Mnidoo-Giizis(Spirit Moon)

January 2017

CMU STUDENTS PRESENT CHECK TO ZIIBIWINGOn November 16, 2016, Ziibiwing was a part of “Painting With a Purpose,” an event that took place at Wightman Hall on the campus of CMU. A group of students partaking in their class: RPL 430: Planning Recreation Programs and Events, reached out toZiibiwing with an idea and a request. Their idea was to do a fundraiser for a local organization. Their request was to have Ziibiwing come and speak about Saginaw Chippewa Tribal history.

The student’s idea was based on a class assignment. They needed to showcase their ability to conceptualize, organize, and accomplish the completion of an event. The students approached Ziibiwing with their idea of hosting a fundraiser on behalf of Ziibiwing. The proceeds from the fundraiser would go to Ziibiwing for funding our community programs.

The group consisted of 5 CMU students, Chloe White, Lauren Ouellette, Sydney Arsenault, Jesse Culp, and Chloe Wegrzyn.

Each student played a role in bringing this event to life. “Painting With a Purpose” was a fun community activity that encouraged everyone’s artistic side. The people that participated in this event painted a turtle and listened to the presenter talk about our Tribal history. The event was a success bringing over 80 people together and raising $406.00 for Ziibiwing.

Ziibiwing would like to thank each of these students for their creativity and hard work.

- Renata Borton, Visitor Services Coordinator

E-NoodaaganA Bi-Weekly ElectronicPublication from the Ziibiwing Center

ZIIBIWINGMEMBERSHIP

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Renew your membership by January 27, 2017 at the regular price and receive 50% off a gift membership for family and friends!

Miigwetch (Thank you) and have a joyful & prosperous Holiday Season!

Your membership helps the Ziibiwing Center’s mission to provide enriched, diversified and culturally relevant experiences while supporting the culture of the Anishinabek.

For memberships or further information contact:Amanda Lewis, Funding & Development Specialist,

at 989.775.4734 or alewis@sagchip.org

The Midwest’s Premier American Indian Museum 6650 East Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 989.775.4750 www.sagchip.org/zi ibiwing

Featured Storytellers: Larry “Pun” Plamondon and Shirley Brauker

Supported by a grant from the USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Connecting with the Community Grant, provided to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

Larry “Pun” Plamondon (Two Hawks)

Grand River Band of Odawa-Turtle Clan Playwright, Journalist, Traditional Dancer,

Oral Historian and Master Storyteller

For more information call 989.775.4750

Shirley M. Brauker(Go-gee-zis muckwa/Moon Bear)Little River Band of OdawaPainter, Pottery, Sketch Artist and Author Teacher of pottery, Anishinabe language, wilderness emergency survival, and traditional storytelling

FREE & OPEN to the

PUBLIC

ANISHINABEK FAMILY STORYTELLING & DINNER

JANUARY 28, 2017•3PM-7PM

3pm-5pm Featured Storytellers 5pm-6pm Dinner catered by Nbakade 6pm-7pm Community Storytellers

For more information call (989) 775-4750 or visit us at www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing Published by the Ziibiwing Center, The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan • Copyright © 2017 - All rights reserved

Ziibiwing Center • 6650 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 • Open Mon-Sat • 10am-6pm