former FBI agents warned the president that Peltier is "playing on sympathy. Don't let him get away with it." "Peltier is simply a vicious thug and murderer with no respect or regard for human life," the letter said. "He deserves no clemency ... (or) compassion." The letter contends Peltier's supporters are seeking to transform a convicted killer into a victim by hiding behind legitimate Native American issues. "Leonard Peltier was never a leader in the Native American community," it says. Ellen Williams, mother of one of the slain, told People magazine in 1992 that she resents how the Peltier movement had skewed perceptions of the case. "It is upsetting that everything is being turned around to make those two boys (her son Ronald A. Williams, 27 and Jack R. Coler, 28) the bad guys while Leonard Peltier is touted as a hero," she said. "It's like my son is being murdered over and over again." Still, Peltier's cause has attracted a surprisingly wide range of supporters-among those some 750,000 Americans who have signed petitions for his freedom over the past 18 months. His defense committee recently Continue on Pe. 4 ' �Native American Prevention Services October Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Hunter Genia TunleTalk: Hunter Genia - Editor Charlene Hatfield - Layout Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may effect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, 45 Lexington NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department. Phone (616) 458-4078 or 771-2733. FAX (616) 774-2810. Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used in Turtle Talk). If you have a story or information you want to share in Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if article is used. Robert Sheahan Angie Pigeon Sharon Winters Mark Rueckert Shirley Chamberlain Anthony Emery Mary Smith Danielle Sheahan Jeanette Pierce A.N. Wesaw Tracy Doughorty David Yount Terri Leaureaux David Conrad Lorraine Pinero Suzanne Allman Ronnie Judson Gary Shomin Paul Terpenning . Leesa Sams ~ y James Bueschel Robert Williams Nancy Shenenah Hunter Genia Jonie Abella Dorthy Boda Marilyn Bueckert John King Chris Anderson Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Art Pigeon Eugene Chisholm Barbara Toothman Duane T. Wesaw June Bug Linda Bessey YWCA "WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE" October 15-21, 1995 . Join the fun at FAMILY NIGHT, Monday, October 16, 1995. Come for food, story-telling, music, games, videos, and more. There will be lots of information and hand-on activities to teach nonviolence. Learn new and creative ways to deal with stress and conflict and have fun! Bring the whole family! Also, there will be a time of open gym and open pool. Activities will be for parents and children ages 3 and up. Childcare will be provided for the very young. Monday, October 16, 1995 6:00 - 9:00 PM YWCA 25 Sheldon SE All activities are FREE. To register call 454-4673 2 • Native American Prevention Services �Native American Grave Protection Submitted by Grand River Ottawa Council We have to educate the public that the accepted attitude of the desecration of Native American burial sites for reasons of profit or curiosity violates the basic Human Rights of the Indigenous People. Native American burial sites are not filled with curios, collectibles, antiques and artifacts that are open to scientific or educational inquiry. These are funeral objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony which are part of religious and cultural ceremonies. We, as Indigenous peoples and governments, have the right and duty to protect and repatriate any human remains or sacred objects that are intentionally or inadvertently unearthed. Legislation needs to be introduced through the State Legislature to protect Sacred Sites on public and private lands providing an avenue by which such sites and sacred objects (that have been incidentally "discovered") may be received by us and rentered. IT JS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS HUMAN BEINGS TO ENJOIN OUR SPIRITS WITH THAT OF THE SPIRIT WORLD AND DEMONSTRATE THE UNITY AND RESPECT FOR BOTH LIFE AND DEATH. ALL MY RELATIVES TO HEAR. Jtltl_ SENIOR DRUG EXPENSE REBATE AVER· AGES NEARLY $450 Submitted by Fran Compo, Indian Outreach Worker, Department of Social Services Senior citizens who need help paying for prescription drugs should apply for the 1995 rebate between Jan. 1 and June l, 1996. Over the next several days, qualifying seniors will receive $14 million in credit checks to help offset money spent on prescription drugs in 1994. The average refund this year is $449.58. Although it's too late to qualify for the 1994 rebates, it pays to be informed for the 1995 prescription credit programs, according to state and local program sp0nsors. The prescription Drug Credit program was created by the state Legislature in 1988 to assist low in-come residents older than 65. The maximum credit is $600 for a single person and $1200 for a married couple. WHO'S INVOLVED Eligibility for prescription drug credit rebates in 1995: *applicants must have reached his or her 65th birthday b Dec. 31, 1995. *If both husband and wife claim the credit, they both must meet the age requirement. *Household income is based on income of 150 percent o property or less. In 1994 the limit could not exceed $11,040 for single persons or $14,760 for married couples. *Applicant cannot have lived in a licensed health care facility for six consecutive months during 1995. This restriction does not apply to subsidized senior citizen apartments, adult foster care homes or licensed homes fo the aged. Call the Michigan Department of the Treasury at 800367-6263 to be placed on a list to receive the 1995 Senio Citizen Prescription Drug Credit Oaim form (MI1040CR-9). *The form must be submitted between Jan. 1 and June 1, 1996 to the Michigan Department of the Treasury, Lansing, MI 48958. *Help in filling out the form can be had by calling 800487-7000. Deaf hearing or speech impaired can call 517373-9419 (TDD). *Help and information about this and other drug credit programs for seniors also can be obtained by calling the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan at 456-5664. Native American Prevention Services 3 �Continue From Pg. 1 hosted "Peltier Weekend 95" at Lafayette Square and American University to commemorate the 20th anniversary shootout. Last summer, three "Free Peltier" marches were held in Washington, the first notable Indian protests in the nation's capital in more than 20 years. "As long as the FBI misconduct issues in this case are left unresolved, it will be difficult for Native Americans to trust that the U.S. judicial system will accord them with the same justice it accords to other citizens," wrote Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), thenchairman of the State Indian Affairs Committee, and three other senators in a July 1993 letter to Attorney General Janet Reno. Inouye has since endorsed clemency or some other legal mechanism to gain Peltier's release, such as reducing his sentence to time already served. Peltier has long been a cause celebre for the nonIndian left in this country, the subject of a documentary film by Robert Redford and Peter Matthieson 's book "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse." The case has produced an estimated 25 million petition signatures worldwide, and in December the European Parliament passed a resolution supporting him. International support stems from the perception aboard that Peltier is imprisoned for political activities as a member of the militant American Indian Movement. AIM grabbed national attention in 1972 when it occupied the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington for a week and again in 1973 with a 71 day occupation of the Pine Ridge Reservation town of Wounded Knee, SD. Peltier's supporters contend that the 1975 gunfight that led to his conviction was part of an FBI plan to provoke AIM into violence. Many of Peltier's Native American supporters consider the shootout the last military confrontation between the United States and Indian tribes, and see little difference in motives or tactics between the 1975 gun battle and the U.S.-Indian battle of 100 years earlier. And they see Peltier's punishment as no different from the melted out Indian leaders in the past. Although he twice rejected appeals by Peltier, federal Judge Gerald Heaney urged "favorable action" on executive clemency in a 1991 letterto Inouye. Heaney wrote that he saw the shootout as an outgrowth of the Wounded Knee takeover. "The United States government overreacted at Wounded Knee," he said. Instead of carefully considering the legitimate grievances of the Native Americans, the response was essentially a military one which culminated in "the shootout." The government, he said, must thus "share the responsibility with the Native Americans," for the agents' death. "At some point," he concluded, "a healing process must begin." 4 • NativP. A mP.rican PrP.vP.ntion SP.rvicP." ~~ BOOZHOO: There is a new program in Grand Rapids for the Anishnabek called, "Indian Family Health and Resource Initiative." The staff provides assistance in locating adequate and/or professional mental health and substance abuse services. Individuals and families are offered contact with staff throughout the duration of requested services as well as aftercare planning. Please stop in to see the office and meet with the staff. We are located in the Lexington School building at 45 Lexington NW, Suite 6, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. The program staff is Lee Ann Campbell, M.S.W. - Program Director, Derek Bailey, B.S. Family Resource Specialist, Diane Ayers - Office Coordinator, and Char Hatfield - Office Assistant. Our phone number is 458-1641, and our fax number is 458-2096. We will keep you informed as the program grows. If you have any questions, please give us a call. FIT FACTS FROM THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE DO YOUR KIDS A BIG FAVOR: TURN THEM ON TO EXERCISE ARE YOUR CHILDREN AT RISK? They probably are. According to a variety of health-related statistics, America's youth is in trouble. And the trouble can be traced right back to a lack of exercise. There is a definite rise in the number of obese children these days. And there are also more children who show at least one heart disease risk factor-that's everything from high cholestrol to high blood pressure to being overweight. The scariest part of that news is the number of kids who exhibit at least one risk factor. As many as 40 percent of our kids today. And another frightening statistic is their ages: just five to eight years old. What's to be done? It's simple: Help kids get fit �THE FACT IS ••.•.• " Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States, and research has shown that it has many serious and harmful consequences. Some of the short term effects include impairments in learning and memory, perception, judgment and complex motor skills. "Thirty-one percent of high school seniors use marijuana today-this is an increase of forty percent over the past three years. In addition, marijuana use has doubled among eighth graders. "Active daily marijuana use is up as well, reaching 3.6 percent among high school seniors in 1994-up by 50 percent from the 1993 level. "The perceived risk of marijuana use among youngsters has declined. In fact, only 65 percent of kids think there is any danger associated with marijuana use, down from 79 percent in 1991. "Emergency room episodes related to marijuana or hashish rose by 48 percent between 1991 and 1992. "The number of teens arrested for marijuana use has increased sharply. The latest data collected in 12 major urban areas found that national median of arrested/ detained teens testing positive for marijuana jumped from 16.5 percent to 26 percent from 1992 to 1993. "Young people who use marijuana regularly, with or without other illicit drugs, have higher rates of skipping school, fighting, delinquency, arrests and health problems than their counterparts. THE SEARCH FOR SITTING BULL: LESSONS FROM GREAT INDIAN LEADERS Ronald McNeil's lecture. "The Search for Sitting Bull," is an inspiring, personal meditation on the lessons of a great Indian leader and the experience-historic and contemporaly- of Native Americans. Examining the clash of cultures that occurred when Native Americans encountered Europeans on the vast landscape of the American continent Mr. McNeil illustrates how the profound conflict evolved from differing belief systems. In particular, the European concept of land ownership and private property, rooted in English common law, is constrasted with the Native American sense of connection to the earth and their stewardship and custodial responsibility. In looking back on this collision of cultures and belief sytems, Mr. McNeil also returns to legacy of the Lakota Chief Sitting Bull and the traditional values that guided him as a great leader. He contends that Sitting Bull provides a role model for Indians and non-Indians alike, particularly in addressing some of the problems that beset American society. Mr.McNeil is a member of the Hunkpapa band of the Lakota Siox Nation and a great-great-great grandson of Sitting Bull. A graduate of the University of South Dakota Law School, he currently serves as the president of the American Indian College Fund, a non-profit organization raising funds from the private sector to support 29 Indian colleges in the U.S. Previously, he was president of Standing Rock College, a tribe controlled college, where he also taught federal Indian law and tribal government. DATE: PLACE: TIME: COST: November 10, 1995 Student Community Center GRCC, Multi Purpose Room. 7:00P.M. Reception following $5.00 General admission $3.00 Students "Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) who use marijuana are 85 times more likely to use cocaine than their counterparts who do not use marijuana. "Marijuana smoke contains some of the same carcinogens and toxic particulates as tobacco, sometimes in higher concentrations. Daily use of 1 to 3 joints a day appears to produce some of the same lung diseases (bronchitis, emphysema and bronchial asthma) and potential cancer risk as smoking five times as many cigarettes. Native American Prevention Services · 5 �Monticello, Illinois EAGLE FEATHER GIFT TO FIRST LADY GETS WOMAN IN TROUBLE News From The Nations Native Newspaper "Indian Country" Eagle feathers used on a gift of American Indian artwork to first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton won't fly with federal government because it's illegal to have possession of the feathers of the endangered species. Peg Bargon sent the "dream catcher" artwork-a collage of beads, stones, and feathers on a hoop-to the White House after Mrs. Clinton had visited nearby Champaign for a University of Illinois commencement address in May 1994. A thank you note from the president's wife arrived a few weeks later. The Champaign-Urbana newspaper, the New-Gazette, noted the gift and the article caught the attention of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which raided Bargon's rural Monticello home. Bargon said she found the eagle feathers under a cage at a Peoria zoo, but possessions of eagle feathers without a permit violates federal law. Assistant U.S. Attorney Larry Beaumont said the crime is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $56,000. Bargon's attorney, J. Steven Beckett, said "he hopes an agreement can be worked out." Neal Lattimore, deputy press secretary to the first lady, said Mrs. Clinton has turned the gift over to the Fish & Wildlife Service. 1995 VETERAN'S POW WOW HONORING VETERANS OF CONFLICTS AND WARS Saturday, November 11, 1995 National Guard Armory Wyoming, Michigan Located on 44th Street between Clyde Park & Burlingame (One mile west of U.S. 131) GRAND ENTRY AT 1:00 & 7:00 PM Headstaff to be announced ADMISSION Veterans:Free 55 & over:Free Adults:$2.00 Children & Youth:$1.00 The mission of the Native American Veteran's Pow Wow is to honor veterans of all wars the Anishnabe way and to show our respect and gratitude for their ultimate commitment. Come join us for one of Michigan's largest indoor celebrations of Native American dancing and singing. Native American arts and crafts and concessions will also be present. This Pow Wow is sponsored by Grand Valley State University, GVSU Native American Club and Grand Rapids Community College in cooperation with the Vet's Center of Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information, contact Hunter Genia at (616) 458-4078 For volunteer information, contact Derek Bailey at (616) 458-1641 For trader information (by invitation only), contact John Pigeon at (616) 681-2534 .. t' 6 · Native American Prevention Services • �GIRLS STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT DRINKING AND DRUGS It's not easy being a teenage girl. Everybody seems to either put you down or tries to protect you. You have to be so careful to try to stay in control. Everything stresses you out-boyfriends, parents, school. *Alcohol(including beer) does not improve breast milk. *Pills-like those for nerves or sleep-can be dangerous especially if you take them with alcohol. *Alcohol has a lot of calories-especially sweet drinks like coolers. When you 're high, even bad ideas seem good. You might think it's romantic to have sex with some guy-you get carried away, you forget about protection-and then you have to worry about being pregnant or getting a sexual disease, like syphilis, gonorrhea or HIV. Things seem really unfair. You may not even want to-but when you're high, when you're not in control, it's so much easier for a guy to force you to have sex. Lots of guys say it's a girl's fault if she gets raped while she's drunk. Some girls think so, too. Boys have more freedom. They're judged differently. "Girls get a bad reputation; boys get status." "Being a teenage girl isn't al/fun and games. Sometimes you get wild-get into alcohol to get back at people. You feel like you have no say in your life." "When you' re high, guys think you' re giving yourself up." "Girls are sensitive-when people say bad things about them, it hurts for a long time." "Some girls get into alcohol because everybody tries to run their lives." People think girls should take care of everybody and everything ... that's a lot ofresponsibility. Girls say these facts are important - so girls can take good care of themselves: *You can drink less alcohol than a boy-over less timeand get more serious damage to organs of your body, including your liver. *Girls feel the effort of alcohol differently from day to day, because of their menstrual cycle. *Alcohol may increase your chance of getting breast cancer. *Using cocaine or heroin can cause painf1:ll menstrual periods, or fewer than normal. *If you are pregnant, no amount of alcohol is safe. The best thing to do,for you and your baby,is not to drink or use other drugs during pregnancy. · "Your problems aren't going to go away if you get high. You think they do." "Just because you don't do good in school or people put you down, doesn't mean you' re not worth anything." When you 're a teen, you start making your own choices. Some can be tough enough to make-Why make it harder by drinking? DON'T LET DRUGS TAKE YOUR POWER AWAY! Native American Prevention Services · 7 �POW WOW EVENTS & CALENDAR October7-8 Wind, Rain, & Frre Traditional Powwow Monteray, Indiana For more info: 219-278-7021 October7-8 River Walk-Indian Festival Anderson, Ind For more info: Bud Ashton at 317-754-7725 October7-8 W apehani Valley Traditional Pow Wow Chesterfield, Ind. For more info: 616-873-2129 Octoberl4 2nd Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow Jackson, Michigan For more info: Roger Heerspink at 517-787-9252 October 21-22 American Indian lnterTribal Association of Toledo Annual Traditional Pow Wow Toledo, Ohio For more info: Joyce Mahaney at 419-249-2601 · George says,"Don't forget the Veterans PowWow November 11th at the Armory on 44th St. 11 11 Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Migwech!" NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT NO. 319 Library Grand Valley State Univ. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Native American Prevention Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Genia, Hunter (Editor) Subject The topic of the resource Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals Indians of North America Michigan Michigan -- Grand Rapids Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/3706b1469ffefc702c690bb0bbbabb30.pdf fc7ad81f03d801f6613c73e395c37ae1 PDF Text Text • N E w s Gran-d Valley State OCT 1 4 1996 University library Turtle Talk Native American Prevention Services 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE: (616) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 Binakwe Giizis (Leaves Falling Moon) Mishikenh Geegadohawen L E T T E R October 1996 Highlights Parenting Education & Support Group ................ .................. ......... ! UNPLUG American Campaign ...... I Crazy Horse Shirt Sale? .................. 2 Excerpt from Native American Wisdom ......... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .3 Kateri Circles - Fall Retreat... ......... 3 Turtle Talk Hunter Genia - Staff Lora Church - Staff Derek Bailey - Staff Karena Ordway - Staff Turtle Talk 's mission is to provide its readership with reports 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. Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Program .. ...... ............ 3 American Indian Artists ... ....... ... .... ... .... ............. .... .... .. .4 Teens Regret Smoking .. ... .... .......... .... .... .. ... ..... .. .. ..... ... .4 Living With Allergies ..................... .... ....................... .. .4 Why Animals Don't Drink ........... .. ..... .. ................... .... 4 Adults With Funds In Trust--Whereabouts Unknown ... ... .... .. ....... .... ....... ... ... ..... .... .. ....... ....... .... 5 Veterans Pow Wow ' 96 Volunteers Needed ..... ....... ... .5 AIDS/HIV Workshop ....... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... .... .. ..... .. .... ...6 Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council (Vision Seekers) Update ............... ......... ........... ... ... 6 October Birthdays .............................................. .. ....... 6 Native American Experience Through Indian Eyes .. .... .. .. .. ... .... ... .... .... ... ... .. .. ... .... ... ... .... ... 7 Veterans ' Pow Wow Benefit Dinner .......................... 7 Calendar of Events ...... ........ ........................... ............ 7 Please contact the Indian Family Resources office to sign up for this group on or before October 7, 1996. Child care provided. Indian Family Resources 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 458-1641 UNPLUG AMERICAN CAMPAIGN SET "Anishinabe Community You Can Do It" PARENTING EDUCATION & SUPPORT GROUP Dear community members and interested professionals, Indian Family Resources is pleased to announce that the Parenting Education & Support Group will meet for six weeks on Wednesdays beginning October 9, 1996, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. This group will provide parents with support and enable them to understand the patterns and problems of parenting, normal developmental issues, and issues specific to Native American families. Activities will provide participants an opportunity to: +participate in activities of interest +learn new skills +improve quality of community and family life +develop new relationships with other participants +explore creative capabilities UNPLUG. That's what a number of Native environmental organizations intend to do this October 13th. UNPLUG AMERICA is not about playing acoustic guitar (although that's not a bad idea in itself). It is, instead, about looking at consumption in our houses, communities and on Turtle Island. On October 13th, a number a national Indian organizations, Indian businesses and activists are calling upon Native America, and anyone else that's listening, to UNPLUG. Try and not use electricity; try and not consume for a day. UNPLUG AMERICA (October 13th}, is a day to tum out the lights, shut off the taps, cut off your engines and celebrate your freedom from consumption. It's only one day out of the year, but it's the fust step towards restoring our land and resources by stopping to reflect on how much we actually consume -individually, nationally and globally -- and starting to act for the seventh generation. Since 1940, Americans alone have used up as large a share of the earth's mineral resource as all previous generations put together. Americans have also lost 50% of our wetlands, �• 2 October 1996 Turtle Talk 90% of our old growth forests, 490 Native plants and animals and put another 9,000 at risk. And we consume a lot to get there. The US leads the world in most levels of consumption -- from frozen and packaged foods to fossil fuels -- burning up 25% of world consumption annually. And each of us discards about a ton of trash a year, while together Americans send 180 million gallons of oil to land fills or down the drain annually -- the equivalent of 16 Exxon Valdez spills. So -- What's This Have to Do With Native Communities: Uranium, coal, timber, oil, natural gas, water. Indian lands hold valuable resources that have long been exploited by corporations unconcerned with the effects on our environment. The degradation of these lands has a major and immediate impact on all of Turtle Island. It's time to stop and think about what we're losing and begin to confront the problems that directly threaten our ecological survival. Evidence of this is clear throughout our land: Uranium mining on places like the Navajo Reservation has resulted in widespread radioactive contamination of land and water supplies. 