Members of Team Greenfire recently took part in meaningful moments of reflection and learning that reinforced the company’s purpose and connection to the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC). Team members wore orange and special bracelets in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools, as well as a special day-long tour of key sites within the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Together, these experiences encouraged awareness of history, culture, and the responsibility that guides Greenfire’s work.
Across offices and job sites, employees joined in honoring the children who attended Indian boarding schools, as well as survivors, families, and communities affected by those institutions. The initiative was led by Marketing and Business Development intern Kenedy Van Zile, who encouraged participation and shared education about the day’s meaning. Wearing orange served as a visible act of remembrance, recognizing the generational trauma caused by forced assimilation and the resilience of Indigenous communities.
A special tour was organized for members of the Greenfire team, giving newer staff the chance to learn more about the Forest County Potawatomi Community and more tenured staff to revisit Greenfire projects from years past and see their lasting impact. The day began at Greenfire’s office on the Wgema Campus in Milwaukee before traveling north to Forest County. The first stop was in Carter at the Forest County Potawatomi Pow Wow Grounds, followed by lunch at Rock & Brews inside the Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel. The group then continued to Crandon to tour the Cultural Center and Museum, the Executive Building, and the Community Center. Each stop on the tour was guided by a FCPC Tribal member or on-site employee, to provide a clearer understanding of the Tribe’s history, operations, and investments in its people. The tour offered a meaningful look at how Greenfire’s work continues to support the Tribe’s growth and community well-being.
Both the National Day of Remembrance initiative and the FCPC tour provided opportunities for reflection on why Greenfire exists. As a company wholly owned by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, Greenfire’s mission extends beyond construction—it is about honoring the past and building opportunity for future generations.
