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The December 1, 2025 issue of the Potawatomi Times includes news including the Pathway to Wellness Mural ribbon cutting, Community Halloween Party, Clarissa Friday featured at the Milwaukee Art Museum plus many more.

Potawatomi Times – December 1, 2025

The November 15, 2025 issue of the Potawatomi Times includes news from many important events including the swearing in of the recently elected Executive Members, Hunting Moon Powwow, Young Warriors Hide Tanning Class plus many more.

Potawatomi Times – November 15, 2025

The November 1 issue of the Potawatomi Times highlights community achievements and cultural pride — from the Highway 8 Ribbon Cutting and the Women’s Wellness Warrior event to Fall Fun at the Farm and the launch of Native American Heritage Month. Inside, you’ll also find veterans honored for their service, updates from Potawatomi Ventures, and upcoming community events throughout November

Potawatomi Times – November 1, 2025

This issue includes updates from Executive Council, Recovery Open House, Swine, Dine & Dash, plus so much more!

Potawatomi Times – October 15, 2025

This issue read about the Birch Bark Canoe Launch, October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Employee Appreciation Week, FCP Elders Trip to South Dakota and more!

Potawatomi Times – October 1, 2025

The September 15, 2025 issue of Potawatomi Times highlights the Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow, where new royalty were crowned and the community gathered for a weekend of culture, song, and dance.

Potawatomi Times – September 15, 2025

Read this issue to see highlights from the Potawatomi Gathering hosted by Gun Lake, a sneak peak of the new Fireside MARKET on Slinger Wi plus much more!

Potawatomi Times – September 1, 2025

From the Koren Exchange Week to Potawatomi Ventures acquisition of Lyons Electric this issue is full of exciting events and accomplishments. Click to continue reading.

Potawatomi Times – August 15, 2025

This issue we highlight the exciting summer. From Color me Crazy Color Run to the Summer Fisheree to the swearing in of James Crawford as the US DOT Deputy Assistand Secretary for Tribal Affairs.

Potawatomi Times – August 1, 2025

This issue we celebrate the Tribal Youth Gathering! Other highlights include Desmond Somans first Hole in One, Alzheimer's 101, Rock & Brews first anniversary plus much more.

Potawatomi Times – July 15, 2025

This month we celebrate 3 decades of the Potawatomi Traveling Times (now called the Potawatomi Times). Other highlights include Saftey Bingo in recognitin of National Saftey Month, Go Green Day with the Compilance and Safter Improvement team and the Second Annual Career Exploration Event with Potawatomi Ventures.

Potawatomi Times – July 1, 2025

The Forest County Potawatomi community celebrated education, culture, and connection with events like the annual Education Banquet, Youth Gathering Carnival, and snowshoe making. Other highlights included summer programs for elders and youth, water quality reports, and coverage of FCP members achieving milestones in art, leadership, and public service.

Potawatomi Times – June 15, 2025

The Rejuvenating Tribal Communities Conference is an annual event dedicated to supporting and revitalizing Native American communities through collaboration, cultural preservation, and advocacy. 

Rejuvenating Tribal Communities

In honor of Chief Simon Kahquados’ birthday, which is celebrated on May 18, Potawatomi Times has decided to share some of Kahquados’ letters archived at the FCP Cultural Center, Library & Museum

Celebrating Chief Simon Kahquados

Native Americans were the original maple syrup discoverers and makers. and maple syrup makers long before European settlers arrived in North America.

Sugar Camp 2025

The Potawatomi Community Center (PCC), along with the FCP Health & Wellness Center and Community Health Department, hosted an event on April 8, 2025, at PCC to have tribal members, descendants, and their families sign up for the new Wellness 360 app.

Wellness 360 App for FCP Tribal Members

This year's Winter's End Powwow brought a packed house with travelers from near and far to join in on some singing and dancing on March 22-23, 2025, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Winter’s End Powwow

On a cool, breezy Friday evening, visitors and tribal members from across Turtle Island gathered at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Carter, Wis., on Feb. 28, 2025, for the 3rd Annual Round Dance.

3rd Annual Round Dance

The Heart of the Community event, A Gathering of Tradition & Wellness, was sponsored by the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Health & Wellness Center (HWC) was held on Feb. 19, 2025, and open to the public.

Heart of the Community

The showing of a film called “Give Light” by Steph Smith was shown at the FCP Executive Auditorium on Feb. 1, 2025.

Give Light Documentary

FCP tribal members, descendants, and their families gathered at Devils Lake on Jan. 18, 2025, to start the Winter Family Camp and Ice Fishing Contest.

Winter Family Camp & Ice Fishing Contest

It was a cool and brisk evening as Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) and surrounding area members gathered at the Potawatomi Community Center for the 7th annual Sobriety Powwow on New Year’s Eve.

Sobriety Powwow

The annual Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Open House event at Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan on Dec. 7, 2024, was the perfect start to the holiday season for many families and community members.

Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Open House

Tribal members, descendants, their families, and FCP government employees gathered at the Potawatomi Community Center for the annual Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community Feast.

Community Feast

Beginning January 1, 2025. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Saturday & Sunday, Closed.

Seasonal Store Hours

If you are proud of your recovery/wellness we invite you to celebrate it by writing your name on an ornament and your number of years of recovery/wellness on the back. We highly-encourage children to participate and show that being sober is cool!

