To “Support One Another,” as well as Tribal Youth Education Elders from Michigan’s federally recognized Tribes convened at FireKeepers Casino Hotel (FKCH) the first week of April for the 2024 Spring Michigan Indian Elders Association (MIEA) Conference, creating an...
Each Episode Features an Indigenous Recipe by Chef Jody Gzhadawsot MattenaRevitalizing Neshnabék Culture through its Food Sovereignty program remains a top priority at NHBP. But oftentimes, people struggle to get started by simply preparing and cooking Traditional...
WMU Land Acknowledgement Workshop Fills Community Center “Land acknowledgments bring awareness and recognition to our Ancestors, and it’s a way for us to preserve them in our minds and our hearts,” said President of Western Michigan University (WMU) Native American...
Identifying the Patterns of Bodwéwadmimwen as a Community As NHBP prepares to say bamapi {later in time} to the long, dreary days of winter, the NHBP Culture Department helps Tribal Members and other Neshnabék transition to spring by hosting its annual Nadwézibiniyêk...
Family-friendly Event Once Again Hosted by Culture and Food SovereigntyWith more than 150 in attendance and smiles everywhere, NHBP’s 17th Annual Flapjack Friday celebrated this year’s short, but albeit sweet, Zisbakwtokéwnëget {Maple sugaring season}.Featuring...
A Tale of How Dedicated NHBP Volunteers Make a Difference Held in April every year, National Volunteer Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions of volunteers who donate their time and energy to others. This month-long observance serves as a poignant reminder...
Creamy Vegetable & Chicken Bake 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can of peas, drained and rinsed 1 6.5oz can of sliced button mushrooms, drained & rinsed 1/2 can chicken brothOlive oilBrown rice for serving Preheat oven to...
Tribal Leaders Demonstrate Support of House Bill 5600 Introduced by State Rep. Carrie A. Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor), House Bill 5600 seeks to create an Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison (OTLL) in Michigan. Rep. Carrie Rheingans during the virtual conference with NHBP...
2023 Contributions Are Second-Highest Ever As owners of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel, NHBP announced on March 14 that its 2024 payment to the State of Michigan is more than $20.5 million, marking a notable increase of 1.16% over the previous year. Additionally, the...
Bringing Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency to the NHBP Community “Let’s get educated and grow our own food,” said NHBP Tribal Member and Food Sovereignty Coordinator Nickole Keith in a social post leading up to the Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 6, at the Pine...