August - Hannahville Indian Community

Mno Nodegewen Hannahville
(Something good you hear about in Hannahville)
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Potawatomi Language Summer Immersion participants
visit historic Dance Rings
On Thursday, July 12th over
40 participants of the Summer
Language Immersion Camp
boarded a bus to visit the
Dance Rings located near the
Chalk Hills Road Campground
by the Menominee River.
Fluent Speaker, Jim Thunder
Sr. guided the tour of the area
which also included burial
grounds. He touched on many
subjects including the small
pox epidemic. Jim also spoke
of his mother being born there
and how large the settlement
was. His stories helped create
visuals and made the visit an
emotional one.
The sign shown below is located at Dance Rings site and was put
there by a Boy Scout Troop. It reads, “Between the years 1634 and
1923 the area known as White Rapids was occupied by the Menominee Indian and the Forest Potawatomie. Sometime during their
occupation the Indians erected the two dance rings on this site by
banking the earth into circular
mounds. The rings are 33” and
66” in diameter with the entrances from the south. The drummer sat between the rings with
the master of ceremonies in each
ring. Only peaceful dances were
performed here: Maple Sugar
Dance, Strawberry Dance, Green
Corn Dance, Tobacco Dance,
Deer Dance, Medicine Lodge
Dance, Thanksgiving to the Great
Spirit Dance, Return Dance, and
Friendship Dance for visitors
and White Settlers. These historic rings remain as a monument to
the rich culture of the American
Indians of our area.”
Issue #8, August 2012
FEATURED EVENTS
THIS MONTH
National Night Out, Tuesday,
August 7th ....page 9
Employee Picnic, Friday,
August 3rd ....page 11
One-Day Pow Wow, Sunday,
August 19th ....page 12
Shi Shi Be, Sunday,
August 26th .... page 14
Movie Premier, Monday,
August 20th ....page 17
IN THIS ISSUE
Did You Know ...................page 2
Notice .................................page 3
Breastfeeding .....................page 4
Weight of the Nation .........page 5
Quit Smoking Class ...........page 6
Pet Care ..............................page 7
Environmental Dept ..........page 8
National Night Out ...........page 9
Area Events ......................page 10
Employee Picnic ..............page 11
State Fair Schedule ..........page 12
Potawatomi Gathering ....page 13
Pow Wows .............pages 14 & 15
Language Immersion ......page 16
Movie Premier ..................page 17
Submissions ...........pages 18 & 19
Casino Calendar ..............page 20
Activities ...........................page 21
Birthdays ..........................page 22
Personal Ads ....................page 23
Did You Know?
The casino’s profits support over 35 different programs that
provide services to the Tribal membership. Given the number of programs that are supported and the fact that funds are
not endless, program funding sometimes falls short of what
the true need amongst the community might be. Once the
unmet need is identified, the director of the program must
decide whether to make due with the funds that are available
or find other sources of funds to fill the gap.
Given the relationship of Tribes to the Federal government there are often special pots of funds available for Tribes. While most of these are grants are very competitive and often difficult to obtain, these
special pots of funds present substantial opportunities for program development; but it takes special
people to identify the needs, develop the programs, and accept responsibility for loads of extra work
with often little recognition for their efforts.
One department that has routinely utilized these types of grants to improve the services they offer is
the youth center. The list of grant programs they have attracted and developed is long: youth facility
construction, tutoring, mentoring, youth employment and training, service learning, summer Kidzone,
and after-school education programs; all of these were conceived of by the youth center management
with the help of the Tribal and School administration. These grants provide funding to improve services to members but they come with lots of rules, requirements, and red tape. In short, these grant
programs create lots of work. The youth center and the administration of Hannahville think children
are worth the extra work and effort … and it’s good to have people who think that way.
Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass
Eleven of the professional LPGA golfer’s held a session with fifty youth from
the area between the ages 10-14 on Wednesday, June 27th. The participants were
divided into 4 different groups. Each group learned skills for chipping, pitching, driving range and putting. Each youth received a t-shirt with the LPGA
Sweetgrass logo along with sunscreen and two day passes for the weekend.
Four of the youth received a golf bag with a player’s name on it for getting the
lowest score in a putting competition and had a chance to get it autographed
over the weekend. Two of our community members, Darnell Wandahsega and Ellianna Gonzales took part in the session that lasted over 2 hours.
