Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.

05/07/2026

The Honoring the Heartbeat: Mental Health & Wellness Powwow is just TWO DAYS AWAY! On Saturday, May 9, come meet us at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center for a day of culture, community, and healing. Doors open at 11am for registration. First grand entry will be at 12pm, and a second grand entry at 5pm.

During the dinner break (3:30-5pm), all are welcome to participate in hand drumming and social dancing. If you have a hand drum, feel free to bring it and join us in the Heartbeat Circle!

05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion, understanding, and access to care can make a meaningful difference. If you or a loved one is seeking help with mental health, please call 414-383-9526, press 4.

05/07/2026

Check out May's W.O.L.F.E. itinerary! Yesterday, the group did Zumba and enjoyed a delicious Spring egg bake with corn bread and a spiced fruit cup!

Work Out Low Fat Elders (W.O.L.F.E.) is a free weekly(every Wednesday), year-round program for Native Elders & friends 45 & older. The program provides a safe space for our Elders to socialize, exercise, and learn about nutrition to support their health. For more information or to sign up, contact Diana at 414-316-5018 or dosberg@gliihc.net

05/05/2026

We are so excited to introduce our Youth Head Dancers for this year's Honoring the Heartbeat: Mental Health & Wellness Powwow!

🍓Youth Princess: Indaanis Danforth (Kuwaluhyakwani) from the Oneida Nation of WI.
🍓Youth Brave: Elias DeCora (Suuk Maana Pe Ga) from Ho-Chunk/Winnebago, and Oneida.

Girls 12 & under are welcome to join the All Around Girls Youth Dance Special for an opportunity to win first, second, or third place prizes!

Boy 12 & under are welcome to join the All Around Boys Youth Dance Special for a chance to win first, second, third, or consolation prizes!

We can't wait to see you all this Saturday, May 9, at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center. For more details: https://gliihc.net/honoring-the-heartbeat/

05/05/2026

The next Healthy Warrior Men's Gathering is coming up! 💪🌿

Join us on Friday, May 29 at the Native Wellness Garden for an afternoon focused on connection, wellness, and community. This gathering is a chance for men (18+) to spend time outdoors, have meaningful conversations, and enjoy some friendly competition.

We’ll have an Ace Race-style disc golf activity, health conversations with GLIIHC providers, food, refreshments, resources, and raffle prizes throughout the event.

Bring a friend, enjoy the fresh air, and come be part of a supportive space centered on men’s health and wellness.

For more information, contact:
Dane at 414-316-5023 or dhagert@gliihc.net

05/05/2026

The Native Wellness Garden is open for the season! If you are looking for urban gardening opportunities, check out the GLIIHC Garden Club and become part of a flourishing garden community. During Garden Club, we tend to our plant relatives that provide food and medicine for the community, learn about traditional growing practices, and provide a safe space to reconnect with nature.

Garden Club meets every Tuesday, 3:30pm - 6pm. Starting in June, you can also join us the second Saturday of each month, 8am - 11am.

The Native Wellness Garden is location at 3780 South 6th St. Milwaukee, WI.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Diana Osberg
Garden Coordinator
414-316-5018
dosberg@gliihc.net

05/04/2026

The Honoring the Heartbeat: Mental Health & Wellness Powwow is this Saturday, May 9! As we prepare to gather in celebration, healing, and community, we’re honored to introduce this year’s Head Dancers, who help lead the powwow circle with knowledge, experience, and heart.

MAYNARD WEBSTER (Latsistaw'^lyehe)
“I attended ICS and began drumming at the age of five, and started dancing at nine. I’ve performed with the Milwaukee Bucks Singers and more recently with the Little Priest Singers. I’ve traveled across the country attending powwows, building connections to the culture and community along the way. I am a Grass Dancer, 36 years old, and proudly Oneida enrolled, with roots in White Earth Ojibwe and Menominee.”

DENISE LOGAN (Hinuk iineki)
“I’m Denise Logan, daughter of Patricia and the late Herman Logan. I am from the Ho-Chunk Nation and was born and raised in Milwaukee. I’ve been dancing since I was a young toddler, and I raised my children around the powwow circle as well. It’s an honor to be chosen as Head Lady Dancer.”

We’re grateful to have these respected dancers help lead this year’s gathering, and we can’t wait to see everyone this Saturday at Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center.

05/04/2026

We still have a few spots available for anyone who needs a ride to Madison for the MMIW/R Wrap the Capitol Red event tomorrow!

Please call Katy to reserve a spot 414-316-5043

As part of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women/Persons Awareness Month, we are visiting the state capitol to honor and remember all of our missing and murdered relatives. This Wrap the Capitol Red event is an opportunity to learn and hear testimony from survivors, families, and loved ones about the impact of the MMIW endemic. We are headed to Madison again this year on Tuesday, May 5, with Maeqtekuahkihkiw Metaemohsak Inc., Woodland Women, to Wrap the Capitol Red.

• Call to RSVP for a ride by Fri, May 1 at 11:30am
• Riders MUST be at GLIIHC by 9am on Tue, May 5
• We will be return to GLIIHC by 5pm on Tue, May 5

To join us, Contact Katy, 414-316-5043 or kbermke@gliihc.net

04/30/2026

Honoring the Heartbeat Powwow – Pre-Registration Deadline Approaching! 🪶

Planning to attend the Honoring the Heartbeat: Mental Health & Wellness Powwow on May 9? Don’t forget, pre-registration closes May 4.

Pre-registering ahead of time helps us prepare for the day and create the best experience possible for everyone attending.

📅 Pre-registration deadline: May 4
📍 Powwow date: Saturday, May 9
📌 Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center

Miss the deadline? No worries — onsite registration will still be available the day of the powwow.

We look forward to gathering with community for a powerful day of culture, wellness, dancing, drumming, and connection.

To register: https://gliihc.net/honoring-the-heartbeat/

04/30/2026

Ojibwe Language Class with Valerie Clark begins on Monday, May 4, and we will be offering a virtual option!

We welcome you to our 12-week Ojibwe language class, beginning May 4 and held every Monday and Wednesday from 4–6 PM. This class is an opportunity to connect with the Ojibwe language and deepen your understanding of Anishinaabe culture, identity, and ways of knowing. Whether you are just beginning or continuing your journey, we invite you to learn, share, and grow together in a supportive community space.

*All children 12 and over must be accompanied by an adult
*Open to Native participants only

For those who would like to participate virtually, use this link: https://calendar.app.google/p8Nbez5eBywCLvAb9

04/29/2026

UPDATE: Quillwork Class is full.

Join us for a 6-week Quillwork Class series and learn the art of traditional quillwork in a supportive, hands-on environment. Participants will meet twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4–6 PM in the YEP Room.

This class is limited to 10 participants to ensure a focused and meaningful learning experience. Participants are expected to commit to the full 6-week session.

This class is open to Native participants only.

TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT:
Winona Grieger
Cultural Program Coordinator
414-316-5008
wgrieger@gliihc.net