by Turtle Press | Apr 19, 2024 | Media, Press Release
Funds Available for Initiatives Fostering Stronger Bonds with Michigan’s Federally Recognized Indian Tribes BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) continues to advocate for Native visibility and the building of lasting connections between...
by Turtle Press | Apr 19, 2024 | Media, Press Release
(Fulton, Michigan) The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) issued the oath of office today to newly appointed Tribal Council Member Robyn Burlingham-Elkins, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, during the regularly scheduled April Tribal Council Business Meeting....
by Turtle Press | Apr 17, 2024 | Media, Press Release
Local Potawatomi Tribes Once Again Call for Justice On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians will host the third March for Missing and Murdered...
by Turtle Press | Apr 16, 2024 | Media, Press Release
Jamie Stuck to Serve on Health Resources and Services Administration Tribal Advisory Council On March 22, 2024, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) welcomed Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Tribal Council Chairperson Jamie Stuck, of...
by Turtle Press | Apr 11, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
A Tale of How Dedicated NHBP Volunteers Make a Difference Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions of volunteers who donate their time and energy to others. This month-long observance serves as a poignant reminder...
by Turtle Press | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Bringing Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency to the NHBP Community “Let’s get educated and grow our own food,” said NHBP Tribal Member and Food Sovereignty Coordinator Nickole Keith in a social post leading up to the Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 6, at the Pine...
by Turtle Press | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog
Throughout March, WOOD TV8 (www.woodtv.com) will share stories of women making an impact across West Michigan. While Dozens of women were nominated, NHBP’s Vice Chairperson, Dorie Rios, was selected as one of WOOD TV8’s four finalists. Remarkable Women of West...
by Turtle Press | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog
How Two NHBP Cousins Are Pushing Each Other to New Heights “Kevin inspires me. I’ve always loved to watch him dive, and he’s really the reason why I started diving,” said NHBP Tribal youth Eli TenBrink, 16, Battle Creek, Michigan. TenBrink, a sophomore at...
by Turtle Press | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog, Health
Annual “Give Kids a Smile®” Events Provide Grins for Staff and Students Alike “We brush our teeth clean!” said one 3-year-old child at the Huron Potawatomi Tribal Head Start program to the NHBP Dental team during its annual Give Kids a Smile® (GKAS) event. Introduced...
by Turtle Press | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog, Sovereignty
Bi-monthly Podcast Features Wide Range of Topics and Special Guests Photos Provided by Waséyabek Over the course of its short history, Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, has worked diligently to create a sustainable path forward for NHBP through economic...