1000 abandoned uranium mines remain on the Navajo Reservation today -- totally unreclaimed and highly contaminated. Strip mining in places like the Sweetgrass Hills threatens some of our most sacred sites. Trees cut for paper in places like Clayquot Sound and White Earth mean our culture is getting clear-cut and hauled away, and 50% of Native lands are forested. Oil Companies continue to seek development. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to the Gwich'in people and Porcupine Caribou herd, is threatened with exploitation. Scientists estimate that there's a 50% chance that . only 200 days of America's oil will be found there, yet, "development" would devastate the calving grounds of the caribou and the lives of the Gwich'in. Dams like those proposed at James Bay (Cree Territory) and elsewhere in Northern Quebec (Innu Territory), will put entire ecosystems underwater. How much energy does 1 American use compared to others? force field of electricity emanating from the powerlines is considered to be disruptive to the atmosphere, ambiance, and balance for the plaza and ceremonial areas, at the same time blocking the aesthetics of the sky and the panoramic vistas of the mesas." Get your tribal council or school district to use only recycled or tree-free paper, use energy efficient light and avoid styrofoam. Wash cups! At powwows, feasts, camping and community events, go traditional. Use plates, cups and silverware you can wash. Get your tribe to pay people to wash dishes, not companies to clear out. Educate your family, school and community about environmental health, energy and cultural issues. • In the last 200 Years we have lost: 50% of our wetlands 90% of our Northwestern old-growth forests 99% of our tall grass prairie 490 of our Native plants & animals and 9,000 Native plants & animals are at risk What can we do about it? All across Turtle Island, Native people are not only defending their communities from corporations, but are making alternatives that correspond to our culture. The Hopi Foundation, "Lomasuminangwtukwsiwmani," in their language, has placed photovaltalc solar panels atop 50 houses on the reservation. One third of Hopi's villages have refused to accept electrical power lines into their village areas. Village leaders are concerned about preserving their sovereignty as village entities. They see their people becoming "hooked" on public utility power, only to be compromised when the people are unable to afford the ever-increasing monthly payments. Other arguments against the power are spiritual and cultural. The Hopi Foundation explains that "the For more information, contact: Christopher Peters, Seventh Generation Fund, PO Box 4569, Arcata, CA 95521, Tel: 707-825-7640, Fax: 707-825-7639 or Tom Goldtooth, Indigenous Environmental Network, PO Box 485, Bemidji, MN 56601, Tel: 218-751-4967, Fax: 218-751-0561. Nilak Butler, Greenpeace/San Francisco Office, 139 Townsend Street; 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110, Tel: 415-5129025 or Winona LaDuke/Theresa Stewart, Indigenous Women's Network/Seventh Generation, RRl, PO Box 308, Ponsford, MN 56575, Tel: 218573-3049, Fax: 218-573-3060. CRAZY HORSE SHIRT SALE? Chestertown, Maryland (AP) The shirt is tattered buckskin, beaded and decorated with buffalo strips and quillwrapped human hair. But despite its age, it has the power to excite warring parties. On one side are Souix leaders. On the other is a small Eastern Shore college and a prestigious New York auction house. Washington College sold the war shirt at a Sotheby's auction in May for $211,000 �• 3 October 1996 Turtle Talk -- a move that raised the ire of the Sioux Nation and the interest of the FBI. Tribal leaders say the college and the auction house violated federal laws that protect American Indian artifacts. They recently filed a complaint with the National Park Service, which turned it over to the Justice Department and the FBI. College officials said they decided to sell the shirt becuase it wasn't getting any use at the college. "Our policy is to sell the things that we cannot use, so that we can convert them to things that we can use," said John Toll, the college president. College officials say the garment did not belong to Crazy Horse even though a sign placed on the shirt by the college said it was believed to be worn by the legendary chief, who was at Little Bighorn in 1876 and is buried in a secret location at Wounded Knee, S.D. The shirt was part of a collection donated to the college 60 years ago by the widow of Capt. George Albee, a frontier scout and Medal of Honor winner. Former students say the shirt was displayed in a case in the library with a sign that read: "Believe to have been owned and worn by Crazy Horse." Alexander Jones, a member of the college board of visitors handled the sale. "These things were just taking up space, gathering dust, and nobody was interested in them anymore," he said. estate had an interest in it, and they did not cooperate at all," Gough said. Gough filed the complaint alleging the college had violated the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The law prohibits the sale of Native American human remains and any "cultural patrimony," which would include clothing worn by a Sioux leader like Crazy Horse. Sotheby's auction house determined the shirt was not of Sioux origin after its Indian experts took a look. But Gough asks if that is so, why did an unknown collector spend $211,000 for a shirt appraised at $60,000 to $90,000? ixcerpt from Native Rmericon Ulisdom ... I om poor and naked, but I om the chief of the notion. We do not wont riches but we do wont to train our children right. Riches would do us no good. We could not toke them with us to the other world. We do not wont riches. We wont peace and love. Red Cloud [Makhpi1,1a-/uta] (late 19th centun;) Souix Chief THE KA TERI CIRCLES OF THE DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS INVITE YOU TO THEffi FALL RETREAT "NATIVE SPIRITUALITY" October 25-27, 1996 But Robert Gough, a lawyer for the Rosebud Sioux and the Crazy Horse estate, said his clients are very much interested in the shirt, and preserving it. Spiritual Leader: Sister Gloria Davis, SBW, Navajo and Choctaw Gough said when he told the college six months ago he wanted to examine the shirt to see if it should be returned to the tribe, college officials told him that it was being restored and was unavailable. St. Henry Renewal Center 650 Burton Street, SE Grand Rapids, MI For more information call 616/248-3030 or 616/459-6820. "They know who I was, they knew that the family had an interest in it and the MICHIGAN INDIAN TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs announces the successful enactment of the Higher Education Appropriations bills for the two- and four-year colleges that include funding for the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Program. Lansing, Michigan -- Wednesday, June 19, 1996, Governor Engler signed the appropriations' bills for the state colleges and universities which included funding for the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Program. This program will continue as it has in the past years. On behalf of the Indian students and the Native American people of Michigan, the Commission on Indian Affairs expresses its appreciation to the legislators, official and the Governor and Native advocates for maintaining this vital program for Michigan's indigenous people. Michigan appears to be one of the few states in the nation to have taken a leadership position and implemented a program such as this to address the devastating need that still exists in many sectors of the state. The legislature, the state and the tribes and communities are to be commended for this support on behalf of our Native people in Michigan. One of the highest priorities of the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs is the education of the people. This funding will continue to allow our office and the people themselves to actively work toward addressing one of the most distressing barriers for Native American people. Higher education will impact all areas of life from the ability to be selfsufficient, contributing taxpaying citizens, and to all areas of their quality of life. Bill LeBlanc is the Executive Director of the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs. Established by Public Act 300 of 1965 and amended by Public Act 195 of 1979, the Michigan Commission on �• 4 October 1996 Turtle Talk Indian Affairs is mandated to investigate problems common to Indian residents of this state. The primary duty of the Commission shall be to assist tribal governments, Indian organizations and individuals with problems of employment, civil rights, housing, health, education, treaty rights, and any other right or service due Indians of this state. The Commission recommends legislation that serve the interests of Indian residents and requests the services of all governmental agencies to assure that Indian citizens have access to decisionmaking bodies, the policies of which effect the Indian population in any area. AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS!! The North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids will host: AMERICAN INDIAN Art Show and Auction: Celebrating Great Lakes Native Art November 18, 1996 - 7 - 9 p.m. Kent Career/Technical Center, 1655 East Beltline, NE, Grand Rapids FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Levi A. Rickert -- Potawatomi (616) 451-8937 or write North American Indian Center 96 Monroe Center, Suite #105 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 TEENS REGRET SMOKING I~ In a May, 1996 poll conducted by ABC News, 75% of current teen smokers (and 85% of those over 15 years) said if they had it to do over, they wouldn't start smoking. 73% of teen smokers have tried to quit but were unsuccessful. The poll found the average age of first time smoking is 12 Yi years old. The incidence grows with age: 22% of 12-14 year olds have tried cigarettes; 42% of 15-17 year olds have done so. This survey found that one in three teens continued to smoke as a habit after "trying" cigarettes. Nearly all teens said it " isn't cool" to smoke, including 82% of those who do. But findings from another question in the poll indicate the allure of smoking depends upon its association with popularity. While only l in 10 teens said they smoke, nearly 5 in 10 said that most of the popular kids in their school do. LIVING WITH ALLERGIES More than 35 million Americans have an allergic condition. The most common include asthma, allergic rhinitis hay fever), and allergic reactions to foods, dust, mold, chemicals, animals, and insects. No matter what form your allergy takes, there is much that can be done to alleviate discomfort. Medications. Several effective medications are available. Consult your doctor if they cause any unpleasant side effects. Antihistamines relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergic rhinitis by blocking histamine, the substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction . If an antihistamine makes you too drowsy or loses its effectiveness after a while, as often happens, switch to another type. Or ask your doctor about prescription antihistamines, which may not have these problems. Decongestants in tablets or nose-drop form relieve nasal and sinus congestion by narrowing blood vessels. Limit use of either type to a few days; otherwise increased congestion may occur when you stop. Oral decongestants raise blood pressure; avoid them if you have hypertension or heart problems. Bronchodilators are inhaled directly into the lungs to open the air passages and provide immediate relief from coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. You can also use them preventively before an allergy-triggering activity. Check with your doctor first if you have hypertension or heart problems. Lifestyle changes. Besides avoiding your specific allergens whenever possible, try these overall suggestions: Stay inside as much as you can on dry, windy days and in the mornings when pollen and mold counts are highest. Avoid chemical irritants (perfume, household cleaners, chlorinated pool water) that can increase your sensitivity to inhaled allergens. Cold weather also affect some people's sensitivity. Reduce dust, especially in your bedroom. Try keeping floors and walls as bare as possible and other surfaces free of clutter. Wash bedding once a week; vacuum mattresses regularly. Run your air conditioner. It cuts down on airborne allergens, and it keeps the air dry, preventing the formation of mold. Why Animals Don't Drink Nanabozho is a hero and a teacher in the Ojibwa culture. This is a story that is told by Nanabozho. This story contains a message to be learned. This is how the Ojibwa people taught their young during the winter months. The Great Spirit told all the animals to gather by twos in the woods for a big meeting. Every animal was there. They all went to the meeting wondering what the Great Spirit wanted to tell them. Along the path came waboose (rabbit) stumbling to this great meeting. All the other animals looked to see the rabbit. He was singing and staggering as he approached the meeting. The rabbit acted very strange. The wagosh (fox) �• 5 October 1996 Turtle Talk asked waboose where he had been and told him, his family and children were lonely and worried about him; they hadn't seen him for a long time. Waboose said, "I don 't care anymore about being like a waboose and I feel better than ever." ~ Then waboose told wagosh why he felt good and of his venture to town where he drank alcohol. He was having so much fun he lost track of time; this was why he had been gone so long. Wagosh replied, "Your family and children worry about you and want you home." Waboose laughed and kicked Wagosh in the leg, then Wagosh got mad and could have hurt Waboose real bad but didn ' t. Still laughing at Wagosh, the Waboose seemed not to care. All the other animals looked and stared at Waboose, who acted so strange. The lynx said to the waboose, "Why do you walk on two legs and talk so different when the Great Spirit gave us four legs and our own language? It sounds like you don't care about your family and children. What has happened to you?" Waboose said, " I was in town drinking and learned to walk, talk and have fun in a different way." Then he kicked the lynx and said, "You're always picking on me and I'm not afraid of you, either." He, too, could have killed the rabbit instantly, but didn't. The other animals did not understand where the rabbit received his false courage to attack the animals that could have easily killed him. The other animals were stunned by the peculiar behavior of the rabbit and began to wonder why he acted in this manner. The rabbit ridiculed, made fun of, and laughed at the other animals for preparing for winter, gathering food, building shelters and caring for their families when they could be in town having fun like him. The rabbit said, "I'm going back to town." As the rabbit walked away, he passed behind a large tree, then he changed himself back into Nanabozho. All the animals looked surprised. Nanabozho told them this is why there is a great meeting. To show the animals what could happen if they drink. Nanabozho looked at the Mukwa (bear) and said, "Remember the time the humans captured you and put you in a circus, tied you up and gave you alcohol to drink?" Mukwa put his head down. Nanabozho went on to talk to the animals of how we were given a language to speak of our own, four legs to walk on, a way of life of our own to follow that code of conduct by which we live. To do anything differently is disrespectful to the way of I ife that the Creator has given us. When we drink alcohol we act differently, we get false courage, it becomes a way of life, and we neglect our responsibilities to ourselves as well as to others. This is why animals don't drink! Our brothers, the Anishinabe, (we hope) don' t drink for the same reasons! "Why Animals Don't Drink" - Red Cliff Wellness Curriculum, First American Prevention Center, Bayfield, Wisconsin. Mukwa-Azid ADULTS WITH FUNDS IN TRUST ... WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN The Michigan Bureau of Indian Affairs, Michigan Agency, IIM Department provided the following list of adult Potawatomi descendants or members who have funds in trust. Do you know where any of these people may be contacted? Name ANEWISHKI, Beatrice H. BROWN, Kyle L. CLOUD, Dalton J. CLOUD, Jerry L. CLOUD, Marsha M. FOX, Audra R. GANNON, Debra S. HINES, William D., IV JOHNSON, Russell J. LEWIS, Timothy J. MACCREADY, David T. Mc FADYEN, Jenny A. Mc KINLEY, Stephen E. OLIY ARRI, Tanya R. TOPASH, Todd S. WALTERS, Jose E. WESA W, Kristina A. WILLIAMS, Tamara DOB 2114/ 14 3/29/69 111/66 1/ 1/68 1/1/64 3/23/71 4/20/57 6/24/72 1/30/72 4/10/74 2/23/72 2/ 16/72 3117/72 8/22/70 7/22/72 12/10/65 316172 5/11/71 If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of the people listed above, please contact the IIM Department of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at: Printed with permission by: Bureau of Indian Affairs Michigan Agency Attention: IIM Marlene Predmore 2901.5 I- 75 Business Spur Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632-6809 Ext. 3124 Veterans Pow Wow '96 Volunteers Needed! The 1996 Veteran ' s Pow Wow found a new location for this year at the Welsh Auditorium in the Grand Center. �• 6 October 1996 Turtle Talk However, the need for volunteers hasn't changed. The pow wow committee is seeking volunteers to help out with this year's gathering which will be held Saturday, November 9th. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Roger Williams for more details at (616) 247-6358 and also for any information relating to committee meeting times and location. AIDS/HIV WORKSHOP Wednesday, October 23, 6:00-8:30pm at Lexington School. This workshop is to increase the awareness and education of the Native American community on HIV and AIDS. The target audience is parents and older youth. The following Information will be presented: What is HIV/AIDS? What risky behaviors can lead to HIVI AIDS illness? What healthy behaviors can prevent an individual from becoming infected with the HIVIAIDS virus? Discussion on what the community can do to increase awareness and lessen the risks of HIVI AIDS infection. Refreshments and daycare will be provided. If you have questions, please call Hunter Genia at 458-4078. Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council (Vision Seekers) Update: -By Hunter GeniaThe month of August was a good month overall for our 7th -12th grade youth group. The month of August had various topics and speakers come in to share with our group. Josh Nielsen from the Health Promotions Unit of the Kent County Health Department did a wonderful presentation on the harmful effects of smoking. His techniques included using slides, games and information which pointed out the chemicals and toxins that are in processed (store bought) tobacco. Following his presentation, Renee Wassonkwe Dillard an Ottawa Anishinabequay did a real nice presentation on the cultural teachings from the tobacco (saymaa). She shared information on saymaa but also the other three medicines which we use in our culture. Following the information she shared with us, we then made tobacco pouches so that we could use the teachings properly if the youth chose to do so. Another week allowed Daniel, a volunteer for the AIDS Resource Center, to come in and share his story with the group about HIV/AIDS. Daniel who has acquired HIV himself, called on the youth to answer questions pertaining to how an individual can become infected, and how one can prevent themselves from becoming HIV or AIDS infected. He also addressed some of the stereotypes surrounding the issues of HIV and AIDS. Some of the youth also participated in the Native Youth Leadership Training held in Tustin, Michigan. They had the opportunity to work with many other Anishinaabe youth from Michigan. As we wrapped up the summer, fall was already on our youths minds as they began to think about projects and activities that could be worked on for the rest of the year and beyond. Any Anishinaabe youth interested in participating with the group is encouraged to call me here at the office, 458-4078. This group is for Anishinaabe youth in grades 7th -12th. October Birthdays "Muna Di bish ka win" Jonie Abella Suzanne Allman Chris Anderson Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Linda Bessey Dorothy Boda James Bueschel June Bug Shirley Chamberlain Eugene Chisholm Lora Church David Conrad Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Tracy Dougharty Anthony Emery Hunter Genia Ronnie Judson John King Terri Leaureaux Jeanette Pierce Angie Pigeon Art Pigeon Lorraine Pinero Tyrone Raphael Marilyn Rueckert Mark Rueckert Leesa Sams Danielle Sheahan Robert Sheahan Steven L. Sheahan Nancy Shenenah Gary Shomin Mary Smith Paul Terpenning Barbara Toothman A.N. Wesaw Duane T. Wesaw Robert Williams Sharon Winters David Yount �• 7 October 1996 Turtle Talk NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH INDIAN EYES Please join us for a Native American Gathering at Lexington Community Education. There will be a series of Native American speakers providing information on Educational Issues. This is a presentation of Grand Rapids Public Schools Multicultural Services. BENEFIT DINNER/DRUM SOCIAL Dinner: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, refreshments Location: Lexington School, 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 November 7, 6-8pm Howard Rainer, Native American Self Image Date: October 17, 1996 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. January 9, 6:30-8pm Gwendalle Cooper, Now, and Where We Want To Go For More Info Call Hunter Genia 458-4078. Derek Bailey 458-1641 Proceeds will assist in the funding of the Veterans' January 29, 6:30-8pm Anita Chisholm, Cultural Curriculum Development Pow Wow scheduled for November 9. 1996. This dinner is a community service project of the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council (Vision Seekers) and the Young Eagles groups for the Dinner and babysitting services will be provided. If you have questions, contact Betty Davis at 771-2016. Veterans· Pow Wow. Donation requesred and appreciated!! Migwech!~! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 12-13 Third Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow Parkside Junior High School - Fieldhouse Jackson, MI - For Info (517)787-9252 Oct. 11-13 First Annual Spirit of the Harvest Gathering and Pow Wow Dee Stadium, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI - For Info Call Carole LaPointe (906) 487-2920 Veterans Pow Wow Downtown Grand Center - Welsh Auditorium Grand Rapids, MI - For Info (616) 247-6358 Fourth Annual Anishinaabe Artists Cultural Show and Gathering Frandor Center, Lansing, MI. For More Info: Lansing Community College Native American Leadership Program ( 517)483-9803 Nov. 16-17 �• 8 October 1996 Turtle Talk ~~~~,\~~ of Veteralls d//t:T \U~~ and Frif11t'f Native American Women's Circle A support group open to any Anishinabequay. You are welcome to bring your arts/crafts to work on. Veterans POWWOW DAY: Every Other Tuesday (next meeting will be October 8) TIME: 5:30 pm LOCATION: Grand River Band's Office (458-8759) 307 Michigan NE FACILITATOR: Charlotte Campbell Project Rehab Phone: 458-8521 (Please call if you have any que5tions.) Saturday November 9, 1996 Honoring The Forgotten Warrior Downtown Grand Center Welsh Auditorium Grand Rapids, Ml Co-Sponsored by: Vets Pow Wow Committee and Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. Inc. Grand Rapids Public Schools Lexington School 45 Lexington NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 I l NON-PROFITORG . 