Written by Cat Splete | Photography by Johnathon Moulds, Shawn Moore, and Cat Splete (Author’s note: This year’s host Tribe, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band {Gun Lake Tribe}, uses two “t’s” in their spelling of “Pottawatomi.” This spelling will be used accordingly...
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and fellow local community members with a passion for fun and fitness showed up 200 strong at the 10th Annual Light Up The Rez 5K and Turtle Trot Friday, June 6. Community Health Outreach Manager Shelby Brueck has helped...
Golfers lined up to represent their local Michigan companies and raise money for a great cause at the Chief Moguago Golf Against Domestic Violence outing this past Friday, May 30. The yearly outing intends to raise awareness for the disproportionate amount of American...
Cloudy skies and a chance of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the marchers who arrived at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids for the 2025 March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). In fact the three Potawatomi Tribes hosting the event, the Nottawaseppi...
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...
Sweetness and Success for Zisbakwtokéwnëget {Maple Sugaring Season} 2025 A sweet favorite made its yearly and limited debut at the 18th Annual Flapjack Friday event on Friday, April 18. Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Tribal Members, employees, and...
Local Potawatomi Tribes Once Again Call for Justice On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi will host the fourth March for Missing and Murdered...
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) community bids a heartfelt farewell to a powerful voice, tireless advocate, and compassionate leader, Tribal Council Secretary Nancy Smit. Nancy has chosen to retire following the completion of her current term,...
At the most recent Tribal Council Meeting on Thursday April 17, The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Ogitchedaw Society presented Tribal Member Emily Day an Eagle Feather, honoring her for her hard work for and with the Tribe. Being a Member of NHBP shows up...
Two words Michelle Simms uses very frequently in conversation about her recent achievement of being elected Vice Chair of the Confederation of Michigan Tribal Education Departments (CMTED) are “empowerment” and “leadership,” and with good reason! This new role, and...