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Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
This notice shall satisfy procedural requirements of two separate, but related activities to be undertaken by the Hannahville Indian Community.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 20, 2012, the Hannahville Indian Community will submit a request to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Indian Housing Block Grant
(IHBG) funds to undertake two new housing construction projects know as “N14998 B-1 Road: Single
Family Home” and “N15553 Cedarview Dr.: Single Family Home". These projects consist of new construction materials assistance in the amount of $183,604, for FY 2012 (Project No. 12IH2627640). The
total amount of funds to be released is $183,604 for both projects. The sites are located within Hannahville Indian Community trust lands within Menominee County, Michigan.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Hannahville Indian Community has determined that the project will have no significant impact on
the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the
Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Environmental Protection Programs Office, Department of Planning/Evaluation, Hannahville Visions Center, N14911 Hannahville B-1 Road, Wilson, MI
49896, and is available for review and examination or copying. Contact L. Scott Wieting, Environmental Programs Coordinator at (906) 723-2295.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the
project may submit written comments to the Environmental Protection Programs Division, of the Department of Planning/Evaluation, at the Hannahville Visions Center. All comments received by August 20, 2012, will be considered by the Hannahville Indian Community prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Hannahville Indian Community certifies to HUD that Kenneth Meshigaud, in his capacity as Tribal
Chairperson, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce
responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have
been satisfied. The HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and
related laws and authorities, and allows the Hannahville Indian Community to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Hannahville Indian Community certification
for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request
(whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed
by the Certifying Officer of the Hannahville Indian Community; (b) the Hannahville Indian Community has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR
Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part
58, before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal Agency acting pursuant to 40
CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of
environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part
58) and shall be addressed to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Eastern/
Woodlands Office Native American Programs, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604-3507. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Kenneth Meshigaud, Tribal Chairperson
Hannahville Indian Community Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 . Page 3
Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Healthy Start interviewed 4 “Star Breastfeeding
Month. To raise awareness about the benefits Moms” asking them the following 4 questions:
of breastfeeding we have included some facts to
1. How much experience do you have breastshare.
feeding (in total months)?
• Did you know a mother’s breast milk always 2. Why do you choose to breastfeed your babies?
has the right amount of fat, carbs, and protein? 3. Have you ever had a hard time breastfeeding
Her milk changes depending on the needs of
and if so how did you overcome it?
the baby.
4. What would you say to a pregnant mom that is
• Breastfeeding acts as a natural tranquilizer
interested in breastfeeding?
for mom, as oxytocin is released during each
breastfeeding session.
Vanessa McDonald:
• Breast milk is more easily digested than for- 1. 32 months and still going!
mula.
2. It’s free and easier than bottle feeding
• Breast milk contains antibodies to protect in- 3. No
fants from diseases while their immune sys- 4. It only hurts for a little bit, gets much easier,
tems are fragile; this is why breastfed babies
and don’t give up!
tend to be less sick than formula fed babies.
• A mom’s body almost always makes enough Amanda Scheeneman:
milk for her baby. The breasts make milk as 1. 27 months and plan to continue another 12
the baby suckles, so even if baby was just fed,
months with the new baby
you will make enough milk to feed again 15 2. It’s all I know
minutes later if baby is hungry again.
3. Yes, but I pushed through it. I dealt with
mastitis, thrush, and latch issues but I pushed
through it because it’s the best thing for my
“While Breastfeeding may not seem the right choice
girls.
for every parent, it is the best choice for every baby”
4. Stick with it, the rewards are unbelievable
– Amy Spangler
“A baby nursing at a mother’s breast is an undeni- Traci Karaja:
able affirmation of our rootedness in nature” – David 1. 45 months, plus I plan on nursing the new
baby for at least a year
Suzuki
2. It’s healthier, convenient, and just plain easier
Education is key to successful breastfeeding. Read 3. No, I’ve never had problems
up on breastfeeding and meet with a CLC prior to 4. Do It! No question about it, you have to stick
labor and delivery. The more you know, the more
with it. You may feel like giving up but don’t,
empowered you will feel knowing you can proit’s worth it in the end, especially the bonding
vide everything your baby needs!
Gabby Malinowski:
Healthy Start, WIC, and our Dietitian encourage 1. 18 months and still going with Zakarie
and support the community members to breast- 2. It’s my own alone time with my babies, the
feed. We are lucky to have in the community two
bonding and it’s just healthier
Certified Lactation Counselors that strongly sup- 3. In the beginning I did but it got easier. I stuck
port breastfeeding and are willing to answer any
through it because it is the best for my kids
questions a pregnant or nursing mom has. Mandi 4. Do it as long as you can.
Brayak, Healthy Start RN can be reached at 7232544 or Erin Davis, Registered Dietitian/Diabetes
Educator can be reached at 723-2534.
“Breastfeeding is a gift that lasts a lifetime”…
Author Unknown
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Hannahville Housing Department
To apply stop in the Housing Department to fill
out or update an application. The Housing office is open Monday - Thursday 7 am - 5 pm.
Or mail to N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd. Wilson,
MI. 49896. Housing Department will no longer
accept phone calls for updates.
Two-2-Bedroom Apartments, Located in the Robinson Apartment Building Lower Level. Rent $275.00
per month plus security deposit, includes heat.
Apartments are recently renovated.
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Deadline August 30, 2012 at 5pm
NO EXEPTIONS
Call the Housing office at (906) 723-2294
if you have any questions.
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Environmental Department
On June 18, Mike Schuster
of the Environmental Department at Hannahville
Indian Community met
with a group of 50+ kids
and adults from the Sault
Ste. Marie Tribe of Indians
in Gladstone. The group is
part of a Youth Summer Activity that goes for 5 weeks
throughout the summer.
Mike covered many topics
including osmosis and the
importance of keeping water clean. He also answered
various questions from the youth about the duties of his job. Mike does many tasks within his job such
as sampling surface water, testing for ecoli, bug and pesticide testing.
If you have any questions for Mike about water quality or are interested in learning more what he does,
he can be reached at 723-2296.
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Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
National Night Out
The Hannahville Tribal Police and Hannahville Healthy Start
Announces
“NATIONAL NIGHT OUT”
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
at the Hannahville Gathering Grounds.
