This research seeks to understand the cultural revitalization of the Pokagon Band of
Potawatomi Indians. Escaping and resisting pressures to remove, the Pokagon Band were
able to remain within the confines of their homelands. Located in southwestern Michigan
and northwestern Indiana, the Band is currently engaged in a revitalization process that
seeks to facilitate contemporary innovations with traditional Potawatomi values. A multifaceted
qualitative approach to the interpretation of data combines semi-structured
contextual interviews and phenomenological interviews with citizens of the Pokagon
Band. Phenomenological interviews were used to understand more about the experiences
of tribal citizens at cultural events. The participants identified the homelands, family
relationships, and understanding tradition as factors that sustain their interest in the
cultural activities of the community. / Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:123456789/196974 |
| Date | 15 December 2012 |
| Creators | Emmons, Nichlas D. |
| Contributors | Gruver, Joshua B. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
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