The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) and FireKeepers Casino Hotel (FKCH) was honored by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) with its prestigious Chairman’s Leadership Award on Oct. 21. Tribal leaders welcomed NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens and...
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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Hosts Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) hosted Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist Wednesday, Oct. 7, for a visit to the tribe’s Grand Rapids operations. He was welcomed by Tribal Council Chairperson Jamie Stuck to tour and learn about the NHBP Grand...
Apply by October 9 to the Native American Heritage Fund
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MASCOT CHANGEOVER AND UPDATED CURRICULA Michigan’s public and private K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and local units of government are invited to submit proposals to the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) for funding to defray the...
A Taste of NHBP: Stir-Fry and Veggie Prep
Weeknight Stir-Fry 1 cup brown rice (dry)1 bag pre-cut stir-fry vegetable mix1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast2 tsp ginger (divided)2 tsp garlic powder (divided)1 tbsp Olive oilStir-fry sauce of your choiceBlack pepper to taste Boil 2 cups of water and add rice....
A Taste of NHBP: Zucchini Fries and GMOs
Zucchini Fries 4 medium zucchinis (quartered lengthwise)1 cup panko breadcrumbs½ cup grated Parmesan cheese½ cup flour2 eggs (beaten)1 tsp dried parsley (or 2 tsp fresh parsley)Black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick...
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Swears In Newly Elected Tribal Council Members
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) issued the oath of office today to re-elected Tribal Council Members Jamie Stuck and Homer A. Mandoka, during the regularly scheduled August Tribal Council Business Meeting. Upon completion of the oaths of office,...
Native American Heritage Fund Now Accepting 2020 Applications
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH MICHIGAN'S INDIAN TRIBES Michigan’s public and private K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and local units of government are now eligible for funding through the Native American Heritage...
A Taste of NHBP: Black Bean Burgers and Food Labels
Black Bean Burgers 2 cans black beans (rinsed)1 large onion (minced)¼ cup salsa3 cloves garlic (minced)¼ cup quick oats1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp cumin½ tsp chili powder¼ tsp cayenne powder½ tsp black pepper Mash black beans in large mixing bowl. Add...
The Great Stain: 10 Years After the Kalamazoo River Oil Spill
Most of us in southern Michigan, including the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), knew that we shared our area with pipelines, but few of us knew much about them. On July 26, 2010 that changed forever. What had been silently beneath our feet delivering...
Native American Heritage Fund Statement on the Washington Football Team’s Retirement of Racist Mascot
The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) celebrates the retirement of the racist Washington NFL mascot. This is a moment for all Indigenous people to celebrate the steadfast position taken by our Elders, Tribal leaders, and activists who have led this movement. This...