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POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES

2013 Gathering of the Potawatomi Nations

Billy Daniels (right) is escorted around the dance arena by IsabellaDaniels (far left) and Penelope Peters during the Veterans Song.

Another year has come and gone forthe Potawatomi Gathering of Nations.Aug. 5-11, 2013, was a fun-filled weekof language and cultural teachings. Theweather cooperated this year with highsinto the 70s and sunny all week long -compared to last year’s gathering whereit rained the majority of the week.Unfortunately, this year I was unable toattend the first portion of the Gathering -the language conference, but heard it wasworth going to. The people that didattend would suggest going early again.

As I, and other tribal members,embarked on this 430-mile, 7.5 hourjourney to Dowagic, Mich., the drivecouldn’t be more perfect. As I left laterthan the bus, I got through Chicago withease, but didn’t arrive at the PokagonBand reservation until around 2 a.m.

Tired from the night’s drive before, Iwas eager to get up early and go checkout the grounds where the gatheringwould be held. After a quarter mile walkthrough the campgrounds, I finallyarrived. Words can’t explain how beauti-ful everything was. With vendors straightdown what I want to call main street, tothe left and right of me and smelling allthe grease from the frybread, I was inheaven!

As I kept walking through “mainstreet”, it suddenly ended, and if youlooked to the right, you could see RogersLake. Tempted to take one of the kayakslaying there, I thought it was better notto because I never kayaked before - verysad on my part. But walking back to the

gathering and going left off of “mainstreet” is where I found the dance arena.With more vendors surrounding the out-side of it, you were in heaven if you loveshopping.

For the next four days, Thursdaythrough Sunday, there were many activi-ties one could do: basket making, drummaking, rattle making and even potterymaking. At the end, you had to have

your hard work demolished because theycouldn’t fire it, but it was still fun. Theyeven had beginners language class whereyou would actually speak to each otherin the Potawatomi language at the end ofthe class. Very cool to see and attend,too. They also had a talking circle toattend. I’m not sure if I could discusswhat happened in there, but it was surean experience to attend, too.

Unfortunately, with everythinggoing on, I forgot about all the sportsand activities youth and adults couldattend. There was softball, golfing, horseshoeing, softball, three-on-three tourna-ments and even a lacrosse tournamentgoing on. So, if you have a love forsports or running around, here’s anotherreason to attend the Gathering.

Saturday and Sunday night is whereit was. I was especially excited for it andthat was the pow-wow. With no rain inthe forecast or not too hot or too cold, itwas perfect for pow wowing.

Grand Entry for both nights was 6p.m., and it was cool to see Billy DanielsJr. carrying the FCP flagstaff followed byJR Holmes and Mike Konaha carryingthe FCP flag into the dance arena.Stewart King, Wasauksing First Nation,said the prayer. What he said was verypowerful: “To honor our ancestors andelders we must walk the red road. Togive light to our future we must walk thered road for our children.” Right thereare words to live by!

The rest of Saturday night was filledwith the intertribals and the princesscompetition. Having to stand in front ofthe crowd, both Lily Church, PokagonBand, and Onylean Zapata, Huron Band,would have to introduce themselves inthe Potawatomi language and then dancearound the arena for two songs. Sundaythey announced the winner: OnyleanZapata.

With everything coming to a closefor the 2013 Potawatomi Gathering, itwas time to say goodbye to another greatyear at the Pokagon Band Potawatomi.The 2014 Gathering of PotawatomiNations will be held at Gun Lake, Mich.,hosted by the Match-e-be-nash-she-wishBand of Pottawatomi.

Until next time, bama mine.

“To honor our ancestorsand elders we must walk thered road. To give light to ourfuture we must walk the redroad for our children.”

~Stewart King

by Jeffrey Keeble Jr.

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Meno Keno Ma Ge WenPow-Wowpgs. 6, 7

CommunityPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • September 1, 2013Page 2

MILWAUKEE (August 12, 2013)— OneProspect Technologies, the infor-mation technology subsidiary of thePotawatomi Business DevelopmentCorporation (PBDC), is pleased to wel-come Tracie Roberts, InformationTechnology Account Executive. Robertspreviously served as commercialaccount executive for Konica MinoltaBusiness Solutions of Waukesha,Wis.Roberts is a 2005 graduate of MarquetteUniversity.

“Tracie brings a proven record ofusing different prospecting techniques tobuild her clientele, while also maintain-ing and solidifying current client rela-tionships. She brings substantial knowl-edge of software applications as well asfunctions and features of advanced hard-ware that OneProspect offers,” saidJesse Kern, OneProspect’s director ofsales and marketing.

Roberts has provided exceptionalcustomer service and created brand loy-alty among her clients. She has receivedmultiple recognitions regarding cus-tomer satisfaction and loyalty from herprevious employers and brings the expe-rience of working with customers’ ITdepartments to incorporate the use oftechnology to help drive business value.

She has a proven sales record of achiev-ing sales, which contributed to both sub-stantial sales and market penetration.

Roberts and her two children live inMilwaukee, Wis., and is very involvedin her childrens’ school. OneProspect ispleased and excited to welcome Robertsto the OneProspect family. She is also amember of the Oneida Tribe ofWisconsin.

PBDC purchased OneProspect in2006. Since then, the technology compa-ny has continued to grow by serving thegrowing demand for cloud computingand information technology outsourcingneeds of tribes, schools and businessesin Wisconsin and beyond. The company,founded in 2002, has offices in Crandon,Rhinelander and Milwaukee.

About the Potawatomi BusinessDevelopment Corporation: ThePotawatomi Business DevelopmentCorporation is owned and operated bythe Forest County PotawatomiCommunity of Wisconsin. The corpora-tion seeks to diversify Potawatomi busi-ness interests beyond gaming in an effortto secure the future of the Potawatomitribe for the next seven generations andbeyond. Business holdings include:OneProspect Technologies, Advancia

Corporation, Advancia Aeronautics,Potawatomi Training, AdvanciaTechnologies, Securio Group, Sierra 3Global Securio, Data Holdings andGreenfire Management Services. Formore information on the PotawatomiBusiness Development Corporation, callKip Ritchie at (414) 290-9491 or visit itswebsite at www.potawatomibdc.com.

OneProspect Technologies WelcomesNew IT Account Executivesubmitted by Kip Ritchie, PBDC Chief Operations Officer

The Potawatomi BusinessDevelopment Corporation (PBDC)recently launched Facebook andLinkedIn pages to help keep its 1,400plus shareholders, business partners andthe community informed about news andupdates from the company.

“One of our top priorities is main-taining regular communication with ourshareholders,” said Kip Ritchie, PBDC’schief operations officer. “We publish anannual report each year as well asQuarterly General Council reports whichchronicle our work, but social mediachannels are proving to be an efficient

way for us to share timely news with avariety of audiences. We’re happy to betaking advantage of these resources.”

In addi-tion to pro-vidingongoingnews aboutthe organi-zation, thecompanyshares regu-lar postsfeaturinghighlights from its different investments,

its leadership team, the projects beingfacilitated by its subsidiary companies

and storiesof interestabout theindustriesin whichPBDCinvests.

Nowwith adecade

under its belt, the company is also build-ing quite a history; facts from which arehighlighted on a weekly basis. To followthe latest from PBDC, simply search for“Potawatomi Business DevelopmentCorporation” in Facebook and “Like”the page, and in LinkedIn, click“Follow.”

About the Potawatomi BusinessDevelopment Corporation: The PBDC isowned and operated by the ForestCounty Potawatomi Community ofWisconsin. The Corporation seeks todiversify Potawatomi business interestsbeyond gaming in an effort to secure thefuture of the Potawatomi tribe for thenext seven generations and beyond.Business holdings include: One ProspectTechnologies, Advancia Corporation,Advancia Aeronautics, PotawatomiTraining, Advancia Technologies,Securio Group, Sierra 3 Global Securio,Marriott Four Fires Hotel, DataHoldings and Greenfire ManagementServices. For more information onPBDC, visit our website atwww.potawatomibdc.com.

