Last Wednesday, March 5, a group of Tribal Members, NHBP staff, and family all celebrated the retirement of Conservation Officer Todd Turner after nearly a decade of service. Turner has been a valued member of NHBP’s law enforcement team since 2017, beginning his...
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Chilly Work for a Sweet Reward: An Interview About 2026’s Blessing of the Maples with Kevin Harris II
If you’ve recently driven through The Pine Creek Indian Reservation, you may have noticed a sudden appearance of bright blue bags and various buckets attached to the sides of specific trees. Last Friday, February 18, 2026, was The Blessing of the Maples, a...
Congratulations to 2025’s Native American Heritage Fund Recipients
This year, the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) awarded a combined total of $479,000 to eleven institutions seeking to improve and uplift Native representation in their curriculums. This fund, established in 2016, has awarded a total of $3.8 million to 56 entities...
Highlights From the 2025 Pottawatomi Gathering of Nations
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...
10th Annual Light Up The Rez 5K and Turtle Trot Kicks Off a Healthy and Happy Summer on The Pine Creek Indian Reservation
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...
A Sunny Day of Golf for a Tee-rific Cause: 2025 Chief Moguago Golf Against Domestic Violence
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...
Awareness, Grieving, and Healing: Fourth Annual MMIP March Held in Grand Rapids
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...
Flapjack Friday’s 18th Year: NHBP Shows Up for the Creation and Enjoyment of Zisbakwet {Maple Syrup}
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...
Honoring the Retirement of Tribal Council Secretary Nancy Smit: A Legacy of Leadership, Wisdom and Service
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,...
Eagle Feather Presented to Tribal Member, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Student, Emily Day
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...