This event is aimed at preventing crime, and promoting police-community partnerships; crime,
drug and violence prevention; safety; and neighborhood unity. Everyone is welcome; there will be
information booths, fire trucks, smoke house, police cars, and child ID kits available. Admission is
free along with hot dogs, chips, and soda so come as you are, bring the kids and enjoy the evening.
WHAT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT?
It’s America’s Night Out Against Crime! This year is the “29th Annual National Night Out” (NNO),
a unique crime/ drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch
(NATW). Last year’s National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000
communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:
•
Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness:
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Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
•
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
•
Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back.
Any questions, please contact the Hannahville Tribal Police Department at (906) 466-2911
The Hannahville Tribal Police Department is requesting any information in
the theft of medication, a cell phone,
and money, along with other items
from a vehicle in the Cedarview SubDivision area on July 24, 2012. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Hansen at the Hannahville
Police Department at (906) 466-2911 or
leave an anonymous message at www.
hannahvillepolicedepartment.com.
Please remember to secure
your vehicles and belonging
to prevent being a victim of
theft.
SAVE THE DATE
Discover Your Child
September 21st, 2012
11:00 – 2:00
*Parents/GrandparentsBring your children from
Birth to age 5 for FREE Screening!
~ ASQ developmental screening
~ Hearing and vision screening
~information on immunizations
and nutrition
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Area Events
Reminder FACE home visits start up:
4th Annual Aviation Day/Pig Roast
September 4, 2012
Pig Roast, Aircraft competitions, Plane Rides,
Static Dsiplays, Bounce Houses Games, Music and Ann Viau and Cara Koster will be calling and/or
More!
coming to see you. Starting the week of August
27th we will be contacting you to get you on our
Date: Saturday, August 4th
home visit schedule.
Time: Gates Open at Noon
Price: Public Welcome, Free Admission!
You can contact us to let us know what day and
Place: Delta County Airport General Aviation Area time would work best. Leave a voicemail with the
Contact: 906-786-4902
day/time and any changes with your address and
or contact number.
We are filling up fast so contact
2nd Annual Marina Fest
Sailboat race, Childeren’s games, Kayak races, us with your preference on day
and times.
Bean bag games & Various bands
Hope you had a great summer
Date: Saturday, August 4th
and look forward to seeing you.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Place: Escanaba Municipal Marina
Ann Viau & Cara Ault
Contact: Marina 786-9614
3 Fires Off Road Park
First Ever
The Escanaba
Farmers Market is now
ATV WILD WEEKEND
open
Wednesdays
from
3:00-6:00
p.m.
All ages and all ATV’s/UTV’s Welcome
and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
August 24th, 25th & 26th
Duck Races
Lots of Fun Activities for the Whole family
throughout the day ending with a Live band playing from 7pm to 11pm.Will include 2nd Annual
5K Run / Walk / Waddle
Date: Saturday, August 25th
Place: Gladstone’s Van Cleve Park
Contact: Brian Nelson at (906)280-0323
Recreating in the Great Outdoors
Target Practice, Fishing, Handcycling, Boat Rides,
Geochacing, and Golfing
Date: Saturday, August 25th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $10/Person
Place: DNR Pocket Park @ UP State Fairgrounds
Sponsor: Bays de Noc Goblers, N.W.T.F., Mix &
Mingle Community Events, Delta County R.I.C.C.
Contact: Ken 906-553-2268 or Brenda 906-233-1319
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Friday: Poker Run/Fun Run 6 pm-9pm
Saturday (starting at 11am): Mud Drags, Mud
Bog, Grass Drags, and Obstacle Course. TT Racing starting at 5pm.
Sunday: Open Play Area and TT Racing at 12 pm.
Come watch or join in the fun! $10 a day or $25
per person for the whole weekend and includes
camping. Kids 16 & under are free.
Vendors will be on the grounds
all weekend.
Youth Skills Track
Saturday 9am-12pm
Sponsored by S.O.R.V.A.
3 Fires Off Road Park is located
3 miles south on D Road in
Bark River
www.3firesoffroadpark.com
Any questions, call Willy at 399-8926
Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
Employee Picnic
Friday, August 3rd 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Back Casino Parking Lot
List of Events
You and your family are cordially invited to our
Employee Picnic. The day promises to be fun filled
for everyone! This year is themed to celebrate
the Summer Olympics and that we are proud to
be American. There will be a tent to register for
meal tickets, prizes and contests by the Convention Center entrance. At the tent, you will receive a
gift of a water bottle, which is given to you to coincide with our Wellness Program and to help in our
country’s efforts to go “green”. We will have sign
up for a “special” drawing for those who wish to
dress “Patriotic”. We will be drawing a name for
a $50.00 gas card from those who participated. We
will also have registration for our team event “Red,
White, and Blueberry”. Employees can choose a
team of three from their Family Members, Island
Family and/or HIC Employees. “Red, White and
Blueberry” will consist of 3 separate events and
will be times. Guidelines will be available at registration.
Inflatable Jumps, Fun in Focus Photo Booth, popcorn/cotton candy will be open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch
will be served at 12:00 p.m. We have Terry Carlson, Slot Director, donating his time to roast pork,
along with our Chefs from the kitchen preparing
brats, hot dogs, coleslaw, and beans. We will have
the “on Duty” employee line open at this time.
