The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the state of Indiana have signed a government-to-government agreement, kickstarting the new year with a historic milestone. The agreement, signed by Pokagon Chairman Matthew Wesaw and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, outlines the parameters of their relationship and cooperation. The Pokagon Band, headquartered in southwestern Michigan, was the first federally recognized tribe in Indiana and has a gaming operation in South Bend.
Chairman Wesaw expressed satisfaction with the positive working relationship with Governor Holcomb, thanking him for his commitment to completing the agreement before his second term ends. Governor Holcomb, in turn, spoke highly of the collaboration and mutual benefit for citizens that the accord will facilitate. Both leaders have shown a strong interest in and understanding of each other’s history and culture, deepening their working relationship.
The dedication of a lodge at Potato Creek State Park near South Bend in December marked another significant event in the partnership between the Pokagon Band and the state of Indiana. The ceremony, attended by Wesaw and Holcomb, was a symbol of cooperation and shared history, with Pokagon State Park being named after Chief Leopold Pokagon and his son, Simon Pokagon. The government-to-government agreement will further solidify the relationship between the Pokagon Band and Indiana, paving the way for continued collaboration and progress for both parties and their citizens.
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