Teaching LodgeMilwaukee Lakefront

Reclaiming our Waters • Voices from the Past • Wisdom for our Youth

A teach ing v i s ion born of love for th e p eop le , . . t h e sound ing of a vo ice

not h eard for many g enerat ions re turns to th e shores

of Lake Mich igan in Minowak iseptember 20-23, 2012Lakeshore State Park • Milwaukee

—Building Teaching Lodge: Thursday, Sept. 20

Teaching Days: Friday, Sept. 21 • Saturday, Sept. 22Conclusion of Teaching Lodge: Sunday, Sept. 23

Forest County Potawatomi

FOUNDATION

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The Milwaukee Lakefront Teaching Lodge is made possible through the efforts of countless volunteers and with the support of the following sponsors:

The Milwaukee Lakefront Teaching Lodge will share the history and purpose of the Teaching Lodge and the cultural teachings of Great Lakes American Indian tribal nations, to promote the preservation and responsible management of our most important and sacred resource: water.

This four-day event will begin with the construction of the teaching lodge and the protocols, meaning, and teachings about the structure itself. Native youth, community members (both men and women), and anyone else interested can put their hands to work in building the lodge. A sacred fire will be lit and burn continually during the event. Sunrise ceremonies will welcome each day, and the participants can take part in traditional teachings and sessions on local history, geology, and concerns about our lake. On the final day, after the morning teachings, the lodge will be taken down and all who participate may receive a small piece of the lodge to hold their memories of what they have learned.

Teachings to be given will include: origin stories; water teachings and environmental protection with an emphasis on the Great Lakes; plus history and plant walks. Teaching days will accommodate up to 100 students of all ethnicities who wish to listen to Elders and learn about the Teaching Lodge and our local history. This is also an opportunity to hear from our youth about their thoughts on what we need to do for their future.We are continuing to look for partners and sponsors; please contact Diane Amour by phone at (414) 229-5880 if you are interested. Updates can be found on Facebook by visiting the Milwaukee Lakefront Teaching Lodge page.