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Call For All Brothertown Nation Graduates 2023!

The Tribe is calling for all 2023 Brothertown Indian Nation Graduates! Please let us know as we are preparing our annual honor of all our Youth celebrating milestones in their educational accomplishments.

Always remember and celebrate your success, there was a time when our people could not obtain even a basic education or have a chance at a college education and so we do not take it lightly. The Tribe is proud of each and every one of you!

Please include a digital color Photo (and additional information: School, Town, State, Degree, etc.) and email the website here...

May 28th, a very important date, that many missed.

193 years ago, unbeknownst to our Ancestors, the US government set in motion something we as Brothertown’s are still dealing with in 2023.

May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act.

The 7th President Andrew Jackson

The Act established a process whereby the president could grant land west of the Mississippi River to Indian tribes that agreed to give up their homelands. As incentives, the law allowed the Indians financial and material assistance to travel to their new locations and start new lives and guaranteed that the Indians would live on their new property under the protection of the United States Government forever.

With the Act in place, Jackson and his followers were free to persuade, bribe, and threaten tribes into signing removal treaties and leaving the Southeast portion of the country. By the end of President Jacksons presidency almost 70 removal treaties were signed, and nearly 50,000 eastern Indians were moved further west. Many of our Brothertown ancestors chose a different path rather than be removed from their lands for a 3rd time. Ultimately signing the 1838 treaty which became The Act of 1839.

A sad note to is The Indian Removal Act by the Government, was that it set in motion the Trail of Tears, which attributed to the genocide of thousands of American Indians and the death of one-quarter Cherokee people alone.

Original resource article through Yahoo News and Native News Online

Important: Volunteers needed for Walleye Weekend Parking

Calling all Brothertowns! There is an urgent request from Dawn for volunteers to cover the fundraising event for June 7, 8 and 9. See Chart below of times needed critically needed for coverage.

This event and full coverage is vital for help funding our new Cultural Center

Please Contact Dawn at 920 949-9964 or email at dmkraintz@brothertownindians.org

Remember our Fallen Warriors….

On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to reflect on our fallen warriors.   The Brothertown Indians have had a proud history of Serving since the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil war, and every war to the present day. While having family picnics and other events, remember our ancestors and family who have fallen.

To use a sentence or two from the recent Smithsonian magazine: “Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian men and women have always been defenders of their lives, lands, and way of life. The call to serve in the U.S. armed forces has resonated for Native people from the country’s founding—long before they were recognized as American citizens—to the present day. At the same time, Native communities have never taken casualties lightly. Native nations pay homage to fallen warriors as heroes with ceremonies, feasts, and prayers—formal, reverent memorials held throughout the year.”

Lake Winnebago Water Walk 2023

Join The Brothertown Indian Nation June 15, 16,17 2023

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

Ceremony/Walk Begins at 6:00 am

Columbia County Park: N10340 Calumet Harbor Road, Malone WI 53049

Map to Columbia County Park here

  • Wear: Comfortable Sneakers, long Skirts (women)
  • Bring: Tobaco & Pouch, Water Bottle and dry socks
  • Provided: water to refill bottles, simple lunch
  • Upon Arrival: smudge (have tobacco pouch handy).
  • For more information contact: Jessica Ryan (612) 508-3364

DONATIONS WELCOME: Meals. snacks, gas cards or money

Photos of Lake Winnebago Water Walk 2022

Season Opening Celebration! Fond du Lac County Historical Society

Our 2023 Season Opening Celebration starts a summer of fun events and programs! Join us at the Historic Galloway House and Village for exploration and entertainment for the whole family. See the Brothertown Indian Exhibit, up for this summer only.  In addition, the state of Wisconsin is celebrating its 175th anniversary on May 29, and we’re joining in the fun with an exhibit dedicated to all things Wisconsin. Don’t miss a minute of this fun-filled day! For additional information click here...

  • 11am – 1pm Cristo Rey Ranch Petting Zoo
  • 11am – 2pm Zoomalata Balloon Twisting
  • 11am – 3pm Tours of the Galloway House, Blakely Museum, and Veterinary Office
  • 11am – 3pm Living History throughout the Village
  • 11am – 3pm Kids’ Crafts and Games
  • 12pm – 1pm Burdocks & Rust Presentation
  • 1pm – 2pm Great Fire of 1871 program, followed by a guided tour of our Village Fire House
  • 1:45pm – 2:30pm Music in the Mansion
  • All day: food available from Mr. and Mrs. Catering, beverages available, Fond du Lac Society of Model Railroad Hobbyists, and Scavenger Hunts.

Announcing “Bottle Fundraiser” for the New Cultural Center….

CHALLENGE: I challenge you to grab a bottle and fill it with coins, when full, cash in and send check, money order or on pay-pal for this challenge. Thank you to all who have made a donation towards this since the February 19 th meeting.

Goal: $5,000 – for the NEW Brothertown Indians Cultural Center…

Now that we have new property. Let’s raise some money for repairs and getting it ready for a Grand Opening!

We’ll need your professional help as well. Calling all Painters, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, roofers, etc.

Contact me at dmkraintz@brothertownindians.org or call 920-929-9964

Homelands and Anniversary Bus Tour

The planning continues and details continue to be updated… please mark your calendar and plan on attending he Home Lands Tour 2023. If there are any questions, please contact: Calumetandcross@gmail.com.

Tentative Itinerary October 7-15, 2023.

Planning continues, stay tuned….or contact Calumet and Cross to offer with helping in the planning!

Program organized by United for Diversity.

https://wisconsinfirstnations.org/ Tonight is a Blanket Exercise and you are invited! A blanket exercise is a powerful interactive teaching of often neglected, “untold stories” of First Nation history, and an opportunity to engage with our indigenous siblings in relationship building and healing. There is no cost to attend, but a free will offering will be taken for Brothertown Indian Nation to offset food costs in the meal they are preparing for us. SPACE IS LIMITED so please register TODAY! Here is the link: https://forms.gle/9hEc8aSak747D2ZT6 . This program is not intended for young children.