At 1:00 p.m., we will have our opening ceremony
for our version of Summer Olympics. The contests
will follow to include: Noodle Throw, Watermelon Seed Spit, and Water Balloon Toss. Medals will
be awarded following the events.
At 2:00 p.m., we will begin “Red, White, and Blueberry”, team event. The team that has the best time
under 3 minutes will be the winner. We will award
the prize of $75.00 following the contest.
We look forward to seeing you there!
11:00 a..m.
Registration
Water Bottle Giveaway
Register for “Patriotic Dressed”
Register for Team Event
Photo Booth Open
Popcorn/Cotton Candy available
12:00 p.m.
Picnic Lunch
*Roasted pork, brats, hot dogs, coleslaw, beans, chips
“On Duty” employee line open
1:00 p.m.
Summer Olympics Opening
Ceremony. Let the games begin!
*Noodle Throw, Watermelon Seed
Spit, Water Balloon Toss
Winners announced following game
2:00 p.m.
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Upper Peninsula State Fair
Michigan’s Only State Fair! August 13-19, 2012
WRISTBAND DAY
Set for Saturday, August 18th. Wristbands
can be used from 11 a.m until closing. Your
child must have been registered in order to receive one. Wristband pick-up day is tentatively set for August 16th at the Homemakers
Building. Contact person is Marilyn Shawano.
2012 ADMISSION PRICES
(All prices subject to change)
Daily Gate Admission
Adults (13 & Up) $8
Youth (6 - 12 Yrs. Old) $5
5 and under are always free!
Opening Night, Monday, August 13
Gates open @ 5:00 pm
Adults (13 & Up) $5; Youth ( 6 - 12 Yrs. Old) $3;
Children 5 and under are always free!
Weekly Pass
Adults (13 & Up) $25; Youth (6 - 12 Yrs. Old) $15;
Children 5 and under are always free!
ARMBANDS
Monday - Thursday $20.00
Friday and Saturday $25.00
Sunday $20.00
Free Daily Entertainment
• Whispering Pines Animal
Kingdom
• Great Lakes Timber Show
• Woodworks Chainsaw
Carving
• Butter Sculpting Exhibit
• The Miracle of Life Birthing Pavilion
• Growing Up Foresters Interactive Edutainment
Pavilion
• D.N.R. Pocket Park
• Antique Gas and Steam Village
• Michigan Barn Preservation Barn Raising
NEW for 2012 near the Grandstand:
• Tiny Tot Land
• Flippin Out!
• Cirque Amongus
First Rate Grandstand Shows!
General Admission to ALL
Grandstand Events is included with your paid admission
to the Upper Peninsula State
Fair! A limited number of Gold
A mega pass will be sold in advance only, for $75.00, (limit 400).
Circle tickets are available for Wednesday, ThursThese are good for unlimited rides on every day of day and Friday night concerts. Gold Circle seatthe fair. Midway Carnival provided by Skerbeck ing lets you get up close to the artists and is an inBrothers Shows.
credible deal at only $10 + service fee. Visit www.
islandresortandcasino.com to reserve gold circle
tickets.
2012 GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE
Monday- U.P. Garden Tractor Pulls 7:00 p.m.
LEARNING/TEACHING POW WOW
Tuesday- Scott Murray Sick Air Extreme MotorSunday, August 19th in the
cycle Show 7:00 p.m.
Activities Tent next to the Grandstand
Wednesday- Eli Young Band 8:00 p.m.
Grand Entry at 12:00 p.m.
Thursday- Thompson Square 8:00 p.m.
Host Drum: Ditibasin
Friday- Tesla 8:00 p.m.
MC: Joe Sagataw
Saturday- U.P.I.R. Racing 7:00 p.m.
Head Dancers: Rod & Bunny Frye
Sunday- Demolition Derby 1:00 p.m.
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Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
2012 Potawatomi Gathering
There are many events occuring before and during
the Gathering such as the ones listed below. For
more information, visit
www.potawatominations.com
• Potawatomi Language Conference 6th - 8th
• Potawatomi Youth Conference 7th & 8th
• Gaming Commission Conference 8th
• Judicial Conference 10th
Language Conference Itinerary
August 6th, 2012 to August 8th, 2012
MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2012
12-2 p.m. Registration/ Check-in
2 p.m. – Opening/ Welcoming
• Opening Prayer/ Opening Words
• Welcome Song
• Words from Council
• Words of Welcome: Mon-ee Zapata
• Run of Event: Lonnie Marshall
• Skit provided by Prairie Band
4-6 p.m. Shishibé
6:30-8 p.m. Dinner
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2012
8- 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
(Three 50 minute breakout sessions, with a 15 min
break in-between)
12:30-3 p.m. Lunch
3-6 p.m. Breakout Sessions
(Three 50 minute breakout sessions, with a 15 min
break in-between)
6-8 p.m. Dinner
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2012
8- 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fluent Speaker Panel
11:00 a.m. Closing Ceremonies
• Final Remarks- Questions, Comments, and
Concerns
• Gifts to presenters
• Traveling Song
• Closing Prayer
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Lunch Bag distribution)
Dismissal to Potawatomi Gathering
Gathering Itinerary
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
6:00 AM - Sunrise Ceremonies
12:00 PM - Grand Welcome
1:00 PM - Registration
1:00 PM - 4:00PM - All Council Conference
8:00 PM - Sunset
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Workshops (crafting)
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Golf Tournament
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Workshops (awareness)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner
6:00 PM - GRAND ENTRY - Princess Contest
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
6:00 AM - Sunrise Ceremonies
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Breakfast
Sports: Softball Tournament 8AM
Volleyball Tournament 10AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Workshops & Sports
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Workshops
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Dinner
6:00 PM - GRAND ENTRY Contest
8:00 PM - Sunset
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
6:00 AM - Sunrise Ceremonies
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Breakfast
Sports: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 8AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Workshops (crafting)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - GRAND ENTRY
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Workshops (awareness)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Traditional Dinner
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - GRAND ENTRY
8:00 PM - Sunset
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Brown Bag meal
9:00 AM- 11:00 AM - NHBP workshops
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - NHBP workshops
3:00 PM - Closing
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Upcoming Pow Wows
BACK TO
SCHOOL
SHI SHI BE
Sunday,
August 26th
from 1:00-5:00
Prizes to include
items for school
such as backpacks,
notebooks, items of
clothing and more!