Wellbriety Tree of Hope

It was a big day for the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Tribe on Nov. 4, 2024.

Executive Council Swearing In

The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community traveled to Racine, Wis., for the Fire Keeper Statue Dedication in honor of the FCP’s cultural heritage.

Fire Keeper Statue Dedication

On Oct. 15, 2024, owners and developers of fireside MARKET gathered with Village of Slinger and officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of fireside MARKET, the first development of the 130-acre Merchant Village in Slinger, Wis.

fireside MARKET Breaks Ground on First Southeastern Wisconsin Location

Since 2013, Native American children have been honored and remembered for all they’ve endured in Native American Boarding School Assimilation.

Truth & Reconciliation Day

Wigwas Thiman Maiden Launch

Wigwas Thiman Maiden Launch

The annual Home of the Woodland World Championship Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow occurred on Aug. 23-25, 2024, at the Ka Kēw Sē Gathering Grounds in Wabeno, Wis.

2024 Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow: Home of the Woodland World Championship

A free recovery-focused app with 24/7 peer support, a supportive recovery community, and tools to help you track and celebrate milestones!

Connections App

The 30th Annual Potawatomi Gathering happened this year in Dowagiac, Mich., on July 29 – Aug. 3, 2024.

Potawatomi Gathering 2024

Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter hosted the second annual All-In Summer Concert Series.

All-In Summer Concert Series

Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Preservation Division planned a Birch Bark Canoe Project from this past spring through the end of July 2024.

Ke Wigwas Thimankemen – “Let’s Build a Birch Bark Canoe”

Township Check Presentations

Township Check Presentations

FCP elders participated in a Cooking & Gardening for Elders workshop at the Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan on June 15, 2024.

Cooking & Gardening for Elders

The Forest County Potawatomi Community, family and friends gathered at the Potawatomi Community Center in celebration of the annual Wisnëwéwen Feast/Banquet.

Wisnëwéwen Feast/Banquet 2024

This year’s 7th Annual Walk for Recovery was held on May 17, 2024, and started at the Sokaogon Chippewa Community in Mole Lake, Wis., and ended in FCP Community in Crandon, Wis.

Prevention Week 2024 & 7th Annual Recovery Walk

New seasonal hours starting May 25, 2024 at Bodwewadmi Ktëgan!

New Seasonal Hours

In honor of Chief Simon’s birthday, his story is shared annually on May 18 in remembrance of his legacy to the Forest County Potawatomi Community.

Honoring Simon Kahquados

Chief Simon Onanguisse Kahquados

In Honor of Chief Simon

Do you have a student that will be staying home this summer? Sign up to receive a FREE bag lunch Monday thru Thursday!

Summer Feeding Program

The Forest County Potawatomi Community gathered at the Potawatomi Community Center for the annual Easter party.

2024 Community Easter Party

The 5th Annual Tribal Youth Gathering was held on March 7-10, 2024, at the Potawatomi Community Center (PCC) in Crandon, Wis.

5th Annual Youth Gathering

2nd Annual Round Dance

2nd Annual Round Dance

Since 2005, the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council has selected a governing member to deliver the annual address as an opportunity for the people of Wisconsin to understand the issues faced in Native Nations and celebrate common values.

State of the Tribes Address

Anyone with an active PCC membership can drop their children off for FREE up to 2 hours while they utilize the facility.

Drop-in Childcare

A bison workshop was held at the FCP community Jan. 19-28, 2024. The processing of this bison started at the Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan (Potawatomi Farm), where the bison was harvested.

Bison Workshop with Mary Moose

According to FCP Community Health, Tribal Public Health Quality Forums have been organized and facilitated by tribal organizations for the past decade.

Tribal Public Health Quality Forum

The 6th Annual Sobriety Powwow was held on Dec. 31, 2023, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Sobriety Powwow 2023

The last time an FCP Associate Judge was sworn in was Dec. 17, 2017. The term for this position is six years, and it just so happens that this year, on Dec. 17, 2023, swearing-in happened again exactly to the day.

Re-Elected Associate Judge Sworn In

Community Center Christmas Lighting

Community Center Christmas Lighting

FCP Executive Council Swearing In

FCP Executive Council Swearing In

20th Anniversary of the Crandon Mine Purchase Celebration

20th Anniversary of the Crandon Mine Purchase Celebration

Students from Laona and Crandon School Districts attended the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Youth Event Oct. 13, 2023, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Youth Event

With the end of summer winding down and the fall season approaching it only means one thing to both Native American communities here in Forest County, and that is the start of Manoomin (Wild Rice) harvesting.

Wild Rice camp

It was a perfect weekend for this year’s Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow: Home of the Woodland World Championship, which was held on Aug. 25-27, 2023, at the Ka Kēw Sē Gathering Grounds (Carter, Wis. Powwow Arboretum).

2023 Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow: Home of the Woodland World Championship

After a six-year wait, the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) were held in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia, July 15-22.

2023 North American Indigenous Games

The Forest County Potawatomi Community and surrounding towns joined in on sending off 10 of our local tribal youth to the Native American Indigenous Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on July 13, 2023, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Community Send-Off for the NAIG Athletes

Lac Vieux Desert Executive Council was welcomed to the Potawatomi Community June 28, 2023, for a tour of the Potawatomi Community Center, the FCP Cultural Center, Library and Museum, Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan (Potawatomi Farm), as well as a meet-and-greet and lunch with the FCP Executive Council.