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/12154c2b9ab2461cce1792614f772024.pdf 56af042bd1d43fda38ddd72e0a096fee PDF Text Text N w E s Grand Valley-Stafa American Prevention Services 6 15 Turner St N. W., Lower Level Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6399 TELE (6 16) 458-4078 FAX: (616) 458-2096 University liorary ----------- (Falling Leaves Moon) Natin~ OCT 1 s 1997 . 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Did l'ou /\.now ............... . ( '/RCIF OF UFA' . .~nwrica11 !11dia11 Artists 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 THE COPPER BOWL RAISING This was a special event that the Creator must have smiled about because the weather was fine and the teacher was great and the bowls turned out beautiful. ' It felt to me like an ancient scene with contemporary people. Our people have been meeting along these same river banks for thousands of years and I could not help but think that they were doing the same thing so many years ago . Ed Gray was gracious with the supplies and wi th his time. He has been putting on workshops for quite some time and al so has a studio in Hastings. We have ' been honored to have him come and teach us about the Michigan copper and how it has been traded and found in far away places. The fire was started m a traditional manner and was respected as any sacred fire would be. The individuals and families that attended seemed to have a great time sharing and helping each other. We each rstarted out with the same looking piece of copper, yet each bowl had signifiant differences. They were as individual as the people making them. Lunch was provided by Native American Prevention Services and was catered by D& W. The entertainment was provided by our peer educators group who did some pretty funny and informative skits. It was improv and difficult for beginners. Keep up the good work and keep presenting. If you are interested in becoming part of the peer educators group call Hunter Genia at 458-4078. If you would like to know what is coming up in the near future look for .our updates in Turtle Talk or give us a call at 458-4078 . enjoying the copper bowl event Hmmm .... l want this one and this one, umm can I have that one too, please .. .. �• 2 October· I 997 like to express our condolescenses to the Bush family in the loss of Frank Bush and Cornelius ''Corkey" Sierminski. Native American Prevention Services Staff Lora Church l' rogram Director Hunter Genia I're\ cn liPn Speciali st/Educator Renfr Dillard I're\ cnli l>n Spccialist/EJucalor Jcnnifcr Jones l'rc\'cn ti \n1 Speci ali st/Educator ATTENTION GRAND RAPIDS COMM UNITY COLLEGE NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS Wanda Blanco < >llicc S.:r\'iccs Coordinator NA TlVE AMERICAN STUDENT CIRCLE JS PORMING NOW! lh<' gou l of .\.alive . fo1 erica11 Prevelllion is lo ddiver services and i11(i)Jma1io11 1ha1 encourage healthy llf~'s tdes 11'hile discouraging th e use of ulcohnl and olher drngs. .\'en'ices PLEASE CALL LINZE R. VANBUSKIRK FOR MEETING Tll\1E AND LOCATION < )ur prugram strives to ensure the i 616-794-2964 inltnrnalilin am! scn·1ces prnYided are 1i OR culluralh n;Jcq nt and age-appropri ate. •j CEDRIC WARD We Prmidc: 1 771-4163 lnformation-rclernnt to the NatiYe I 1 I /\meri ca11 likst\'lc Non Native American GRCC Students are welcome to attend, please calll Assistance and referrals-can be provided lll Cl1111munit\ members as well as prnkssiunals abou t issues rel ated to /\T OD Nathc American Youth Groups-are di\ id.:d accordi ng to grade len:l and meet " ncc a \I 1.·. ck throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations- an be I pniYidcd tn schl)Ols, org.ani7.al1ons. C\\111111 uni1 1· groups. including. parent s, on substance abuse prc\'ention and/or culturall\' related lnptcs. . Senate Kills \Vaiver By Kay Humphrey Indian Cowwy Today 1 S pecial Programs and Acthities- are prU1 ided lo \outh, parents and elder-.; i 1 1 COMMUNITY SAYS PAA MAA Pll KOWAADMllN TO RESPECTED ELDERS Many gathered, many weeped, many smiled and many just said migwech . We from the Native American Prevention Services and Indian Family Resources would 1 Washington, D.C.- The US . Senate killed Slade Gorton' s iider to the 1998 appropriations bill which would have forced tribes to waive their sovereign immunity in order to receive federal funds . While senators voted against the measure Sept. 16, another rider for means testing remained in the budget plan. The waiver rider was to the Interior attached Department ' s budget proposal and would have required tribes to give up immunity in order to qualify for federal moneys they use to fund the lions share of their yearly budgets. Instead dropping the means testing provision, senators agreed to make changes in the language of the budget amendment. The money is used to fund tribal government programs and services for things such as roads, schools, and housing. Tribal members who lobbied against the rider said the measure would punish tribes for successful economic development efforts. U.S . Senator Tim Johnson, D-S.D., who was in Rapid City over the weekend, said he viewed the rider as yet another attempt to tax the tribes . "This is really a back door way of taxing American Indian enterprises," he said . Tribal leaders said the measure was pushed because of the misconception that tribes across the nation are growing rich from gammg. "There are relatively few tribes that are really doing that well. By and large almost all tribes have huge backlogs of infrastructure and job creation projects at hand," the senator said . "The whole notion of means testing ignores the reality of treaty obligations. The funding for tribes isn' t some other social program. It is compensation for land that was lost and treaty obligations. It can 't be treated in the same vain as other federal expenditures that are merely discretionary programs," he said. "That isn't consistent with treaty obligations," Sen. Johnson said �• 3 October I g97 Day Of Prayer For Water: "A Success." If the day of prayer for the water could be measured successful by critiquing it in terms of booths, JOIN THE UNPLUG NORTH ceremonies, statements, and all the AMERICA CAMPAIGN ON other miscellaneous stuff then it OCTOBER 13! This is a People's would get an A for excellent. If we measure it in terms of ' Campaign. Accept the challenge to UNPLUG on October 13th. the smiles, laughter, singing, food, and a beautiful day it would still get The U.S. is currently the largest an A. energy market in the world and right I have another suggestion behind Canada when it comes to per instead, we should be smiling in that capita consumption. Since 1940, we carried on something that will Americans alone have used up as get bigger, stronger, and bring more large a share of the earth's mineral people together to listen and resources as all previous generations experience a one day public put together. In the past 200 years gathering. We can smile in that we have lost 50% of our wetlands something was experienced in which ' 90% of our northwestern oldwe can thank our teachings from growth forests, 99% of our tallour culture to help remind ourselves grass prairie, 490 of our native and others that we have a plants and animals and put another responsibility to our Earth Mother. 9,000 at risk. The U.S. is the So, if your reading this and largest consumer of energy in the attended , volunteered or just world, using 5 times more than the thankful that the Anishinabek global average. Americans own inspired event took place and that more cars and drive longer distances we don ' t forget where we come from and what our teachings are, ' than anyone else in the world. The U.S . leads the world in the Migwech from, consumption of pre-packaged and i frozen foods. The U.S . produces Natfre American Prevention one-third of the world's paper and Sen•ices Americans consume 7 times more wood per capita than any other . industrialized country. The typical American discards nearly a ton of trash per year. 1 Everything we consume has an impact on the environment. Large scale, unnecessary consumption , strains our natural resources and causes our policy makers to allow unsustainable extraction, devastation, production, and contamination of our lands , water , and air. This addiction to maintain our fix on consumption is allowing Congress to cave-in to pressures to weaken federal environmental, conservation, and endangered species protection laws. UNPLUG on October 13th and learn to live simply. Use as little as you can and think about what you consume. Where does your power come from? Your paper? Your gas? What are the alternatives? Take time studying solar, wind, and conservation potentials. Take a day off and think about these things. We need to take action and save our resources. Our people - the human people - depend on it today and for the future generations to come. Achieving sustainability depends on changing both our ways of consumption and the way our products are manufactured , packaged, delivered, and disposed. In the meantime, here are a few simple things we can do today and eve1yday to preserve what we have and to help the eatih to restore herself. I. For one day - completely disconnect from using electricity or fossil fuels. Take the day off, close the shop and do something that is a earth-life-restoring activity. Plant trees, etc .. 2. Avoid buying things you don't need. 3. Recycle and reuse. Use products that contain recycled materials. (Continued on page ./) �• 4 October I q97 4 . Leave the fossil fuel burning vehicle at home. Walk, canoe, bike, skate, run, take public transit, etc .. connected and related . 5 · Cut down on toxic and dioxinproducing household products. Turn off the lights for the day , and use the sunlight. Acupuncture Detoxification 6. Ry Charo/tie Lewis ..\IS. C. ~ C. .-l o .c..,· 7 · . Use energy-efficient lighting, avoid styrofoam, use only recycled or tree-free paper produ~ts. · As a masters level certified addictions counselor, I have , combined the traditional western cou~~eling modalities with my own 8. Spend time at home or out in the traditional Adawa teachings to work ~ar~ or country educating yourself, , with _my clients. When by tam~ly, friends, or community about supervisor asked me if I would like envir?nment, health, energy, and an acupuncture to go to sustainable economies. detoxification training, I was skeptical, yet answered in the <) Spend time insulating and affirmative without hesitation. To weatherproofing your home or ' my benefit my supervisor did not otlice. make me aware that I would be sitting in a room on more than one 1O Cut off your engines and occasion with five needles celebrate your freedom from protruding from each of my ears. consumption The UNPLUG Campaign against co_nsL~mption must apply the 1 pnnciple of environmental justice that affirms the sacredness of Mother Earth, ecological unity and the interdependence of all species and the right to be free froi~ e c ological destruction . Environmental justice mandates the 1 right to ethical, balanced, and responsible uses of land and renewable resources in the interest of a sustainable planet for humans ' and other living things . ' 1 STOP USING AND THfNK ABOUT WHAT WE .RE LOSING! UNPLUG I l111lige 111ms F11viro11111e111al .\ 'er.rurk In the training I was pleased to learn that there are similarities between the Asian and Anishinaabek (Native people) cultures. Franzcine Caldwell of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) indicated that the Anishinaabek had used porcupine quills in their own acupuncture techniques . The similarities don' t end there. Eastern philosophy is based on a singular unified system of nature, the Tao. It holds that all life occurs within the circle of nature and all things are connected and dependent upon each oth~r: This reminded me of my own trad1t1onal beliefs that life is a circle, as represented by the medicine wheel teachings, where all things are Discord or disharmony in an area of life could promote or affect discord and disharmony in other life areas. Imbalance can be a result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse A commo~ and/or neglect. manifestation of abuse is substance abuse as self-medication and subsequently self-abuse. These similarities in culture aided me reach beyond my skepticism of acupuncture and realize that the treatment is non-discriminatory and can benefit those of any ethnicity or social class, regardless of the type of abuse or "hardship" that may have been experienced, if in fact any was experienced at all . Acupuncture detoxification is a treatment that involves insertino the filiform or fine needle one-eigh~h on an inch on five specific points to each ear, externally. The stainless steel needles are sterile and disposed of in a biohazard waste container after use. The five points of the ear are the ~hen-men , sympathetic, kidney, liver, and lung. Each point has corresponding emotions. Thus, the treatment assists in alleviatinn • • • t::> anxiety, 1mpat1ence, mood swings, fear/rage, depression, grief, and sadness, which are emotions that c~n be experienced during withdrawal and in early recovery from addiction t alcohol and/or other drugs. In 1_972, Dr. Wen, a neurosurgeon, realtzed acupuncture eliminated (Continued on page 5) �• 5 October 1997 withdrawal symptoms of heroin ' abstinence. patients while doing anesthesia acupuncture in Hong Kong. Since To have such a tool as acupuncture approximately 1974, Lincoln that could remove the desire for use Hospital in Bronx, New York, has could be the deciding factor used acupuncture for detoxification between an unhealthy and a healthy with positive results. lifestyle. One client called the treatment "the cleanest high" he The treatment has been beneficial ever had . A Native client made me regardless of the addictive aware that after a treatment, alcohol substance, such as heroin, did not taste good and that he was methadone, cocame, alcohol, nauseated while drinking. A staff nicotine, and other drngs. Many person related that with this courts are currently including technique, she was the most relaxed acupuncture as part of the she had ever been without wanting recommendations for those in the ' to go to sleep. criminal justice system due to higher recovery rates with the treatment Personally, have found I programs that utilize acupuncture acupuncture to leave me relaxed with an inner calm that is difficult to These treatments should be used in describe. I have also changed my conjunction with other traditional diet, because I found myself Western modalities such as group " craving" food that is healthy for and individual counseling and me . This is not to say that I have twelve-step programs. Also, diet · not eaten anything sweet since I and detox tea can be incorporated began the acupuncture program. into a recovery program . Drug However, it is very minimal, simply screens can be used to monitor the 1 because I just don 't want it. My 1 enerbiy level is higher and stabilized. progress of the client. One day after I woke up at 5:30 Acupuncture if effective in ' a .m. after having gone to sleep at alleviating withdrawal symptoms, 1 I :30 p.m. the previous evening, l tear, cravings, and denial as well. It realized that I did not require any can be most effective with the most more sleep. This was not a usual severe cases. This is a reason that it sleep pattern for me and throughout is popular with therapists and courts , the day I anticipated that 1 would as well. For example, if it alleviates " crash" and an overwhelming tiredness would come over my at rage and anger, which can normally any time. I was quite pleased and take considerable time, the substance abuse issue can be surprised that this never happened addressed sooner. It is also popular and I was able to almost eradicate in traditional Western counseling to my "things to do" list. address triggers of use, reasons for Before beginning treatment myself, past use, addiction process, and I was a caffeine drinker, even with recovery. However, this does not necessarily dispel the "desire" for the awareness that it wasn't good use, which can be a key in for me. Although I did not 1 1 1 1 1 consdously intend to abstain from caffeine, I began to crave water instead. I believe that the healthier I become, the healthier I want to be and that acupuncture detoxification is both a catalyst and a maintenance tool for me. Because the treatments can aid in relaxation, mental clarity, increased energy level, and "cravings" for anything that is healthy, it leads me to believe that these treatments are as good for staff as they are for clients. I am both pleased and grateful for having been asked to participate in the acupuncture training, which enabled me to become an acupuncture detoxification specialist, certified through NADA Now I am able to incorporate this form of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used for over 3,000 years, as well as into my counseling practice to be of benefit to my clients and to the staff where I work . Pow Wow Events Calendar 4th Annual Land of October 18-19 Falling Waters Traditional PO\v Wo\\. Jackson County, MI. Location to be announced. For more information call Linda Cypert at 616-781-6409. 2nd Annual Huron November l c2 Potawatomi Pow Wow. Battle Creek MI. Kellogg Arena. For more infonnation call the Tribal Office at 616-729-515 l or Mon-ee. Chi vis at 616-729-9436. �• b October I q97 NO\ ember 8 5th Annual Great Lakes Anishnaabek Traditional Pow Wow. Gymnasium. Gannon Vo-Tech Bldg., Lansing Community College. For more information call EYa Menefee at 517.+83- I I<> I. No, ember 15 Fall Conference. Ne\\ Baltimore. MI. Anchor Bay High School. 48650 Sugarbush Road. Sponsored b\ American Indian Communities Leadership Council. For more infomrntion call Karen Gonnan at 810-5<)8-1222. PARENTS... 1 The multi-cultural office is offering tutoring twice a week for students attending Sibley Elementary. Last year's tutoring was such a success, that we decided to offer this experience again this year. For more information on the times and dates, please contact Betty Davis at 771-2016 or Courtney Biggs at 458-8432. (SL'e page 7j(Jr Veterans Pml! Wm1) ATTENTION.... NO\ember 15-16 5th Annual Nati\'e American Festival and Mini Po\\ Wow. NO\ i. Ml. NoYi Expo Center: 1-96 & NO\i/Wald Lake (exit 162). For more infom1ation call Metro Parent Magazine at 248-352-0990. Native American Youth in 7th -12th Grades.... Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council of Grand Rapids, WANTS YOU! 1 NO\ ember 29-30 Toronto International Pow Wow. Toronto. Ontario. Canada. SJ..~Dome Stadium, Indian Art-I-Crafts. 10 Woodway Trail. Brantford. Ontario N3R 5Z3. For more infomrntion call 519-751-0040. I The Youth Council is meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6: 00 p. m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Native American Prevention Services office, located at 615 Turner NW (West Middle School.) . NATIVE AMERICAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING TWICE A WEEK! THURSDAYS AT 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: MULTI PURPOSE ROOM, NATIVE AMERICAN PREVENTION SERVICES. (West Middle School, 615 Turner) Contact: Gene Sal Gat @ 3364194 & 222-9626 (ask for the 5th floor Veterans Area) SATURDAYS AT 12:00 P.1\1. LOCATION: SECOND CHANCE 648 W. Fulton OPEN TO ALLI Contact: Sue or Kevin Ives at 363-9537. Language: The Four Seasons Pronunciations: oo-as in- ·'moon'" aa- as in- ''ah" i1 - as in - "niece" For more information please call Hunter Genia at 458-4078. Annual Anishinabek Ghost Supper Location: Lexington School Multi-Purpose Room (formerly the gym downstairs) Date: November 6, 1997 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Invocation: Joe John Main meat dish to be provided! Please bring a dish to share! 1 The ol<l Indian teaching was that it is wrong to tear loose from its place on the earth anything that may be growing there. It may be cut o.ff, but it should not be uprooted The trees and the grass have spirits. Whatever one of such growths may be destroyed by some good Indian, his act is done in sadness and with a prayer for forgiveness because of his necessities.... Wooden Leg - Cheyenne Ngo Kii noonwin - Four seasons Bboon - winter Mnookmi- spring Niibin- summer Dgwaagi- Autumn '•• < u~n �• 7 October I997 October Birthdays ""Muna di bish ka win" .Jonie Abella Suzanne Allman Chris Anderson .Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson .Jesse Arizola Linda Bessey Dorothy Boda .James Bueschel Shirley Chamberlain Eugene Chisholm Lora Church J>avid Conrad .Jenn~fer Lynn Cuellar Amos ".Junebug" Day Tracy J>oughor(J' Anthony Emery Hunter Genia Ronnie .Judson .John King Terri Leaureaux J>iane Lett Rebecca Lett Robert Memberto .Jeanette Pierce AngiePigeon Art Pigeon Lorraine Pinero 1)nme Raphael Mari~)'n Rueckert Mark Rueckert Leesa Sams J>aniele Sheahan Robert Sheahan Stei•en L Sheahan Nanq She11e11ah Gary Shomin Mary Smith Paul Terpe1111ing Barbara Toothman Duane T. Wesaw .4. N. Wesaw I.inda »7heeler Robert Williams Sharon Winters Dm•id Yount New Book Release Red Earth, White Lies, Native Americans and the A1yth of Scient(fic Fact by Vine Deloria, Jr. Deloria' s primary objective is to challenge the scientific and cultural history of our continent, a history that often paints Native Americans in a negative light. Deloria takes issue with mainstream ideas such as Darwin's theory of evolution, the Bering Strait theory about the migrations of Native Americans and the "Pleistocene Overkill" theory, which ties the mysterious dealth of prehistoric mammals to American Indians. Furthermore, he warns future generations of scientists not to repeat the ethnocentric omissions and fallacies of the past by dismissing Native oral tradition as mere legends. Whether you agree or disagree with Vine Deloria, Jr., Red Earth, White Lies will make you stop and think about the meaning of scientific fact and the role it plays in our lives. Vine Deloria, Jr. is a leading Native American scholar and professor of history, law, religious studies and Polictical Science at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is also the author of Custer Died for Your Sins, Behind the Trail (~f Broken Tears, and God f<; Red. To order: 1-800-992-2908 VETERANS POW WOW NOVEMBER 15, 1997 OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (2055 Rosewood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, near Burton & Plymouth) Grand Entry @ 1 p.m. & 7p.m . Vendor information forthcoming by invitation only! For more information contact: Grand River Band of Ottawa Office 616-458-8759 "My children, you have forgotten the customs and traditions of your forefather. .. You bought guns, knives, kettles and blankets until you can no longer do without them, and what is worse you have drunk the poison firewater, which turns you into fools. Fling all these things away; live as your forefathers did before you .