P OTTAWATO M I
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2025 POTTAWATOMI GATHERING
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE
Michigan summers can bring the heat – and the humidity! Here are a few tips to help you stay cool and comfortable during the event:
• Stay hydrated: Watering stations are available throughout the event grounds at Gun Lake Tribe’ s Jijak property. Be sure to drink plenty of water, especially on humid days when your body loses fluids more quickly.
• Find some shade and cool off: A cooling station is located on the back patio of the Jijak Rec. Hall.
• Cool off with water misters: Walk through the misting stations and use your cooling neck ties to help beat the heat. These are especially refreshing when the air is thick with humidity.
• Bug awareness: With warm weather and humidity come mosquitoes and other insects. We recommend applying insect repellent regularly, especially in the early morning and evening hours. Long sleeves and pants can also help protect against bites.
GATHERING PARTICIPATION REMINDERS
• All Gathering events and activities are alcohol and drug free.
• Attendees MUST wear their Pottawatomi Gathering bracelet to participate in all gathering activities. Bracelets serve as proof of registration. No exceptions will be made.
• No online or advanced registration is needed for any workshops. It is recommended to arrive for workshops and tours at least 10 minutes in advance.
• Make and take workshops are first come first serve with preference to Pottawatomi Citizens and five seats will be reserved for Pottawatomi Elders. At the start of the workshops any available remaining seats will be opened to additional participants with Pottawatomi preference.
The Gun Lake Tribe Supports Eco-Friendly Practices Your Registration bag includes reusable dishware and cutlery to use during meals. Let’ s reduce waste together and keep our environment clean! Reusable water bottles are available for purchase. A limited number of reusable recycled water bottles are free and available for use.
Bmadzë Yawen I Mbish – Water is Life
G AT H E R I N G
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
• Grounds details( 100 % renewable at Jijak)
• Food waste at Gun Lake Casino Resort( food waste recovery)
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Please recycle this publication when done
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE( SEE NEXT PAGE)
• Children less than fourteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult to ride a shuttle.
• All passengers must have a designated seat. No standing passengers are permitted.
• Passengers bringing wagons, strollers, large bags, or other items that cannot fit under a seat are encouraged – and may be required – to use the charter bus rather than the smaller shuttle vehicles.
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