If you had asked Tribal Member Johnathon Moulds at age 19 what his dreams were, he would have said nothing. Graduating from high school near the bottom of his class, he had no plans for his life. Deep in the grips of anxiety, fueled by addictions to alcohol and...
Winter Lentil Soup 1 large Russet potato 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion 3 carrots3 cloves minced garlic 2 Tbsps tomato paste2 15 oz. cans stewed tomatoes1 cup brown lentils1 tsp paprika1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 tsp...
In the fall of 2019, Western Michigan University adopted a land acknowledgement in recognition of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodéwadmi land the campus was built upon. Wonderful – they get a pat on the back and can move on with business, right? Not so fast. Many critics of...
If you’ve spent any time on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation, you’ve heard it. It changes from season to season, the birdsong melody. We know the rhythm of the fall, spring, winter and summer by the sandhill cranes trumpeting and trilling, the cardinals chirping and...
Easy Cheesy Eggplant Sandwiches 1 large eggplant 1 jar marinara sauce 1 ball fresh mozzarella 4 whole wheat buns/rolls 1 Tb Italian seasoning 1 Tb garlic powder 1-2 Tb olive oil salt and pepper Slice eggplant into quarter-inch thick rounds. Lay eggplant flat on a...
“In the Native community, we look to our Elders to guide us, and we seek their advice during trying times,” Community Health Outreach Manager Cameryn Ryan, MPH, said. Heeding the sage advice from Elders during the pandemic and the initial vaccination campaign was...