FCP Presents Annual Grants of $10,000 to 10 Forest County Townships

Laona Rescue has been around for 49 years. January will mark their 50 years.

Laona EMS Ground Breaking

The Forest County Potawatomi Community welcomed the Hannahville Indian Community Tribal Council and guests on May 1, 2023, to tour their campus, community, and Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan (Potawatomi Farm).

Hannahville Indian Community Visits FCP Community

This year’s Gte Ga Nēs graduation ceremony was held on May 25, 2023. Each year it seems that the new class is larger than the year before, and it’s always a very well-attended event.

Gte Ga Nēs Graduation 2023

National Prevention Week was May 7-13, 2023, and for the past six years the week is sponsored by Forest County Potawatomi (FCP), Sokaogon Chippewa Community (SCC), Community Coalition of Forest County, Forest County Sheriff's Department, Forest County Fire Department, and the Forest County Health Department.

Prevention Week 2023 & 6th Annual Recovery Walk

FCP Tribal Member Buzz Anwash is no stranger to the ups and downs of life, but he has turned those “downs” into “ups” as he started his road of sobriety on Jan. 4, 2021.

A Tribal Member’s Road on Recovery

The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Recreation department held their annual Community Easter Party on April 7, 2023, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Community Easter Party 2023

The Forest County Potawatomi(FCP) community hosted their Winter’sEnd Powwow on March 25 - 26, 2023,at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Winter’s End Powwow 2023

After about a 15-year hiatus, FCP community members decided to host the 4th Annual Youth Gathering at Potawatomi Carter Casino & Hotel (PCCH) during the weekend of March 9-12, 2023.

4th Annual Youth Gathering

The Forest County Potawatomi came together and held their 1st Annual Round Dance on Feb. 25, 2023, at the Potawatomi Community Center, and what a night it was!

1st Annual Round Dance a Success!

Surrounded by family and community, newly-elected FCP Chairman James A. Crawford was sworn in by Chief Judge Christian D. Daniels on Feb. 13, 2023, in the FCP Tribal Courtroom.

Newly-Elected FCP Chairman Is Sworn In

After a few rescheduled dates, the Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library & Museum finally had their grand re-opening of the museum exhibit on Jan. 26, 2023, for tribal members and on Jan. 27, 2023, for the general public.

Grand Re-Opening of Museum Exhibit

Ngom bgéji ntages epich nebyégeyan Bemwédekben ga mbot. Today, sadly, I write about the passing of one of our most revered elders, James Thunder, Sr.

LANGUAGE UPDATE: JANUARY 2023

The annual FCP Community Christmas Party was held Dec. 17, 2022, at the Potawatomi Community Center. This was open to FCP tribal members, descendants and their families.

Community Center Christmas Party 2022

It was a busy weekend out at the Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan, Dec. 2-4, 2022. One event that was happening all weekend long was Brain Tanning where participants got to learn the traditional way of tanning a deer hide in over three different sessions.

Brain Tanning Event and Holiday Open House at the Potawatomi Farm

The grand re-opening of the Potawatomi Carter Casino & Hotel (PCCH) was held on Nov. 11, 2022.

Grand Re-Opening of Potawatomi Carter Casino & Hotel

It was a big day for the Forest County Potawatomi tribe on Nov. 7, 2022. On this day, the tribe swore in two newly- elected officials and one incumbent in to Executive Council.

FCP Executive Council Election Winners Sworn In

Great food and company were had at the weekly Elder’s Coffee Talk session held on Oct. 19, 2022, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Elder’s Coffee Talk

It was a beautiful fall day for the 2022 Swine, Dine & Dash held on Oct. 8 at the Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan. The event was sponsored by FCP Health & Wellness Center Community Health and was open to FCP tribal members and their families.

Swine, Dine & Dash

It is hard to believe that a whole year has come and gone since the opening of the Potawatomi Community Center!

Community Center 1-Year Anniversary Celebration

A Wellness Fair for FCP employees and tribal members was held at the Potawatomi Community Center on Aug. 31, 2022, and was sponsored by FCP Occupational Health and FCP Health & Wellness Center (HWC) Community Health.

Stress Management and Emotional Wellness Presented at Wellness Fair

The Ka Kēw Sē Gathering Grounds in Carter, Wis., was alive and jamming the weekend of Aug. 19-21, 2022, for the 2022 Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen: Home of the Woodland World Championship Powwow.

2022 Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow

To best serve our patients and fellow FCP employees, FCP HWC Pharmacy hours are changing. FCP HWC Pharmacy will shift the lunch hour beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

New Pharmacy Hours

After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Potawatomi Gathering w2022 finally resumed where it left off with the Hannahville Indian Community hosting.

Potawatomi Gathering 2022

The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) community had a special guest visit July 21 and 22, 2022, at the Potawatomi Community Center, Bronson Koenig, who was a former Wisconsin Badger basketball player.

Bronson Koenig Basketball Camp

FCP Presents Annual Grants of $10,000 to 10 Forest County Townships

FCP Presents Annual Grants of $10,000 to 10 Forest County Townships

This Veterans Powwow was held on June 11-12, 2022, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Veterans Powwow 2022

This year’s Gte Ga Nēs graduation ceremony was held on May 26, 2022.

