The month of November is a special time. as Greenfire celebrates Native American Heritage Month. Members of our team were able to attend and partake in many special events and ceremonies held throughout November.
Greenfire joined Potawatomi Ventures in gathering for a special lunch on our Wgema Campus in Milwaukee. Chef Jessica Pamonicutt from Ketapanen Kitchen prepared a delicious traditional meal for our teams after a special presentation of prayer, reflection and shared knowledge by students from Indian Community School. Chef Jessica’s menu included Pulled Bison with blueberry BBQ sauce, Herb Roasted Chicken, A medley of Manomin wild rice, berries, & maple, Ojibwe purple potato salad and a signature salad. The meal was accompanied by pumpkin cornbread and a Chantilly Cream cake with medicine berries.
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center held their Red Shawl Gala at Potawatomi Casino | Hotel, which Greenfire was a proud sponsor of. In following with their belief that culture and community are an integral part of an individual’s health and well-being, the Red Shawl Gala provided an opportunity to practice and share traditions alongside modern medicine, as a way to build and heal the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Members of the Greenfire team joined in the celebration with silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and cultural offerings. Greenfire is always looking to support and strengthen our relationship with the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, as we were the construction managers for the health center, Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s near South Side, at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St.
Greenfire represented at the annual Native American Heritage Dinner held at Potawatomi Casino | Hotel as well. The evening included a celebratory meal with local community leaders and partners. Chef Quentin Glabus represented Canadian First Nations cuisine around the world, and during the dinner he will be offered cuisine inspired not only from his roots and his travels but combined with flavors our region.
As a subsidiary of Potawatomi Ventures – the economic development arm of the Forest County Potawatomi Community – Greenfire is proud to be Native owned. We look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate our heritage beyond Native American Heritage Month.