Tracie Roberts

PBDC Goes Social submitted by Kip Ritchie, PBDC Chief Operations Officer

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The FCP Ordinance Department Presents:• What is a tribal ordinance and why is tribal member involvement soimportant?

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Deadline for the Sept. 15, 2013 issue is Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013.

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Managing Editor:WINDA COLLINS

Office Manager:MICHELLE SPAUDE

Reporter/Photographer:VAL NIEHAUS

Graphic Artists:KRYSTAL STATEZNYJEFFREY KEEBLE JR.

FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCILChairman:

HAROLD “GUS” FRANK

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Secretary:LORNA SHAWANO

Treasurer:RICHARD GOUGÉ III

Council Members:JOHN ALLOWAY

NATE GILPIN

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Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is a twice-monthly publication of the Forest CountyPotawatomi Nation. Editorials and articles appearing in the PTT are the responsibility of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or attitude of the PTT staff or the FCPNation. PTT encourages the submission of Letters to the Editor. All letters must include thesignature, address and telephone number of the author. Letters are subject to editing forgrammar, length, malicious and libelous content. The PTT reserves the right to reject anyadvertising, materials or letters submitted for publication. The submission of articles, poet-ry, artwork and photos is encouraged. The Editor makes the sole decision of what is pub-lished in the PTT and will not assume any responsibility for unsolicited material nor will thePTT guarantee publication upon submission. PTT will not guarantee publication of materi-als submitted past deadlines posted in the PTT. No part of this publication may be repro-duced without the written consent of the Editor.

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Happy August Birthday to These Elders

Military VeteransVeterans Post 1 - We consider it an honor and privilege to be of service to

our Potawatomi community. Membership is open to all veterans and spouses ofPotawatomi tribal members. Meetings take place on the first Monday of eachmonth at 5 p.m. at the old FCP tribal hall located at 8000 Potawatomi Trail,Crandon. Please join us!

Aug. 8, 2013• Safety continues to be the number

one priority on the construction site.Crews have been working 293 dayswithout a lost-time incident.

• Last week, Gilbane, the trade con-tractors and OSHA created a partnershipcommending Gilbane’s efforts to pro-mote safety education and ensure that allteam members continue to work safelyon this project.The partnershipmarks a hugeindustry milestoneand is the first ofits type in theMilwaukee area.

• Gilbane willhost Safety Day onAug. 27, to cele-brate safety suc-cess and to rein-force a strongcommitment to safe work practices.Construction crews will enjoy lunch,safety seminars and visit with vendorsdisplaying rental equipment.

• The hotel tower continues to gethigher. Concrete for the 4th floor podi-um and the 17th floor was poured earlierthis week. All concrete work is expectedto wrap up by mid-September.

• Exterior framing is underway onthe south side of the building.

• Plumbing lines for the 5th-15thfloors have been installed.

• Window testing was successfullast week, and glass is expected to beinstalled in the hotel tower in twoweeks.

• The mock room continues to movealong according to schedule. This week,crews have been painting and ceramicflooring is scheduled to be laid nextweek.

Aug. 14, 2013 • The concrete for the south side of

the 18th floor has been poured; the north

side will be poured the end of this week.The final floor, 19, will be poured thesecond week in September. (The toweris 18 floors, but are labeled as 19 sincewhen numbering the floors, the 13thfloor is skipped.) All concrete workshould be completed by the second weekof September.

• First piece of exterior glass will beinstalled on the 5th floor this week. The

entire 5th floorshould be enclosedby glass by the endof next week. Theentire hotel shouldbe enclosed inglass by Christmas.

• Masonrywork will begin onthe north end afterLabor Day.

• East podiumis as high as it is

going to be. Additional work will occurto extend the length.

• Interior gears and mechanics (airhandling systems, etc.) will begin tomove into the second floor of the hotelin mid-October.

• Floors 5, 6 and 7 will be the firstfloors to be worked on for both exteriorwindows and interior framing. Thecrews then move up to the next set ofthree floors.

• The mock room drywall work isbeing completed this week. The nextsteps are to install tiles, mill work, paintand wall coverings. The décor workshould be completed by September 6;however, furnishing will take another sixto 12 weeks to arrive.

• Aug. 27 is Gilbane’s NationalSafety Day, which will be observed onthe construction site through some spe-cial safety-related activities.

In May 2013, the Forest CountyPotawatomi (FCP) Community donated$3,000 to the Town of Lincoln. Thesefunds were spent on a 25’ satin finishflagpole with internal lanyards, anAmerican flag and brass plaque stating,“Donated by Forest County PotawatomiCommunity”.

Pictured at right with the newinstallation in front of the new LincolnTown Hall on Aug. 12, are (l-r) TownSupervisor Larry Sommer, TownChairwoman Lynn Black, TownSupervisor Mike Wilson and FCP ViceChair Al Milham.

Milham stated, “It’s only fitting thatwe contribute to this project sinceLincoln is part of our community. Wewere happy to do it!”

FCP MakesDonation toTown of Lincolnby Winda Collins

Milwaukee Hotel Updatesubmitted by Kim Mitschke, PBC External Communications Specialist

FCP Veterans Memorial in Placeby Winda Collins

Pictured is the FCP Veterans Memorial, located at PotawatomiCarter Casino Hotel (by the old hotel entrance). The names ofFCP veterans have been carved into the stone monument.

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On Thursday, August 15, a FamilyFun Day event was held at the newGathering Grounds in Carter, Wis.Sponsored by the FCP EducationDepartment in conjunction with FCPElders Program, the event began with aribbon cutting by FCP Vice Chair AlMilham and FCP Council Member NateGilpin. A welcome song by the Torpee

Creek Singers followed, and then BillyDaniels Jr., Hartford Shegonee, RebekahMielke and Ardin Mielke posted the colorsduring a flag song. Veterans were thenasked forward to dance during an honorsong for them.

Eugene Shawano Sr. was asked to saya prayer and he did so in the Potawatomi

language. Shawano explained the meaningof his prayer and made the comment, “Iam honored to be here - to do this.” Hethen went on to speak eloquently about hisyouth and being raised by his grandparentswho spoke nothing but Potawatomi. Hespoke of the days of poverty, the value ofthe gift of life and his gratitude for whathe sees now.

His son, Eugene Shawano Jr., took tothe microphone to acknowledge thoseinstrumental in making the new GatheringGrounds possible: Potawatomi BusinessDevelopment Corporation, GreenfireManagement Services, Jim Crawford, FCPelders, the support of the people, and staffwho had a hand in the planning.

Brian Franz, FCP Language and

Culture apprentice, made a brief speech inwhich he announced the official name ofthe newly finished venue: Ka Kew SeGathering Grounds. This was a surprisefor Billy Daniels Jr., as it was named forhim! Ka Kew Se means “ForeverTraveling” in the Potawatomi language. Asong was offered in his honor. Danielsthen spoke briefly about the prayers hesaid during the construction of the site tokeep those safe during the process. Thedrum then sang a thank you song.

Eugene Shawano Sr. said the blessingand then all were invited to have a deli-cious lunch provided by Dewing Catering.

Family Fun Day was officially under-way! Activities for the youth includedsumo wrestling, bouncy house, dunk tankand various other activities. Gregg Tallierprovided the music. On hand to provideinformation/resources and to assist tribalmembers were: PBDC, Natural Resources,Community Health, EmergencyManagement, Indian Child Welfare,Diabetes Program, Elderly Program,N.E.W. Directions, Planning and Languageand Culture.

It was a day filled with good things: asense of community, of things accom-plished, of history and progress, and of funtimes.