Gte Ga Nēs Graduation 2022

National Prevention Week was held May 8-14, 2022, and was a week jampacked with events, food, companionship, fun and recovery!

Prevention Week 2022

In honor of Chief Simon’s birthday, which is celebrated on May 18, PTT has taken the liberty of reprinting an article on him as found in the June 1, 2004 issue.

In Honor of Chief Simon

A large crowd attended and enjoyed two celebrations that took place on April 15, 2022, at the Potawatomi Community Center.

Compact Celebration and Community Easter Party

The Bodwéwadami Ktëgan hosted their yearly “Easter at the Farm” on April 9, 2022.

Easter Fun at Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the annual Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Winter’s End Powwow was back in full swing March 19 & 20, 2022, at the new state-of-the-art FCP Community Center.

Winter’s End Powwow 2022

State of the Tribes 2022

State of the Tribes 2022

Today it would be difficult to envision Carter, Wis. without a casino and hotel. Before opening in March 1992, tourists and visitors driving through may have missed the town if they blinked.

Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The weekend of Jan. 28-29, 2022, was an exciting one to be out at the Bodwéwadami Ktëgan (Potawatomi Farm).

 Indigenous Seed Keeping and Corn Soup!

Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is working on a series that will introduce the different departments of the new Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community Center.

An Introduction to the Community Center Part 2

Governor Evers Visits Community Center

Governor Evers Visits Community Center

Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) is working on a series that will introduce the different departments of the new Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community Center.

An Introduction to the Community Center Part 1

The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) community was recently treated to two special events hosted by a special woman, Ho-Chunk Nation member Elena Terry.

Indigenous Feast Held for Community

On Nov. 17, 2021, the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Behavioral Health department hosted “Red Road Events: A Night of Fellowship”.

Red Road Event: A Night of Fellowship

We have books, lots of books! The FCP Library has nearly 4,000 books on the shelves and here are just a few books that arrived this month!

What’s New in the Library?

For bookings please contact Celeste Schuppler at 715-478-6515. For information please contact the front desk at 715-478-6500.

Now Booking Parties

On Nov. 1, 2021, the newly elected officials of FCP Executive Council were sworn in on a blustery fall day.

FCP Executive Council Election Winners Sworn In

As many of you know, we have been organizing both virtual and in-person mentor matches for Tribal staff since 2014.

Quapaw Nation Staff Visit Forest County Potawatomi Tribe as Part of Our Mentoring Project

In collaboration with the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Cultural Center, Library & Museum archives and Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT), this is the next in the Leader series.

Potawatomi Leaders XI

The time had finally come... and what a magnificent time it was! The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community Center held its official soft opening on Sept. 18, 2021, on a beautiful, sunny fall day.

Soft Opening of New FCP Community Center Held

Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Executive Council wanted to show gratitude and appreciation to the contractors and sub-contractors that have been working so diligently and efficiently on the new Community Center.

Community Center Holds Contractors Open House

In collaboration with the Forest CountyPotawatomi (FCP) Cultural Center, Library & Museum archives and Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) this is the next addition to the leader series.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders XIV

It has been 722 days; or 17,328 hours; or 1,039,380 minutes; or 62,380,800 seconds since the Ka Kéw Sé Gathering Grounds in Carter, Wis. has heard the beat of a powwow drum or the tapping of moccasins on its turf.

Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen 2021

Thunder has served the Forest County Potawatomi Community through his involvement in tribal government and in his dedication to teaching the Potawatomi language to younger generations.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders XII

In an effort to improve vaccine access and acceptance, you will receive a FREE T-SHIRT and GAS CARD* after receiving your vaccine!

Still Need Your COVID-19 Vaccine?

This is the next instalment of the Leaders series, and is an ongoing collaboration between FCP Cultural Center, Library & Museum and the Potawatomi Traveling Times.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders XI

Apply for the Lifeguard position and get trained once hired! Become a Lifeguard and work flexible hours. Apply at FCP.jobs

Lifeguards Needed

To honor this year’s high school graduates as well as those from last year (2020), the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Education department had a graduation ceremony which was held at the Carter Powwow Grounds on June 17, 2021.

Graduation Ceremony 2020 & 2021

Our Complementary Medicine Department is open and accepting new patients for Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Chiropractic care.

Don’t Let Pain or A Disability Slow you Down!

After a choppy start to the school year, the Gte Ga Nes Preschool class of 2021 officially graduated!

Gte Ga Nes Glass of 2021 Graduates

National Prevention Week fell upon us once again during the week of May 9-17, 2021.

National Prevention Week Full of Activities

On April 27, 2021, Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Executive Council was invited to take a tour of the Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan in Blackwell, Wis. to see what was new and booming down on the farm.

FCP Executive Council Visits Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan

Our Optical Department is open and accepting new patients. Please call (715) 478-4339 to schedule an appointment with one of our Optometrists or to view our large selection of eyewear.

Come See Us!

Isaac George, also known as Ike, was born June 15, 1898, to John and Eliza George. His obituary in The Forest Republican states that he was born in Odana, Wis., the son of John and Eliza George.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders VII

On to the next two tribal chairs: Hoffman Alloway and Max Keshick. There wasn’t much in the data base for either of these two, but PTT will share what was found.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders VI

The next two Potawatomi Chairmen on the list are William “Billy” Keshick and Henry Ritchie.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders V

Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) and Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Cultural Preservation Division gathered information about the first chiefs of the tribe as displayed in the FCP Executive Building auditorium.

