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Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin Potawatomi Indians... KEYWORDS: potawatomi indians forest county potawatomi community of Wisconsin Anishinabe ojibwe ojibwa ojibway keeper of the fire Chippewa Ottawa Odawa Great Lakes Indians potawatomi bode wad mi keepers of the sacred fire

The Potawatomi, or Keeper of the Fire, belong to an alliance known as the "Three Fires" that was started long ago among three brothers who shared similar lands and backgrounds. Their decendants are of the Anishinabe (Ojibwe, Ojibwa, Ojibway) tribes and live mostly in the eastern part of North America.

Stumble It!

After various wars and migrations, the tribes moved to the Great Lakes Area. The oldest brother, Chippewa (Ojibwa), was given the responsibility of Keeper of the Faith. The middle brother, Ottawa (Odawa), was the Keeper of the Trade, and the youngest brother, Potawatomi (Bode Wad Mi), was responsible for keeping the Sacred Fire; hence the name, "Keeper of the Fire."

The Forest County Potawatomi Reservation contains approximately 12,000 acres. Located on tribal lands near Crandon is Sugar Bush Hill. At 1,950 feet above sea level, Sugar Bush Hill is the second highest point in Wisconsin. From it, one can observe an incredible panoramic view of the surrounding forests and lakes.

Currently, the Potawatomi Tribe consists of approximately 980 tribal members, of which about half reside on or near the reservation. The tribe is experiencing an unprecedented era of growth and prosperity due mainly to the Potawatomi Bingo /Northern Lights Casino which is located on Highway 32 just north of Carter, Wisconsin. Adjacent to it is the Indian Springs Lodge which is a 99-room hotel with whirlpool suites, conference rooms, a swimming pool and a spa.