Three Clans Ballroom
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Dr. Joan Groessl Associate Professor and Chair of Social Work Professional Programs @ University of Wisconsin- Green BayJoan Groessl, MSW, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor and Chair of Social Work Professional Programs
University of Wisconsin- Green Bay
Dr. Groessl joined the faculty of University of Wisconsin Green-Bay in 2008 after over 20 years in community mental health.
A licensed clinical social worker, she is active in efforts to promote community mental health in her home community of Algoma.
Joan is active in the National Association of Social Workers and is currently President of the Board of Algoma Venture Academy, the first charter school in Door and Kewaunee Counties.
Her dissertation research was on social worker moral development and ethical decision making and she continues to explore the topic as well as provide training throughout the region.
Dr. Groessl has taught ethics at the graduate level and developed clinical courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level. -
Leander DanforthI've worked for the Oneida language program for 19 years, being the principle teacher in the program for 17 years.
I'm a second language speaker... one of two speakers we have left in our community.
I'm a delagate of our community amongest the irquios confederacy.
I'm the fire keeper for our longhouse here in Wisconsin.
Being one of the 11 reconized longhouses wiyhin the confederacy, I've had the pleasure to work with many of our first language speakers including:- my grandmother the late Melinda Doxtator
- Anoki Kv
- the former muskrat Lloyd Skyler
- Hudson Doxtator
- laone Smith
- Maria Hinton
- Amos Christjohn
- And many other first languge speakers that we had at the time I started learning
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Don Coyhis President @ White Bison, Inc.Don Coyhis, Mohican Nation, is the Founder of White Bison, Inc., an American Indian non-profit organization, located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Don originally set out to raise awareness and treat alcoholism among Indian youth on the reservations.
After studying the underlying causes of alcoholism, White Bison's mission expanded to include drug addiction, dysfunctional families and relationships, and suicide prevention.
From this, the Wellbriety Movement was born.
The teachings of Wellbriety go beyond being sober to include thriving in the community and being balanced emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Over the past 34 years, Don has developed a series of culturally based programs to address recovery and treatment, youth prevention and treatment, programs for healthy families, and healing from unresolved grief and traumatic loss due to intergenerational trauma.
These programs are designed help with all facets of family healing and have been implemented throughout the U.S. and Canada.
A Wellbriety Approach to Healing: The Four Directions
In May of 1995, the Sacred Hoop of 100 Eagle Feathers was born from a vision given to Mr. Don Coyhis, Mohican Nation.
Shortly thereafter, a group of Elders from the 4 directions gathered to put 4 powers in the Hoop to assist in the Healing Time, The powers to Forgive the Unforgivable, the powers of Unity, the Powers of Healing and the Power of Hope.
During this presentation, Don will connect each of the Four Gifts of the Sacred Hoop to the concept of Faith and demonstrate how these gifts can work through a community development process to create a Healing Forest for Native communities.Objectives:
4 Seasons of Recovery - YouTube
1. To demonstrate how the Four Gifts of the Sacred Hoop can be used to deepen our Faith within our Cultures.
2. To explain the role of these gifts and of Faith in bringing healing to Indigenous People.
3. To explain the concept and processes of Wellbriety, and how it can impact healing in a community. -
Dr. Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss Assistant Professor @ University of Wisconsin Green BayDr. Cary Waubanascum Hawpetoss is a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Wakeny^ta (Turtle Clan), with ancestral roots in the Menominee, Forest County Potawatomi, and Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Nations of Wisconsin.
She is a wife to Lance and Aknulha (Mother/Aunty) to a son, Tahatunhahelahawi (he is bringing happiness), daughter, Yehkwaloloks (she is harvesting), many nephews, and Loki (our baby girl German Shepherd).
Cary worked ten years as a social worker with Indigenous families and nations in Northeast Wisconsin and across Turtle Island.
Dr. Waubanascum earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and her Ph.D. in social work from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in Mni Sota Makoce in 2021.
Dr. Waubanascum is currently an Assistant Professor of social work at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Her research centers on uncovering and challenging ongoing colonialism in social work and child welfare and reclaiming our lifeways.
Performer
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Oneida Hymn SingersHymns:
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind but now I see
Was Grace that taught my heart to fear
And Grace my fears relieved
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many danger, toils and snares
We have already come
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far
And Grace will lead us home
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind but now I see
Musicians PrayerMake a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!
God, please bless my music
that it might glorify your name.
May using it to serve you always be my aim.
Let it be a witness to Your Majesty and Love,
And remind us that You are watching from Your throne above.
May others see Your beauty in every note they hear,
And when they hear my music,
May they feel your presence near.
Oh Lord, I ask for guidance in everything I do,
And pray you'll make my music an instrument for you.