FC Potawatomi Leaders IV

Continuing with the series on Potawatomi leaders, next on the list are two chiefs: James Waumegesako/Mexico and Simon Kahquados.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders III

In continuation of honoring Native American Heritage Month, the next two Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) leaders that are recognized by the FCP Cultural Preservation Division (CPD) and Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) are Charles Kisheck and John Shawano.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders II

When approving the 2020-21 holiday schedule, one culturally significant change was made.

First Chief’s Day to be Celebrated

Happy New Year, Forest County Potawatomi! Thank you all for tuning in to our first Facebook update of 2021. I am Ned Daniels, Jr., Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi.

FCP Community Facebook Live Session Recap – Jan. 6, 2020

On Dec. 19, 2020, the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Recreation Department in collaboration with FCP Education, CHOICES, and Community Advocacy devised a new way for the tribal children to see Santa this year and receive a gift from him.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Traveling Times traditionally includes an end-of-year spread highlighting all the events of the year with photos.

A Look Back at 2020

Forest County Potawatomi tribal member Zoey Weso has been busy these past few months having bake sales, Indian taco sales, raffles, and making holiday goodie baskets.

Kindness is Contagious

Forest County tribal members and sisters Makenna and Abi Winnicki have something to celebrate with their Hodag girls swim team:

Winning: All in the Family

FCP Executive Council Election Winners Sworn In

Good morning. Thank you all for tuning in. My name is Ned Daniels Jr. and I am Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi Community.

Facebook Live Session Recap – October 21, 2020

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, was an historic day for the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP). This date marked the election of only the second ever Chief Judge to serve in FCP’s Tribal Court.

New Forest County Potawatomi Chief Judge Sworn In

Good morning. Thank you all for tuning in today. I hope that all of you have been enjoying the beautiful fall weather and that you and your families are happy and healthy.

Facebook Live Session Recap – September 23, 2020

Topping-Off Ceremony Held

Topping-Off Ceremony Held

On Friday, August 14, 2020, Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan (Potawatomi Farm), officially welcomed two new residents of the four-legged kind all the way from Yellowstone National Park. This exciting acquisition was made possible by the Intertribal Buffalo Council (ITBC).

Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan Welcomes New Residents

First General Council Meeting Held Since Pandemic Shutdown

First General Council Meeting Held Since Pandemic Shutdown

Chairman Ned Daniels Sr. Good morning. Thank you all for tuning in today. I hope that everyone watching this is happy, healthy and doing everything you can to enjoy the summer.

Facebook Live Session Recap – July 15, 2020

Good morning. Thank you all for tuning in this week. I want to begin our update today by reminding everyone to continue to do their part by practicing common sense and using proper hygiene.

Facebook Live Session Recap – July 1, 2020

Good morning. If I seem a little giddy today, it’s because I’m very happy. Things are continuing to move in a positive direction. And each week, we are receiving more good news.

Facebook Live Session Recap – June 17, 2020

FCP Executive Council is pleased to offer an update on various construction projects by way of a brief film created by FCP Media. Those projects include: Rising Sun Daycare expansion, the Caring Place expansion, the new Carter C-store, and the new Community Center.

Spring 2020 Community Center Construction Update

Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Chairman Ned Daniels Jr., proudly announced during the June 10, 2020 Facebook live session that the new Carter C-store would hold its soft opening the very next morning.

New Carter C-Store Becomes a Reality

Friday, May 15, 2020, was the day the Third Annual Wellbriety Walk for Recovery took place. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business as usual was anything but.

Third Annual Wellbriety Walk for Recovery

Chief Simon Onanguisse Kahquados

In Honor of Chief Simon

From Chairman Daniels as prepared for the April 22, 2020 Facebook Live Presentation

To the Forest County Potawatomi Community

To the Forest County Potawatomi Community

To the Forest County Potawatomi Community

As the situation with the COVID-19 outbreak continues to unfold, I want to take this time to provide you with the latest updates on the issue, and the steps Potawatomi are continuing to take to protect our tribal members, our employees and the community at large.

To the Forest County Potawatomi Community

The Health Division wants to keep you updated about what we are doing to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. We have four major goals as we respond to the spread of virus and threats to the Forest County Potawatomi Community

To our Tribal Members, Employees and Patients

What a way to finish a career! BreedShepard Jr., Forest County Potawatomi(FCP) tribal member/Sokaogon Chippewa and Crandon High School senior, finished off his high school wrestling career by taking 5th place in the 2020 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Championships.

Shepard Takes 5th Place at State Competition!

February 18, 2020, marked an historic day for the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) tribe and community.

State of the Tribes Address 2020

Census 2020: Your Count Matters

Census 2020: Your Count Matters

The second annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow was held Dec. 31, 2019, at the Forest Count Potawatomi (FCP) recreation center.

2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Sobriety Powwow

The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Recreation department hosted its annual community Christmas party on Dec. 20, 2019, at Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel (PCCH).

Community Christmas Party 2019

Dec. 18, 2019, was a special day for a number of Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) students.

Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes Visit FCP

A Forest County Potawatomi tribal member, Kip Ritchie’s ties to his Tribe run deep. His grandfather and great-grandfather both served as Tribal Chairman, and his great-grandfather was instrumental in forming the Forest County Potawatomi Tribal government in the early 1930s, Ritchie tells Native Business.

