Written by Leslie McLove | Photos by NHBP Tribal Member and Photographer Johnathon Moulds “It takes someone very special to work for a Tribal Community,” said NHBP Tribal Council Chairperson Jamie Stuck during his opening remarks for the 2023 Service Awards, held on...
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Grand Rapids Round Dance Honors Those Who Have Walked on
Event Hits Capacity for The Ballroom at McKay By Katie Halloran | Photos by NHBP Tribal Member and Photographer Johnathon Moulds Although capped at 200 people for its attendance, the cozy ambiance of The Ballroom at McKay in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, served the...
FireKeepers Casino Hotel unveils 56-foot long honorary tribal mural – WWMT-TV
FireKeepers Casino Hotel unveils 56-foot long honorary tribal mural WWMT-TV
Michigan Signs Manoomin {Wild Rice} as State Grain Into Law
Manoomin {Wild Rice} is now Michigan’s official state grainWritten by Katie Halloran | Photography by NHBP Tribal Member Johnathon Moulds Signed into law in early December 2023 by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Manoomin, or Mnomen in Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi...
A Taste of NHBP: Cozy Baked Barley
Cozy Baked Barley 3 cloves of garlic minced8 oz mushrooms, roughly chopped1 medium sweet onion, finely diced2 tbsp butter2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp dried rosemary1 cup pearled barley2 cups vegetable brothFresh parsley for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 350...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month With Battle Creek Central H.S.
“This Event Really is a Special Moment,” Says Principal Tyler GillandWritten by Katie Halloran | Photos by NHBP Tribal Member and Photographer Johnathon Moulds Rather than just talk to students about Native American Heritage Month, the teaching staff at Battle Creek...
NHBP Social Services Director Witnesses GAP Funding Ceremonial Signing
Driven by Tribal Nations, Amended Michigan Law Now Covers Tribal Courts’ and Out-of-State Courts’ Children and Guardians By Katie HalloranPhoto provided by Governor Whitmer’s Office. Used with permission. “I was honored when Chairman Stuck asked me to represent...
Veteran’s Day Serves as Great Reminder for Their Sacrifices
FireKeepers Casino Hotel and NHBP Personally Express Gratitude to Veterans By Katie HalloranPhotos by NHBP Tribal Member and Photographer Johnathon Moulds “Never let us forget this great gift of freedom,” said NHBP Tribal Council Chairperson Jamie Stuck during the...
Revitalizing Bodwéwadmimwen By Rekindling Words at Fall Language Workshop
Tribal Elder Speaks of Bringing Bodwéwadmimwen Into Her Everyday Life Written by Leslie McLove | Photos by NHBP Tribal Member and Photographer Johnathon Moulds “It’s never too late to learn Bodwéwadmimwen {Potawatomi Language}. We need our language. Without it, we...
Two Back-to-Back Advocacy Awards for Lisa Walker
Tribal Member and Health and Human Services Department Team Member Honored Two Days in a Row By Katie Halloran Bringing in a Mobile Mammography Van on Indigenous Pink Day this year for NHBP is just one example of how Tribal Member and Community Health Representative...