Tribal Observer Issue: January 16, 2000

Appellate court ruling

After levying criticisms that two former administrations compromised the Tribe’s sovereignty by involving federal officials in a leadership dispute, the Saginaw Chippewa Appellate Court ruled the current Tribal Council should remain seated.

Students interact with animals in the classroom

Children can learn control and confidence while working with critters, contends local school official Jane Jones.

Reception for Woodland Sculptures collection

By Charmaine Benz Editor/Publications Specialist The Chippewa Nature Center has generously donated the Smokey Joe Jackson Collection to the Ziibiwing Cultural Society.