The Family Man: President/CEO Kip Ritchie on Managing ‘Community-Transforming Projects’ at Greenfire

On Nov. 7, 2019, the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Executive Building auditorium was the site of a very special performance called Ancestral Women in Wisconsin: The Performance Art Project.

Ancestral Women: The Performance Project

At the Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center Imaging Department, we are proud to offer the Selenia® Dimensions® 3D Mammography™ exam with the SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System.

Now Offering 3D Mammography Exams

Swearing in for Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Chairman and two Council Members took place in the FCP Tribal Court room on Nov. 4, 2019.

FCP Election Winners Sworn In

In celebration of and respect and honor for Native American History Month, Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) has decided to embark on a journey to look at the history of the tribe’s Chiefs/Chairmen.

Forest County Potawatomi Leaders I

Enter through the double doors of the Executive Building. The first thing your brain registers is the smell of popcorn. Next, you see the Grammy-style back-drop and red carpet for all attendees to pose for pictures like celebrities.

3rd Annual FILM Festival

The third annual Swine, Dine & Dash took place on Sept. 22, 2019, out at the Bodwéwadmi Ktëgan in Blackwell, Wis. The weather wasn’t perfect with scattered showers and clouds, but it clearly didn’t matter to the crowd of people who showed up to enjoy the day.

3rd Annual Swine, Dine & Dash 2019

3rd Annual Rejuvenating Tribal Communities Conference

3rd Annual Rejuvenating Tribal Communities Conference

The 26th Annual Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Powwow was held the weekend of Aug. 16-18, 2019. An extra day was added this year to make this powwow even more energetic and inclusive!

26th Annual Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen

July 24, 2019, was a day of historyin- the-making as the Wiigwaasi jiimaan (birch bark canoe) was able to float away in the waters of Devil’s Lake on the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) reservation.

Wiigwaasi jiimaan Launched

Fun Fest Dual

FCP Land & Natural Resources Holds Fun Fest

July 5-7, 2019, was a busy weekend for many across the country, and it was no different here in our little neck of the northwoods.

Third Annual Forest County Festival a Success

canoe pic

These Canoes Carry Culture II

Community Center Ground Breaking

New Community Center Ground Blessing & Breaking

Walk for Recovery 2019

Walk for Recovery 2019

Chief Simon Onanguisse Kahquados

Simon Onanguisse Kahquados

On Tuesday, April 9, Chairman Tehassi Hill of the Oneida Nation delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address before members of the Wisconsin Legislature, Cabinet Secretaries, Supreme Court Justices and Gov. Tony Evers.

2019 State of the Tribes Address

FCP Community Health Department Awarded National Accreditation

FCP Community Health Department Awarded National Accreditation

Winter's End Powwow 2019

Winter’s End Powwow 2019

basketball

Tribal Member and Teammates have Great Season

canoe innards

These Canoes Carry Culture

First General Council Meeting of 2019

First General Council Meeting of 2019

New Sunrise (E wshké mok’ëk) Holds Open House

New Sunrise (E wshké mok’ëk) Holds Open House

On Saturday, December 29, 2018, Winter Event 2018 brought us an indigenous lyricist, a wellness-based initiative, and a locally-sourced feast. All were part of a collaboration between Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Education/Culture and AODA departments in order to host positive, family-friendly activities during the holiday break.

Winter Event 2018 Held

The annual Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Community Christmas party took place on Dec. 14, 2018, at Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel (PCCH) and was packed with wall-to- wall community members and children. This is always a highly-anticipated event as was evident by the hundreds of people who attended.

Annual Community Christmas Party

The Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) community and the Forest County Sheriff’s Department have come together on a significant issue that has been affecting the county, the state of Wisconsin and has, in fact, been an issue across the entire country: the fight against the opioid epidemic.

Opioid Campaign Kick-Off

Fire Nation drum photo

4th Annual Repatriation Conference

FCP Election Winne

FCP Election Winners Sworn In

executive council with relations committe

FCP Executive Council Meets with County Intergovernmental Relations Committee

FILM festival students

2nd Annual FILM Festival Held

Jim Thunder Sr and Mary Jane Photo

Wete Yathmownen, Real Stories: Potawatomi Oral History

Dodging Bullets

Dodging Bullets – Stories From Survivors Of Historical Trauma

What a PERFECT weekend for this year’s 25th annual Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Powwow which was held on August 25-26, 2018, at the Ka Kew Se Gathering Grounds (Carter Powwow Arboretum).

25th Annual Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Powwow

FCP veterans

25th Annual Potawatomi Gathering

1st Annual Veteran’s Powwow Held in Carter

1st Annual Veteran’s Powwow Held in Carter

The 2nd Annual Forest County Festival was held June 29 - July 1, 2018, at the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. Despite challenges from the weather, the event was a success and enjoyed by many. The festival offered much to do including free carnival rides, live music, kid’s games, food, laughter and smiles.

2nd Annual Forest County Festival a Hit!

On June 25, 2018, the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Recreation Center hosted a summer youth basketball camp, Spirit of Hoops Basketball Camp. Spirit of Hoops (www.mountainchiefinstitute.org) is a program that also works in conjunction with One on One Basketball Inc. (www.1on1basketball.com) and it places an emphasis on building confidence in Native American youth through the game of basketball.

