Fred and Germaine Pigeon, members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi tribe, have spent decades protecting Powers Bluff (Skunk Hill), a site sacred to multiple nations. They are still actively preserving its 80 acres and working to transition stewardship to tribal leadership. A documentary by Ricardo captures their story and can be supported via a QR code. What dedication. 🌿
Fred and Germaine Pigeon's 30-year indigenous site preservation effort
Site mentioned
📍 Pigeon Indigenous Heritage Site
Key facts
- Fred and Germaine Pigeon have spent 30+ years successfully saving a site important to multiple tribes and world heritage
- They are still actively working on site preservation and transitioning the work
- A documentary about their work was produced by Ricardo and is available to support via QR code
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[PDF] AnnuAl RepoRt - American Bird Conservancyabcbirds.org
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[PDF] Bird House National Zoological Park HISTORIC AMERICAN ...ahhp.si.edu
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[PDF] Last First File Tribe Agency StateNotes Box - National Archivesarchives.gov
... Fred. 1917 Sioux. SD. 39. Bare Horse. John. 3846 Sioux. SD Also known as. Butterfly ... Pigeon. John. 2156 Winnebago Omaha & WinnebagoNB. 44. Pike. Alfred. 5068 ...
Skunk Hill Spring Gathering Celebrates Decades-Long Preservation ...pbpindiantribe.com
Event organizers Fred and Germaine Pigeon hope the event will bring tribal leadership from several nations to discuss the 80 acres of sacred ...
Spring Gathering brings light to Powers Bluff history, future - Hub ...hubcitytimes.com
“This hill has been in use for over 3000 years,” said Fred Pigeon, an enrolled member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi tribe. “It was a stopping point on the ...
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