Elders Council
Chair, Colin Wesaw
Vice Chair, Michaela Powell
Treasurer, Sarah Brazie
Member at Large, Vacant
The purpose of the Elder's Council is to:
To better meet the need of the total Elder Indian population by coordinating available funding and Elders' needs.
To provide a communication network to disperse information to and among the Indian population.
To advise and consult with federal, state, public and private agencies on all aspects of Elder Indian affairs.
To obtain, coordinate, manage and dispense funds for the fulfillment of the needs of this Council and the Elder community.
To monitor all programs relating in any way to Indian Elders.
To service in a way that shall be beneficial to the Indian community.
Meetings
The Elders Council business meeting is always the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Pokagon Community Center.
The social luncheon is always the third Thursday of the month at the Community Center at 11 a.m. Often special speakers will give presentations, or the group will play bingo.
Our November social luncheon or dinner is our Thanksgiving Social and is held in either South Bend or New Buffalo. Date TBD. Watch for updates!
Our December social luncheon or dinner is our Christmas Social and is held in either South Bend or New Buffalo. Date TBD. Watch for updates!
Upcoming Meeting Agendas and Meeting Links
- Please login to the Citizen's Portal and click on Elder's Council on the left side of the screen. You will see the meeting agenda and the link for each meeting.