Tribal Observer Issue: July 1, 2005

Petitions from 2004 recall effort invalidated

A year-old recall effort that targeted four Executive Tribal Council members has been invalidated after it was determined the petitions did not have enough valid signatures.

Changes in Tribal Ordinance 14

Historical accounts relinquish unity

Gathering to pay homage and celebrate the thread that runs through all of life, a diverse mass congregated to enjoy music, dancing, food and friendship on the ancestral grounds of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

Sacred traditions were found in this coming together of people during the third annual Chi-Asin Powwow in Chesaning from June 17-19.