“My heartstrings were being pulled; I just knew we had to do something to help them, and how can we share our culture?” said NHBP Tribal Council Vice Chairperson Dorie Rios.
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It’s Time to Teach Our Hidden History
“It is important for Michiganders to understand that Tribes are still here,” Stuck said. “Native Americans are not relics of the past. We have rich cultures and histories that have contributed much over the years.”
Honoring the Valiant Heroes of WWII
“I feel honored that I was able to represent our NHBP Nation,” Foerster said. “It reassured me that going into the military was not a mistake, and I would encourage any of our young Tribal Members to consider the military service.”
Sowing the Seeds for Abundance
“That could
potentially be a project for the Tribe where The Reservation could have its own
fish farm, its own fish pond where we grow, on a much larger scale, with fish
like tilapia. Then once the fish have finished fertilizing the plants and the plants
are grown, we can have a fish harvest for the Members to have regular fresh
fish in their diet.”
Food at The Center of What We Do
“For me, food is at the center of what we do; I see it correlate to everything,” Keith said. “Food sovereignty is getting back to our old ways of doing things, bringing us back together.”
You Are Sunshine
“I hope that, especially from the Historical Trauma session, that participants have a better understanding of where we started and how far we’ve come. I hope they have a sense of pride for FireKeepers and NHBP in general. That’s the main takeaway.”
A Taste of NHBP: Green Goodness Hummus
Green Goodness Hummus 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas2 tbsp olive oil3 tbsp lemon juice¼ cup tahini2 cloves garlic½ tsp cumin½ bunch fresh parsley½ bunch fresh cilantro4-5 green onions, ends trimmed off Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add all ingredients to a food...
Meet the Behavioral Health Social Workers!
As we close out the month of March, we are highlighting NHBP’s Behavioral Health Social Workers. This expert team of clinicians support NHBP Tribal Members through whatever challenges they may face. They help Tribal Members build resilience and skills by providing...
Calm and Slow
How a Tribal Member With Substance Use Disorder Transformed Himself From a “Space Case” Into a Humbled Psychology Student Overlooking the Smoky Mountains in his home nestled in rural Tennessee, Tribal Member Taylor Wolfinger, 34, has slowed his life down considerably,...
A Taste of NHBP: Super Spring Smoothie
Super Spring Smoothie Blender ½ cup plain Greek yogurt1 cup milk of choice½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)1 banana½ avocado2 tbsp ground flax seed½ cup ice Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. DrinksSmoothie Nutrition Notes Wonderful Water...