Spirit of Hoops Basketball Camp Visits Area

For the first time in the history of their tribes, the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) tribe along with the Sokaogon Chippewa Tribe of Mole Lake participated together in “The Walk for Recovery” to support people suffering from addiction and to bring awareness to the fight against opioids.

Recovery Walk Held for Opioid Awareness

A beautiful Saturday offered the perfect setting for the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Health Division to open its doors and share its pride in the Health & Wellness Center (HWC). HWC hosted an open house on May 19, 2018, that drew tribal members, community members, families, friends and some from as far north as Ashland.

Health & Wellness Center Holds Open House

FCP Chairmen Ned Daniels, Congressman Mark Pecan

Senators Vote to Support Tribal Sovereignty

Nation’s Leading Native American Photographer Visits FCP Campus

Nation’s Leading Native American Photographer Visits FCP Campus

On Thursday, March 22, the School District of Wabeno held a Fab Lab Open House at the high school. For those who might have wondered what a Fab Lab is, you are not alone.

Fab Lab Open House Held

crandon sectional trophy

Lady Cards Make it to State, Make History

A special event took place at the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Cultural Center, Library & Museum on Feb. 24, 2018. The event was a “Clans Teachings” led by Bawdwaywidum Banaise (Edward Benton-Banai), Grand Chief of Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge.

Clan Teachings Event Held

The Forest County Drug Task Force spoke with community members on Feb. 20, 2018, at the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel (PCCH) about drug use and crime in the Forest County area as well as in the surrounding counties. Tom Robinson and Tony Crum, Forest County Sheriff’s Department drug task force investigators, presented this in- depth presentation about the epidemic that is not only affecting the nation as a whole but also the very county and towns where we live.

Drug Task Force Makes Presentation

Executive Council - February 2018

New Chair and Vice Chair Elected

New Chairman Gus Frank

Farewell to an Accomplished Tribal Leader

Tilley discussing topics with members

Exploring the Possibilities

New FCP Associate Judge Sworn In

New FCP Associate Judge Sworn In

Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company

Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company

Powwow Held in Honor of Neshnabé Gizes

Powwow Held in Honor of Neshnabé Gizes

2017-2018 FCP Executive Council

2017-18 Election Results

Hunting Moon Powwow 2017

13th Annual Hunting Moon Powwow 2017

What a beautiful fall day it was on Sept. 30, 2017, when the Swine, Dine & Dash event was held on the grounds of the new Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) farm. The farm has been developed on the property initially used for the Red Deer Ranch on County H in Blackwell.

Swine, Dine & Dash Event Takes Place at New Farm

A free Naloxone training was held at the FCP Executive building on Sept. 19 (for employees) and 20 (for community), 2017. This was organized through the Forest County Community Wellness Court and the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW).

Free Naloxone Training Held

Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Powwow

24th Annual Fire Keeper Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen Powwow

Summer Fisheree Group Photo

Summer Fisheree a Success

Potawatomi Gathering of Nations 2017

Potawatomi Gathering of Nations 2017

Toronto North American Indigenous Games 2017

North American Indigenous Games 2017

FCPC Transit System Bus

FCPC Transit System Pilot Project

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for this year’s Mish ko swen 5K event which was held at We Care in Carter, Wis. The sun was shining with blue skies and low humidity and most importantly, no rain! FCP Community Health and Employee Wellness always do a great job organizing this event for the community, and it is always a success.

Mish ko swen 5K

Foundation Scholar Web Banner

First Annual Scholarship Presentations Held

WIEA Annual Awards Banquet

WIEA Annual Awards Banquet

4 Vets

An Unforgettable “Honor Flight”

Elder’s Prom 2017

Elder’s Prom 2017

Wgetthta Ribbon Cutting

Wgetthta Building Grand Opening

new royalty march 2017

Winter’s End Powwow 2017

Wellness Court Holds Open House

Wellness Court Holds Open House

FILM Project Hoping to Spark Interest

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.

Let’s Walk – Health & Wellness Therapy Gym

young warriors drum group

Community Healthier Living Powwow

Apprentices with FCP Elder Jim Thunder

Pokagon Apprentices Invest Four Years into Learning the Potawatomi Language

Celebrating Culture and Creativity

Celebrating Culture and Creativity

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

The Lyert Family

Family Invited to Speak About Addiction

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

Wisconsin Native Women and Culture Honored Through Art

Election Winners

Two Election Winners Sworn In; One Position Still Unfilled

New Native Theatre

New Native Theatre Performs Locally

fall 5k

Fall 5K a Success

2nd Annual Traditional Dish Contest

2nd Annual Traditional Dish Contest

American Indian Heritage Month

American Indian Heritage Month

Bear

Indian Summer Celebrates 30 Years

2016 Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen

2016 Meno Keno Ma Gē Wen

Candace Skenandore standing behind the finished project.