Doors will open at
noon.
Pick up cards and
vocabulary at the
Administration
building or the
Potawatomi Heritage Center.
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Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
Upcoming Pow Wows
GRAND ENTRIES:
Fri., Sept. 9
7:00 pm
Sat., Sept. 10 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sun., Sept. 11 1:00 pm
MEN'S TRADITIONAL "STORIES TO TELL” SPECIAL
Prizes: 1st - $800 • 2nd - $500 • 3rd - $300
3-Day Cumulative Point Special • Ages 18 & Up
HAND DRUM CONTEST
Prizes: 1st - $500 • 2nd - $300 • 3rd - $100
(3 singer minimum)
DRUM COMPETITION
1st $2,000 • 2nd $1,500 • 3rd $1,000
DANCE COMPETITIONS
Host Drum:
Stoney Creek
Head Veteran:
Paul Cloud
Emcees:
Artley Skenandore
Dana Bzdawka
Head Dance Judge:
RJ Smith
Arena Director:
Ronnie Preston
Head Drum Judge:
Darrell Hill
Honor Feather
Created by Ambrose Peshlakai, the Shield was created to honor
veterans who serve their people, especially the code talkers of
World War II that are a part of Ambrose's family.
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ambrose has been
living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He has been carving beautiful stone sculptures of Alabaster and soapstone. Recently, he
has turned his creativity toward creating feather fans with special
meanings.
You can now own The Shield in four different versions — with
backgrounds of red, white and blue or a with a special backgrounds with the simple title, "In Honor."
Order your copy today on www.honorfeather.com
Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 . Page 15
Potawatomi Language Summer Immersions
There is only one week of Immersions left! Come join us along with the Potawatomi fluent speakers and other bands to get more acquainted with our language!
The Summer Language Immersion Camps are part of Project Ewikkendaswat
Ekenomagewat, funded through a three-year Language Revitalization grant from
the Administration for Native Americans (ANA).
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, our Immersion Camps have plenty to offer. The mornings are spent with the fluent speakers, creating and breaking down
senteneces while the afternoons are filled with activities.
You can see in the pictures below how much fun our participants have while learning the language and it doens’t matter what age you are, learning is for everyone!
Begins
August
13th!
Learning our language is not a recreational activity,
it is a priority!
We hear so many talking about wanting to learn the language. Well, this is your chance to learn – so
don’t be afraid to come learn. We are not all on the same level of fluency on the language. We have
plenty of fun activities during the week-long event, which can be very entertaining as well, such as:
• Name that Memorable Movie Quote
• Drawing and listening activity
• Building Block Sentences
• Jeopardy
• Grammar Bingo
• Telephone Game
• Talking Circle
We also have lots of prizes to give away! Please call to register today! We start on Monday, August 13th
and end on Friday, August 17th. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Dawn Hill
723-2272 or Jill Wabanmikee at 723-2273. We hope to see many of our tribal members there!
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**Director Travis Holt Hamilton will be putting on a workshop for the youth and be involved within
the community on Monday, August 20th. More information to be posted throughout the community.**
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Reader’s Submission
Hannahville Indian Community’s descendant Gaylen Edmo
accepted into the Naval Academy
Pictured above left to right is Galeyn’s father Wes Edmo, Shoshone Bannock; Gaylen; his mother Nancy Edmo, Hannahville Indian
Community; and his uncle Tony Mancilla.
Gaylen graduated from Highland High School, in Pocatello, Idaho with a 3.5 GPA. He took many advance placement courses.
While attending High School, Gaylen was involved in wrestling
and football.
Some of his achievments in wresting include: placing 4 times in
the State tournament at the Heavyweight class. Third as a freshman, second as a sophomore and was the state champion his junior and senior seasons. A four time western regional champion
(Freestyle and Greco – 2x each). Three time all American at the
Junior Nationals in Fargo, ND (National High School tournament) must place in the top 8. Finished 3rd and 4th in Greco, 7th
in Freestyle.
Achievments in football include: Three year letter winner, starter. His team won the State Championship his freshman year. He
was also State 5A defensive player of the year as a junior and
First team All-State twice.
Gaylen is going to the Naval Academy to join the wrestling team.
The Naval Academy has been around since 1845. It trains officers for the Navy in a college setting and is a very prestigious
institution. Only 14% of applicants are eventually accepted out
of roughly 10,000 per year. You must have a nomination from
a congressman along with grades, accomplishments and strong
moral character.
