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...
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...
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...
The rising epidemic of youth vaping has become a serious health issue, not just across the nation, but especially within Native communities. With the increasing prevalence of commercial tobacco use and e-cigarettes among young people, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of...
NHBP Contributed $24.5M to State of Michigan in 2024 Indian Gaming
Another Great Year of Financial Distributions! NHBP’s annual Local Revenue Sharing Board event took place on March 18 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel and announced that this year’s contributions totaled $24.5 million, $18.5 million of which was received by The State of...
Shawn and Billie Webb’s story is one of resilience, healing, and love—a journey marked by countless struggles, transformative growth, and an unbreakable bond. Together, they’ve created a family from the most challenging circumstances. Their journey through adoption...
“Give Kids a Smile®” Event Brings Teeth Cleanings to Pine Creek Head Start On February 12, the children at the Pine Creek Head Start program were visited by NHBP General Dentist Joslynn Zaluski and Dental Office Assistant Michelle Phommavongsa for a special...