FCP Summer Fisheree Resultssubmitted by Matt Steinbach, FCP Natural Resources Water Resources Director

The FCP Community NaturalResources Department hosted its annualSummer Fisheree at Bug and Devil’sLakes on July 27, 2013. This event washeld one full week earlier than usual, buttook place during weather conditions thatwere much more typical of fall, as temper-atures were in the mid-50s for the majorityof the day. The cloud cover, breeze andscattered rains that accompanied thesetemperatures combined to create a verydifficult day for fishing. The abnormalweather conditions are believed to be theprimary reason for the below averageattendance, but fortunately, neither the lowattendance or weather conditions had asignificant impact on angling success. Thecatch rates and size of fish appeared toactually be much better than during previ-ous summer fisherees.

This fisheree seemed to have some ofthe most consistent fishing action in recentmemory, as fish were being registered reg-ularly throughout the day. However, mostof the Bug Lake anglers migrated over toDevil’s Lake after noon to compete in thebass and bluegill categories that werebeing filled up quickly by anglers on thatlake. Other than the fish from the trout cat-egory, all of the fish on the prize boardwere registered at Devil’s Lake. For thesecond consecutive time, no northern pikewere caught at Bug Lake during the event.In addition, no black crappie were caughtin Devil’s Lake during the event. Thisindicates that weather conditions may havehad an influence on the activity level ofthese two species.

After consistently winning several ofthe youth division categories, but comingup just short in the overall standings, RyonAlloway went home with the grand prizeas he caught the largest fish of the day, a16 1⁄4” largemouth bass. Ryon was also ableto earn second place in the youth bass cat-egory, while Dawson VanZile placed third.Ryon also won the youth bluegill category,

while his cousin, Isaiah Alloway, earnedsecond and third place in the category.Isaiah also placed second and third in theyouth yellow perch category, while BreedShepard placed first. Sarah Werle earnedfirst and third place in the trout categoryby simply fishing off the handicap accessi-ble fishing pier at Bug Lake all day, evenduring the worst periods of the harshweather conditions. Hunter Tuckwabearned second place in the youth trout cat-egory.

In the adult division, George VanZilehad a successful fisheree as he took homefirst and second place in the largemouthbass category, along with third place in thebluegill category. George’s brother, Dave,also placed in the adult bass categorywhen he caught the third largest fish inthat category. Sam Alloway and MattKitchell earned first and second prize inthe adult bluegill category, respectively.Joe Brown Sr. continued his consistentpresence on the prize board as he found aschool of yellow perch that allowed him tosweep the entire yellow perch category.Don Werle made sure to catch a few fishof his own while he and his children fishedfrom the pier on Bug Lake. He caught thelargest and third place fish in the adulttrout category, while Matt Kitchell round-ed out the category with a very nice brooktrout that earned him second place.

Cash prizes were awarded to all adultcontestants, while gift cards to Smith Sport& Hobby were awarded to all youth con-testants. First place winners received $50,second place winners received $30 andthird place winners received $20 in eachcategory. Ryon Alloway also received a$500 Smith Sport & Hobby gift card forwinning the grand prize. The 2014 BugLake fisheree will likely be scheduled inJanuary 2014. Please keep an eye out foran event flyer as winter quickly approach-es. We hope to see everyone there.

Family Fun Day Held at New Arborby Winda Collins

AdultLargemouth Bass1. George VanZile 15 3⁄4” 1 lb. 11.8 oz.2. George VanZile 14 7⁄8” 1 lb. 9.55 oz.3. Dave VanZile 14 5⁄8” 1 lb. 4.0 oz.Bluegill/Pumpkinseed1. Sam Alloway 10 7⁄8” 10.6 oz.2. Matt Kitchell 9 7⁄8” 10.95 oz.3. George VanZile 9” 8.8 oz.Yellow Perch1. Joe Brown Sr. 8 1⁄2” 3.25 oz.2. Joe Brown Sr. 7 5⁄8” 2.1 oz.3. Joe Brown Sr. 7 3⁄8” 2.35 oz.Rainbow Trout/Brook Trout1. Don Werle 15 3⁄8” 1 lb. 2.6 oz.2. Matt Kitchell 13 1⁄4” 13.9 oz.3. Don Werle 11 1⁄4” 9.0 oz.

Al Milham cuts the ribbon asNate Gilpin holds it.

Eugene Shawano Sr. makes aneloquent speech.

The color guard included BillyDaniels Jr., Rebekah Mielke,Hartford Shegonee and ArdinMielke.

Clarice Ritchie congratulatesBilly Daniels Jr.

YouthLargemouth Bass1. Ryon Alloway 16 1⁄4” 2 lb. 2.85 oz.2. Ryon Alloway 13 3⁄4” 1 lb. 2.3 oz.3. Dawson VanZile 13 3⁄4” 12.7 oz.Bluegill / Pumpkinseed1. Ryon Alloway 9 5⁄8” 10.25 oz.2. Isaiah Alloway 9 1⁄2” 9.65 oz.3. Isaiah Alloway 9 3⁄8” 10.35 oz.Yellow Perch1. Breed Shepard 9 1⁄2” 4.95 oz.2. Isaiah Alloway 9” 4.35 oz.3. Isaiah Alloway 8 3⁄8” 3.5 oz.Rainbow Trout / Brook Trout1. Sarah Werle 15 1⁄4” 1 lb. 3.6 oz.2. Hunter Tuckwab 12 1⁄2” 11.5 oz.3. Sarah Werle 12 1⁄2” 9.7 oz.

Fisheree Results

(l-r) Dave VanZile,George VanZile,Dawson VanZile (l-r) Isaiah Alloway, Ryon Alloway

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The FCP AODA program, super-vised by Jeff Keeble, has recently startedusing the traditional sweat lodge ceremo-ny to help promote wellbeing to our com-munity members who have been over-come by alcohol and drug addiction.

When an individual makes a changein their life, and when they believe inthemselves, they can reach out to theirhigher power for strength and worktowards interpersonal self in order totransition into a higher self-awarenessand to correct their ill choices of old.

Many of us can relate to the storiestold to us of the benefits of the sweat, bywords of the past generations. Most allNative tribes have utilized the lodge forhealing as well as to gain physical, men-tal and spiritual awareness by the teach-ings and use of the sweat.

Today’s moderate contemporarynorm don’t even go to church. Theydon’t know how to sacrifice for self-worth. Our culture in spirituality is erod-ing and it is time to change! We need to

learn to love ourselves and others, as weonce did, in harmony!

Once the individual becomes cleanand sober, they want to better themselves,learn their roots and deal with reality.

“O Great Spirit, Whose voice I hearin the winds, and Whose breath gives lifeto all the world, hear me! I need strength,not to be greater than my brother, but tofight my greatest enemy - myself. Makeme always ready to come to You withclean hands and straight eyes.”

The teachings of the men’s lodge isrespectfully led by Joe Daniels, and forthe women, Brenda Shopodock.

Our next sweat is scheduled for mid-September in Carter; there are differentdays for men and women, but both cere-monies start at 6 p.m. All you need tobring with you is a towel, shorts, a chairand an open heart.

For more information on theSeptember sweat, please contact theAODA department at (715) 478-4370.

AODA and the Sweat Lodgesubmitted by Richard Anaya Jr., FCP AODA Recovery Coach

My doctor told me I have diabetes. Ididn’t even hear what he said after that.Questions, one after the other, kept pop-ping into my already spinning head. WillI have to give myself insulin shots? WillI need dialysis? Am I going to go blind?Will they cut off my toes, MY FOOT,MY LEG? WHAT DO I DO?

Take a slow, deep, calming breath.You can do this. According to the Centersfor Disease Control (CDC), 18.8 millionpeople in the United States have beendiagnosed with diabetes. It is estimatedthat 7.0 million people have diabetes, butare undiagnosed. This translates into 8.3percent of our American population. If18.8 million Americans deal with thisdisease, you can too.

THE BAD NEWS: There is no curefor diabetes. There is no pill or treatmentthat will make diabetes go away.Diabetes is a chronic disease, meaning adisease that is persistent, of long durationor always present. There are no week-ends, holidays or time off for goodbehavior. Managing diabetes is a 24/7balancing act between medication, dietand physical activity.