Please feel free to sing along with the chorus of these 4 songs with us:
In The Sweet by and By #6
In the sweet by and by,
we shall meet on that beautiful shore.
In the sweet by and by,
we shall meet on that beautiful shore.
Traveling Home #15
Yes, I feel like traveling home.
I feel like traveling home.
My heavenly home is bright and fair.
I feel like traveling home.
God Will Take Care of You #15
God will take care of you,
through every day, in every way.
God will take care of you!
God will take care of you!
Jesus Loves Me#76
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me.
The bible tells me so.
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Edi Cornelius-Grosskopf, MSFamily Wellness Coach/Consultant
717 West First St.
Shawano, WI 54166
715-524-3194
Edijafra@yahoo.com
BS in Family Life Education from University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
MS in Family and Consumer Sciences from University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Edi has worked in Community Education for over 40 years. She started her career working with the University of Wisconsin Extension Program as an Extension Home Economist and 4-H Agent, followed by an Adjunct Family Life Instructor for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
She currently works as a Family Wellness Consultant. She owns her own consulting business called "Gentle Directions for Life" which includes facilitating personal growth for individuals and groups of all sizes.
She offers life coaching for every season of the human experience. Parenting classes are her specialty.She teaches Zumba Gold classes. (A heart healthy, fun, family oriented Latin exercise/dance program that works every part of the body.)
She teaches people of all ages and stages...including a class at a nursing home with wheel chair participants. One of her recent participants was 103 years old.She is also licensed in Zumba Gold Toning (Using 1-2 pound weighted shaker sticks while dancing.)
Zumbini, bonding with music and movement for birth to 4 year olds and parents or caregivers, Zumba Kids JR. for 4-6 year olds and Zumba Kids 7-11 year olds.
Her newest license is Plate by Zumba Coach. This is an evidenced based, nutrition information program to help guide people to health and well-being.
She is also trained in the Wellcoaches wellness coaching program which assists professionals in building a coaching a roadmap using positive psychology.She is passionate about diabetes prevention education and family health and family fun community programs.
She manages a team of JAFRA cosmetics consultants and sells their unique skin and body care products for the entire family.
She has been a hospice volunteer for more than a decade.
She is a wife, a mom and a grandmother.
One of her favorite hobbies is singing. She sings traditional Oneida Hymns as well as sings with her church choir.
One of her favorite quotes, “When we know better, we usually do better.” She reminds all people to learn something new every day.
Book Link and Information
Traveling Home Blessed by Spirit-filled Songs: A Journey to Indian Boarding School and Home
This book shares positive family values and life lessons Alice lived and taught.
Oneida history and culture come alive as the story of Alice's life unfolds.
It is a story of hardships, overcoming obstacles, unconditional love, and the Great Spirit.
It emphasizes the importance of hard work, contribution, family and community involvement, faith, and the power of Spirit filled songs.
This tender story tells of how Alice beat all odds and was able to pass on her wisdom and philosophy.
This book has been prayed over by many prayer warriors and it is hoped that it will be a blessing to individuals, families, and communities all over the world.
The lessons are timeless and cross cultural.
This book is intended to help people understand more deeply about the Oneida culture, Oneida hymn singing, Indian boarding schools, good family values, and the Savior of the world. -
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SUPAMAN Hip Hop ArtistAs a member of the "Apsaalooke Nation", Supaman makes his home on Apsaalooke lands in Montana.
"Supaman" Is Christian Takes Gun Parrish, a Native American dancer and innovative hip hop artist who has dedicated his life to empowering and spreading a message of hope, pride and resilience through his original art form.
He has been the recipient of the 2017 MTV VMA award for "Best Fight Against the System"!
He is also a Nammy "Native American Music Award" winner, "North American Indigenous Image Award" winner, and 7 "Tunney Award" winner.
He was awarded The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in Canada for best video and was voted MTV's new Artist of the Week!
His nominations brought him home awards for Best Hip Hop Album and Best Producer for the Indigenous Music Awards.His videos have received millions of views on youtube and facebook which has put him in high demand touring extensively throughout the U.S.A and internationally.
He has performed for Google at the Google headquarters in San Francisco.
He recently was asked to audition for America's Got Talent and the Broadway play Hamilton.
He is currently on tour around the country spreading the good medicine of resiliency, love, laughter and inclusion.Supaman's one of a kind presentation combines Native culture, comedy and urban hip hop culture which dazzles audiences and captivates listeners.
For this he has gained the respect of his community and generation.
The communicative talent along with the compassion that exudes from his music allows him to connect with people from all walks of life.
His uncanny ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire through dance, and hip hop music keeps him at the forefront among his contemporaries which gives him a platform to educate on Indigenous issues.
