Originally
located in Eastern Canada, the tribe migrated to the Western Lake Michigan
area. As white settlers moved in, the tribe was relocated to Kansas.
Many opposed removal and went to live in areas of Northern Wisconsin,
Michigan and Canada. The tribe purchased it's own land with Treaty monies
in 1913.
The Potawatomi are a member of the Confederacy of the Chippewa and Ottawa, and were given the task of keeping the sacred fire, hence the name "Keeper of the Fire."
Gaming
activities are the main source of employment for tribal members as well
as other residents of Forest County. The Forest County Health &
Wellness Center, Indian Springs Lodge, Tribal Government offices and
Tribal logging operation are other employment sources. The tribal headquarters
is located east of Crandon
.
Annual Events:
T.R.A.I.L.S Powwow,March
MNO KENO MAGE WEN Powwow, August..
