Wgetthta Building Grand Opening

As everyone likely knows, renovation of an old building takes a lot of time, effort, funds and patience. It is not an easy task for any individual or group to begin and actually complete, but the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) did just that.

Winter’s End Powwow 2017

On the weekend of March 18-19, 2017, the FCP Powwow Committee hosted the 22nd Annual FCP Winter’s End Powwow at the Crandon High School gym. FCP Vice Chairman Al Milham welcomed everyone at the start of the day and thanked them for coming to this year’s powwow.

Wellness Court Holds Open House

It is common knowledge that drug- related incidents have been becoming a more frequent occurrence in Forest County over the last couple of years. These matters do not just hurt the individuals who are actually involved in the crime itself, but they affect others in a multitude of ways.

FILM Project Hoping to Spark Interest

A new grant has been awarded to the FCP Information Technology (IT) department this year, which is administered through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It is a grant titled Fostering Independence, Leadership and Mentoring (FILM) and its focus is on educating youth in the skills of video production.

Let’s Walk – Health & Wellness Therapy Gym

The Therapy Gym at Health & Wellness open for walking! Open to FCP Tribal Members, FCP Employees & General Public. Must be accompanied by an adult if under 18.

Community Healthier Living Powwow

On Jan. 31, 2017, the Community Coalition of Forest County, Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) and Mole Lake Sokaogon Chippewa held a Community Healthier Living Powwow event at Laona High School. This event was for K-12 students and was open to the public.

Pokagon Apprentices Invest Four Years into Learning the Potawatomi Language

In 2013, Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi collaborated on an apprenticeship called Potawatomi Master Apprentice Language Program. The idea behind this program was to choose two apprentices from the Pokagon community to come and reside in Crandon, Wis., to learn the Potawatomi language from fluent speakers in the FCP community.

Celebrating Culture and Creativity

Eight years ago, the Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) came up with the idea of celebrating American Indian Heritage Month by asking area tribal youth K-12 to express what their heritage meant to them by way of creating art. Although Native American Heritage Month takes place in November, some may wonder why it is that PTT publicly celebrates it in December and January.

U.S. Forest Service Eastern Regional Forester Kathleen Atkinson and FCP Chairman Harold “Gus” Frank sign the MOU.

Forest County Potawatomi and U.S. Forest Service Sign Historic Agreement

CRANDON, Wis. (Dec. 14, 2016) – The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCP) and the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow for more cooperation and government-to-government communication between the two parties.

Family Invited to Speak About Addiction

The Lybert family is made up of father Rick, mother Sandi, sister Ashleigh and Tyler, brother and former drug addict. They are no strangers to what drugs can do to an individual or to an entire family. The Lybert family are the founders of Your Choice to Live, Inc. This is a non-profit organization that has been going strong since 2009. It has provided services to over 300 families and the family has spoken to over 85,000 youth in 100 middle and high schools across southeast Wisconsin.

Artists Arlene Alloway (left) and Mary Burns (right)

Wisconsin Native Women and Culture Honored Through Art

Honoring elders of the community is of great importance to the Forest County Potawatomi culture and tribe. It is taught to the children starting at a young age, and it is reinforced throughout their childhood. Always listen to the elders as they are wise and knowledgeable when it comes to the Potawatomi people and their past.

Two Election Winners Sworn In; One Position Still Unfilled

The election results are in: Al Milham (incumbent) defeated Clarence Daniels and Kenneth George Jr. for the position of Vice Chairman. Joseph Daniels defeated Richard Gougé (incumbent) and Lori Cleereman for the position of Treasurer. The big surprise is that the candidates for Secretary, Lorna Shawano (incumbent) and James A. Crawford, ended in a tie. A runoff election will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26. Congratulations to the winners and good luck to the candidates for Secretary.

New Native Theatre Performs Locally

A group of Native American actors graced the stage at the Forest County Potawatomi Executive Building auditorium the weekend of Oct. 8 – 9, 2016. Based in the Twin Cities, these performers operate under New Native Theatre (NNT) and are proud to be a part of the upper Midwest’s only Native American-owned and operated 501(c)3 theatre company.

Fall 5K a Success

And they’re off… Look how fresh-faced and eager they all were. It wasn’t easy, but everybody finished! Saturday, Sept. 24, was cool, breezy and mostly sunny – a perfect day to participate in the Mish ko swen Fall 5K! The Rec Center was home base for the 70+ community members who came out to run, walk, push a stroller or carry young ones across the finish line.

2nd Annual Traditional Dish Contest

MUST BE 18 OR OLDER AND AN FCP TRIBAL MEMBER TO ENTER. TASTING OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. WINNERS SELECTED BY THE COMMUNITY VOTE BALLOTS. PLEASE REGISTER BY NOV. 3, 2016 – POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES

American Indian Heritage Month

“How My Heritage Has Influenced My Art” – Deadline is November 16, 2016. Any submissions of: Music, Photography, Poetry/Stories, Paintings, Drawings, Pottery, Beading, And Other Artwork Will Be Accepted. Projects & registration forms may be dropped off at or mailed to the PTT Office, located at: 8000 Potawatomi Trail, PO Box 340, Crandon, WI 54520

Indian Summer Celebrates 30 Years

The 2016 annual Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee, Wis., celebrated its 30th year anniversary this month.

The festival began bright and early Friday morning. As many Native people find their way towards the powwow, the festival actually has many other events that are both educational and cultural to Native Americans and other non-Native people. Friday is known as “Education Day”, as its sole purpose is to educate those of the original ways of the Native aboriginals to America.