Currently Gaylen is in boot camp before school starts. His plans
are to make it through the academy first and then obtain a degree
in Engineering. There is an enlistment requirement of at least 4
years active duty. He will be committed to the Navy for at least
8 years.
Congratulations Gaylen! We wish success!
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To all Hannahville Happenings
readers, family and friends,
We would like to recognize and
congratulate my sister, Deborah
Michele Jackson on her recent
graduation. Debby is the daughter
of the late Irene Sagataw Mancilla
and sister to Tony Mancilla.
Debby graduated on June 2, 2012
with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance with honors.
She was inducted into Delta Mu
Delta, an International Honor Society in B.A. which is the highest
recognition a business student can
earn.
Debby has a big family with many
extra curricular activites and a full
time job so attaining these achievements took a lot of hard work and
sacrifice. Debby plans to continue
on with graduate school at the
University of Idaho this fall. Good
luck Debby! We are all very proud
of you and pulling for you!
Your family in Texas
Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
Reader’s Submission
This photo is of O-Ke-Wash, also known as Sophia Sagataw and Sophia
Williams. She’s listed on the Durant Roll as well as the 1870 census of
Chippewa and Ottawa of Michigan. She’s also the common ancestor of
the Sagataws of Hannahville; the Hardwicks of Delta County; Macabee
descendants of Delta, Chippewa and Mackinac Counties; and Williams
descendants of Sault Ste. Marie. Since her descendants are scattered
across the country, and include members of the Hannahville, Sault,
and Grand Traverse Band tribes, I think the best way to share the photo
with my distant relatives is to have it printed in tribal newsletters.
O-ke-wash is my great-great-great-grandmother, and I’m descended
from her daughter Sophia Hardwick. I’ve been researching this family
for several years, and my grandmother had given me the original tintype photo years ago. My grandmother didn’t know the name of the
boy in the photo, but most likely it’s one of O-ke-wash’s sons.
A member of the Traverse Band of Chippewa and Ottawa, Sophia “Oke-wash” was born about 1831, and was married at least twice—
first to Joseph Medwesh and later to James Williams. According to
her granddaughter, Elizabeth (Hardwick) Stone Paquette, Joseph Medwesh had gone away to fight in the Civil War and never returned.
By 1868 Sophia was married to James Williams, and according to the 1907 Durant Roll and other census
records, they lived in Stonington, Delta County, where James died on July 30, 1909. In 1920 Sophia was living with her granddaughter, Annie (Macabee) Nadeau in Stonington. Her date and place of death remain
unknown, as does her place of burial.
The Durant Roll lists four living children in 1907: George Sigwate (or Sagataw) was born around 1854, and
married Christine Osawwawnemeke (although Christine’s death record states that her maiden name was
Neance). George and Christine farmed in Stonington, Delta County, and had at least nine children: Alex,
Lawrence, Emma, Benedict, Martin, Joseph, Annie, Martha and Lucy. The family suffered tragically during
the flu epidemic of 1918 when Christine and 3 children died in the span of two weeks. The Sagataws moved
to Hannahville by 1930, and George died in Harris on April 24, 1930. George’s son, Benedict, was a veteran
of World War I and settled in Harbor Springs.
Sophia Medwesh was born around 1857, and her marriage record states that her father’s name was Joseph
Medwesh. Sophia married George Hardwick in Escanaba on December 26, 1875. They farmed in Stonington, Delta County, where they raised five sons and three daughters: Moses, Catherine, George, David,
John, Ellen, Elizabeth and Joseph. Sophia died in a house fire on May 17, 1912, while trying to rescue her
6-year-old granddaughter, Hazel Boursaw, who also perished in the fire. Her husband died in Nahma
Township, Delta County, on June 23, 1929. Both are buried in Indiantown Cemetery in Delta County.
Mary Medwesh was born around 1862, and she married Moses Macabee in Fayette on Feb. 5, 1883. They
farmed in Bay de Noc and Nahma Townships in Delta County, where they raised one son and five daughters: Jennie, Anna, Frank, Mae, Rose and Eva. Mary died on July 8, 1914, and was buried in Indiantown
Cemetery in Delta County. Her husband moved to Manistique around 1920, where he died on April 19,
1935.
Norman Williams was born around 1868, and his father was James Williams. Norman married Angeline
Beaver in Delta County on July 13, 1891, and they had had five children: Mary, Sophia, Norman, Jane and
Louise. Norman worked in the woods and the family spent many years in Schoolcraft County. By 1930 he
and his wife had settled in Sault Ste. Marie; their daughter Louise was married to Norman Boulley by this
time, and was living on Sugar Island. Norman Williams died in 1941 and Angeline died on February 27,
1958, in Sault Ste. Marie. She was buried in Hessel Cemetery in Mackinac County.
If you have information on these families, I’d like to hear from you. I can be contacted by mail to Ken
Wengert, 17703 Avy School Rd., Pecatonica, IL 61063; by phone at 815-298-2703; or by email to kjw3.66@
gmail.com.
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Activities
Potawatomi Language Word Search
The following vocabulary is used for describing objects and food that are inanimate.
