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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.
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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.
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The Forest County Potawatomi Community added to their business ventures with groundbreaking for a new “Rock & Brews” Restaurant
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Gamblers lost at least $415 million at the Forest County Potawatomi casino in Milwaukee over the last fiscal year, about 1.7% more than they lost the previous year
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This Saturday, the Meno Keno Ma Ge Wen Powwow, also known as the Home of the Woodland World Championship Powwow, begins.People from all over the county will gather in the town of Carter at the Forest County Potawatomi Community’s Powwow grounds for the three day event.
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This morning, the Forest County Potawatomi Community received Focus in Energy’s Energy Efficiency Award for their community center.This is the first time a Wisconsin Native American Tribe has won this award.
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It’s only been in the last three years that Natalene Cummings says she’s seen the worst air quality reports. Cummings has been the Air Quality Program Manager for the tribe since 2004.
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Students in Forest County are learning all about where our food comes from.