THE GOOD NEWS: As you cansee, only one of the three components ofdiabetes management is the responsibilityof your doctor: medication. Two-thirds ofdiabetes management is in your hands:diet and exercise. Your day-to-day deci-sions concerning whether to take yourmedications or not, what, how much andwhen you eat, as well as physical activitywill help determine how successful youare at controlling your disease.

Some people diagnosed with dia-betes find this information empowering;others find it frightening. Always remem-ber, you are not alone. Your healthcareteam will give you the tools and teachyou techniques to control, halt the pro-gression, and delay or prevent complica-tions of diabetes.

Diabetes is like many other diseasesin that the sooner you find out you havediabetes and take action, the better youroutcome. Take heart that you are not oneof those estimated 7.0 million Americansthat do not know they have diabetes.

What to Do if Diagnosedwith Diabetessubmitted by Cathy Chitko, FCP Health & Wellness Center Diabetes Assistant

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August 17 - 18, 2013, was a perfectand beautiful weekend to host the 20thAnnual Meno Keno Ma Ge WenTraditional Pow-Wow. Not only was it20 years ago that the FCP Language andCulture Department started this event,but it was also the grand opening of theKa Kew Se Gathering Grounds. The newarena had just been named in honor ofBilly Daniels Jr. the previous Thursday.Ka Kew Se is Daniels’ Indian name andit means means “Forever Traveling”.

As the arena filled quickly withfamiliar faces and new faces, everyone’sexpression of witnessing the newGathering Grounds was awe. The struc-ture is so large and unique that you can’thelp but stare at its beauty, and now wecan call it ours.

Before you know it was 1 p.m. andtime for Grand Entry. With the veteransand flag carriers entering first, they werefollowed by Head Male Dancer DavidCleveland, and Head Female DancerMichelle Reed, and well over 100dancers, which created a spectacular site.

Host Drum Smokey Town, had the“Honor Song” to bring everyone in thearena. After Grand Entry was done,Daniels said a prayer that everyone havea great day and weekend of dancing andhappiness. Then the fun began.

Before you know it, everyone isback on the dance arena after GrandEntry. With a Crow Hop and Sneak-Upas the first songs, you can’t go wrong.

After a few intertribals, they thenannounced the new Junior and SeniorPrincesses. With four contestants in bothJunior and Senior, the judges had theirwork cut out for them. First runner up inJunior Princess was Isabella Daniels;winner was Waleli Frank. After formerJunior Princess Penelope Peters crownedthe new princess, it was time toannounce the Senior Princess. Runner upwas Shyanna Leonard; winner wasCeyenna Boychief. The former princess,Tammy Mann, had the honor to crownthe new princess.

PTT would like to congratulate thenewly crowned royalty!

One thing I love about pow-wows -we’re all family! And when one familyneeds help, we’re there to help. So, tohelp the families in need, they held ablanket dance. A blanket dance is afundraiser where the pow-wow commu-nity offers money and sets on the blan-ket for the family in need. I’m veryproud of everyone who joined in to helpthe families in need this weekend!

Next it was time for all children,teens and adults to do their exhibitiondances. It was awesome to see all thedifferent style of dances. There was tra-ditional, fancy, grass and chickendancers of all ages, and both men andwomen out there showing what they got!

Four very short hours later and itwas time for supper break. Thanks to theFCP Pow-Wow Committee; no one thatattended the pow-wow had to starve asthey fed everyone with a feast.

At 7 p.m., it was time for theevening Grand Entry and time to danceoff all that food. After Grand Entry, theythen went into a few intertribals, thenexhibitions. During that time, they had afew specials. First up was PenelopePeters’ Jingle Dress Special where the 0-12-year-old girls dance. Unfortunately, Ididn’t get to catch who won her special.

Then, our head female dancer,Michelle Reed, held her Female JingleDress Special where Connie Danforthwould take first place.

Last, but not least, was our HeadMale Dancer, David Cleveland, wherehe would have liked to have had a“fancy special” but instead had a MaleDance Special. At the end of the special,Shane Mitchell would take first place aswell. After the dance specials and a fewmore intertribals, the first day of thepow-wow concluded.

The second and final day started asthe first day did: beautiful and weatherwas perfect.

Grand Entry was right around thecorner, and the pow-wow was ready to

begin. And, for the last time, the flagswere brought into the arena for this year.

Intertribals and exhibitions followedfor the rest of the day. The very last spe-cial was a giveaway presented by the

FCP Pow-Wow Committee where allthat attended could grab a gift.

Another year and another successfulpow-wow! Until next year, bama mine.

Meno Keno Pow-WowPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • September 1, 2013Page 6

20th Annual Meno Keno Ma Ge WenTraditional Pow-Wow

by Jeffrey Keeble Jr.

New Royalty: Jr. Princess WaleliFrank and Sr. Princess CeyennaBoychief

Former Princesses PenelopePeters and Tammy Mann.

Girls playing during intertribal Jeff Keeble Sr. during intertribal

Veteran’s bring in the flags and eagle staff ’s during Grand Entry.

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Lisa Milligan duringintertribals.

Royal Pemma shows her mom,Ruth Pemma, her red tongue.

Little Grass Dancer dancingduring intertribals.

Nick Shepard Sr. chases NickShepard Jr. around the arena.

Ira Frank dancing during theMen’s Special.

Cousins hanging out beforeGrand Entry on Sunday.

Lateachia Pemma dancing dur-ing the Jingle Dress Special.

Head Male Dancer DavidCleveland.

Presley Keeble during intertrib-als.

Jr. Princess Waleli Frank dancingduring intertribal.

Fancy Dancer getting airborneduring the Fancy Dance Special

Head Female Dancer MichelleReed.

GamingPOTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • September 1, 2013Page 8

Would you like to win your share of$40,000? ‘Grabbin the Cash’ will giveCarter Club members the chance to earnentries into the drawing starting Aug. 1,and throughout the month of Augustuntil Sept. 1. All you have to do is earn200 same-day base points for 10 entries,or redeem 200 points for 10 entries. OnFriday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7,Carter Club members will have thechance to punch out a spot of the‘Grabbin’ the Cash’ punchboard to seehow much cash they will be taking withthem. Each night, drawings will start at7 and end at 11 p.m., and each night,lucky Carter Club members will get theirchance to take home a share of up to$40,000! New club members can receive10 free entries into the drawing.

Tier entry multiplier on Sunday,Sept. 1, for ‘Grabbin’ the Cash’ on Sept.6-7:

• 2x Entries – Wolf Card Holder• 3x Entries – Bear Card Holder• 5x Entries – Eagle Card HolderBingo Players can receive a certifi-

cate for 10 free bonus entries with everyearly bird package purchased from Aug.1, to Sept. 7:

Table Games will be giving 10bonus entries for specific hands dealt onWednesdays and Sundays from Aug. 1 toSept. 4.

• Blackjack – Same suit blackjack• Craps – Any win on a hard way

bet• Roulette – Straight up win on zero

or double zero• Three Card Poker – A straight or

higher• Let it Ride – A straight or higher

on the three-card bonusTuesdays and Wednesdays will be

‘Crazy Cash’. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,we will choose one winner every 30minutes. If your name is drawn and you

are here, we will give you $100 cash! Ifyou are a Carter Club member, we willgive you one free entry each day; if youwould like more chances to win, we willgive you 10 additional entries for every50 points earned or redeemed.

Do you like ribs? Then join us for‘Rib Riot Thursday’! Seniors who earn100 same-day base points can get a $5off coupon for our rib dinner at TheFlames Sports Bar & Grill or TheSprings Restaurant. If you would likeyour meal free, just earn 250 same-daybase points. Those that are not seniorscan earn 200 same-day base points andget a $5 off coupon for the rib dinner atThe Flames Sports Bar & Grill or TheSprings Restaurant, or earn 450 same-day base points and get a free rib dinner.