Can
BZEGWEN
It is heavy
GINAMGET
It is sharp
ZHEGWA
It is dull
WAWYEYA
It is round
MBEGDEYA
It is flat
WISKEN
It is bitter
WISHKBEN
It is sweet
WIZHGAMGET
It is strong
To learn more Potawatomi, visit
www.potawatomilanguage.org
you find
5
ORIGINAL
differences between these photos?
CHANGED
ANSWERS: CLOUDS, RAILING, BRAIDS. BRANCH, BOUY
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August Birthdays
Nathan Halfaday. . . . . . . . . . . .
Kailee Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Melissa Meshigaud. . . . . . . . . .
Clinton Clements . . . . . . . . . . .
8/1
8/1
8/1
8/1
Jasmine Sagataw. . . . . . . . . . . .
Kiela Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tamika Halfaday. . . . . . . . . . . .
Kimberly Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8/13
8/13
8/13
8/13
Tyler Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/2
Sierra Larson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/2
Owen Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sandy Frye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rosalind Wandahsega. . . . . . . .
Pamela Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audrey Gamez . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8/14
8/14
8/14
8/14
8/14
Dawson Lea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lashawna Meshigaud. . . . . . . .
Aliya Shalifoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kiela Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brandon Wandahsega. . . . . . . .
Carolyn Auginaush. . . . . . . . . .
8/3
8/3
8/3
8/3
8/3
8/3
Trenton Wood-Keshick. . . . . . . 8/4
Lakota Wandahsega . . . . . . . . . 8/5
Floyd Rhode Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/5
Courtney Troxell. . . . . . . . . . . . 8/6
Mryon McCullough . . . . . . . . . 8/6
Angelia De Leon. . . . . . . . . . . . 8/6
Damon Sagataw . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/8
Anita Howard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/8
Alan Wandahsega. . . . . . . . . . . 8/8
Kristy Wandahsega. . . . . . . . . . 8/9
Loretta Pearson. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/9
Brianna Malinowski. . . . . . . . . 8/15
John Meshigaud III. . . . . . . . . . 8/16
Alicia Decota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/16
Ondraya Uskilith-Karaja. . . . . . 8/17
Archie Megenuph Jr.. . . . . . . . . 8/17
Thomas Jesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/18
Edward Meshigaud. . . . . . . . . . 8/18
Karlie Alexander. . . . . . . . . . . . 8/19
Kalen Sagataw . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/19
Douglas Larson. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/19
Estrella Paz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
David Metzger Sr.. . . . . . . . . . .
Kenneth Sagataw . . . . . . . . . . .
Kelly Dees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8/20
8/20
8/20
8/20
Samuel Wandahsega. . . . . . . . . 8/11
Kira Meshigaud. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/21
Joanne LaCosse. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/21
Shannon Thunder . . . . . . . . . . . 8/12
Julie Herbert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/12
Gary Phillips-Donovan. . . . . . . 8/22
Tina Burns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/22
Jacqueline Clements. . . . . . . . . . 8/22
Anthony Williams Sr.. . . . . . . . . 8/22
Ethan Teeple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bryton Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Krista McCullough. . . . . . . . . . .
Bradley Compo. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8/23
8/23
8/23
8/23
Leon Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/24
Rosalii Hardwick . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/25
Jesse Little. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/25
Talia Halfaday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/26
Harmony Dunlop . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/26
Franklin Keshick. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/26
Laney Philemon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/28
Jadrian Wabanimkee. . . . . . . . . . 8/28
Chase Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/29
Austin Wandahsega-Mileski. . . . 8/29
Stephanie Gomez . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/29
Raven Meshigaud. . . . . . . . . . . . 8/30
Happy Birthday Laney B... ur getting so
big. hope you have lots of fun on ur very
special day hun... Love, aunty Ellie
Happy BirthHappy 15th Birthday Elli!
day James!!!! I hope you have an awesome
You are the
day! Im so happy you are a
best hubby/
part of our family, our family
father your
would be dull without you!!
girls could
luv ya, Auntie Steph, Uncle
ever ask for
Mike, B-Pie and Drew
and we hope
Happy 7th Birthday to
Happy 5th Birthday to our lil B-Pie! We
you have a
Draya-Poo!!
I can't believe
hope your day is as awesome and fun as
wonderful
how big your getting; 7
you! Mama and Daddy cannot express
Birthday!!!
already? WOW! I can still
how happy we are to have you in our
Love, Amanda see that lil brown face from
life!! You are a true blessing! Love,
and Nadia
when you were born! Aww,
Mom, Dad, and Drew
Happy 9th Birthday Damon! Have
a great birthday
Sonny! we love
you, Auntie Steph,
Uncle Mike, B-Pie
& Drew
Happy 16th birthday to Myron J.
McCullough. Your
dad loves & misses you. Love you
later! Dad- Tony
McCullough Sr.
so happy your my great
niece! Luv Auntie Steph,
Uncle Mike, B-Pie &n Drew
Happy 5th Birthday Laney B!
I love you! Auntie Ida
Happy 7th Birthday peanut...
Auntie loves you and hopes
you have a very special day....
Love, Auntie Eddie.
Happy 17th Birthday to Bryton Johnson the boy with all the cool kicks!!
Love dad, mom, Bobby & Brylea
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Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 .
Personal Ads
Happy 9th
Birthday
Anthony "AJ"
Miley! Love,
Aunt Con, Unk
Don, Trevor,
Onna, and
Kingston
Happy
birthday
Auntie Kira,
we love you!
