Pokagons honor respect for Native heritage with Ally Awards

Pokagon Band presents Ally Awards

DOWAGIAC, Mich. — The Representations Outreach Board of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana hosted the Ally Awards on Aug. 7 at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center to recognize several individuals and partners…

Pokagons honor respect for Native heritage with Ally Awards

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has honored 15 people and community partners for their efforts to improve Native American representation in Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. The Ally Awards were held on August 7 at Four

Pokagon Band Honors Local Partners for More Respectful Native American Representation

From a historical marker in Niles to a summer camp in Vandalia, several Southwest Michigan organizations and individuals are being recognized by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi for working to provide a more accurate and respectful representation of Native American history and culture. The Pokagon Band’s Representations Outreach Board recently presented its 2026 Ally Awards, recognizing 15 individuals connected with eight community projects. The a…