My biggest takeaway is the food!” she said with a laugh. “It’s great to see everyone I haven’t seen in so long. The 2022 Gathering in Hannahville is her first Gathering. Sulainis grew up in Grand Rapids, but has been living in Wisconsin for three years. “The language conference was excellent, very informative,” said first-time Gathering attendee Tribal Member Alexandria Sulainis. The week kicked off with Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26, filled to the brim with language and history talks and conferences. The week was jam-packed with conferences, summits, language, delicious food, basketball and volleyball tournaments, workshops, Dancing, and an art show – in which three NHBP Tribal Members won awards and prizes! – and so, so much more.

To gather is “to bring together and take in from scattered places or sources.” This year, Potawatomi Nations gathered for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hosted by the Hannahville Indian Community at their Reservation and the Island Casino Hotel and Resort in the Upper Peninsula.

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