‘Livin’ it up at 50’! Every Thursday,all club members over 50 years of agewill receive a free entry into the drawingat the Carter Club booth. One winnerwill be drawn every hour from 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. for $100 cash. For every 250points earned, you will receive 10 freeentries into the drawings. Guests areallowed to win twice each day.

Saturday, Sept. 21, Saturday, Sept.28, we will be holding ‘Fast CashSaturday’! Starting at 4 p.m. until 11p.m., every half hour there will be onewinner drawn for a prize of $500 casheach! There will be a total of 15 winnerseach night. Carter Club members canreceive entries for every 100 points theyearn or redeem. The bin will be emptiedafter each night of the promotion. Tenbonus entries will be issued the night ofthe promotion for early bird bingo play-ers.

BINGO!• For every early bird purchased

from Aug. 1, to Sept. 7, receive 10entries for the ‘Grabbin’ the Cash’ pro-motion on Sept. 6 and 7.

• Come on in and check out our 30Class II slot machines - they are newand fun to play!

• Every Wednesday is ‘DoubleBubble’. First ball out determines ‘bou-bler”. Bingo on the doubler letter andpayout doubles (regular games only).Entry pack $15; additional packs $5.

• Wednesday, Sept. 11, we will becelebrating ‘Patriot Day’ with randomdrawings for bingo return comps. Snackswill be served.

• Thursdays – ‘$200 Thursday’.Regular games pay $150 in cash and $50in Potawatomi Play; $20 packs.

• The fun continues! On the firstand third Friday this month (Sept. 6, 20),we will be playing ‘Finally $500Fridays’. Buy-in $35; 25 regular gamesincluding five games paying $250 and10 games paying $500. Each guest willreceive $25 in Potawatomi Play (limitone per guest per session).

• Friday (Sept. 13 and 27) is‘Monitor Bingo’. Early birds at 5:30p.m.; regular games at 6 p.m. After aregular bingo is won, if your ball is onthe monitor, you win $50. Hot Ballexcluded from monitor win. Entry packs

$15; additional packs $5.• Looking for something fun to do

on Friday nights? On Sept. 27, come andplay ‘Cosmic Bingo’. We will be havinga ‘nerd’ theme so come dressed up as ageek! Admissions open at 9:30 p.m.;games start at 10:30 p.m. DJ from 10p.m. to midnight. $12 packs include ninegames paying $100; one game paying aprize and the last game paying $1,000.Consolation prize is $250. Free beer andsnacks.

• Every Saturday is ‘BOGO!’ Buyan admission pack for $15 and get onefree.

• Happy birthday to you! Play bingoduring the month of your birthday andreceive a $10 return comp and a freedauber. One return comp per person.

• ‘Sunday is Budget Bingo’.Admission packs $10; extra packs $5.Regular games paying $150; specialspaying $200.

• Sunday, Sept. 29, ‘End of MonthCash Drawing’. Receive one entry foreach entry pack purchased. You could bethe lucky winner of $500 cash! Limitone entry per person per day.

What’s New in Carter?submitted by Frank Shepard, PCCH General Manager

Carter Packages

Package A - $80 (64 cards – two of all specials)Package B - $120 (90 cards – three of all specials) Package C - $160 (120 cards – four of all specials)

Please note that the Carter Packages do not include ‘Early Birds’ or ‘Pick 8’,and are not available on ‘Finally $500 Fridays’. See Bingo for special packagesfor this promotion.

LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (Aug.9, 2013) – Governor Scott Walker andmembers of his Cabinet met with triballeaders at the Lake of the Torches Resortin Lac du Flambeau. The meeting is acomplement to Governor Walker’s ongo-ing quarterly meetings with Wisconsin’stribal nations. Leaders and representa-tives from all 11 tribes attended themeeting.

“We had an excellent meeting todayand it focused largely on economicissues,” Governor Walker said. “Triballeaders face many of the same economicissues the state faces, and we had a gooddiscussion about promoting economicdevelopment and jobs. I was pleased toonce again have the opportunity to sitdown and meet with all of the triballeaders and their councils and represen-tatives.”

“We appreciate the state being heretoday to discuss our common causes,”

Tom Maulson, chairman of the Lac duFlambeau Tribe said. “The state recog-nizes our sovereignty but also under-stands that there are issues which affectus all and we were able to accomplishsome good work today. Sitting downtogether is the always the start to beingable to achieve more in the future.”

In addition to quarterly meetingsbetween the Governor and the triballeaders, each Cabinet member alsomeets at least quarterly with the tribes todiscuss issues pertaining to individualdepartment. After the meetings conclud-ed, the Governor and Cabinet toured ahealth and dental clinic, the downtownarea and the Natural Resource buildingat Lac du Flambeau. The goals of eachquarterly meeting are to discuss areas ofconcern, continue to find ways to worktogether, and foster a productive rela-tionship.

Governor Scott Walker andCabinet Meet with Tribal Leaderssubmitted by Office of the Governor

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MILWAUKEE (Aug. 12, 2013) —Indian Summer Festival, North America’slargest cultural gathering of its kind, cele-brates its 27th year with a special emphasison fresh water and the tribal Nations com-prising the Great Lakes region. Also featuredthis year: Olympic style boxing with legendsof the Native American boxing world —Virgil Hill and Marcus Oliveira — and a cel-ebration of the first Native American Saint,Kateri Tekakwitha, including a special massconducted by the Archbishop of Milwaukee.Indian Summer Festival will be held Sept. 6-8 on Milwaukee’s lakefront – Maier FestivalPark (Summerfest grounds).

New This Year!Olympic Style Boxing & Native Boxing

Legends: Boxing has a long history amongtribal communities with many Native youthwho would join boxing teams and fight inGolden Gloves tournaments. Boxing tourna-ments continue today as showcase events formany tribes throughout the country, andNative American boxers travel around theworld competing for international titles andnotoriety.

Boxing legends Virgil Hill (Ojibwetribe) and Marcus Oliveira (Menomineetribe), will greet crowds and share their box-ing highlights. Virgil Hill is a five-timeworld champion and recently inducted intothe International Boxing Hall of Fame.Marcus Oliveira is a professional lightheavyweight boxer - WBA light heavy-weight contender who is ranked #1 in hisclass. Both will be joined by “a reunion” ofretired Native boxers from Wisconsin tribeswho will also share boxing stories in and outof the ring. All boxers and officials are wel-come to participate (no entry fees); onlineregistration at www.indiansummer.org.

The First Native American Saint:Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki willpreside over a special mass to celebrateSaint Kateri Tekakwitha – the first and onlyNative American to be canonized – at 10

a.m., Sept. 8 (Sunday), in the MarcusAmphitheater on the Indian Summer Festivalgrounds. While this is a Catholic mass, non-Catholics are also welcome to attend.

Saint Kateri, who was canonized inRome last fall, will also be celebratedthrough a special exhibit on loan fromMarquette University. Known as the “Lily ofthe Mohawks,” Saint Kateri was born inAuriesville (now part of New York). Shewas canonized by Pope Benedict XVI atSaint Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 21, 2012.

Native Pride Dancers: Internationally-known and high-energy showmanship arethe hallmarks of the Native Pride Dancerswho employ an innovative blend of modernand traditional Native American dance style.Based in Minnesota and new to IndianSummer Festival this year, the Native PrideDancers represent a proud and vibrant enter-tainment experience.

Festival Favorites: Brulé returns to themain stage with their powerful music, stun-ning showmanship, and a cadre of traditionaland fancy dancers alike. The Indian SummerAll-Star Band makes their debut perform-ance this year. The All-Stars are made up ofpast Indian Summer band legends who havereunited to form a new sentimental sound.Entertainment lineup includes: Brulé, IndianSummer All-Star Band, Go Native Now,Aztec Dancers, Native American Children’sFashion Show, Native Pride Dancers,Michael Jacobs, Cody Blackbird, and TheStrawberry Moon Womens Drum Group.Additional entertainers will be announced asthey are added.