Cultural Diorama Created as Educational Tool

Jim Thunder Presents at Annual Potawatomi Language Conference

Thunder Presents at Annual Potawatomi Language Conference

Summer Youth Take Part in Education Week

Summer Youth Take Part in Education Week

Summer Day Camp 2016

Summer Day Camp 2016 Begins

FCPC Hosts 2016 NATOW Conference

FCPC Hosts 2016 NATOW Conference

Gte Ga Nes Graduation 2016

Gte Ga Nes Graduation 2016

bronze medal recipients and parents

Wisnewéwen (Feast/Banquet) Held for FCP Community Students

TORC Crandon EG-56

The Power of Partnerships

Drug Enforcement

Local Law Enforcement Talks In Depth About Drugs

Fight Night 2016

Fight Night Comes to Forest County

Winter's End PowWow 2016

Winter’s End Pow-Wow 2016

Night of Arts

FCP Community Youth Take Part in “Night of the Arts”

Laona School District staff

Laona School District Learns About Cultural Awareness

budding artists reception

Traveling Times Hosts Reception for Budding Artists

Forest County Potawatomi: Beyond the Name

Forest County Potawatomi: Beyond the Name

Susan Reetz & Judge Eugene White-Fish

“Missing Threads”: A Film Well Worth Viewing

Natural Dreamcatcher Taylar Marvin, 12, Sokaogon Chippewa Community

American Indian Youth Heritage Art Display 2015

(l-r) Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, FCP Chairman Harold “Gus” Frank, Tribal Secretary Lorna Shawano, former Executive Council Member James Crawford and Deputy Attorney General Aaron Loomis

Forest County Potawatomi Leadership Meets with Wisconsin Attorney General

(standing l-r) Council Member Heather VanZile, Treasurer Richard Gougé, Vice Chair Hartford Shegonee, Council Member Brooks Boyd, Judge Eugene “Fugie” White-Fish, (seated) Chair Harold “Gus” Frank, Secretary Lorna Shawano

2015 Election Results

Tribal Member Boxes on the East Coast

Tribal Member Boxes on the East Coast

Health & Wellness Center Ground Breaking

Health & Wellness Center Breaks Ground on Much-Needed Addition

Gte Ga Nes Class of 2016!

New Gte Ga Nes Building Blessing

AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH

AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH

First Day of School Starts Out with a BANG!

First Day of School Starts Out with a BANG!

Potawatomi Gathering of Nations 2015

Potawatomi Gathering of Nations 2015

Veterans start off Grand Entry on Saturday afternoon.

Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen 2015

a collective journey through all 11 tribes of Wisconsin. Spread your wings and purchase a copy! Pick up your copy at the following locations: Potawatomi Stone Lake C-Store 5326 Fire Keeper Road, Crandon Potawatomi Carter C-Store, Carter (Hwy 32, across from Casino/Hotel)

Explore Native Wisconsin

The SYEP basketball students listening attentively to Coach Fairbanks.

FCP Summer Youth Employee Program Has A Positive Education Week

Summer Day Camp a Great Success!

Summer Day Camp a Great Success!

Mish ko swen 5K Held Rain or Shine

Mish ko swen 5K Held Rain or Shine

On May 23, 2015, FCP Veterans Post 1 had a special dedication ceremony in Carter, Wis. The dedication ceremony was for the “Keeper of the Fire” statue along with the veterans’ monument that sits behind it. Continue Reading...

2015 Memorial Day Honoring

Stop by the Stone Lake C-Store on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. for a variety of fresh produce, homemade soups and crafts.

Market Thursdays

Photo taken during Grand Entry, which took over two hours!

Elders Journey to the Gathering of Nations

Students from Wabeno High School language class learn about the art of making maple syrup. (l-r) Kordell VanZile, Brian Franz, FCP Language & Culture teacher/apprentice; Holly Spaude and Monique Tuckwab.

Sugar Camp 2015

Registration is June 15-23 and forms are available at the Stone Lake Recreation Center (715) 478-7240 or Education office located in the Family Services building (715) 478-7355.

Summer Day Camp 2015

Kche Kte Gan - Big Garden

Kche Kte Gan – Big Garden

National Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located at The Highground in Neillsville, Wis.

Native Americans in the Military Vietnam War (1959-75)

The new Winter’s End Royalty: (l-r) Brave Galen Daniels, Junior Princess Allisia Cisneros-Tuckwab, and Senior Princess Jenna Schingeck Jacobson.

Winter’s End Pow-Wow 2015

Rise Together Group Photo

“Rise Together” Gives Extraordinary Presentation!

Abbey letting Juliet (red-tailed hawk) say “hi” to the crowd.

Raptor Education Group Inc. Visits FCP Community

The Marine Corps War Memorial

Native Americans in the Military – World War II

Native American Heritage Reception 2015

Native American Heritage Reception 2015

University of Arizona-Eller MBA Class of 2014FCP Tribal Member Crystal Deschinny is pictured in the white circle above.

Tribal Member Earns Second Master’s Degree

Forestry Department has a Productive Fiscal Year

Forestry Department has a Productive Fiscal Year

Choctaw Code Talker War Memorial located in Tuskahoma, Okla.

Native Americans in the Military – World War I

Native American Heritage Month Kicks Off in Style

Native American Heritage Month Kicks Off in Style

FCP Council Members: (l-r) Council Member Nate Gilpin, Chairman Harold

2014 Election Results

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When the Forest County Potawatomi (FCP) Foundation Advisory Board came to the FCP Executive Building on November 22 for an awards cere- mony, they had no idea the awards would actu- ally be for them. FCP Foundation Director Kaye Garcia stood in front of the advisory board at the auditorium and stated that it’s been a while since they (the board) have visited Forest County, and it was nice to have them tour the FCP buildings once again. Garcia con- tinued, “To pay tribute to them, we would like to recognize the adviso- ry board for their con- tinued commitment and guidance over 10 years.”

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