<3 bb D, Shy,
Char, & Mindy
Happy 7th birthday Jadrian
Lee! We love you son son!
Hope you enjoy your special
day! Love, Mom, Dad, Lil
Jess and Katalena
Happy 7th Birthday Ondraya! I love
you Peanut! Love, Auntie Ida
Happy 15th Birthday Eddie
Rae! I love you! Love,
Auntie Ida "Mae Brown"
Happy 10th Birthday
Talia Leon Have lots of fun.
Love, Ellie
To: Sonny, Lucas and
Alysha.We love and miss you!
Hope to see you guys soon!!!
Love, Mom and Deanna
Happy Belated 28th
Birthday Ashley! Love,
Auntie and Eena
Happy 3rd birthday to
my grandson, Leland
Jerome! You are getting
to be a big boy. We luv
u with all our hearts.
Luv u forever,
Grandma and Papa
Happy Birthday to Baby
Eric Lofquist!! (July
27th) We Love you!
Auntie and Eena
Happy
Birthday
Lakota
Rose, we
love you!
Love, Aunty
Jill, Unk
Jesse,
Jadrian, Lil
Jesse and
Katalena
HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY DAMON LOVE
AUNTIE KRISTINA, KCHE, WILLY,
EVANEESHA AND WILLIAM
Happy birthday baby boy Leland! Love your daddy
Happy 11th birthday Kailee Bug. Love ya lots girlee! Love,
Aunty Jill, Unk Jesse, Jadrian, Lil Jesse and Katalena
*the following four ads listed below were submitted for July’s Issue.
Editor’s apology for the late entry.
Happy Birthday
Lawrence. Have
a wonderful day.
Love ya bro... Love
Rachel n Family
Happy Birthday Allen.
Have lots of fun... Love
ya. Love, Rachel n Family
Happy 4th to all my
family. I love you
uncle Larry. Love
Rachel n Family
JUNE WAS A YEAR THAT HAS PASSED SINCE U WERE TAKEN
FROM US. WE LOVE U AND MISS U GRANDMA THUNDER. WE
THINK ABOUT U AND THE REST THAT WERE TAKEN. WE WILL
ALWAYS MISS THE GET TOGETHERS AT YOUR HOUSE. NEVER
AGAIN WILL WE BE ABLE TO DO THAT. BUT WE KNOW THAT U
ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. SAY HI TO MOM..UNCLE N GRANDPA. LOVE U ALWAYS GRANDMA THUNDER..U WERE THE BEST
GRANDMA ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE.
Happy Birthday
Talia! I love you!
Auntie Ida
Happy Birthday
Mika Moo... i love
you no matter how
much we fight.
(which is very often. lol) I hope you
have a lot of fun on
your birthday. Love,
Eddie Rae
Our little girls
Kailee and Kiela
are growing
into well-mannered ladies.
Happy 11th
Birthday Bug
and 13th KyKy.
I love you with
all my heart....
Love MOM &
Daddy Justin.
Happy 14th Birthday to my
Little Best Friend, Tamika! I
love you! Love Auntie Ida
Happy 13th birthday to
our beautiful niece/cousin
Kiela Lynn. Love, Aunty
Jill, Unk Jesse, Jadrian,
Lil Jesse and Katalena
Happy Anniversary to Odie & Vanessa McCullough
on August 13th. Your brother loves you two.
Many more to come! Love and miss you,
Tony (Guy) McCullough Sr.
Happiest Birthday Leland “Handsome” Anziano.
You brought the sun! Love, Ongeequay
Hello, We would
like to thank those
in the Hannahville
Tribal Administration who made
it possible for us
to be with Paula’s
mother in her time
of need. It was a
long trying year,
but she passed
peacefully with
her family by her
side. Again, thank
you, Scott & Paula
Wandahsega and
the Blair Family
Hannahville Happenings . August 2012 . Happy Birthday
Lil John we love you
so so much!! Auntie
Tammy, Ron, Jesse
Ray, Angel, & Emery.
Have a great day buddy.
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Attention Readers:
Hannahville Happenings newsletters are now being
added to the www.hannahville.net website.
Issues from August 2011 - current are available for
download and from August on will be in full color for
better picture viewing.
Don’t forget the newsletter is also available through
email. If you would like to be added to the newsletter
email list, please send an email to- newsletter@hicservices.org
You can also visit our facebook page (Hannahville Happenings) for pictures that didn’t make it into an issue,
job postings and reminders of events.
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Hannahville Happenings
Published by – The Hannahville Indian Community
Advisor – Earl Meshigaud
Tribal Communications Coordinator/Editor –
Molly Meshigaud
Photographer/Reporter/Graphic Artist/Sales –
Molly Meshigaud
Office: (906) 723-2270
Email: newsletter@hicservices.org
Hannahville Happenings is a monthly publication
of the Hannahville Potawatomi Tribe. Opinions
appearing in this publication do NOT necessarily
reflect the opinions of the Hannahville Happenings
staff or the Hannahville Community.
We welcome letters, editorials, articles and photos
from our readers.
Deadline for
September’s Newsletter:
August 17th
Submissions are entered into each newsletter
based on priority. Also, if your submission is
not in before or on the deadline date, it is not
guaranteed to be in the next issue. Thank you
for your understanding that space is limited.
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