Canoe rides are back! Paddle a canoealong Lake Michigan; reminiscent of canoetravel by the first people of this land. Thelaunching point is on the north end ofLakeshore State Park and rides will be avail-able Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9,until dusk. The park that surrounds thelagoon helps protect it from the wave actiontypically found on Lake Michigan, making

canoe rides fun for people of all ages andespecially for families with small children.

Saturday night specials! The wildlypopular Fiddle and Jig Contest bringscrowds to their feet (literally) as contestantsjig for prizes to an Irish sounding beat.Fiddling has been associated with Nativepeople of America and Canada, going backto classic American heroes such as GeorgeWashington and Thomas Jefferson. DavyCrockett was a “ferocious” fiddler and thetune “Crockett’s Reel” is still played today.Indian Summer Music Awards (ISMA) cele-brates its 10th anniversary with a glitteryprogram featuring live performancesSaturday night. A spectacular fireworks dis-play will also be held following an emotivetorch-lit canoe procession reenactingEuropean contact with the first people of thisland.

Contest Pow-Wow featuring unforget-table sights and sounds as dancers of all agescompete. A dance special for Womens Jinglewill focus on honoring the water (our GreatLakes). Indian Summer guests are invited towatch all dance competitions and the popu-lar “Grand Entries”- a formal procession ofveterans, active service members, Native“royalty” and dancers as they bring in eaglestaffs along with tribal, veteran andAmerican flags. During the Grand Entry pre-sentations, a “Flag Song” is sung - likened tothe National Anthem of the United States,followed by a specialveterans dance. Festivalgoers are encouraged toparticipate in “intertrib-als” where everyone isinvited to join in the cir-cle and dance.

Tribal Villages fromOneida, Ojibwe andMenominee with culturaldemonstrations, perform-ances offer a “hands-on”appeal to guests. “GoNative Now” is a travel-ing “live history”encampment featuringtribal diversity, languageand culture - all in a veryentertaining format.

The Circle of Fine

Art Exhibit brings works by major AmericanIndian artists from across the country.

Great shopping! Vendors at the IndianSummer Marketplace will offer everythingfrom turquoise jewelry to pottery, to thingsfor your home and life. In the Natural Path“Herbal Area” you will find an array of tra-ditional herbs, herbal related products, oils,coffee and tea to purchase and get a massagetoo!

A Native Children's Fashion Show willfeature native-inspired works by Navajodesigner LeAnn Hascon Ward. Ward’s showscombine traditional and contemporary cloth-ing, and some of her collection will be onsale. Her models, children from the Ho-Chunk and Potawatomi tribes, will tell thestory of Native American design through thecenturies.

Traditional foods and festival favoritesare always available at Indian SummerFestival. Enjoy frybread, Indian tacos, bisonburgers, freshwater fish, wildrice, hulledcorn, berries and more, along with hot dogs,ice cream, steamed corn among other popu-lar food choices.

The 13th Annual Dylan's 5K Run &Walk for Autism will raise funds for theAutism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin;the run steps off on Sunday with registrationat 8:30 a.m. For more information, visitassew@execpc.com.

Indian Summer Festival to be HeldSeptember 6-8, 2013submitted by Siobhan Marks, Indian Summer Festival Marketing

(Aug. 13, 2013) - In recent years, theInternal Revenue Service (IRS) has soughtto impose federal income taxes on benefitsthat individual Indians receive from a widerange of tribal government programs andservices, such as education scholarships,funds to attend and participate in culturalevents, housing benefits, bereavementstipends, and many others. Tribes and tribalorganizations nationwide have called uponCongress to codify and broaden the GeneralWelfare Exclusion (GWE) as it applies toIndian tribes through an amendment to theInternal Revenue Code.

Answering the call of tribal leaders, onAugust 2, 2013, Representative Devin Nunes(R-CA) introduced H.R. 3043, the “TribalGeneral Welfare Exclusion Act of 2013”.The bill has the support of a strong biparti-san group of 14 original co-sponsors includ-ing Representatives: Lynn Jenkins (R-KS),Ron Kind (D-WI), Jim Gerlach (R-PA),Dave Reichart (R-WA), Charles Boustany(R-LA), Tom Cole (R-OK), Gwen Moore(D-WI), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), TonyCardenas (D-CA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA),David Valadao (R-CA), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and PaulGosar (R-AZ).

H.R. 3043 would amend the InternalRevenue Code by codifying and broadening

the “General Welfare Exclusion” as that doc-trine applies to tribal governments. In doingso, it excludes most tribal government pro-grams and services from federal income tax-ation.

The bill would also go far in reformingthe IRS and its work in Indian Country. Itrequires the Treasury Secretary to establish aTribal Advisory Committee that will becharged with developing a mandatory educa-tion and training program for IRS fieldagents to learn about federal Indian law andthe unique federal treaty and trust obliga-tions. Importantly, IRS examinations will besuspended until the IRS is adequatelytrained.

The bill also includes a number of pro-visions that provide deference to local tribalgovernment decision-making authority andgenerally fosters the policy supportingIndian Self-Determination and respect fortribal culture.

Details of Bill:Tribal government benefits excluded

from income. The bill provides that “Indiangeneral welfare benefits” will be excludedfrom federal taxation. The term is defined as“any payment made or services provided” bya tribal government to tribal citizens (or anyspouse or dependent). However:

The benefit must be provided under a

tribal program with “specified guidelines”; The benefit must be available to any

tribal member that meets the guidelines; The benefit must promote the general

welfare; and The benefit cannot be “lavish or extrav-

agant” as that term is defined by theSecretary of the Department of the Treasuryin collaboration with a Tribal AdvisoryCommittee.

Ceremonial Activities. Compensationin the form of cash honoraria, items of cul-tural significance, or reimbursement forcosts for participation in or performance ofceremonial activities will not be considered“compensation for services”, which the IRSgenerally deems as subject to federal incometaxation.

Per capita payments. The bill does notaddress per capita payments. As a result, percapita payments made pursuant to the IndianGaming Regulatory Act will continue to besubject to taxation. However, other per capi-ta payments made pursuant to the Per CapitaAct or that fall within the IRS’ recent bul-letin for Indian trust settlements will not besubject to taxation.

Statutory Construction. The draft billprovides that any ambiguities in the new lawwill be resolved in favor of tribal govern-ments and deference shall be given to tribalgovernment decisions to promote the generalwelfare of Indian communities.

Tribal Advisory Committee. The bill

establishes a Tribal Advisory Committee(TAC) (appointed by the Treasury Secretaryand Congress) that will help implement thenew law and will work to reform the IRSand its work in Indian Country by requiringmandatory education and training of IRSagents working on Indian lands.

Suspension of Tribal GovernmentAudits. The bill requires the TreasurySecretary to suspend all audits of Indiantribes and tribal citizens involving “Indiangeneral welfare benefits” until IRS agentsare trained and educated.

Waiver of Penalties and Interest. Thebill authorizes the Treasury Secretary towaive penalties and interest imposed on trib-al general welfare payments under past poli-cies and practices of the IRS.

This bill closely models nearly a dozentribal government and tribal organizationresolutions adopted within the past year. Thebill would strengthen tribal sovereignty andtribal leadership decision-making authority.

To help build additional support for theTribal General Welfare Act of 2013, pleaseconsider writing and calling your localRepresentatives to urge them to sign on as aco-sponsor of H.R. 3043 and to work withtheir colleagues to ensure that this billbecomes law in the 113th Congress.

Please contact Danielle Her ManyHorses at dhermanyhorses@indiangaming.org if you have any questions orcomments.

H.R. 3043, Tribal GWE Act, Introduced submitted by National Indian Gaming Association

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Neshnabemwen - The Potawatomi lan-guage has endured through the passage oftime. At one time, it is said that we all spokethe same language. Later on, we startedspeaking different languages and formingtribes based on who was able to understandeach other.