~ ' PONTIAC - Ottawa Chief, May 1763 �• 8 October 1997 Did You Know..... More deaths, illnesses, and disabilities can be attributed to substance abuse than any other preventable health condition. The impact of substance abuse is apparent in lost work time, criminal activity, violence, injuries, and increased expense of health care and treatment. This IS preventable. Starting at 5, Native American age Prevention Services can help you find out how alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention can work for you and your family. Call Hunter, Renee, or Jennifer at (616-458-4078) to find out how. "CIRCLE OF LIFE" Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Program for Native American Women October 18, 1997 Guest Speaker: Dr. Sandy B. Gladding, M.D. West Side Complex 215 Straight NW Grand Rapids, Michigan Free Lunch Child care will be provided by the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council Giw Away For reservations call North American Indian Center - 3364194 Natin~ Ameri<.:an Prevention Services 458-4078 Call For American Indian Artists! American Indian Art Show and Auction Friday N ovem her 14, 1997 6:00 p.m. The BOB, 20 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids For more information call: Levi A. Rickert - Potawatomi (616) 336-4194 or write North American Indian Center 215 Straight, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID Grand Rapids, Ml Permit No. 319 Grand Rapids Public Schools West Middle School 615 Turner NW Grand Rapids, MI ~950~ Grand Valley State University Library Allendale Ml 49401 • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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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/f6cd2dc2ff70b941bd03cb1cb75e00d9.pdf 43eaf83c34dd6d710083df66385e6b0e PDF Text Text TURTLE TALK NATI v E AM ER 1cAN NEWSl ET TE RGrani!ValleySW• OCT t 91999 . eo MM u N r"FY s E R'v1 c Es UniftrslJLWrafl 615 Turner Ave., NW Rm. 32-B Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 Telephone: (616) 458-4078 Fax: (616) 458-2096 Binaakwe Giizis (Falling Leaves Moon) October 1999 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Open Letter 1,2 Bullies, Bullies 3,4 Moving On! 5 Breast Cancer Month 6 Theater News 7 Event Photos 8,9 Announcements ••• ••••• ••• An Open••••• Letter to Michigan's Native Community On August 20, 1999, Governor John Engler, via Executive Order 1999-9, abolished the Michigan Commission on Indian Affairs. Due to an unprecedented number of responses from Michigan's Native American community, the Commission on Indian Affairs issued the following statement. 11,12 Newsletter Coordinator: Hunter Genia Volunteer Editor: Sharon Horton Layout: Wanda Blanco Contributors: N.A.C.S. Staff Turtle Talk's mission is to provide its readership with reports of local and national interest which may affect and impact our Native American community. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention information. Turtle Talk is published by Native American Prevention Services, in cooperation with the Kent County Health Department Turtle Talk due dates: Submissions to Turtle Talk must be received in our office by the first of each month for the upcoming month's issue. (Not all material submitted can be used.) If you have a story or information you would like to share with Turtle Talk, please send it with your name, address and phone number. You will be recognized by name in Turtle Talk if your article is used. Since Executive Order 1999-9 was signed on August 20, 1999, the volume of mail and calls expressing concern over the decision to terminate the Commission on Indian Affairs has been overwhelming. Many of the question in those calls could have been addressed had we known earlier of the intended action. The Commission is now in the difficult position of explaining an executive order we had no part in planning, were not asked to implement and is understandably fueling the anger and anxiety of Indians across the state. Currently, the Commission fields over 550 inquiries a month. The questions are all encompassing and involve such diverse issues as ancestry, health, scholarships and housing to cite just a few. A major concern with the executive order is the uncertainty of where those inquiries are to be directed in the future. The commission has a mailing list of over 5,000. It publishes the Michigan Indian Quarterly, the only statewide Indian news publication. It is the Commission that updates Michigan's Indian communities on legislation, pow wows, and yes, current issues such as changes in the state's administration of Indian affairs. If the Commission had been consulted on the executive order, it could have tempered much of the apprehension now flowing from our community to Lansing. The calls have also expressed concern over the plight of the 45,000 Native Americans who are not members of Michigan tribes. Our tribes have the same difficulty providing services to its members as any other governmental body. They are not equipped to provide services to nonmembers. While we're told the administration "will have government-to-government relations with tribes located in Michigan," who will champion the needs of Native Americans in this state who are not tribal members? The Michigan Urban Indian Consortium and its one part-time staff person is certainly not (Continued on page 2) ••• • •••• • •••• • •• �Page 2 Turtle Talk Newsletter Native American Community Services ~ Staff: Lora Church Program Director Hunter Genia Prevention Specialist/Educator Vacant Prevention Specialist/Educator Brian Chivis Prevention Specialist /Educator Wanda Blanco Office Services Coordinator ~ !• 1 1 ~I1 equipped to do so, as was suggested. The executive order was accompanied by a list of 11talking points," comments, we assume, that could be invoked to mollify whatever tension was generated by the Commission's elimination. The 11talking points" make mention of the approximately 50 programs that provide current services to Indians. While only a few were mentioned, we are concerned about those not cited; the Indian Outreach Program comes quickly to mind. We're told - by the 11talking points" - that the Director of 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - t h e Department of Civil Rights will continue to protect InThe goal of Native American Community Services is dian's civil rights and access to state government services. to deliver services and information that encourage healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alYet, despite numerous requests by the Native American cohol and other drugs. community for an appointment to the Civil Rights Com1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - mission, the only Indian appointee was Beverly Clark who Our program strives to ensure the information and served from 1981 to 1991. This, according to many services provided that are culturally relevant and callers, only exacerbated the frustration. age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. We do not question the Governor's right to organize state government in any manner he deems will best serve the people of Michigan. Nor is it our intent to abrasively challenge a decision that has been made and, bluntly, will not be revisited. We can, however, ask questions about the future of valued programs that serve our community. Much of our concern is based on a lack of information. In that regard, the Commission on Indian Affairs has begun a dialogue with department designed to ease the pains inherent in this transition. Many of your questions have served as the foundation for those discussions. Our goal is to ensure effective programs are not lost, essential services are not discarded and the vibrant voice of our community continues to be heard. To those of you who have written or called to express concern, thank you. The Commission members have experienced the same anger and fear for the future of our programs. Now is not the time for threats and wasted behavior that will be remembered by our community but quickly forgotten in Lansing. We need a measured response that places the continued existence of the programs that serve our people above the short-term benefit that would accompany namecalling. This is not the first time adversity has served to unify our community, and, unfortunately, it will not be the last. Contact person: Matthew Wesaw, Chair �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 3 Bullies, victims grow into roles that can last a lifetime By Karen S. Peterson USA TODAY If you were picked on as a kid, odd are you have never forgotten it. "I have heard from so many adults who are still very angry and hurt from when they were mistreated in school," says Allan Beane, author of The Bully Free Classroom (Free Spirit, $19.95). If you were a serious bully yourself, there is a fair chance you are reading this while serving time. Research shows that by age 30, about 25% of people who had been bullies as kids have criminal records. And you probably started young. Some say a lifestyle of aggressive behavior is a done deal by age 2. Both victims and bullies may bear scars. The latest studies show that both are vulnerable to long-term social and emotional problems. And sometimes the results are much worse. Ridicule played at least some role in almost all the school shootings that have outraged the nation the past two years. Research is revealing quite a lot about the dynamics of bullying, the repeated abuse of power that is intended to cause pain. Part of the impetus for studies, experts say, is the strucrcrJe to identify risk factors for adolescent violence in the :,~ke of school shootings, such as the carnage in April at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. There is little doubt that bullying seems to be widespread, but the question is why. Part of the answer: Social scientist have broadened the definition of what constitutes bullying, so actions once considered as "boys will be boys" stuff are being recorded by researchers. The statistics do seem startling. A report to be released today by the nonprofit Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education (PRIDE) finds that 40% of youngsters in grades six through 12 have threatened to hurt another student at school. Some in the field estimate that 75% of adolescents nationally have been bullied some time in school. Other estimates claim that 10% to 15% of kids are bullied on a regular basis. In one recent, government-sponsored study at a Midwestern middle school, 80% of 558 youngsters reported bullyincr someone to some degree in the previous 50 days. Study a~thor Doroth~ Espelage of th~ Univ:rsity_ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign defines bullymg as teasmg, namecalling, ridiculing, threatening, and some pushing and shoving." ••• ••••• Most of the bullying, Espelage says was teasing and name-calling. Labeling those acts serious bullying is a relatively recent phenomenon, although Espelage points out that repeated name-calling can be very hurtful. "What used to be seen as verbal teasing and putdowns, as jousting between boys, is no longer seen as just that. It is now defined as bullying," says Harvard Medical School psychologist William Pollack, the author of Real Boys (Owl, $13.95) and a pioneering researcher in the field. He lists two other reasons for the bullying trend. In the aftermath of school shootings, the number of report rises as social scientists look harder at what is going on in school, Pollack says. More bullying is simply being identified. And, Pollack says, the phenomenon genuinely seems to be increasing. Bullying always has been around, says Hara Estroff Marano, and editor at large for PsychologyToday and author of Why Doesn't Anybody Like Me? (Quill, $12). "What I think is different now is that it has become more harsh." With ever-growing information about violence available through the media and the Internet, today's bully is more demanding of victims than his predecessor. Research also shows that girls are bullies. A A Philadelphia study last month found that 65% of middle school girls engage in some sort of physical aggression against a favored member of the opposite sex. Only 43% of the boys had. " We are beginning to see more physical forms of bullying in girls," Espelage says, in what she calls "direct" bullying. These days, she says, girls think themselves empowered to do what boys do. But she also says girls are more apt to be masters of "indirect bullying, spreading lies and rumors and destroying reputations." Girls are more prone to be emotional than physical bullies, a definition that broadens the scope of the term still further. The latest and most sophisticated research identifies different categories of bullies and victims. Classic playground bullies are sometimes called "effectual aggressors." They are, Marano says, "very cold and calculating. They want something, and they take it. These people have no thought of other people, no empathy." The second category of bully is more complex: He may also be a victim of bullying as a result of his hot temper, falling into the category of "provocative victim." (Continued on page 4) ••••• ••• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 A recent study reported in the British Medical Journal found that about a fifth of nearly 4,000 Australian children were both bullies and targets. A study of 16,000 Finnish students reported in the same issue found depression was most common in those who were both victims and bullies. The bully-victim is often the hotheaded kid, the "reactive" or "ineffectual aggressor," Marano says. "This is the kid who just loses it." He is easily emotionally + Believes aggression is an acceptably way to solve conf1icts. + Is quick to react with hostility to neutral events. • Gets into fights but blames others for starting them + Lacks empathy. • Breaks rules aggressively. • Needs to dominate others. + Has two or three friends who are aggressive. + Feels no anxiety. • Generally feels well liked. aroused and can ' t handle conflict. • (Continuedfrompage 3) Does not feel lonely. Espelage's most recent work identifies still another + Hangs out with increasingly younger children. group of bullies, who would be offended to be labeled bad guys. These are the bystanders who go along with bullies in order not to be bullied themselves. "They don't have the skills to go against a crowd. They feel badly afterward," she says. Two types of victims are cited by experts: passive victims and the hotheaded, provocative victim mentioned :::::> If you think your child is being bullied, ask him. earlier, who also may be a bully himself. Kids are embarrassed. Parents need to take the iniPassive victims are "pervasively nonagressive," tiative. Take notes. Marano says. "They don' t pick up on others or do any:::::> Believe your child if he says he is being bullied. thing to invite being picked on, but, when targeted for :::::> Don't confront the bully or the bully's parents. provocation, do nothing to defend themselves. Theirs are "This probably won't help and might make things acts of omission." They radiate fearfulness and a lack of worse." self-confidence and are virtually unable to influence their :::::> Don't tell your child to get in there and fight. peers, Marano says. "Bullies are always more stronger and more powThe aggressive victim, the hothead, invites abuse erful than their victims." through provocative actions. He is disruptive, gets other :::::> Don't blame your child. kids into trouble, makes fun of others, irritates, hits and pushes, in turn attracting the attention of stronger bullies. :::::> Don't promise to keep it a secret. Explain to your The bully-victim is particularly disliked by his child you will help and ask the teacher to help. peers. And his perch atop both sides of the bullying equa- :::::> Contact the teacher as soon as possible. Request a tion can lead to emotional problems that include depresprivate meeting when other students won't see sion, anxiety and possible suicidal thoughts. you. In many cases, victims are smaller and weaker than :::::> Seek the teachers' perspective. Stay patient. Ask bullies. They are seen as somehow different because of what will be done and get specifics. Ask to be "physical appearance, mannerisms, or just because they kept informed. don 't fit in," Beane says. "Children who have a disability or a chronic illness are common targets. Other victims are :::::> Help your child develop bully resistant skills. Enroll him in a class on assertiveness skills, friendthe children on overly protective or domineering parents." Listen to child; avoid confrontation Is Your Child Being Bullied or Are They A Bully Themselves? Identifying aggressors ... Experts list numerous signs that a youngster is either a victim of a bully or a bully themselves. Hara Estroff Marano lists how to identify a bully in Why Doesn't Anyone Like Me? Adapted from her list of what a bully often does: • Pushes, shoves, hits, kicks and/or makes fun of other kids, says mean things or calls them names. • Manipulates relationships. • Starts acting aggressively as early as preschool. :::::> :::::> ship skills or self-defense. Build his social skills by having him join clubs. Consider whether your child does something that encourages bullies to pick on him. Is there a behavior that needs to change? Ask the teacher for insights. Get involved with your child's school, and volunteer in the classroom. HEY! DON'T BE A BULLY! �Page 5 Turtle Talk Newsletter Staff Member Spreading Her Wings Elsewhere! Anishinabequay Will Be Missed Sally Olson Kee, a young woman in her fifties, passed away recently in Grand Rapids. Many of her I would always call her Renee or Renee-ish in the friends and extended family attended her services and office but she is known by everyone as 11Wasson 111 which expressed their condolences to the family. means light all around. This young lady decided it was Sally, was a member of the Little Traverse Bay time to share her knowledge and talents with the Saginaw Band of Odawas in Petoskey but made her presence known here in West Michigan in the Anishinabe comChippewa Indian Tribe in Mt. Pleasant. Darn her! Anyway, I'd thought I share some reflections about munity. What I'll remember most about her is laughter and just the enjoyment of life she lived for. our relationship here in the offi"ce. Most of it about the Members of our staff wanted to express a little things she coordinated and committed her time to. Before something about her in Turtle Talk and just say that she came on as employee, I had the pleasure of asking her we enjoyed her friendship very much. to volunteer her time and talents with the youth groups a - Native American Community Services few years ago. Then, with a little convincing, she applied for the prevention position, despite her doubts about her own capabilities. Excuse me, but give me a break! After she figured out that she was more than capable, she began to really unload good activities in the community. She was very instrumental in takitrg the Young Eagles program to a higher level, re-instated the Young Eagles Summer Camp, initiated and coordinated the Young Eagles Winter Camp, and was co-instrumental in the Women's Traditional Dance Gathering, oh yeah she also started the Sewing Circle. She also launched the Red Cliff Wellness Program from about three schools to nearly eight in one year, and those schools have requested it back again this year. That's all she did. Did I mention that she coordinated the festival food booth? Go figure! I realize other prevention workers have come and gone and I respect the work they have done as well, but there was deft.nitely something extra that Renee gave to our program and community. I will definitely remember all the times when she would say, Hunter in a real soft voice, and say do you have a minute. In reality she was asking tf I had a half hour to look at something for her or do some editing on a piece she had wrote. She had a way of getting things done, eh! I realize that I'm writing as if she had passed on to the spirit world, thankfully no( I just think she is deserving of a tribute for all the work she did do in a short period of time that she was here. Mt. Pleasant will be fortunate to have her as long as they know how to utilize her talents, which I'm sure they will. Thanks for everything you did Renee, but you'!! be back someday. 11 11 1 11 Giwesinini 11 • Native American senior Friendship Program Interested Volunteers that would like to participate in a proposed Native American seniors Friendship Program in crand Rapids are encourage to contact Rev. Tim Miller at Pawating Magedwin Church. Rev. Miller can be reached at 616364-6445. Program would focus on providing time and friendship for seniors/ Elders who have limited resources or family in area. Other activities could develop as program progresses or needs change. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Rev. Miller soon. �Page 6 Turtle Talk Newsletter OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Submitted by Debra K. Muller, Native American Community Services, Program Outreach Breast cancer is continuing to take the lives of our Native American women. Breast cancer knows no age, race or ethnic boundaries; cares not if you are residing on the "rez" or in a city environment nor does it give any consideration to your own personal time schedule. As Native American women, we frequently become so busy taking care of others, we forget about ourselves. The care taking of others is one of our many important contributions - but we are unable to fulfill this obligation to our loved ones if we cease to be! Please take the time, set a good example and teach others by getting your clinical examination and mammogram. The Kent County Health Department Women's Health Network offers free mammograms and pap smears to women who qualify. The Women's Health Network has 14 locations in Kent and Ottawa Counties where you can receive the services. If you need a ride to your appointment, one can be provided. Call the KCHD/WHEN at (616) 336-3058 for the location nearest to you. If you are under 40, Planned Parenthood Centers provide clinical breast examinations and referrals for diagnostic mammograms and/or ultrasounds, if indicated. Call 774-7005 for more information and Planned Parenthood Center locations. Locally, many events are planned to focus on breast cancer awareness. In October, Spectrum Health will be holding special presentations on breast cancer at both their Downtown and East Campuses. The American Cancer Society is sponsoring their Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 16th in downtown Grand Rapids. National Mammography Day recognition will be on October 26th at the Kent County Health Department in partnership with St. Mary's Mercy Health Services. Please advocate for the elimination of this disease and do your part by scheduling yourself for an examination. Although we cannot prevent the invasion of breast cancer, we do know that early detection is the best defense against this disease. "Pain doesn't come from getting a mammogram. Pain comes from wishing you had gotten one earlier. Don't wait" Submitted in loving memory of our friend and sister, Sally Olson Kee, who passed on to the Spirit World September 8, 1999. Sally was a breast cancer survivor for many years prior to the diseases spread. She is pidured, on page 5, giving a heartfelt and humorous testimonial at the Circle of Life Breast Health Education Program. Her spirit and kindness will always be remembered. JOB POSTING HEALTH EDUCATOR - HEALTHY HEART PROJECT, GRAND RAPIDS, Ml The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Health Educator for the MminNuh-Gah-Dah-Healthy Heart Program, located in Grand Rapids, Ml. Preference will be given to an individual of Native American descent. Minimum qualifications include Bachelors Degree in Health Education or related health and human services field and at least two years of experience working in a health services discipline. Experience working with communities of color. Strong computer skills including word processing, basic graphics creation, data collection and retrieval are required. A valid Michigan Drivers License is required. This position will work directly with the Native American population in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area to increase the level of intervention for cardiovascular disease and diabetes through early screening and treatment. Written, electronic, and telecommunications skills as well as community outreach and education will be used to accomplish the objectives of the program. Incumbent will ensure that all health care delivery personnel receive Native American specific cultural competency training. Network with local, state, and national tribal and other health service agencies. Travel in and around the Grand Rapids, Michigan, is required. Other duties as assigned. Salary is negotiable. For information please call Wendy or Renee at the Human Resources Office of the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan at (906) 632-6896. Mail or fax cover letter and resume to Human Resources, l.T.C. of Michigan, Inc. 405 E. Easterday Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Ml 49783. Deadline is Friday, October 15, 1999. