This group was known as the Council of the Three Fires.Īt the time of first contact by the Europeans, the Potawatomi people were living in what is today lower Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. The Potawatomi are Algonquin, a European term based upon linguistics, and Neshnabek, a Potawatomi word that means 'original people.' The Potawatomi were part of a confederacy with the Ojibwa (Chippewa) and Odawa (Ottawa) Indian tribes. Officers and members of the Executive Council shall be elected for a term of two (2) years or until his or her successor is duly elected and installed. The annual election of those three (3) officers whose terms expire at the Executive Council meeting in November shall be held on the Saturday prior to the regular Executive Council meeting in November. All Executive Council actions are subject to review and approval by the General Council.Consults and negotiates with federal, state and local governments and corporations manages financial affairs, etc.
Includes chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer and two council members.Creates ordinances, adopts resolutions, employs legal counsel, manages property, etc.Made up of all eligible voting tribal members.The General Council meets four times per year. Family Resources for Learning during COVID-19.
