Aya, As we head forward into spring, we take careful notice of the rainy days, the blooming trees, and the increasing temperatures as it illustrates the transformation of seasons. When I think of spring, I am often reminded of our plans as a Nation, seeking opportunities for growth with each passing…

Aya, Let me begin by saying that I love the month of November. I have written in years past about the changing of seasons, the cooler air, the beautiful foliage, the hunts and all the stories this season brings. I enjoy all of these markers of time that confirm it is the month of November.…

Last year, Charla EchoHawk and Tosan Wess Farless began a planning and development strategy to introduce and implement our new Peoria Language Curriculum. This same week that I write this letter, our Cultural Preservation Department hosted both a virtual and in-person language class which fulfilled our…

Aya, It was so nice to see so many of you again at this year’s General Council Meeting. Our Peoria Showplace was packed with our citizens and families. We enjoyed sharing stories, reconnecting and reporting on the activities of this last year and the plans for next. We held our annual elections as…

Aya,   Come January of each year, after completing all our December and New Year gatherings with family and friends, our collective Peoria eyes turn towards our upcoming General Council Meeting. While this has been true for decades, I have to believe it has been true for centuries. While…