The Bodewadmi, Ojibwe and Odawawere all one tribe and spoke the same lan-guage. As the differences in the languagegrew, they each formed a separate entity.However, they maintained a close bond andformed the “Council of the Three Fires” todeal with any issues that might affect them.The Three Fires signified the alliancebetween the three, while their individualfires proclaimed their own identity.

Beginning learners on Mondayevenings: 5 - 7 p.m. - FCP Cultural Center,Library and Museum: (715) 478-7478.

CULTURE

EDUCATIONCrandon Indian Education

Committee -Monthly meetings are normally held

the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.at Health & Wellness Center. Contact thesecommittee members with questions or con-cerns:

Margaret Konaha - Chairperson(715) 478-7347 (work) Hazel George - Member(715) 478-5612 (home)Shari Alloway - Member(715) 478-7224 (work)Brenda Cornell - Secretary(715) 649-3936Guadalupe Cisneros - Member(715) 478-7478 (work)Myra VanZile - Home School

Coordinator(715) 478-6175 (home)(715) 478-3723, Crandon School

VANZILEMYR@crandon.K12.wi.usWabeno Indian Education

Committee - Meetings are held every sec-ond Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. atPotawatomi Carter Casino Hotel.

Al-Anon Meetings - Wednesdays,5519 Kak Yot Lane, Crandon, 5:30 p.m.Why: Al-Anon is primarily for those whohave known a feeling of desperation con-cerning the destructive behavior of someonevery near to them, whether caused by drugs,alcohol, or related behavior problems. Whenyou come into this room you are no longeralone, but among others who have experi-enced similar problems. We will respectyour confidence and anonymity, as we knowyou will respect ours.

Please call (715) 478-4933 for moreinformation.

Crandon AA - Thursday Night BigBook Study, lower level Crandon Library 7- 9 p.m. Contact: Paulette at (715) 902-0672.

AA Meetings - Lost MarblesSaturdays at 9 a.m., Wabeno Fire Dept.

Contact Donald at (715) 889-6709 or Ryanat (715) 850-1265 for more information.

Wellbriety - 12 Step Meeting Held every Monday at 6 p.m. in the

lower level of the FCP Cultural Center,Library & Museum. ANYONE who is inrecovery and searching for a sober way ofliving is more than welcome to attend! Ifyou have any questions, contact BrooksBoyd at (715) 889-4902 or FCP Health &Wellness Center Behavioral Health at (715)478-4332.

Do You Feel Like No OneUnderstands You? You’re not alone! Letyour voice be heard! Let someone shareyour pain! If you are thinking of committingsuicide or know someone who is, please gethelp! Help is only one touch or a phone callaway.

Crisis Line: 1 (888) 299-1188 (ServingForest, Vilas & Oneida counties: 24 hours aday/7 days a week)

Kids in Need: 1 (800) 622-9120The Get-2-Gether Peer Support Drop-

In Center: (715) 369-3871Run-Away Hotline: 1 (800) 621-40001 (800) 273-TALK; TTY: 1 (800) 799-

4TTY or visit suicidehotlines.com.

EVENTS

HEALTH

EVENTSFamily Night - FCP Language and Culture presents a

family night within the third week of eachmonth. Watch for flyers or call (715) 478-4430 or 7376.

Get Fit & Stay Active -FCP tribal members, their immediate

families and FCP employees can use recre-ation and fitness equipment at We Care inCarter, Wis., Monday, Tuesday, Thursdayand Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning Sept.3, hours will be 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Employees of the FCP Rec Center willstaff both rooms. Contact Brian Tupper at(715) 478-7420 with questions.

*Hours subject to change depending onscheduled Rec Center activities.

Eat Smart, Be Active Class forAdults -

Sept. 24, 1 - 4 p.m., HWC LowerConference Room. Explore and taste wholegrains and make healthy smoothies. Getactive and have fun! Limited to 12 partici-pants. Register at (715) 478-4367.

Fall Hike -Sept. 20 - 22, Pictured Rocks National

Lakeshore. Space is limited so registration isa must. Sponsored by FCP CommunityHealth. See notice on pg. 5.

Diabetes Education:-By appointment. Including blood glu-

cose monitoring, making healthy changes,psychosocial, complications, sick day andtravel, planning for pregnancy, hypo-glycemia, medications, diabetes in general,insulin and goal setting.

Please call Anne Chrisman, RN at(715) 478-4383, or Cathy Chitko at (715)478-4367.

Sparks Weight ManagementProgram:

By appointment. S - Support; P -Program; A - Get Active, Stay Active; R -Reap the Rewards: feel better, be healthier;K - Know the basics of good nutrition; S -Stay focused on being healthy.

Please call Lisa Miller, RD, CD, at(715) 478-4320.

Eagle’s Wing Foster CareRecruitment: Take a Child Under YourWing

FCP is in need for Native Americanfoster homes to keep FCP children in itscommunity and connected to its traditions,language and culture. Protecting our chil-dren is priority, preserving our families istradition. Stop in at the FCP Indian ChildWelfare department in the Family Servicesbuilding (5415 Everybody’s Road,Crandon). Call (715) 478-4812.

OPPORTUNITIES

Employment Skills Program FCP Economic Support has an employ-

ment skills program for tribal members withresources/tools to help them overcomeemployment barriers. We are here to coachand encourage individuals to recognize theirskills and to find occupations related tothose skills and interests.

Resource Room — New LocationNow located in the Family Resource

Center (Old Tribal Hall), the room has fourcomputers that are open to the community.These computers are equipped with the fol-lowing software to assist in improving yourjob skills, completing or updating yourrésumé, brushing up on computer and typingskills, and for completing correspondence.

• Turbo Typing - interactive, fun prac-tice available to increase your hand/eyecoordination and typing speed.

• Quick Skills - hands-on, self-paced tolearn and enhance your computer skills ofMicrosoft programs such as Word,PowerPoint, Excel and Access.

• WinWay Résumé Deluxe - it’s easy todevelop a résumé with more than 14,000ready-to-use templates, more than 100,000job-winning phrases and more than 350 dif-ferent design themes. When complete, theauditor will evaluate your résumé.

• WisCareers Website - career explo-ration guide and opportunities on computerprograms. Complete a variety of assess-ments based on interests, work values,career skills and workplace skills; help coor-dinate your work values into an excitingcareer; check out a variety of technicalschools and colleges; use a guided programto set up your portfolio.

The FCP Economic Support staff isalso available to assist with any of thesecomputer programs. For additional assis-tance, please contact us at (715) 478-7206,7292, or 7295.

SERVICES OFFEREDHEALTHWork cell phone numbers are checked

periodically after hours and holidays: (715)889-3037 or (715) 889-0278. All servicesare free and confidential.

Here are ways we can help individualsmeeting FCP DV/SA client criteria: We areable to provide services to FCP enrolledmembers and tribally affiliated memberswho have experienced past or presentDV/SA. We will assist other victims in find-ing appropriate resources to meet theirneeds to the best of our abilities.

• Confidential advocacy - we can assistwith your goal setting, safety plans or listen-ing as you decide what you want to happen.

• Information on the legal processregarding a restraining order.

• Advocacy and support during thelegal process.

• Emotional support.• Assistance with crime victim compen-

sation.• Community outreach.• Education on DV/SA to community

as asked for.• Assistance with finding emergency

shelter/housing. We can assist with severaloptions depending on your needs.

• Referrals and community resources.• Transportation to court, appointments

and daily living needs.

HEALTHFCP Domestic Violence / Sexual

Assault Program - The FCP Domestic Violence Sexual

Assault Program is available 24/7. Crisisphone line is (715) 478-7201. Office hoursare Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., oras needed for crisis intervention. Officephone numbers are (715) 478-4991 or (715)478-7203 with confidential voice mail.

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Events/Calendar/Personals POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES • September 1, 2013 Page 11

PERSONALS

Birthday wishes to my#1 woman, Twisted.