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 7 THEATER OF THE THREE FIRES The mission of the Theater of the Three Fires is to develop and enrich the understanding of the Anishinaabek culture, from historical and current perspectives, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE TWO EVENTS! New Dawn Anishinabe Bowling Tournament Through artistic, creative and cultural works. The Theater of the Three Fires will present Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth for the next production. The play, authored by Martha Kreipe DeMontanos of the Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American Indian, presents a Native American perspective of the Thanksgiving Holiday from both a historical and contemporary view. Ms. DeMontanos has graciously given the theater permission to adapt the script to our Anishinaabek culture. The script is being re-worked for a new experience by Theater of The Three Fires, with the play being directed by Larry Plamondon. The theater views this production as a work in progress and hopes to improve upon it annually. The Theater of the Three Fires is in need of volunteers and seeks community support. If you haven't yet become involved, or missed last years production, please join us this year. The performing arts world has something for everyone. If you shy away from being "center stage", we have many needs for those willing to work "behind the scenes". The auditions will be (Oct. 15th, those interested but unable to attend, please contact Courtney) at the West Middle School Building (Native American Community Services), updated rehearsal and performance schedules will be announced at the 15th meeting. Please contact any of the Advisory Board members listed below, or call (616) 4588432 (Courtney Biggs) for more information. We hope you can help. When: Saturday, November 27, 1999 Where: Miracle Lanes 3700 Plainfield NE Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 363-3833 Tournament Format: 4 person teams At least one member of the opposite gender on each team. Must be Native American, married to Native American, or bowl on a Native American league. Shifts: 12:30 & 3:30 Entry fee: $100.00 per team For more entry and pre-registration information please contact Brandi Juan at 774-7189 or Leroy Shomin at 447-7690. •i 1-------------------. ... · ..:1 Hq rvest CelebrGltion Of The T rGld iti o Dq I Three Sisters Gq rd en Migwetch November 17, 1999 The Theater of the Three Fires Advisory Board: Loc<~tion to be announced. Derek Bailey Joseph Cardinal Hunter Genia Debra K. Muller Roger Williams Courtney Biggs Tony Deahl Gordon Henry Larry Plamondon Renee Dillard For more information please contact Mark Sanford or Candi Wesaw at 616-458-4078. Sponsored by: Native American Community Services. ·~ . . ..., . ...._.. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 Reflection Photos from The In my youth I respected the world and life, I needed Native American College not anything but peace of heart, and yet I changed despite myself and believed in the spiders lies. He seemed to know all the truth, he promised to make me happy. & Career Fair • He made me ask the Creator for wealth, that I might have power; I was given poverty, that I might find my inner strength. I asked for fame, so others would know me; I was given Obscurity, that I may know myself. I asked for a person to love that I might never be alone, I was Staff from Grand Valley State University Given the life of a hermit, that I might learn to accept Enjoy Conversation myself. I asked for power that I might achieve, I was given Weakness, that I might learn to obey. I asked for health, that I might lead a long life. I was given Infirmity, that I might appreciate each minute. I asked Mother Earth for strength, that I might have my Way, I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for her. I asked to live happily, that I might enjoy life, I was Steve Parsons from University of Michigan was there! given a Life, that I might live happily, I received nothing I asked for, yet all my wishes came true. Despite myself and the spider, my dreams were fulfilled, I am richly Blessed more than I ever hoped. I I thank you, oh Great Creator, for what you have given me. I " j For my family, Betty Davis and Mary Cody share a laugh From James Otten To My Children with each other. �Page 9 Turtle Talk Newsletter AME.RICAN INDIAN BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO - SUCCESSFUL BY MARY CODY The first "Back to school expo", was held at the Westside Complex on August 13, 1999. The event which was sponsored by the Coalition of Indian Programs and Services of Grand Rapids - Kent County was a great success. Over 180 students, parents, and friends attended the event throughout the day. Each student, after visiting the booths, was given a backpack with school supplies, toothbrushes, and alarm clocks. Door prizes were given every 15 minutes. Hot dogs and hamburgers were prepared by our "chef" Tony Deahl. Everyone had a wonderful time. Be sure not to miss the next one! • PEOPLE REGISTERING IN FOR SCHOOL EXPO! ATTENTION!!! YOUTH EVEN GOT AN EYE EXAM ALL WINNERS AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS. NATIVE YOUTH!!! ART CONTEST!!! THE CONTEST IS TO DESIGN A PICTURE THAT THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY CONFERENCE WILL USE AS A LOGO. THERE WILL BE A WINNER IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GRADE GROUPS: * (K-4) * (5-8) * (9- 12) EACH WINNER WILL RECEIVE $65.00 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES. ONE OF THE THREE WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN AS THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER. THEY WILL RECEIVE $150.00 WORTH OF GIFT CERTIFICATES OF THEIR CHOICE FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BEST BUY, MC SPORTING GOODS, TOYS R US, AND SCHULER BOOKS & MUSIC. YOU MAY MIX ANY OF THE FOUR AS WELL ALL WINNERS AND THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THE NA- ENTRY RULES: + + + + + + THE DESIGN SHOULD FIT ON ONE 8 1/2 INCH BY 11 INCH PAPER THE DESIGN SHOULD INCLUDE SOME FORM OF TRANSPORTATION. THE DESIGN SHOULD BE IN COLOR THE DESIGNER NEED TO WRITE THEIR; NAME, GRADE, ADDRESS, AND TRIBAL AFFILIATION ON THE BACK OF PAPER. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22, 1999. CALL BRIAN CHIVIS FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 616-458-4078. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 WALL MURAL IS DEDICATED On September 8th, the Young Eagles and Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council invited the community to participate in the wall mural dedication. Presentations made by Young Eagles Shyla Otten and Shaandiin Church, as well as presentations by Youth Council members Becky Williams and Kristy Dayson were made. Candi Wesaw, project coordinator for the Wall Mural, was a special invited guest to share information about the project. Wall Mural Project Participants Share "Native Pride" Details with Audience Community Comes Out To Support The Youth And See The WalU r~\ ;J~· a•~~, 1V~1 \Jl\1111~~1_ 1': l ' II Native American quadriplegic looking for a live-in caretaker. Those seriously interested, please contact Punkin Shananaquet of Huron Potawatomi Northern Branch office at 451-4925. �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 11 MllNWA MUNA DIBISHKAWIN! CALENDAR OF EVENTS October 16-17: 6th Annual Land of Falling Waters Traditional Pow Wow. Jackson, Ml. Parkside Middle School, 2400 Fourth St. For more information contact Linda Cypret (616) 781-6409, Heather Miller (517) 7 68~80 l 8, or Vicki Antoine (61 6) 781 -5661. ~'''''''''''''''~''''''''''''''''''''~ ~ Birthdays ~ ' Jonie Abella Suzanne Allman ~ ~ i ~ ~ October 21-24: Returning the Gift VIII -A Festival of l\ Native American Writers & Storytellers. Marquette, ~ Ml. Northern Michigan University. For more informa- •,,. tion call (906) 227-1557. ~ ~ ~ October 27: Title IX Indian Education Program of Kent County hosts its Harvest Festival. Time and loca- ~ tion to be determined, please call 771-331 8 for more ~ !-information. ' November: Veteran's Pow Wow. Grand Rapids, Ml. Location and date to be announced. For more information contact George Martin or Ron Yob at (61 6) 458-8759. ~ ~ ' ~ ' * Reminder that Title IX Indian Education Program ~ meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Meet- ~ ings start at 6:30 p.m. in Rm. #41, Ground Level ~ ~ of the West Middle School Bldg. Parents atten, dance are welcome! For more info call 771-3318. ' ' ~--------------------' ' F;s.,lillii:lii:lii.'lilSSi:S:S:~;s.,;s;slillii:lii:lii.'lilSSi~~;s.,i:.'Si:liozoss;Silliilliill ~ ' Native American Elders Ghost Supper Purpose of this gathering is to pay our respects to those who have passed on in the last year, our elders, and men/women veterans. When:November4, 1999 ~ •, ~ ~ ll\ ~ ll\ ~ ~ Where: West Middle School, 3rd floor in cafeteria. Elevators will be available. Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. *Please bring a dish to pass* Meat & Refreshments Provided! For additional information call Joe John at 616-735-3600. ' ~ ' l\ ll\ ~ ~ ' ChrisAnde~on Jeremy Anderson Matt Anderson Jesse Arizola Linda Bessey Wanda Blanco Dorothy Boda James Bueschel Eugene Chisholm Lora Church ~d~~ Jennifer Lynn Cuellar Amos "Junebug" Day Shirley Day Tracy Dougherty Anthony Emery Hunter Genia Ronnie Judson John King Terri Leaureaux ' i ~ ' ' ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ ~ l\ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ Monica Otten Jeanette Pierce Angie Pigeon Art Pigeon Lorraine Pinero !-- Tyrone Raphael Marilyn Rueckert Mark Rueckert Leesa Sams ~ Mark Sanford Danielle Sheahan Robert Sheahan Steve Sheahan Nancy Shenenah Gary Shomin Mary Smith Paul Terpenning Barbara Toothman A.N. Wesaw Duane Wesaw Robert Williams David Yount ~ ' ~ ~ ~ I\ ~ , ~ ~ ' ~ I\ ~ ll\ It\. ll\ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * Our updated list is missing and we are using a ~ ~ 1998 birthday list. If you just recently added your ~ ~name, please call us to ensure that it is still in our:-- ~file. If you have accidentally been left off notify } ~us, we will run your name in the November issue. It\: ~ Migwech! ~ ~!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~:!".:l!ll!"Z.:!2!2!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~2!"Z.:ll!"Z.:!2!2!2'2!'2!!'2!~2!"Z.:l!I '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~ �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 Foster Home Recruitment Seminar : Anishinabek Youth Leadership : : council FC?Od Drive! : • • • • The Anishinabek Youth Leadership : gan Indian Child Welfare Agency are hosting a Foster •council is holding a food drive and would • The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Michi- : Home Recruitment Seminar on Tuesday, October 26, : like everyone whom is interested in do- 1999 :ram 6:3~ p.m. _to 8:00 p.m. All those inter- : homes in the Grand Rapids surrounding community. : nating non-perishable items to drop off ested in becoming a licensed foster parent are en•these items to the Native American comcouraged to attend. There is a critical need tor Native: munity services_ Multi-Purpose room. we hope you can join us. The seminar will be held in : the Community Room (Room 42), ground level, of the • West Middle School building. The address is: 615 Turner Ave. N.W. , Grand Rapids, Ml 49504. The food drive will run through oc- 4292 to register. 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Wagner Wheeler 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--------------David Shananaquet Member------------------Sydney Martin Member-----------------Roger Williams Member--------------------Debra Gibbs HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A BIRTHDAY IN OCTOBER: TO NAME A FEW: Jesse Arizola, Mary Smith, Tracey Dougherty, Dorothy D. Boda, Mark Rueckert, Mary Smith, John King, Mary Peters, Tyrone Raphael, Robert Sheahan, David Yount, Sharon Winter 1 Duane T. Wesaw, A. N. Wesaw) Jeanette Pierce, Shirley Chamberlain, Terri Leaureaux, Ronnie Judson, Gary Shomin, June Bug, Paul Terpenning, Eugene Chisholm, Barbara Toothman, Nancy Sheneman, Joyce Hinkle, Chris and Jeremy Anderson, Hunter Genia Please inform us if your address has changed. We need to know the old and the new address and both zip codes. & NOVEMBER 1985 We would like to announce to the community that GRITC is acquiring (2) computers for educational programs. While the program is not fully developed our intent is to help anyone or their children improve Math and Reading skills. If there are fees to participate, the fees will be on a sliding scale based on income family size, and academic levels. Persons interested are encouraged to send name and address for further information. J. Wagner Wheeler, Executive Director. SENIOR LUNCHES STARTED. LUNCHES WILL BE SERVED EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. THE HEALTH NURSE IS AT G.R. INTERTRIBAL EVERY TUESDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM NEED A RIDE TO A.A.? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE WHO HAS A TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE! A BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER: TO NAME A FEW: Frosty Chandler, CONTACT: TONI Robin King, Mary Sandoval, Larry King, AT 774-8331 John Tadgerson, Pete Recollect, Bea Bailey, C. J. Robinson, John Zakem, MONDAY AND THURSDAY James Brown, Dennis Bush, Phillip 9:30 AM 5:00PM Chippewa, Diane Leaureaux, Jon Medawis, Linda Wheeler, Kathy Bowen, Erica Smith, CALL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!!!! Jessia Smith, Don Bowen, Jr., Marie Nedacco, Julie Shananaquet, Colby How beautiful a day can be when Genereaux, Jr., A-Dawa-Qua Pontiac, James M. Genia. kindness touches it. �A SHORT OVERVlEW OF DEMEsTIC VIOLENCE another family , By Luan Gilbert, DCABW is considered a closet issue. Domestic violence has been a tradition in counselors and therapists hesitate to Violence within a family Even many families for an incredibly long time. ask about violence or try to help a This tradition is resistant to change, family change this behavior. tenacious, and a well kept family secret. decisions have often maintained the In fact, many domestic violence families invest an enormous amount of time and social value of family privacy. In 189G, the Supreme Court of North Carolina put energy into keeping this a secret. legal sanction on wife abuse by acquit- How common is wife abuse? ting a man of beating his wife and choos- According to FBI statistics, a woman is ing to ignore the entire episode with battered every 18 seconds in the U.S. the following excuse " •. It is better to Legal experts figure that wife abuse is draw the curtain, shut out the public qne of the most under reported crimes in gaze, and leave the parties to forget the country - even more under reported and forgive." than rape, which the FBI estimates is ten times more frequent than statistics 2. Many individuals and families 1n our society maintain the standards of behav- would indicate. ior learned in traditional, rigid sex Acccrding to one study, 60% of all Amer- role socialization. ican couples are involved in some form of should be in control of his family. wife abuse. is in charge, is not to be questioned Majory Fields, a New York City attorney, on his decision, and has a right to use reports that of 500 women represented in physical force in order to discipline divorce action in Brooklyn in 1976, 57.4% his partner if she misbehaves according complained of physical assaults by their to his expectations. husbands. women has learned to be passive an nut- Over 40% of police injuries and over 22% uring, and to take responsibility for of police deaths occur in the line of his unhappiness. duty on family dispute calls. better (i.e. more compliant) wife, then Why do families tolerate and even perpet- everything would be all right. uate the tradition of family violence? 3. 1. in their efforts to disengage from a Our society tends to believe that Our legal That is, that a man He Likewise, the If she would be a The legal system has not aided women family matters are private matters and violent situation. that outsiders have no right to meddle. legitimized battering. Families should not hang out their dirty rule of thumb indicated that a husband linen and few people feel comfortable had "the right to whip his wife provided asking about what they see happening in that he used a switch no biggern than his thumb." Indeed, it has often The common law Pennsylvania had a law �A SHORT OVERVIEW Continued use of alcohol affects his self control indicating that no husband should beat his andallows him to be more destructive. wife after 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Although there is no typical battered Women who attempt to bring charges against women because each person is unique, their abusers, try to enforce restraining there are some characteristics shared orders against their abusers, or who try by many battered women. She often be- to keep these abusers from gaining custody lieves in the traditional family and in of the children in divorce proceedings, traditional female sex-role expectations. often feel that indeed laws are made pri- That is, she learned that her role is marily by male legislators, pleaded and that of a compliant, nuturing, support- interpreted -mostly by male judges and ive wife. lawyers, and enforced by a predominantly batterer's actions. male police force. the blame. 4. only she were a better cook, a better Domestic violence will continue as She feels responsible for the She internalizes He wouldn't be so mad if long as men are taught that violence is mother, etc. an acceptable way to express their anger his anger is appropriate behavior for a and an acceptable way to problem solve. man. Barbara Starr, who teaches at the Univer- to strike out at her and the children. sity of Southern California, reports that She believes in the myth of battering 73% of male abusers come from families relationships (That she must be masoch- where their fathers beat their mothers. istic, that she could get out if she Violence is a learned behavior. really wanted to, etc.) and that no one The She often has learned that It's okay for men to get angry and family tradition continues. can understand her or help her. The domestic violence family 1s usually a denies the terror and anger around the very isolated family. abuse. Almost all of the She She often was originally attr- women who come to shelters report that acted to this man because she felt afraid they feel isolated from both family and of dealing with the world. friends. She learned All members of the family suffer that the real world is too overwhelming from low self esteem. It is also common for a women to face alone. She needs to find illnesses that are directly re- someone to protect her. lated to severe stress reactions. in control of his life, his surroundings, Al- He seemed to be though statistics vary considerably, a and be able to take care of her. significant number of abusers use alcohol control, however, becomes very restrict- extensively. ive until it serves to suffocate her. The intake of alcohol does not initiate violent behavior, but a She 1s often very passive in the world, person who is violent becomes more violent but is strong at home. in his behavior when he is drinking. This The Her strength 1s evident to us - she is strong enough to �A SHORT OVERVIEW Continued not win a peace prize at home , In one keep from getting killed, and strong enou- interview she stated: "Yes, he's a good gh to carry on with day to day tasks in husband, he only beats me once a week." spite of great physical and psychological What keeps women in abusive relation- stress. She is a survivor. She often has ships? been the victim of sexual abuse as a young Most abused women are financially depwoman - either molestation, incest or rape.endent on their abuser. If she were to Again, although there is no typical batter-leave this man, how could she support ing man, many have some characteristics in herself and her children? common. Often he is He usually learned the tradition- her sole source of income. al male role. That is, he learned that If she does have marketable skills, they are usually he sould be the head of the family, make for minimum wage jobs, and the thought the decisions, earn the real money and of supporting herself and her children generally be in charge. with a low paying job or the thought of This also gives him the right to use physical force on his being on AFDC is too frightening or dewife and children to discipline them when grading so she chooses to remain in her they are wrong in their ways. abusive situation. He often She usually exper- has trouble identifying or talking about iences emotional dependence as well as his feelings. financial dependence. He has trouble tolerating Her abuser is a frustration and has a pattern of blaming very important person in her life, the others for his problems. person with whom she is the most inti- from low self esteem. He too, suffers He often severely mate. Abusers are not abusive all of limits freedom of movement for his wife. the time. He can be very good to her at He wants to know where she is and is times. jealous of other people in her life. hopes that the bad times will stop and Most abusers come from families where the good times will grow. their fathers physically abused their women has no support from her biological She relishes the good times and mothers and many of them suffered physical family to leave. Often the She is told that every and/or psychological abuse as a child. marriage has problems or the familiar He learned as a child that domestic viol- "you made your bed, now lay in it", in ence is a part of a family system and his addition to receiving the message that children will learn this from him. all children need a father. Many abusers are very successful in their women have strong religious beliefs in- careers and appear charming to people di.eating that they must stay in a outside their home. marriage regardless of any detrimental Eisaku Sato, who was Other fromer prime minister of Japan, was plysical or psychological ramifications awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1974. for her or her children. His wife, however, revealed that he would are convinced that if they leave their Other women �A SHORT OVERVIEW Continued the following addition: relationship, the abuser will kill them. They believe that the only way to insure the safety of their children and themselves is to stay in the marriage. Another may be afraid that she will lose A new section 6 to be added which states "The share of the decendant gr,mp shall be one hundred percent (100%) distributed per capita by the "Secretary'', in equal sums, to all qualified persons enrolled." Respectfully, not only her status as a wife, but that the father of the children can prove that she is an unfit mother and she will lose custody of the children also. Jeanette St. Clair *************** * ···· ** Almost every battered woman suffers from very low self esteem and has learned to take much of the blame for her batterer's violence. This means that she is willing to stay in the relationship, try harder to make it work, and hope that some day her marriage will be peaceful. It also means that the children are learning that violence is an integral part of family life. ********************* Q' GREAT SPIRIT, "Whose voice 1. bear in the wi11ds. And whose i>re11t!J git>e> life lo all the world. bear me! J am small and weak. ] >ieed )' Our strength aid 1visdom . NORTHERN MICHIGAN OTTAWA ASSOCIATION UNIT #4 - SUMMARY MINUTES JULY 27, 1985 ATTENDANCE: The meeting was attended by LET ME 'X; ALK IN BEAUTY, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple ;unset. over 45 Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. MAKE MY H.~"1DS respect 'the '. ~, ings you have made and my ears sharp to hea~ your voice. Mr. Alvin Picotte from the Michigan branch MAKE of the Bureau of Indian Affairs was also present. The meeting was chaired by Joe John, the Chairman of Unit #4. PURPOSE: The purpose of the meeting was .~1E W1sE so that I may ·; ·.derstand the thin!(S you have taught my pee p ;.<:. LET ME LEAR' the lessons yo>:- ' 1-iave hidden in every leai and rock. I SEEK STRE..; GTH, brother but tO not t0 be c:: ':.< ter than my iight my f: Teate"- to discuss and act on the proposed distri- enern y - myself. bution plans for Dockets No. 18E and 58 MAKE .\ ·I E AL \\·.ns RE A DY to c. •"'ie to you with clean hands an d straight eyes for the Ottawa & Chippewa Indians of Mich. SUMMARY: A motion was made and unanimously passed to approve the Minneapo1is Plan as it was developed during conference held in Minneapolis June 6-7, 1984 with So WHEs LIFE FADES , my spirit may come to witbc>ilt shame . a.