The Jijak Foundation is a community based organization. Our mission and programs would not be possible without the dedicated team of volunteers who work to make each of our programs what they are. The Foundation is dedicated to drawing from and supporting the rich and diverse range of skills, talents and cultural knowledge within the Gun Lake Pottawatomi Community. We would like to acknowledge the teams of volunteers for their valuable contributions and service. We are always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact us.
Dancing at the 2014 Pottawatomi Gathering
2014 Community Based Focus Teams
Getegankejek - Tribal Farm & Food Sovereignty
Charlie Barker - Elder Consultant/Team Leader
Shannon (Ella) Martin, Autumn Curtis, Marcus Luna, Jillian Collins, Angel Old Shield, Angus Ogilvie, Jasmine Cage, Charlie Martin, John & Nicole McKinney, Heather Bush and Amanda Wilson
Zisbakwadokejek - Maple Sugaring
Junsun Bush - Zisbakwet Ogema (Maple Sugar Chief)
Jesse Pigeon, Heather Bush, Jeff Martin, Amanda Wilson, Nicole McKinney, Ed Pigeon, Cassie Bush
Manomenkejek - Wild Rice Harvesting & Processing
Frank Sprague, Autumn Curtis, Marcus Luna, Jillian Collins, Amanda Wilson, Rissy Hooper, Heather Bush, Jesse Pigeon, Shawn McKinney, Jason Lorenz, Doug Galvas, Kylaar Manfredine
Powwow Planning & Volunteers
Punkin & Dave Shananaquet, Jeff & Shannon Martin, Junsun & Heather Bush, Tomie Falcon Williamson, Elliot Fair, Autumn Curtis, Nimkee Wesaw, Frank Sprague, Paul Shananaquet, Bob Peters, Jesse Pigeon, Daniel Cornelissen, Nicole McKinney, Amanda Wilson
Volunteer Videography & Photography
Jesse Pigeon, Gary Morseau Sr.