Two Percent Distributions
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation made its semi-annual two-percent distributions to local community governments and schools, with awards totaling nearly $4 million. Read more complete details here.
Twentieth Century Anishinabe Art
Between October 13 - November 27, 2006, Central Michigan University College of Communication and Fine Arts presented a showinng of the Olga Denison Collection, featuring many of the best examples of Anishinabe culture, leaders past and present, and artists and their artwork.
The Chippewa Club hosted its largest social gathering of the year on Friday, November 10 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant.
Sponsored by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, CMU Bookstore, Uptown Travel and the Lansing Capital City Airport, the Chippewa Club Celebration was held immediately following the Western Michigan football game. All Chippewa Club members, their guests and CMU Alumni were invited to come celebrate the completion of a successful home football season. This event included complimentary food and music, dancing, door prizes and shuttle service to and from the stadium. It was a very successful event!
On Oct. 23, over 600 people gathered together at the SECR Employee of the Year Awards. Alicia Shaner and Lewis Sprague each received a $2,500.00 check from Tribal Chief Fred Cantu, Treasurer Audrey Falcon, Secretary Michele Stanley and Council Member Bernie Sprague. The awards banquet recognized those Tribal associated who have distinguished themselves as examples of customer service within our operation.
On Sept. 16, the CMU Chippewas hosted the defending Mid-American Conference Champion Akron Zips at Kelly Shorts Stadium. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Member Ronnie Ekdahl (Defensive Tackle #92) took the Zips to the limit in posting a 24-21 victory with over 20,000 fans in attendance. To find out more about Ronnie and the team, access www.cmuchippewas.com.
Much fun and family celebration was shared "Up on the Hill" this past Labor Day, September 4, 2006.
Lansing-born actor, martial artist and musician Steven Seagal was honored by Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and his wife Teri at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on June 16. It was the fourth time the key to the City of Lansing was given (past recipients include Motown founder and musician Berry Gordy, Musician and Songwriter Stevie Wonder and White House Press Correspondent Helen Thomas). Seagal performed at Soaring Eagle with his band Thunderbox in promoting their new blues album “Mojo Priest”. For more Steven Seagal and Thunderbox tour information, access his web site at www.stevenseagal.com.
Tribal Court Judge, Joseph Martin is pictured here with Arenac County Sheriff, Ronald Bouldin, Tribal Council Member Ron Nelson, Saganing Director Don Nelson and staff, Tribal Members; as well as Tribal Court Victims Advocates Heather Bartlett and Mandy Wigren offering prayer in remembrance of victims of crime. A tree dedicated and planting was done in front of the Saganing Outreach Center on Wednesday April 26, 2006 in recognition of “Crime Victims Rights Week”. This is the first time the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court has provided venues throughout the community during “Crime Victims Rights Week”. “Hopefully we can continue this effort in the future. It is a wonderful thing when a Community can involve themselves in such worthy effort”, stated Heather Bartlett.
On March 28, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort was honored to receive their award for four diamond service by the American Automobile Association (AAA). This marks the eight consecutive year Soaring Eagle has received this distinction of hospitality excellence. Tribal Cheif Fred Cantu, Jr. accepted the award on behalf of the operation and was joined by fellow Council members and senior casino/resort administration. (Pictured left to right, Council members Lorna Call, Adelaide Davis, Ruth Moses, Audrey Falcon, Chief Fred Cantu, Marketing Director William Masterson, Council member Michele Stanley and Hospitality Director Jeff Duke).
Central Michigan University celebrates a partnership in diversity with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Click here to see a poster CMU designed as part of its celebration
On March 10, the Tribe sponsored the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast at the Embers. -More-
On March 9, Ganiard Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant hosted Community Reading Day -More-
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has joined forces with 94.5 the Moose to raise money for the St.Judes Children's Research Hospital. Last year this Radio-A-Thon raised $154,000.00 dollars in two short days. —More—
Tribal Public Relations Director (and MCSC member) Sowmick, MCSC Chair Mulhern and MCSC member Dr. Seese are interviewed by local WSGW radio host Art Lewis. Read the details and listen to the broadcast!