< the ;,:.: .11g sunset , Yull �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I October 1985 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I A TRADITIONAL NAMING AND MARRIAGE CEREMONY AT THE PORT HURON PRAYER GATHERING (SEP'f'EMBER 13 AND 14, 1985) (EDITOR'S NOTE: As promised to our readers in our September, 1985 issue of the Council Drum News, we are continuing our report of the other events that took place at the important Ceremonial Prayer Gathering and the coming of the "LITTLE BOY DRUM" to southeastern Michigan. We feel the importance of these multiple events are indicative of the growing demands for traditional ways among the urban-Native American people of Michigan) By way of introduction into the "other events," we would like to clarify the naming tradition for our non-Native readers who are not familiar with this custom~ According to traditional beliefs shared by a growing number of urban Native Americans, the importance of having a traditional name is of strict religious significance to the individual. Some believe it establishes a means of Spiritual communication with Grandfather, and without a so called "Indian-Name," Spiritual communication would be incomplete. This explanation is of course an over simplification of more involved and deeply rooted Ojibway traditions. It is often among second and third generation urban Native Amer;cans of this century that traditional naming has been absent into adulthood and is consequently now being sought by more and more people who are rediscovering and adopting the fullness and importance of their rich heritage. Such are the circumstances for Phil and Merri Memberto who received traditional names in ceremony conducted by Eddie Benton Benai (Chippewa) Spiritual Leader and Fourth Degree (Bear Clan) Medi-Priest of St. Paul, Minnesota. Finally, a pre-requisite to the desire for an "Indian-Name" is to make known that wish with a traditional Spiritual Leader willing to undertake that request. Usually a year or more is required to allow sufficient time for a "vision-quest" on the part of the "Name-Giver" who will finally announce when the actual ceremony can take place. Sometimes the announcement is delayed so as to become a part of another gathering, such as was the case of Phil and Merri Mem.berto. Another aspect of the Naming-Ceremony is the selection of four (4) "Sponsors." The selection and acceptance by the "Sponsor" is considered a great honor. By accepting, the "Sponsor" agrees to assist his or her host in everyway possible throughout their lifetimes. The Sponsors were: PHIL'S SPONSORS: 1. FR.A..~ BUSH 2. JERRY PIGEON 3. DAVID MC CULLOUGH 4. WALLY HALL MERRI'S SPONSORS: 1. BETTY PAMP 2. VIRGINIA PIGEON 3. GLORIA MC CULLOUGH 4. RUTH ANN CHIVIS With the "Sponsors" for each host standing to one side of their host, the "Name-Giver" described how he prayed, meditated and otherwise sought instructions from Grandfather and the Spirits and was finally given insight to a name for that individual. In this instance (for Phil) the name came in two separate visions. The candidate was thus turned to face each of the Four Spiritual Directions so that "They" would know the person receiving the new name. This �October 1985 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll was followed by a Pipe-Ceremony and prayer. Each Sponsor then expressed their appreciation and honor as a Sponsor and pledged support in times of need to their Host. Finally all of the guests in the beautiful Ceremonial Lodge were invited to place Cedar and/or Tobacco on the sacred Ceremonial Fire and congratulate "STANDING BUFFALO~ - PHIL MEMBER.IQ The nearly similar ceremony followed for Merri, and with her Sponsors also . making their statements of honor and pledges of life long support the ceremony concluded with the seventy-five of more guests also giving thaiiks to Grandfather and congratulating -"LITTLE SPRUCE" -- MERRI MEMBER.TO I believe it would be hard for anyone experiencing these events and not feel the whole episode as a "window" into the part of a culture still immensely rich in Spiritual well-being. There in the subdued light of the great-lodge, with it's sturdy skeletal-like frame work so well built in the tradition of old, and the air bluish from the Sacred-Fire as it lazily curled up to the smoke-hole leaving behind it's scent of Sacred Cedar and Tobacco was indeed soul-inoving! There amid the chants and prayers and in their colorful traditional clothes stood Phil and Merri, each in their turn. And but for a matter of a calendar telling us it was Saturday morning, September 14,.1985, it could well have been a September morning two or three hundred years agot * THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY As the final "other-event" of the Port Huron Prayer Gathering was the traditional marriage of Phil and Merri Memberto who incidently were already man and wife by a civil-law marriage. Also again, both bride and groom required four Sponsors each, and because of their earlier naming ceremony they were able to have the same Sponsors for their wedding as well. It was Phil's duty to build a FIRE which ceremonially represented that he would always be responsible for providing a home for his wife and family and to keep them warm. He also had a wooden bowl with FOOD in it to represent his responsibility of providing his family with food. Merri's symbol was a wood-bowl with WATER in it which represented her as one who would always be there to bring life and to prepare the food for her family. Medi Priest Benai then called both Phil and Merri together before the groom's FIRE and announced that they had come here to join their lives in the Spiritual presence of Grandfather and the Spirits of the Four Directions. The guests were all asked to stand as prayers were then given in Ojibway. One significant part of the Pipe-Ceremony came when Medi Priest Benai held the Pipe before Standing Buffalo and Little Spruce, stem upward, both bride_; and groom each put one hand on the Pipe as the Priest prayed in Ojibway. 'Fhe pipe was then offered to the Four-Directions so that the Spirits of the Four-Directions would recognize the newly joined lives. The Pipe was then shared with each of the eight Sponsors. Following this, Phil gave Merri food from his bowl and she in turn gave him water from her bowl. They then shared the symbolic food and water with their Sponsors. Phil to Merri's Sponsors, and Merri to Phil's Sponsors. �I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II October 1985 111111e1a1111eJ111taa11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111111111 Unlike a Chamokmon marriage there is no "I pronounce you man and wife," rather the entire ceremony progressively seals that bond. In fact it is said of a traditional marriage that "IT IS FOR LIFE." Should one die, the survivor must mourn for a period of one year and not re-marry for four(4) more years. A huge "give-away" was then held for the seventy-five or more guests who had been seated in a semi-circle throughout the ceremony. It was the bride and groom's way of sharing their good fortune and thanking all of the guests. As a final expression of appreciation the newlyweds hosted a huge feast which had been in preparation from early morning by the bride and her helpers. Surely there are as many variations in traditional tribal marriages as there are different tribes. However, the joining of two lives in a natural setting of lush green plants for a carpet; surrounded by the greenery of the close by forest; the pleasing smell of an outdoor fire; a friendly caressing wind; a sunny blue sky all combined to give this traditional marriage a dimension very much in harmony with the Spirits of the Natural environment. Surely Grandfather received the "Sacred-Smoke" of the Wedding-Fire and the many prayers sent to Him. * (EDITOR'S P.S. The reason for no pictures with ~his report is because we have none! Perhaps the complete ban on picture-taking at the Port Huron Prayer Gathering "may have been intended to make these events live in our hearts rather than remain a visual record of less than meaningful proportions of what took place in an atmosphere of religious sanctity!) TAKEN FROM -COUNCIL DRUM NEWS - GRAND VALLEY AMERICAN INDIAN LODGE - VOL. 17, NO. l ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRAND VALLEY INDIAN LODGE - ARTS & CRAFT CLASS (TIME: 6:45 PM - 8:45PM) THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH - NO CHARGE - FOOD & NUTRITION ROOM ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SENIOR'S POTLUCK - NOVEMBER 21, 1985 - THURSDAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------• �WITH LOVE AND A BLESSING* By Father Joseph C. Martin Whatever your feelings may be, first acquire proper attitudes. If you want to help someone, you wi 11 be severely hampered if your feelings toward that person are clouded by bitterness or resentment. It is difficult to help people who know you despise the~. We are not put here in order to judge; we are put here to love one another. And loving is simply giving what we have to give. To do this sincerely is to take the first step in helping the alcoholic. Next, we learn to recognize the disease of alcoholism through a knowledge of its symptoms. You can't help a person with alcoholism unless you can see that he or she has it. The child gets to the heart of the matter by simply saying "my daddy drinks too much." All the other symptoms are the results of drinking too much. Alcoholism is an addiction and the addictive-substance alcohol controls the alcoholic. Willpower is not enough; therapy is needed. Confront the alcoholic with the fact of the disease and offer possible solutions. Make alcoholics responsible for their actions. Every time you pick up the tab for the alcoholic, you have just paid for the next drunk. Use all of the alcoholism resources at your command. It should take a knowledgeable network of people to get the alcoholic into treatment and to get him well. Alcoholism is an illness of body, mind, emotions, and ~oul, and one person does not do the whole job of rebuilding a shattered alcoholic life. If you ever had surgery, it was indeed the surgeon who did the job. But he was not the only resource person there. He had an anesthesiologist and five or six nurses. There were people in the recovery room and a whole floor of nurses and others to help in the postoperative period. It's the same way for the alcoholic. If he is to get well and get well right he will get well all over; mind, body, emotions, and soul. In most areas of the U.S. there is at least a branch or affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism. In practically every colTITiunity in this country there is an Alcoholics Anonymous group. In most big city settings you will find halfway houses, rehab centers and all kinds of programs. There are also individual doctors who are most knowledgeable in the treatment of the physical ailments of the alcoholic. Use all these people in the community. I want to emphasize here how helpful A.A. can be for those who are not alcoholics themselves but who want information and guidance. Although A.A. does not usually provide formal education programs, an excellent way to start learning is to attend a series of open A.A. meetings. Those who know a great deal about alcoholism have gained much of their knowledge from recovering alcoholics. All other things being equal, the recovering alcoholic has the edge of personal experience. A.A.'s companion organization, Al-Anon is almost as old as A.A .. Founded by Lois Wilson, the wife of one of the co-founders of A.A., Al-Anon is an organization of people who are suffering the effects of someone else's alcoholism; a parent, a spouse, a child or anyone close to an alcoholic. Al-Anon members will share their experience, strength and hope with anyone who wants to help another person recover. The Al-Anon philosophy is that it takes a healthy person to help someone who is sick, so they focus on their state of mind. Al-Anon is not a place where people go to talk about how miserable it is to have to live with a drunk. Members are there for their own program of recovery and can provide practical advice on how to handle the inevitable disasters that occur in alcoholic families. cont. �. It is difficult and even foolish to try to control, we will only continue to live and handle an alcoholic without help . with frustration that made us turn to AlYou may be told it is a "family problem" Anon. Once we have learned to let go of or "dirty linen" not to be aired in the problem, however, the loving concern public. But thealcoholic's"dirty linen" and help of the other members will provide is a disease for which treatment can be strong support to help us understand what found quite easily in most collll1unities. the A1-Anon program can do for us." All it takes in many cases is a phone call to get the ball rolling. The remarkable thing is that even those who go in kicking and screaming all the way have For Your Information: better than a fifty-fifty chance of recovery. The resources are availAl-Anon Family Group Information Service: 956-6166 able; find them and use them. Don't be discouraged by relapses. Now I realize I'm asking you to control feelings and that can't be done. But the fact is that alcoholism is an incurable disease thus far, and it therefore brooks of relapses. Don't be astounded when it happens. Many people are personally disappointed when a person they have been working with gets drunk. "How could he have done this to me? I gave that clown two and a half years of my time. You know how he rewarded me? He got drunk!" The only way you can respond is: "Yes. They do that!" Don't be discouraged by any success and never give up hope; even if the alcoholic does not recover, at least you tried. Althouoh we have no Al-Anon here at GRITC, there are A.A. meetings on every: With love and a blessing, ATTENTION A.A. MEMBERS!!! Father Jospeph C. Martin *From: Alcoholism &Addiction Magazine August 1985 issue tg If you are concerned about someone with a drinking problem, the Al-Anon program can help you. Al-Anon was founded by families of alcoholics who had found sobriety in A.A., but today many Al-Anon members are finding serenity despite an active drinking problem. "From the very outset we learn that we are power:tess to control the alcoholic's drinking. This is a fact that must be accepted before the newcomer can progress with the program. Until we stop trying Alcoholics Anonymous of Kent County: 454-4992 Alano Club of Kent County: 456-5709 MONOAY &THURSDAY AT 7 O'Clock p.m. until ? The Native American A.A. Group is looking for volunteers to chair our meetings. It will be on a rotation basis with other chairpersons. Contact Toni at 774-8331. DID YOU KNOW ........... . --The drug paraphenalia business is a $3 billion a year industry. --Reaction time for the motor skills, such as driving, is reduced by 41% after smoking one joint, by 63% after smoking two joints. --Alcohol abuse affects at least 4 other persons. \ �The Fall Festival" went off without a hitch. 11 There were so many nice prizes and food. Thanks to GRITC and Lexington staff. A BIG thanks to John Zakem for all his time and efforts to make this a success. Hope you're much better by the time you receive our Turtle Talk. ANYWAY People are unreasonable, illogical and se l f-t:en·t ered. Love them anyway. He is the person who does all the leg work and is responsible for the wonderful gifts that were presented to the winners. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED DOOR PRIZES. Later that evening ther~ was a potluck to welcome everyone back to school and to the corrnnunity. A very nice turnout. Plenty of good If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. food. Do good anyway. A big thanks to Lexington staff for doing such a nice job. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. Bowling season is here again! The biggest men with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men with the smallest minds. The N.A. Bowlers are at Wengers on Leonard Street again every Friday evening starting at 8:00 p.m. Think big anyway. Why don't you stop by and see how the bowlers are doing and visit. CONGRATULATIONS TO Sherri Medawis and her new baby boy-9 lbs. & Liz St. Clair and her new baby girl-7 lbs. 11 oz. Sorry to hear about Leroy Hall Jr. He has been at Butterworth Hospital for the past several days with a broken leg from a car accident. Fe'ople favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs. Fight for some underdog any•,..,ay. What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. • People really need help, but may attack you if you help them. Help them anyway. Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you've got anyway. �JTPA 85/86 The GRITC - JTPA Program will be offering a new component to eligible Native Americans who reside in Kent and Ottawa counties. include On-The-Job-Training (OJT}. Our program has expanded to In addition to OJT, we will still be offering assistance to those who want to complete their GED, 20 credits, and Diploma, Computer Training, Work Experience and Job placement.* WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GRITC JTPA PROGRAM AND WHAT PROOF IS NEEDED: 1. Native American - Proof by the following; birth certificate, tribal membership card, judgement award letter, or is known to the contnunity as being Native American. 2. 17 years or older - Proof by the following; birth certificate, drivers license, or personal identification, and social security number. 3. Economically Disadvantaged (meaning an individual whose income is poverty level, or 70% of the lower living standard income level) - Proof needed is annualized inc0r.1e, DSS income, Social Security, Disability, or any document stating income. OR Unemployed (means an individual who is without a job and who wants and are available for work) - Proof of income by the above mentioned . OR Underemployed (meaning a person who is working part-time but seeking fulltime work; or a person who is working full-time but whose current annualized wage rate or family's current annualized income is not in excess of the poverty level or 70% of the lower living standard income level} -Proof of income by the above mentionaed. 4. Resident of Kent or Ottawa Counties - Proof will be established by any of the above documents. 5. Those males between 18 to 26 must show proof that they registered for the Draft. ·*For further infonnation, contact DAWN ANDERSON or PHILIP MEMBERTO at 45 Lexington or ROOM 4 or 774-8331. �!Vo v e~ be" 5o~ IDc.h.he.,. ~? !De.+ .,:2..8 IOe.+ 9'..J 1.JN"e4l\•c. J 4-~ .:::J_ (/'JC.'1'&.) \II ~ 1 Ioe..+. --- __.Jo ,3'9- / 'l"ftt --1JA w-.Q. e p o-1 _L -c..1. L _g__ s ff> Q, fl. 5eW\Zol\ J..~.,J.e~ I'/- I3 ~ '°"~.5 ~:30 IS /(~ -- R"" - 1S / tJ(!,I( We.sh de. (!D111pl~ lo-/ I ISeJ\iOA. !..1 JI • . l) /;i_ \Je te ~A1.1s I t>Cl.f. 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" C ~ 11 r!'I Vf.L~EY ST!\TE urnvrnsrrv LIBRARY TURTLEAIRS RESOIRl~'A i JK 0 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 October I November 1989 A Monthly Publication by the Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx~ Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Wagner Wheeler Editor........................ Fran Merryweather GRUC Bogcd of Dlrectocs: President.......... . .......... Mary Roberts Vice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Shelby Treasurer. . ....................Carol Dutmers Secretary..................... Genevieve Shirley Sgt.-At-Arrns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Roger Williams Member....................... Loretta Antoine Member..... . ................. Mari Dudley Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Hart Member.......................Sydney Martin Grand Rapids Inter-Tribal Council Board of Directors Meetings are held every month. the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m .• at 45 Lexington N.W. Everyone Is Welcome! Keep your D & W and Meijers Cash Register Tapes coming in. In case you haven't heard yet. Eberhard tapes have been discontinued. If you have tapes saved up but don't have time to bring them in. CALL Chris at 774-8331. Thanks for your support! Addrass Cbgnga If you move and still wont to receive your Turtle Talk. please send or call in your new address. Contact Loretta Yount or Fran Merryweather at 774-8331. GRUC Staff Roster Administration Wag Wheeler. . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Loretta Yount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admin. Assistant Dennis Black. . . . . . . . . . . . ... Business Manager Chris Shomin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Clerk Substance Abuse Prevention Program Vicki Upton................ Coordinator Leonard O'Bonnon......... Outpatient Counselor Fron Merryweather......... Prevention/Admin. Bob Stone................. Comm. Health Rep. Mental Health Services Kathy Polise. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Judy Dodge............... Denise Skorka . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Lafontsee........... Coordinator Case Manager Receptionist Part-nme Seniors Program Louella Collins.............. Coordinator Employment Program Connie Cady ...............Job Developer Rita Blumke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Job Developer Carmen Corby............. Clerk Faye Baker.................Job Developer Annie Lafontsee. . . . . . . . . .. Part-nme Michigan Indian Press Jeff Justin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator Terry Bussey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part-time Coordinator Kayle Crampton ........... Illustrator Gert Austof.................Secretary Mary Stitt.................. Consultant The GRITC Staff would Just like to say ·Congratulations and Welcome Aboard" to the new Board of Directors. we look forward to working with you! Michigan Indian Press office is in Byron Center...... . Phone: 878-3844. �Heritage: Native American Style Long ago, Native American people at the time of the autumn equinox began their preparation for winter. From about late August through November, harvest of food were collected and stored. With the remaining crops, people feasted, sat and listened for the geese flying south, or watched the leaves and com stalks dry out while basking in the warmth of an autumn day. Not all Indians were farmers, though many were. For other Indians, autumn was the time to prepare traps and harvest the berries and nuts. In effect, one can imagine all the physical senses being awakened~uring autumn. Because of the changes in many Native American communities from a subsistence livelihood to a cash economy, only a few Indian people continue to have an opportunity to experience the changing of seasons. American Indian celebrations continue, however, across the country and in much the same manner as in the past. In the Southwestamong the Rio Grand Pueblos, annual feasts celebrate the harvests and dances are held. Atop the Hopi mesas, the Hopi offer thanks and send their katchinas back home to their sacred place. At other reservations such as at Navajo, fairs are held that include traditional and non-traditional singing, fry bread contests, arts and crafts sales, and other informational exhibits. The summer pow wows come to an end and many Indians who have traveled the circuit return home. Within a month or so after schools re-open, it is the season to talk about Indians. During this time of the year, non-Indian events such as state fairs, Halloween, and especially Thanks giving reminds the country about American Indians. In 1988, a U.S. Senate resolution designated September 23-30 as "National American Indian Heritage Week." This resolution prompted Native Americans, educators, and others interested in Native Americans to do something that recognized achievements of Indians. In the New York City area, a coalition of American Indians and non-Indians formed a Native American Heritage Month Committee in April 1987, even before the Senate resolution, dedicated to promoting an awareness of contemporary Native Americans. The committee has sponsored a series of activities in different locations of New York City throughout September. These events have included a Native American Festival at Inwood Hill Park and a citywide childrens' art exhibit titled "Indians as Children See Them," co-sponsored by the Museum of the American Indian and the Native American Heritage Committee which includes representatives from the AAIA, the Title V New York City Indian Education Program, other museums, the Urban Parle Rancers and the New York City Board of Education. Year-round efforts, however, would better serve to foster a recognition and respect for Native American culture and history. The result would be an informed American public with a healthy understanding of contemporary Native Americans who are so often negated ignored, or stereotyped. In tum, Native Americans themselves can experience a stronger spirit of their ancestors while celebrating the good things that remain. (This article was brought to you from Indian Affair Newsletter, 1989) �COMMON PLANTS AND SEEDS THAT THE ANCIENT INDIANS USED IN THEIR EVERY DAY LIVES The following can be found in your own backyard! and be pleasantly surprised. Try some of them WILLOW TREE The inner bark contains the ingredient that aspirin is made of. Willow roots and bark teas were made to relieve pain and reduce fevers. WHITE PINE The needles were boiled in water or maple syrup to make a tea. This tea was drunk to relieve coughs and colds. The needles can be chewed as a source of vitamin C. In fact, they contain 5 times more vitamin C than citrus fruit! DANDELION Blossoms used for teas and wines; roots are roasted and used as a coffee substitute. SUNFLOWER Hulls and seeds were roasted and ground and then brewed and used as a coffee substitute. JUNIPER Oil from crushed berries was rubbed on skin as an insect repellent. ACORN Acorn shells are roasted until brown in a slow oven. Grind them up and use I tsp. per cup of water. Simmer for 15 minutes, strain and serve. MINT All the varieties of mint were used in teas to relieve cold symptoms and stomach upsets. It is also a refreshing drink when served chilled. SASSAFRAS Dry the roots first then boil to the desired strength for tea (darker color makes stronger tea). Also can be used as a remedy for getting rid of head lice. POKE BERRY Most tender when picked at approximately 8 inches tall. Boil until tender with a dash of soda and serve. FLAGROOT (Found in marshy areas.) Dry on a string. Cut off a few thin strips and boil to make into a tea. Or chew on a dried root for a sore throat. Tea is good for when you have a cold. -QUOTES TO LIVE BY''Exterd good wishes to others ard you will feel blessed yourself." ''There are many shades of darkness in the spectnm of despair, but dazzling colors in the spectnm of joy." ''The m:>st effective way to cope with change is to help create it." �¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥~ Health and Human Services c,tond Rap;cf.$ UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, October 18th, 1989 Health & Human Services will be having an "OPEN BOUSE" at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N. W. in Rooms 2 and 3 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Snacks and Refreshments will be served. Friday, October 27th, 1989 The Substance Abuse Prevention Program will have a Halloween Costume Dance! Featuring music by Sweetgrass. Westside Complex is the place, 215 Straight Street N.W., from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! No Alcohol Please! ONGOING EVENTS Neshnewbe A.A. Closed A. A. Meetings Closed A.A. meetings will meet every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lexington School, 45 Lexington N.W., downstairs across from the young adult school program room. For more information please call 774-8331 Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Exercise/Dance Class Exercise/Dance class with Judy Dodge every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Call Judy at 774-8331. MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Judy Dodge's job position has changed. Judy is now working as a Casemanager within the Mental Health Department. The Substance Abuse Prevention Program prov1des services for clients and the community. The types of services that are available include: Denise Skorka has joined the Mental Health Staff. Denise is the Receptionist, and will be the person speaking to you when you call about our services. Annie Lafontsee has joined the Mental Health Staff, part-time. Annie is a Casemanager for the program. SERVICE UPDATE The Mental Health Program is now able to set up appointments for counseling within two weeks, from your initial call to our office. If you would like to contact us, please call 774-8331, ask for Denise. SERVICES AVAILABLE - Casemanagement Counseling Nutritional Assessment Groups Dance Exercise Screening: A determination is made of the client's needs and situation. This includes where and how those needs may be met. An appropriate course of action is decided conjointly with the individual and family. Assessment: A comprehensive assessment is completed, from a holistic perspective. As well, assessment is viewed as an ongoing process. A formal treatment plan is developed, based on the completed assessment. Referrals: Referrals are made in consideration to the severity of the substance abuse problem, prior treatment history, and generally follow the course previously establishE through the assessment and treatment plan proc~ss. Substance Abuse staff may serve as advocates for clients, through providing a linkage with other service providers. Outpatient Counseling: Individual, family, and group counseling sessions are available. Prevention Services: This service is offered to ail age groups through education and trair ing relative to factors contributing to substance abuse. �•••• 99 , NEW GENERATION OF ABUSE Indian children being 'devasted' by mothers' alcohol use in pregnancy The devasting effects of alcohol abuse arong .American Indians are reaching a new generation, striking children whose mthers drank heavily during pregnancy and resulting in a population that is mentally arxl Jbysically disabled. As many as 5 to 25 percent of children are affected on sane reservations in the Plains, the Soothwest arxl Canada, say researchers 'Who have studied the problem. That rate is many times greater than the \olOrldwide rate. Although alcoholis:n long has been known to afflict Indian groups disproportionately, its hann to Indians of the next generation are ~rging only now in studies on a nunber of reservations. Alcohol's effects on Indian children are causing a "devastation that is \olOrse than smallpox'' said Dr. Geoffrey Robinson, a pediatrician at the University of British Colu:i:bia in Vancouver. Jeaneen Grey Eagle, who runs Project ReCOV'ery, an alcohol treatxrent progran at the Pine Ridge reservation in Sooth Dalmta,, said the problem was so serious that it was "threatening the very survival of the Indian people". She estimates that 25 percent of the children on that reservation are affected arxl that the tuii>er is gro.ving. Such children often are mentally retarded arxl have behavior problems, including hyperactivity and an inability to understarxl cause-andeffect relationships. These children usually have distinctive ;jlysical features, including a small '1ead, low, praninent ears; poorly ::ieveloped cheekrones, arxi a long arxl .51IOOth upper lip. They also are slow :o develop Jbysically arxi ID:!Iltally. Cllildren with symptans in three categories - facial abnormalities, ~ problems arxi neurological abnormalities - are said to have fetal alcohol sydrane, under the definitions used by Dr. Kwadwo Asante, a pediatrician at the University of British Colunbia. Cllildren less severely affected, who show symptans in u.io of the three categories, are defined by Asante as having fetal alcdx>l effect. The incidence of fetal alcohol syndrane arxi fetal alcohol effects differs markedly fran tribe to tribe, said Dr. Philip May, of the University of Net.t Mexico, who has studied the problem in a variety of Wian groups. .In tribes that disapprove of drinking, there are alu:ost no cases, he said. But in tribes where abusive drinking is ccmron, experts report that large nuibers of children are affected by maternal drinking. In formal studies, May estimated that 5 percent of the children in sane tribes on the Plains suffered fran fetal alcohol syndrane or fetal alcohol effect. Robinson found that 20 percent of the 500 children in a carm.mi.ty in northem British Columia were affected, arxl Asante found that at least 5 percent of the children in 28 Indian camunities in northem British ColUibia arxl the Yukon were affected. '"Ihe scary thing," May said, was that "in every tribe we researched, the incidence is on the increase." The huge rumer of affected Irrlian children is straining the neager resources of many Wian carm.mi.ties. Grey Eagle said that 'WCXl1eil who have babies with defects resulting fran alcohol usually are so disabled by their drinking that they are unable to care for the children. But it is difficult to place these children in foster hemes, she said, arxl even harder to place them with adoptive fanilies because they are so difficult to rear. She estimated that 40 percent of the at Pine Ridge abuse alcohol. Grey Eagle further says that, now in the children with fetal alcohol syndrane arxl fetal alcohol effect, she is seeing a new generation affected by alcohol, with gdm consequences. 'When the 'WCXl1eil who are impaired by fetal alchol syndrane or fetal alcohol effect reach childbearing age arxl becare pregnant, they canoot understand that if they drink they nm the risk of banning the fetus, Grey Eagle said. Part of the syndrane is a lack of ability to understand long tenn consequences. These 'WCmell are nearly impossible to counsel, she said. 'WCXl1eil Greg Eagle said the Pine Ridge tribe once locked up a pregnant \Yl'.Xlla{l who could not stop drinking and that she supports such action. "C>.lr tribal code detetmines that a child is a child fran conception on," "all it takes is for a judge to say: 'Either stop drinking or we will ccmnit you to treatment. And if you are in treatllE1t and still drink, we will i:ut you in jail. Ill • �CONGRATULATIONS!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! ETC.!!! to BEN SHAWA JR., CONGRATULATIONS to SAMKI CONGRATULATIONS CONWAY, daughter of Gerry, son of Ben Sr. and Sue, on his on her WINNING the TITLE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPION TITLE! of MS. PRETEEN OF AMERICA!!! ''Practice makes perfect, so be careful what you practice." "Ranenber, you are not only the salt of the earth, but the sugar!" "fun' t just be good, - just be good for scn12thing!" ''Sare people carve their careers •.. others chisel." HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THESE OCTOBER BABIES!!! 2nd Bobby Sheahan I I th Ron Judson - 3rd Steven Sheahan I I th Jonie Abella 3rd Steve Southbird 12th Gary Shomin 4th Genevieve Shirley 13th Fred Garcia 8th Daniell Sheahan 13th Shelly Merryweather 9th Jeanette Pierce 15th Char ice (Peanut) Upton 10th Terri Leaureaux 16th Jim Merryweather 10th David Yount 30th Barbara Toothman 10th Carol Dutmers 30th Amos Da.y TALK ABOUT A BABY BOOM!!! • HELP WANTED Receptionist/Typist - Busy Office seeks pleasant, dependable, conscientious individual for full time position. Includes: phone calls, visitors, word processing, receipting, maintaining records and other general office duties. 35 hours a week. Word processing and electroni~ cash registers exp. desireable. Must type 50-55 wpm. Send Resume to: Business Support Manager, Michigan Girlscout Office 3275 Walker, Grand Rapids, MI. 49504 EEO WHOOPS! We Missed Linda Bessey's Birthday on October 27th!!! �) on . OCTOBER 27TH ,.,,, '' 7:00-11:00 PM Live Music By~. . . ' . · ~'~weetgrass n l"'""rrr-~-r--- ~ ' :: I II Welcome . For More inforn1ation contact Grand Rapids Inter Tribal 774-8331 �(../' GREAT LAKES ARTIST ASSOCIATION (sulxnitted by Candi Wes<M'""Wilcox) We would like to introduce to the art world a regional art market which has existed for centuries in the making in the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes Artist Association was formed to identify the Great Lakes Indian Artists and the viable competition and distinctive art form. The Great Lakes Association objectives will be to promote, market and exhibit Great Lakes Indian art. there are many skilled artisians and we feel right to be recognized. advertise, In this region the time is We already have financial backing from ANA Grant and from Nokimis. For more information please contact: William Church Executive Director Commission on Indian Affairs North Ottawa St. P.O. Box 30026 Lansing, MI. 48909 (517) 373-0654 Robin Menefee Executive Director of Native American Arts & Crafts Council P.O. Box 1049 Goose Creek Road Grayling, MI. 49738 (517) 348-3190 Candi Wesaw-Wilcox Western Michigan Facilitator 557 Carrier N.E. Grand Rapids, MI. 49503 (616) 458-8136 Oliver Brant Eastern Michigan Facilitator 28490 Mound Road Warren, MI. 48092 (313) 751-8676 • �FOR YOUR INFORMATION : PAUL 8. HENRY ITll DllTllCT, MICHIGAN 188 FIDIRAl 8UllDlllG GRAND RAPIDS, Ml 4 9503 1818) 4111-8313 COMMITIEE ON EDUCATION ANNE KNOX ANO LABOR DISTRICT ADMlllllTRATOll . COMMITIEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE. AND TECHNOLOGY Sl;LECT COMMITIEE ON AGING €ongrtss of tbt utnittb &tatts J}oust of ~tprtstntatibtl 2 111 C.t.llllDll HouH OIFICI BUILDING W.t.IMIMGTON, DC 2011111 120212211-3131 MARY F. lOBISCO .t.OMlllllTRATIYI Alll~TANT aaibington, JDC 20515 ' \ I! September 12, 1989 I I ''' ' Mr. Joe John Northern Michigan Ottawa Ass'N 1331 Hamilton, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 Dear Mr. John: ;I i! '' I ' Just a short note to update you •on the status of the Ottawa Indians settlement legislation (previously H.R. 1989). I As I noted earlier, Representative Davis has not yet introduced this measure in the lOlst Congress. Apparently, the Sault Ste. Marie chapter of the Ottawa Indians have raised some concerns over Mr. Davis' revision of H.R. 1989. And thus, his introduction of the measure has been delayed. The staff person handling this matter for Rep. Davis is Laurie Bink. She can be reached at (202) 225-4735 should you have any q_u estions. ': As I have stated previously, I do hope a consensus can finally be reached on this issue. It has dragged on far too long! With best wishes, I am sincerely, PAU~~~ Member of Congress . ;· PBH:bf I. I !, I I II . I I' I ·, ... ~ �•FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE• FOR IMMEDIATE HtLEASt •FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ... The Tuscarora Indian Tribe is appealing to the public for assistance. The Tribe at Drowning Creek Reservation in Maxton, N.C., is without state or federal assistance and is in need of revenue for food, clothing and necessities. The Drowning Creek Reservation is offering authentically designed Indian dolls with five different names, Chief Wise Owl, Squavv Woman, Princess Morning Star, Chief Little Owl, and Medicine Woman. No two are alike. Each is hand made on Drowning Creek Reservation, fully dressed, with indian moccasins, and indian clothes in all colors. Order your authentic indian dolls at $49.95 each directly from our Ancestral Religion Non-Profit Organization, Rt 2, Box 108, Maxton, N .C. 28364 U.S.A. Postpaid in order to raise funds. Each doll is blessed in Indian tradition. If there is a special prayer request, Chief Wise Owl will recite the request over the doll(s) for your family, or as a gift to your friends. These are the only dolls offered to the public blessed by a Indian Medicine Man. Your order provides help urgently needed by our tribe. • For More Information Contact: National Native American Ancestral Religion Non-Profit Organization Rt. 2, Box 108 Maxton, N .C. 28364 (919) 844-3827 U.S.A. �, .. ' ; ._... --· . -- ' - ..... - _.... -~ .. ~ .~ --·· ,.. .;..p •. . . . • .. -• " " I ' ····--··············----------------------------~I = MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS = I I I ! ·= I I I I I I I I I I I : THIS YEAR!! !~~~~~~~~a~aaaaaaaa~aa~~a~~a~aaaa~~aaa~a~aa~aa~aaaaa~~aaaaaaa~a~~~at ~ .-::::::sl --=st ~ ~ ~ . ~!. ~ ~ -'9 ..;;;;:si -o::::5l 1~ ,,. /. \!! ~ ./ " . ~ ..o;:;:si ~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ . <... ~JJ~ ·~ ~: J · ~ , ;.r , "'=-- . ~ ~ , e:-. . . - -I • ~ . ~ ~ . ~ ~ --- -- . ~ f .J , ~ ! -r ... . ~ :~ · , ~- ~ · '\). ~ ~-~ -· .-\ ..:+ U• f 4'1 Ll l J N 'f . I/~ ~ , ~ ~ ~ l. l---• ~ ..-::si -::;:si !: . - . I I I I I I I I I I I . These men can be a part of your life. : ! INTERESTED??? See me, Connie, at ! ! 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Vaffey Statt? 61 S'Turner Ave.(' Telephone: (616) 458-4 ~. rLJ NOV 0 2-1998 October IN ovember 1998 UniversifI Library INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Youth Conference 1 Redskins - Lawsuit 3 Smokers Awareness 5 Prevention Report 7 Three Fires Theater 9 Calendar/Birthdays 11 Vet's Pow Wow 12 Turtle Talk C onfributors: Hunter Genia Renee Dillard 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. ••• •&~===-·-=~····· =: ~=:··· Native Youth Show Pride at :H Youth Conference! By Hunter Genia American Indian middle school youth gathered at the Kent Intermediate School District building on September 18 & 19 to participate at the Native Pride Youth Conference with the theme of, "United Youth Today For Tomorrow." This conference to my knowledge is the first ever to solely concentrate on bringing American Indian youth from Grand Rapids together for the purpose of learning about different youth societal issues, but in a fun and meaningful way. It was also a wonderful chance for youth to meet from the area which was enhanced through participation in games, leadership exercises, and a cultural gathering. Presenters from various agencies and organizations were on hand to share information in the "not so traditional classroom environment." By using a jeopardy game format, drama theater, an ex-youth violence offender, and activities encouraged youth to move around and share their thoughts about critical issues. This conference format proved to be a meaningful and fun experience. This conference was planned by the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council and had been working together for months to get all the pieces together in order to make their conference a reality. So indeed this was a success not just for the participants but also the youth who planned it. "To get youth involved and make the circle stronger", was how Kristy Dayson, (an Odawa teenager and a member of the youth council), describes the reason for all the hard work. She noted that the youth council had been working for approximately five months in putting this conference together. Becky Williams (a Potawatomi teenager and president of the Youth Council), would like to see the youth come back together for continued meetings. 111s--._ ----~--·-- ===~~- - ••••.: (Continued on page 2) --~~-- ;. .,. ;,. -:• •• �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 2 "We're planning on having a follow-up meeting, share about the youth council, and bave another conference next Staff: year." Lora Church Nearly 100% of the youth conference participants Program Director said they would like to be involved in the planning for upHunter Genia coming activities and events for youth their age, according Prevention Specialist /Educator to conference evaluations. Amanda Pigeon, one of the Renee Dillard Prevention Specialist /Educator youth conference planners, thinks this is great. She notes, Jennifer Jones "This is a good idea because they would get to know each Prevention Specialist/Educator , other a little bit more and become more involved with the Wanda Blanco community." Aaron Chivis, PotawatomijOttawa teenager Office Services Coordinator ___________________ attending the ninth grade at Byron Center High School conThe goal of Native American Prevention Services is curred with this. By having youth involved, "It would be to deliver services and information that encourage more fun and be more for us and not the adults." healthy lifestyles while discouraging the use of alFor a complete list of all the conference particicohol and other drugs. pants, volunteers, and donors please see page six. Native American Prevention Services ---~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-- Our program strives to ensure the information and services provided that are culturally relevant and age-appropriate. We Provide: Information - relevant to the Native American lifestyle. Assistance and referrals - can be provided to community members as well as professionals about issues related to A.T.O.D. (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Native American Youth Groups - are divided according to grade level and meet once a week throughout the year. Consultations and Presentations - can be provided to schools, organizations, community groups, including parents, on substance abuse prevention and/or culturally related topics. Special Programs and Activities - are provided to youth, parents and elders. • The Nathte American Spirit in Contemporary Art - No.,ember and December 1998 Nov. 1-14 - The North American Indian Center presents an exhibit of the work of local Indian Artists in UICA' s Event Space. The work in the show will be sold in an auction to benefit the Center from 6-9 p.m., Nov. 14, at UICA. Tickets are $15. Call 336-4194. Fri. & Sun., Nov. 6 & 8- Screening of Pow-Wow Highway, Friday screenings at 7 & 9 p.m.; Sunday screenings@ 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $6; $5 for UICA members & students. For details, call 454-7000. Sat., Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m. tails, call 336-4194. North American Indian Center art exhibit & auction in UICA' s Even Space. Tickets are $15. For de- Fri., Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. - Opening reception for exhibit of the work of regional and local Native American artists @ 8:00 p.m. - Reading by author Gordon Henry (Continued on page 4) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Pa e 3 Trademark Board considering "Redskins" suit By Kara Briggs Newswatch Project- Summer 1998 (ICC) Seven Native American leaders are suing the owners of one of the country's most hallowed institutions over a trademark name they call scandalous, scurrilous and derogatory. The institution? A professional football team. The name? The Washington Redskins. "All these sports team names are going to be gone in 10 years," predicted Suzan Shown Harjo, a Cheyenne political lobbyist based on Capitol Hill. "When people look back at the 1990's, these names will be looked on as an oddity." Harjo believes names such as "Redskins" will become a part of history the way segregated football teams did. And like segregation- which the Washington team held onto longer than any other team in the National Football League until the federal government intervened- it will probably take a similar government action before the offensive team name is dropped. Team managers say that's wishful thinking on Harjo's part. But a growing number of sports journalists are giving the use of Native American names for team logos and mascots a second thought. Three newspapers - The Oregonian in Portland, Ore., The Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minn., and The Salt Lake Tribune - have established a policy not to reprint the names "Redskins," "Indians" or "Braves" in stories. Instead, they simply refer to the teams' cities: Washington, Cleveland and Atlanta, respectively. Some television news photographers at game events have chosen to bypass fans who wear turkey feather head dresses and paint their faces to mock Indian warriors. And columnists for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio, and The Washington Post have called on their local teams to abandon the names. The name "Redskins" is dated, admit the Washington team's owners, but no more offensive than the word "colored" in the name National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. That argument may hold in the court of public opinion, among the thousands of ticket buying fans for whom sports team name border on the sacred. But the administrative trial judges at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - who will issue a decision on the use of "redskins" later this year - are having to look at a few of the facts. Along the way, there are lessons to be learned by both team owners and sports journalists alike. Sports fans could use a bit of enlightenment as well. The word "redskins" first appeared in the Oxford University dictionary in 1699. It was defined as derogatory name for North American Indians. It dates back to an era when bounties were offered for each Native American killed. Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, dropped the "redskins" name from its sports teams a decade ago after the Miami Indian tribe, for which the university is named, complained. In the last 30 years, dozens of universities including Stanford, Dartmouth, Syracuse, Marquette and Oklahoma have given up team names offensive to their Native American students. One college in New York state squelched the nickname "squaws" for its women's teams after a Seneca tribal elder advised them of the word's meaning: vagina. School districts as large and diverse as the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Dallas School District, and as tiny as the local high school in Enterprise, Ore., have abandoned similar Native American names within the last year. Still, several professional and collegiate sports teams have hung onto names like Redskins, Indians, Chiefs, and Braves. Harjo said such names reveal an attitude that says Native Americans are less than human and insignificant historical figures. It dismisses and trivializes Native American culture and religion. (Continued on page 4) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 4 This attitude pervades American society like "poison gas," Harjo said. Vernon Bellecourt, president of the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media and a longtime Native American community leader, agrees. Otherwise, he asks, how could Time Warner, Inc., one of the nation's largest, most respected media companies, acquire and continue to operate the Atlanta Braves? Or how could Jane Fonda, who once considered herself a political activist, do the tomahawk chop along with a stadium-full of fans? For Native American activists, the biggest challenge is convincing fans. Michael Wilbon, a Washington Post sports columnist, said it's worth remembering that the word "fan" is derived from "fanatic." Bud Shaw, columnist for The Plain Dealer, believes fans aren't necessarily racist, they just haven't thought through the significance of Indian names and logos. "Every opening day, a group of Native Americans assemble outside Jacobs Field with signs that say, 'We're people, not mascots,' and there is absolutely no response from people in town here," he said. "I don't know if talk radio is a barometer for anything, but people will call in and say, 'What's their problem? Is the name Dolphins an attack on dolphins?"' The teams defend their logo or name as something that, in fact, honors Native Americans. Mike McCall, director of public relations for the Washington team, said his organization's logo is a dignified profile of a Native American, not a cartoonish character or a tomahawk. "Our logo is not a caricature like the Cleveland Indian's logo, he said. Bob DiBiasio, Cleveland's vice president for public relations, said his team wants to be sensitive. "There's always been a touch of controversy surrounding our nickname and our logo," he said. "And understanding that it's an incredibly sensitive issue, we have tried to act accordingly." Chief Wahoo (the team's buck-toothed, feather-wearing Native American mascot) won't get a speaking voice or a body. That's out ofrespect, DiBiasio said. John Sanchez, a Yaqui-Chiricahua professor of communications at the University of Pennsylvania, doesn't see any nobility in the Cleveland team's gesture. For Sanchez, the use oflndian names and symbolism for sports is more than a subject of his research, it is a personal one. Five years ago, the professor's nine-year-old nephew came home from school one day refused to go back. His teacher had asked the little boy with braids and brown skin to do a war cry like she had seen on television. Sanchez captured his nephew's story on video tape and now shows the tape to journalism students to demonstrate to them how stereotypical media images can hurt people's feelings and affect a person's self-esteem. "When you say the 'n' word, you're talking about an entire race of people," Sanchez said. "When you say 'redskins,' you're talking about an entire race of people, too. If you say it to me, then you are saying something negative about my mom, my dad, my grandma, my children. Why would you do that?" Kara Briggs, Yakama, is a reporter for The Oreganian in Portland, Ore., President of the Native American Journalists Association and UNITY: Journalists of Color coalition. T/Je Nalil'e American Spiril in Conlemporary Ari Nol'em/Jer & Decem/Jer 1998 CONTINUED... Friday - Sunday, Nov. 20- 22 - Screenings of Smoke Signals, a film written, directed, produced and acted by Native Americans. Fri. & Sat. screenings at 7 and 9 p.m.; Sun. screenings at 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6; $5 for UICA members & students. For details, call 454-7000. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. - Theater of the Three Fires, a drama presented by a local Native American group, in the UICA Theatre. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. - Rosalie Jones & Daystar: Contemporary Dance-Drama of Indian America present No Home but the Heart at Ladies Literary Club, 61 Sheldon Blvd., SE. Tickets are $8; $6 for UICA members & students. Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. - California performance artist James Luna presents "Collages: Thoughts, Dreams & Hallucinations." In UICA's Event Space. Tickets, which include a post-performance panel discussion and reception are $10; $8 for UICA members and students. 8:30 p.m. - Luna joins author Gordon Henry, North American Indian Center Director Levi Rickert and others for a panel discussion about Native American art and humor. �Turtle Talk Newsletter ~~©~~~~ /A'W (A~~~~~ Page 5 ~©~00 ent flavors.) Make plans to stay really busy during the withdrawal process. Some of the temporary symptoms will likely be feeling nervousness and grouchy. CoughGreat Reasons to quit Smoking ing means recovery, and is caused by the lungs' ability Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 to remove mucous. Try sipping cold water, fruit juice chemicals, and 200 of these chemicals are poisonous. or tea to help with dry mouth or sore throat. On the average, smoking will take 4 to 8 years off your Things that help your recovery are simple but life. Also it will reduce the quality of your life, by leav- very important, such as saying out loud the reasons why ing you less money (two packs a day for a year is you are quitting. You might consider changing your $1 ,344.00), and less energy and more illness. Native routine a little, get up and walk around instead of sitting Americans are twice as likely to die from smoking at the table after a meal. When you feel an urge to than any other addiction/disease!!! Nearly all people smoke, breath in. Hold your breath while you count to who die of lung cancer, throat cancer or emphysema, five, then breath out. Remember nicotine is a stimulant, are smokers. Native Americans have the lowest lung you might feel sleepy, take a nap when you can. With cancer survival rate for any ethnic group in the U.S. all the money you are saving you could afford to do If you are a parent and have small children in something special for yourself. Do a small ceremony your home you need to hear this. Women who smoke for yourself, say a prayer asking for courage. Once you when they are pregnant take a big risk. Their babies are have changed your relationship with tobacco by taking at risk for several life threatening illnesses, such as be- it out of your mouth, put it in your hand and offer saying born prematurely and very small, also those children maa (tobacco) to Mother Earth. are at very high risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (crib death). Children who are around tobacco smoke "My spirit is with You the Mother Earth, have more coughs and colds, asthma and allergies and with the waters and with the trees. pneumonia and lung disease. Children who have never Strength flows from my spirit, smoked a cigarette can get cancer from just breathing in through my body and through my family. second hand smoke. If they make it through all that Native Spirit give me strength." you may not see results of smoking until school, because they are more likely to be born with learning dis- ~,,,,---------------------~ abilities. Are these the same children that we want to Circle of Relatives protect from harm? If you thought your decision to smoke was not hurting anyone other than yourself, Circle of Relatives is a gathering of people guess again! Children learn by watching their parents concerned about children. We share ideas and are more likely to smoke if their parents smoke. So now what should you do? You already know and offer support to each other about raising youth. We will be meeting during the Fall and what needs to be done. Once you finally made up your Winter months twice a month. The following mind to quit you need to plan for long term success. guest speakers will offer presentations during Decide on a date when you will quit. Make sure this is your decision not your family or doctor, it's your addic- October and November: tion, your decision, your responsibility. Tell everyone November 10th 6:00 p.m. Helen Yunis from about your decision to quit so it will make it harder for you to change your mind. Make sure your home will be Michigan Indian Legal services will be presenting on the Indian Children Welfare act. smoke free, you might even want to post it outside NO SMOKING, and throw out the ashtrays. Ask for help from others who have been through the quitting process November 17th 6:00 p.m. Native Pride Game or from others who do not smoke. will be the fun activity for the night. Come and Get ready today before your quit date by buying relax and laugh with community members as low calorie foods to replace cigarettes. (Fruit, vegetayou learn about PRIDE in the Native Commubles, popcorn, hard candy, and chewing gum in differnity. ~ A ~-----------------------------------------,. �Turtle Talk Newsletter I, !. I ,. ....... Native Pride Youth Conference Participants, Volunteers,_and Donors A Kchi-Migwech To All of You for Making It Happen! 1 I1·".I Participants: I I: i, ~ II' Amanda Loonsfoot Andrew Black i ~ Wayne Horne Frances Wesaw 'I Naonquat Genereaux 1 .' Ii' Samantha Fowler Curtis Vos Jimmie Stewart Natasha Stevens Leigh Mccann Jack Otten Alec Saboo Georgianna Memberto Arianna Memberto Cammie Castenada Jenna Pigeon Michelle Malmgren Nastacha Robertson 1i i :i 11 I :I I., • i Ill I I iI I~ p! •• ii !" ; Youth Conference Planning Committee (a.k.a the Anishinabek Youth Leadership Council) Kristy Dayson Ernest Loonsf oot Amanda Pigeon Heather Green Cory Loonsf oot Autumn McDonald Becky Williams Isaac Dillard Tim Loonsfoot Jr. Volunteers Derek Bailey Joan Otten Karen W111iams • • ~ Donations !I .. • "• I" ,~ ii IJI Ill! i Trisha Trosky Lora Church Dorothy Mccann James McCann Candi Wesaw Mary Cody John Pigeon Tracy Lee Jim Genia Betty Davis Prevention Network Meijer Presenters Lori VanHarmelen Jack Chambers Terry Sare & Rick Gutierrez I I••• "••"' !" iii •!' : c • "••• ji •!i • •!I •• •• • it It .~ 'ti ••~ ..• ·pi ~ •• •~ • ':ill"• '•a :c Ic II ii ; '•I!' ~ Catholic Human Develop Office {Sharon Detz) Arnies Bakery ,I......,.........................,..·!··--····--·-· iii !I !I Aaron Chivis Jessica Emery Ronald Robertson Joshua Gaddy Gilbert High Matthew Robertson Kevin Ives Robert Ives Dustin Gibson Shaun Albrecht Monica Otten Elizabeth Gibson Vera Tipkey James Tipkey [Ill; Jack Tipkey Michael Medawis Ill I . il ,Car Wesaw Jr. !l1Eric Norman ill!' :!Ii Jessica Norman f I """ ' :1 ii , Page 6 .. . 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THE FETAL ALCOHOL PAREHT .SUPPORT GROUP MEET.S: FIR.ST MOHDAY Of EVERY MOHTH @7:00 PM 5T. LUKE'.S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR MORE INFO: JANET 532-3689 OR HAHCY AT 871.-87 3 5. "Prevention is the Key" Says Chair of Mayor's Task Force on Drug Policy Reform Sometimes subtle or even unnoticed, often denied, other times shocking and tragic, always resulting in a loss of something for someone, somewhere, substance abuse seems pervasive. Substance abuse was identified as a Healthy Kent 2000 priority health concern, but it's clear link to violence, sexually transmitted infections, chronic disease, and infant mortality the other Healthy Kent priorities - make reducing substance abuse critical. One thing that has always been true of Healthy Kent 2000 since its inception in 1993, is that Healthy Kent is a community process. All of the priority health problems identified by Healthy Kent 2000 are community problems meaning that they impact, either directly or indirectly, the entire community and all require community solutions. Likewise, substance abuse is clearly a community problem, and oft-repeated listings of the many places drugs and users turn up - schools, playgrounds, the workplace, the church - while both shocking and true, probably fall far short of presenting the true scope of the problem. And acknowledging that substance abuse requires a community solution, while an important step, is not itself a solution. On January 9, 1997, Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie in his State of the City address, put the issue to the community, publicly and provocatively, calling for "a round table of experts in medicine, treatment, law enforcement, and drug policy" to enter into what turned out to be an unprecented public discussion of drug policy. Dr. Rob Deane, who chaired the Mayor's Task Force on Drug Policy Reform and oversaw both the process and the development of the resulting recommendations, believes the essentially threepronged approach put forth by the Task Force makes a lot of sense, allowing the community to address the many facets of substance abuse, and to do so as a community. "There is overlap and synergy" says Deane of the prevention-treatment-enforcement foundation of the Task Force's recommendations. "It is not really an 'either/or,' but an 'and.' These are comple(Continued on page 8) �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 8 mentary approaches; they go hand in hand." While few would argue the value of enforcement in reducing substance-related crimes, the Task Force recommendations leave little doubt that most members felt enforcement alone is not enough. Deane says there is more that needs to be done if we are to really have an impact on substance abuse, especially in reducing the number of repeat offenders. "No one felt we should reduce enforcement, but that we should emphasize and add to treatment and prevention" he says. Especially in the area of mandatory minimum sentencing laws (which the Task Force recommends repealing) "we need treatment during incarceration or as an alternative to incarceration if we truly want to reduce recidivism and return these people to the community" says Deane. But it was the treatment recommendations of the Task Force Report which in fact garnered the most headlines, especially regarding harm reduction. Harm reduction - a somewhat complex and many-tiered process to empower drug users to reduce their personal risks and get help - is typically seen as a euphemism for a small but politically charged component of the whole: needle exchange. Deane likens the needle exchange component of harm reduction to the 'loss leader' sales item used to entice shoppers into a store. Only in this case the 'store' is the community services system treatment, health and social services, referral - with the profits to be gained benefiting everyone in the community. Harm reduction, says Deane, is more than just getting addicts clean needles, "but bringing them into regular contact with a system where they can be made aware of treatment and other services available to them, and allowing them to take advantage of those services to help themselves." But while both treatment and enforcement continue to be critical components in reducing substance abuse, it is prevention which, clearly and unequivocally, is seen as the first line community solution. One only needs to take a casual glance at the final report of the Mayor's Task Force on Drug Policy Reform to notice that prevention is the first recommendation, has the most pages devoted to it, and is outlined in the most detail. According to the Report, "A community effort to improve existing enforcement and treatment systems must, first and foremost, stress prevention." And two paragraphs later, in bold type, "prevention is a process, not an event." Deane himself responds with an "Absolute yes" when asked in he believes prevention is the most critical component of any drug reduction strategy. "If you prevent the problem, you don't have to deal with it down the line" he says. "You don't have to deal with the lives that have been effectively destroyed, and the costs." In other words, an effective prevention process would render nearly all the other recommendations of the Task Force - drug court, harm reduction, treatment alternatives - moot. And that would be a truly good thing for this community and its residents. Since the completion of the Task Force report in March of this year, the recommendations have been presented to the Grand Rapids City Council, and various members of the Task Force have also spoken to the Council about different aspects of it throughout the year. While the ad-hoc Task Force has been officially disbanded, Deane says it is now up to the various communities to take action. "I see this report as a stimulus to be used by whatever entities at whatever level to do things they want to see accomplished" he says. "It is up to individuals and the organizations they represent to help make things happen." And that perhaps will be the biggest challenge of making a true impact on substance abuse. Says Deane: "Things don't get done unless people do them." �Turtle Talk Newsletter ~r H E Page 9 I H EA 'f ER 0 F 'f H E ~r H RE E F• RE s p RE s EN·rs HAR VEST CEREMONY: BEYOND THE THANKSGIVING MYTH PREMIER PERFORMANCE, STARRING OUR OWN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER l 5TH 4:00 P.M. GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM VAN ANDEL MUSEUM CENTER RECEPTION FOLLOWING TICKETS: $5.00 ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 7:00 P.M. GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM VAN ANDEL MUSEUM CENTER RECEPTION FOLLOWING TICKETS: $5.00 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH 7:00 P.M. URBAN INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS 14 Sheldon Blvd. S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml TICKETS: $1 0.00 (non-members) $ 8.00 (UICA members) Students are free TO ORDER TICKETS: CALL@(616) 458-4078 OR (616) 243-1046 111-"''' HQ all~\ fe f.tDral Sponsored by: Native American Title IX Parent Committee Tuesday, November I 0, 1998 @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. West Middle School, Room 241 615 Turner, NW, Grand Rapids, Ml Join the fun and make a black ash basket. Dessert and beverages provided. One pendleton blanket drawing and other drawings will be held Ashort Parent Committee meeting will be held for the purpose of promoting and recruiting new members to help enhance Educational Services for our Native American children in Grand Rapids and Kent Intermediate Public Schools. Childcare provided during the meeting. (Pendleton blanket drawing eligibility: Adults over 18 with Native American children in Grand Rapids and Kent Intermediate Public Schools with a 506 form on file). For more information call @ 771-3318 �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 10 FOR POSTING: CASEWORKER/WELLNESS EDUCATOR (Part-time) For Indian Family Resources. Min BA or BS in Social Work, Public Health, or related profession. Experience facilitating support groups, implementing mental health/wellness educational services, casefinding, outreach, and case management. Prior experience working with families of multicultural background looked upon favorably. Salary neg. Send Resume with 3 Letters of Reference to: Lora Church, IFR Program Director, 615 Turner, NW, Rm. 32-B, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Closing date: Friday, December 4, 1998. EEO Agency. Inquiries call: (616) 458-1641. I~ I PREVENTION SPECIALIST/EDUCATOR (Part-time) for Native American Prevention Services, Grand Rapids, MI. B.A. or B.S. in Education, School/Health Education, Human Services or equivalent related experience. The prevention specialist needs an understanding of prevention theory practices, exhibit a willingness to learn about the Native American culture and community. Skills in planning, promoting and delivering community-based substance abuse prevention programs, with public speaking and/or teaching experience. Will facilitate a youth group. Good organizational skills with attention to detail. Send resume with three (3) Letters of Reference to Lora Church, Program Director, Native American Prevention Services, 615 Turner, NW, Room 32-B, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Closing date is Friday, November 13, 1998. EEO agency. Inquires call (616) 458-4078. �Turtle Talk New sletter CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 5: Annual Elders Ghost Supper. Lexington School. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass. For more info call Joe John at 458-3569. November 7-8: 3rd Annual Spirit of the Harvest Pow Wow & Gathering and Native American Speakers Forum. Houghton, Ml. For more call Carole LaPointe 906-4872920. November 14: American Indian Art Show & Auction at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. A Fund-rosier for the North American Indian Center of Grand Rapids. For more info: Levi Rickert at 616-336-4194. November 15: Theater of the Three Fires at VanAndel Museum. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. For more info call Debra Muller at 616-458- 1641. November 20: Theater of the Three Fires at VanAndel Museum. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. For more info call Debra Muller at 616-458- 1641. November 21-22: 6th Annual Native American Festival & Mini Pow Wow. Novi Expo Center. Novi, Ml November 24: Theater of the Three Fires at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. 7 p.m - 9 p.m. December 31: New Year's Eve Sobriety Party & Celebration. Time and location to be announced. Volunteers interested please call June Fletcher at 616-336-7110. ~------------------~ Annual Elders Ghost Supper November 5th Lexington School Gym 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. "Remembrance and respect to all our dead and in special honor to our Veterans who left and have returned." Main meat and refreshments provided. Please bring a dish to share. Any questions please contact Joe John at 458-3569. lil!l!Z!!"'.ll!!!'Z!"..l!:z!!'Zl!"J!".ll!Z!!"'J!!!2!"'J!:l.'!l!:!Z!!"'J!!!!'2!2!2!2!!'ll!l!".2!Z!!"'J!!!2!"'J!:l.'!l!:!Z!!"'J!!!!'2!2!2!2!P.I Page 11 M 11 N WA MUN A DI BISH KAW IN! 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Wesaw ~ Duane Wesaw ~Linda Wheeler ~ Robert Williams ~ Sharon Winters ~David Yount A-dawa-qua Pontiac Pete Recollect CJ Rubinson Sally Rueckert Mary Sandoval Julie Shananaquet Erica Smith Jessica Smith John Tadgerson John Zakem Patrick Loonsfoot Diana Tourangeau ~ ~ ' ~ • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I\ '~ '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''~' �Turtle Talk Newsletter Page 12 llnnual VeWtatM :J>ow Wow 1998 3rd Annual Sobriety Walk t-shirts are still available at a discount rate of$ 5.00 each. Come by the NAPS office to purchase one or two or three .... "Honoring the Caregiver" Location: St. Mary's Church Gymnasium 1st St. & Broadway NW Grand Rapids, Ml. The 4th Annual Sobriety Walk is in the planning stage for June 12, 1999!! Join the planning committee on Thursday, October 29th at 5 :30 p.m. at the NAPS office. Extra helping hands are appreciated. When: November 7, 1998 Time: 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. - Grand Entry Nattve American New Years Ere Sobriety Basil! For more information please call Grand River Bands of Ottawa at 458-8759. Want to help plan, organize, and set up this fast growing event? .J( ~re If you interested in volunteenng please call Roger Williams at 245-4316. It's a happening thing! '•J~t~ ~ ]\~ Public is Welcome (space is limited) Absolutely no alcohol or drugs! Call 771-3318 or 458-4078 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 Uni\tersity Ubrarv Allendale Ml 49 40 ~ 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/. 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