Forest County Potawatomi

There is power in resiliency.That’s the message behind an event hosted by the Forest County Potawatomi Community tonight.Four speakers will be sharing their stories of resiliency.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans.According to the American Heart Association, rates are about 50% higher among Native Americans compared to their white counterparts.

The Forest County Potawatomi Community opened their newly remodeled Health and Wellness Center last week.

WXPR’s Katie Thoresen spoke with Jeff Crawford who helped the tribes stop the mining operation and protect the land. Listen to the interview above.

Earlier this week, the Forest County Potawatomi Culture Center and Museum held a Medicine Workshop for identifying medical and edible plants. The workshop focused on building plant identification skills.

More people are starting to recognize today as Indigenous Peoples Day rather than Columbus Day.As part of that recognition, the Forest County Potawatomi Community reached out to WXPR wanting to share part of their culture.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen spoke with the lead singer of the Fire Nation drum group about the significance of the songs.

As the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s is projected to grow to 12.7 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

A close look at the 2023 Meno Keno Ma Ga Wen Powwow

A close look at the 2023 Meno Keno Ma Ga Wen Powwow

The Forest County Potawatomi Community added to their business ventures with groundbreaking for a new “Rock & Brews” Restaurant