Potawatomi Return to Ancestral Waters | Milwaukee News

This Friday at noon, the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe is reclaiming history as they launch five handcrafted birch bark canoes on the Menomonee River — the first time in 188 years tribal members have paddled these waters since their forced removal. Young builders helped craft one canoe, and the journey east symbolizes resilience, ancestral connection, and the revival of a sacred tradition. The public is invited to witness this powerful moment as the canoes glide past landmarks like the Potawatomi Casino Hotel, marking both a cultural milestone and the rebirth of Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efd4da6a69d2f7ba