"Bridges to Cultural Understanding"
community program invitation
"NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY CELEBRATION"
Tuesday, November 25th (2 days before Thanksgiving 7:00 to 8:30 PM
We will be car pooling from Battle Creek Central Christian Church's parking lot. Meet at 6:20 p.m. The church is located on the east side of the road at 713 Riverside Drive. For more information you may call Barb at 269-962-2990. Pine Creek Reservation Directions - Just before Athens, turn right on "S"Drive South and follow it west from M66. Go about 1 1/2 miles to 1 1/2 Mile Road and turn left (or south) at the Green sign for the reservation. We hope you will join us and invite your friends! Barry Phillips, the Education Director of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians will be the keynote speaker.
Kingman Museum Offers Program for National American Indian Heritage Month | |
As part of our First Tuesday Lecture Series, Barry Phillips will be presenting a lecture on the beliefs and customs of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi on Tuesday, November 4 beginning at 6 p.m. at Kingman Museum. A question and answer session will follow his presentation. www.tolatsga.org/pota.html |
The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, observed Native American Heritage Month with a special event on Tuesday November 4th. The theme was "Spirit and Creation An Anishinabek perspective sharing the significance of water to Native Americans.
AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY-BC
The history of Battle Creek is pretty clear that it was a territorial skirmish between John Mullet's surveying party and 2 Pottawattomie Indians in the early 1800's. You will find an historical account and other links that will give you historical and contemporary views on Battle Creek Michigan. Go to battle creek history for more details. 
Actual picture of Pottawattomiee Indians in the early 1900's near Battle Creek
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORICAL TIME LINE | Because the Native Americans were the first people in this country, many of the United States of America flags consist of Native American Indian imagery and symbols. Some states that have a Native American Indian flag include Massachusetts and Oklahoma. The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota also uses Native American symbolism on their flag. |
Mr. Barry Phillips is the Education Director of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi , which expands throughout 7 counties. Mr Phillips and the American Indian People appreciates the recognition given by the government, however, the American Indian people would like to be recognized and all year long, and not just for one month. Mr. Phillips further comments that he would like to enlighten folks that we are not a people living in the past, we exist 365 days a year. Throughout the year the American Indians are very active in Community, Education and Economic Development and participate is cultural activities, throughout the state and the community. Most recently his department has been instrumental in adding curriculum and information to the MEAP Test on the American Indian History. Mr. Phillips is also active is giving student lectures on the American Indian History through out the school systems within the State of Michigan. For more information on the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Tribe go to http://nhbpi.com/index.html. |
More Updates on our American Indian Community and Tribes in Battle Creek!. Mr. Floyd Gallegos, a Yaqui Indian, from the American southwest will give us more updates on what in going on in our community and surrounding communities with the American Indian population. In addition, some of his endeavors and future happenings. Click here to view his 2005 interview with battlecreekdiversity |
american indian diversity news across america
| Native American Heritage By ryan difficult to raise awareness throughout November for Native American Heritage month. The local community does not seem to be taking part in the events that are being offered throughout the month. “We just can’t get a ... MyMissourian.com - http://mymissourian.com/ |
| Roger Fransecky: Let Us Give Thanks By Roger Fransecky Indian gurus remind us that "we are our attention." Gratitude awakes us to life, and reminds us to share that gift of awareness with others. We know that leaders often forget to acknowledge the contributions of their followers. ... The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/ |
| Business Digest Providence Journal - Providence,RI,USA Quoddy Bay LNG has withdrawn its request for Maine state permits to build a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal on the Passamaquoddy Indian reservation ... |
| JCCC::JCCC observes American Indian and Alaska Native Awareness ... Oct 27, 2008 ... JCCC observes American Indian and Alaska Native Awareness Month in ... JCCC observes American Indian and Alaska Native Awareness Month in ... |
WHERE IS THE CHIEF INDIAN STATUE SITUATED IN BATTLE CREEK? click here About the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Native Americans Bozho Ne Je Na! Welcome! The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi is a Native American Tribe that was federally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1995 and presently consists of approximately 600 members located in Athens, Michigan. To learn more about the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Native Americans click here to the website.
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Coming Soon! an update on our American Indian Community and Tribes in Battle Creek!. Mr. Floyd Gallegos, a Yaqui Indian, from the American southwest will give us a 2007 update on what in going on in our community and surrounding communities with the American Indian population. In addition, some of his endeavors and future happenings.
Click here to view his 2005 interview with battlecreekdiversity