Love, Twisted #2

Happy Golden Birthday, Shaun “Gma Mek” Daniels,

on Sept. 15.Love you, Mom and brothers

N . E . W . D i r e c t i o n s / C H O I C E S P r o g r a m

• DV Advocate/CHOICES (ages 13-17): Mondays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 , 3 :30 - 5 p.m., CookingSkills, DV Education. Youth will be picked up from school.N.E.W. Directions:• Group I Youngsters: Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Group II - Youth: Wednesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Group III - Teens: Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. All events are at the FCP Family Resource Center unless otherwise specified. Youth will be pickedup from school. For more info, call Judy Poler (715) 478-4941, Joe Chaney (715) 478-4839,Brooks Boyd (715) 478-4894 or Ahshoni Daniels (715) 478-4316.

F C P F a m i l y R e s o u r c e C e n t e r

• Healthy Relationships: Mondays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 - 3 p.m. • Play Shoppe: Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Life Skills Group: Wednesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-3 p.m. • Positive Indian Parenting: Thursdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m. - noonCall (715) 478-4837 for details on programs. OPEN registration for Nurturing Fathers!

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

R e c r e a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t

• Open gym now available noon - 8 p.m. on Saturdays. • See Get Fit & Stay Active information in notice on pg. 10.• For information on Rec Center activities, call (715) 478-7420.

C o m m u n i t y H e a l t h

• Infant Nutrition - HWC: Sept. 3• Infant Nutrition/WIC - We Care: Sept. 5• WIC - HWC: Sept. 10• Fall Hike: Sept. 20-22 (see notice on pg. 5)• Eat Smart, Be Active Class (Adults): Sept. 26, 1 - 3 p.m., HWC Lower Conference Room

Sept. 2-867th Navajo Nation Fair*

Fair GroundsWindow Rock, Ariz.(928) 871-6647

www.navajonationfair.comemail: info@navajonationfair.com

Sept. 5-844th United Tribes International*

Lone Star AreanBismarck, N.D.

(701) 255-3285 x 1293www.uttc.edu

email: serickson@uttc.edu

Sept. 6-8Indian Summer

Henry Maier Festival ParkMilwaukee, Wis.

(414) 604-1000www.indiansummer.org

email: indiansummer@wi.rr.com

Sept. 7-826th Trail of Tears*Trail of Tears ParkHopkinsville, Kent.(270) 886-7503www.trailoftears.org

Sept. 13-15Southern Ute*

Sky Ute Fair GroundsIgnacio, Colo.

(970) 563-0100www.southern-ute.nsn.us

Sept, 13-1524th Sycuan Powwow & Traditional Gathering*

Sycuan Reservation Pow-Wow GroundsEl Cajon, Calif.

(619) 445-7776 or (619) 672-4840www.sycuan.com

email: jalabrake@sycuan-nsn.govHost Drum: Wild Band of Comanches

and Northern Cree

Sept 13-1514th Mendota

1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy.Mendota, Minn.

(651) 452-4141www.mendotadakota.com

email: mmdc01@comcast.net

Sept 13-1510th Dakota Homecoming

Unity ParkWinona, Minn.

(507) 429-5270www.winonadakotaunityalliance.orgemail: john.borman@yahoo.com

Sept. 14-1526th Oklahoma Indian Summer*Bartlesville Community Center

Bartlesville, Okla.(918) 331-0934okindiansummer.org

Sept. 20-2241st Mahkato Wacipi

Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park)

Mankato, Minn.(507) 625-9360

www.mahkatowacipi.orgemail: gem7773@mchsi.com

Sept. 20-22Gathering of Veterans*

7 Circles Heritage CenterEdwards City, Ill.

(309) 382-2779www.7circles.org

email: butchmccamy@yahoo.comHost Drum: Spirit of the Rainbow

Sept. 20-2229th The Great Mohican*Mohican Reservation Camp

and Festival GroundsLoudonville, Ohio

(800) 766-2267www.mohicanpowwow.comemail: powwow@mohican

reservation.com

Sept. 2137th St. Joseph’s Indian

School Pow-Wow*St. Joseph’s Indian School Football Field

Chamberlain, S.D.(605) 234-3366

www.stjo.orgemail: lakota@stjo.org

Sept. 27-2915th Last Chance Com.*

Lewis & Clark County Fair GroundsHelena, Mont.

(406) 439-5631LastChancePowWow.comemail: lccpw@hotmail.com

Sept. 27-2923rd Morongo Thunder & Lightning*

Next to Morongo CasinoCabazon, Calif.

(951) 755-5340 x 23800 or (800) 252-4499www.morongo.com

email: pamela_mackey@morongo.com

September 2013 Pow-Wow Trail

*Denotes a contest pow-wow

World Championship Off-Road Races® Aug. 30 - Sept. 1 Labor Day Weekend Schedule

Special Friday Schedule of Events in Downtown Crandon 9:30 a.m. - Race Team Crew Competitions; Lake Ave. & MadisonRace vehicles on display; meet the teams; visit the vendors and shops.Noon - 44th Anniversary World Championship Labor Day Parade

Forest County Potawatomi Friday Night of Thunder Events 2:30 p.m. - PRO Truck & Buggy Practice3 p.m. - Sportsman Practice3:30 p.m. - Robby Gordon’s Stadium SUPER Truck Practice4 p.m. - MOD UTV Practice4:30 p.m. - Short Course Carts5 p.m. - PRO Qualifying5:30 p.m. - MOD UTV6 p.m. - B & L Sand Toys Sportsman Trophy Race6:30 p.m. - Robby Gordon’s Stadium SUPER Trucks Round 9 8 p.m. - Live Concert by Half Empty

“World Championship” Saturday Events1st Place Winners are Crowned World Champions!

10:30 a.m. - Cher-Make Classix & Stock Truck 11:15 a.m. - Brew Pub Pizza 1600 Light Buggy12 p.m. - Lincoln Electric Super Stock Truck 12:45 p.m. - Mole Lake.com 1600 Buggy 1:30 p.m. - Country Hearth Super Truck & F 4x4 2:15 p.m. - MOD UTV 3 p.m. - Husqvarna PRO Buggy 3:45 p.m. - TRAXXAS PRO Light Truck 4:30 p.m. - AMSOIL PRO 2WD Truck 5:15 p.m. - Red Bull PRO 4x4 Truck 8 p.m. - Concert by Strange Deja Vu 10 p.m. - Fireworks Sponsored by Parsons|Co-Vantage|Assoc. Bank

Sunday EventsTORC Series Points Rounds

7 a.m. - Sunday Church Service in Big Barn9:45 a.m. - Cher-Make Classix & Stock Truck10:30 a.m. - Brew Pub Pizza 1600 Light Buggy11:15 a.m. - Red Bull PRO 4x4 Truck12 p.m. - Country Hearth Super Truck & F 4x4 12:45 p.m. - AMSOIL PRO 2WD 1:30 p.m. - Mole Lake.com 1600 Buggy2:15 p.m. - Lincoln Electric Super Stock Truck3 p.m. - Robby Gordon’s SST Round 10 3:45 p.m. - Husqvarna PRO Buggy4:30 p.m. - PRO Light Truck5:15 p.m. - 4th Annual AMSOIL Cup Challenge Heavy Metal PRO 2 vs. PRO 4

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2013 Gathering

Peggy Konaha making a drum.

Eunice White and WalterShepard show off their handdrums.

Lexi Frank and Lois Frank showoff their baskets. Directions to 2014’s gathering.

Singers singing during break.

Traditional Dancer

Symone Pemma makes potterywith her grandmother, BerthaPemma.

Mike Konaha and JR Holmescarry the FCP Flag in the arena.

Cindy Miller dancing.

Ron Shepardworks on hispottery as hisson looks on.

Sarah Gougéand SymonePemma dancing.

Traditional Dancer

Look for morephotos in theSept. 15 issue!