Welcome to the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Website

Before Michigan became a state the people who traveled through this territory were known as the people of the three fires. The Ojibwa, Odawa and the Bodewadomi made their homes here and met in councils to discuss their concerns. Each group had a specific responsibility: The Ojibwa (Chippewa) were the Keepers of the Faith, the Odawa (Ottawa) were the Keepers of Trade and the Bodewadomi (Potawatomi) were the Keepers of the Fire. In their daily lives the Potawatomi have maintained their cultural role as The Fire Keepers.

Today the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi maintain a firm commitment to involve the surrounding community in our economic development. There is a long history of cooperation between the Potawatomi, French, English, Hispanic and American settlers who have established themselves in the area. The spirit of perseverance burns bright in the heart of Indian country and no sacrifices or struggles will deter the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi from striving for excellence. The Tribe seeks to improve the lives of all our tribal members, the surrounding community and our inter-tribal Native American family.

The mission of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi is to provide irreproachable leadership for Tribal members as well as serving as a model to other Native Americans in areas of self-government, self-reliance, and self-empowerment. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi is relentlessly committed to providing its membership with the best healthcare, educational, housing and economic opportunities.