The BIN community, both locally in FDL and nationally, has been very busy of late. There are a number of noteworthy updates and scheduled events to check out.
Council: Many thanks to Tribal Chair Jeremy Marx, Council, and local-to-FDL BIN citizens for their planning meetings and corresponding events listed in the calendar below. Of particular interest to those of us out of town is the “Eeyamquitoowauconnuck Walk across America” to help raise funds for our Brothertown Collection. To learn more about this collection please read this post. Keep an eye on the BIN website at BrothertownIndians.org for event updates.
Peacemakers: The Peacemakers have launched their internet presence at brothertownpeacemakers.org. It’s great to be able to put names to faces and learn a bit more about our elected officials. Their site also has a blog which you will definitely want to sign up for if you enjoy learning about our Tribal history.
Citizens: Several BIN citizens have recently formed themselves into a group collectively known as Brothertown Forward. This group’s self-appointed goal is to assist our Tribal government and citizens in invigorating, educating, and sustaining our Brothertown culture and community. Please visit BrothertownForward.wordpress.com to learn more.
Brothertown Indian Nation Calendar of Events for 2016 Office 920-929-9964
Date Event
April 23, 2016 Pacific North West Meeting at Cusick, WA – Contact Paul Werth; BIIITUP Meeting – Contact Dawn Kraintz
April 29 – May 1, 2016 Minnesota’s 25th Anniversary Meeting at Fort Ripley, MN – Contact Jessica Ryan; BIIITUP Meeting – Contact Dawn Kraintz
May 6-7, 2016 Clean Up Brothertown Cemetery in New York – Contact Megan Fulopp; BIIITUP Meeting – Contact Dawn Kraintz
May 21, 2016 Eeyamquitoowauconnuck Walk across America –
Contact Roger Straw or Dawn Kraintz
E-Walk to raise funds for our Brothertown Collection
Match the Miles traveled by our Ancestors!
Forms and Money in the office by May 31, 2016-Dawn Kraintz
Also: BIN General Meeting – ELECTION MEETING
BIIITUP Meeting – Contact Dawn Kraintz
May 22, 2016 Ledge Tour -Fond du Lac Area – Contact Cheri Welch
May 28-30, 2016 Drum Practice and Cultural Weekend – Contact Jeremy Marx
Spend time with your Cousins and Friends
June 5, 2016 History Presentation with Patty Loew at the BINCC
Contact Mike Pelky
June 10-12, 2016 Walleye Weekend Parking Fundraiser – Contact Dawn Kraintz
Dance at Oven Island – Contact Jessica Ryan
June 11,2016 Annual FLAG DAY PARADE to honor our Veterans. This parade is held in
Appleton, Wisconsin every June. This year we will Honor the AIR FORCE
It is about our 11th Parade. All of our Veterans are welcome to walk. Elders will ride a float. Contact Mike Pelky
June 18, 2016 BIN Council and Corporate Meeting ; Swearing in New Council and Peacemakers – Must be Present
June 20-24, 2016 ANA Grantee Grant Seminar – Dawn Kraintz and Jeremy Marx in Marksville, Louisiana
June 26, 2016 Highway Cleanup – Between Brothertown and Quinney, WI
Volunteers always needed – Contact Jeremy Marx
July 1-3,2016 Oneida Powwow – Oneida, Wisconsin
July 14-17, 2016 Water Walk event – Contact Jessica Ryan
July 16,2016 BIN PICNIC – Brothertown Indian Nation Community Center
Bring dish to pass – bring your own drinks – bring your own chairs
Lots of games and activities for both children and adults
Contact Jeremy Marx or Dawn Kraintz
July 17,2016 BIN General Meeting
Aug 12-13,2016 Mohican Powwow – Bowler, Wisconsin
August 7, 2016 Fond du lac Historical Society Ice Cream Social – Galloway
House and Village Vendor Fair – Contact Dawn Kraintz
August 19,2016 Elder Celebration 10-3:00 – Contact Jeremy Marx
August 20,2016 BIN Council Meeting
Basket Making with Karen Hartman – Contact Jessica Rya
August 28,2016 Highway Cleanup – Brothertown-Quinney, Wi
Volunteers always needed – Contact Jeremy Marx or Dawn Krai
Sept 17,2016 BIN Council Meeting
Poker Run/Pig Roast – Contact Dawn Kraintz
Oct 15,2016 HOMECOMING at the Community Center
Come and Enjoy – Contact Jessica Ryan
Oct 16,2016 BIN General Meeting
Nov 19,2016 BIN Council Meeting
Dec 17,2016 CHRISTMAS Party – Contact Jeremy Marx
Dec 31,2016 New Year’s Eve Bingo Bash – Contact Dawn Kraintz
VOLUNTEEERS NEEDED: please sign up to help at an event!
Bingo and Kitchen Volunteers needed on Tuesdays and the 1st and 3rd Saturday.
Contact Dawn Kraintz dmkraintz@brothertownindians.org
Donated CRAFT items are needed.
Anyone with special talents on beading, sewing, jewelry, etc. Call and lets set a date for a craft making day!
Contact David and Sandy Hankwitz