Wilderness Journal

Terry Jolineau of the PR Winnebago Sauk tribe led the group to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston.  The educational tour focused on the art, history and culture of Native American and First Nation peoples throughout the United States.  The tour was followed by craft making and then lunch at Edzo’s.

The Park Ridge Indian Scouts and Indian Princesses (PRISIP) have donated a portion of the funds from our annual Christmas tree sale nearly every year since 2008.  We believe that PRISIP members learn a great deal about the American Indian by visiting the museum.    We value our partnership with the Mitchell Museum and we view the museum as a tremendous resource for the community.   

More information on the Mitchell Museum and Native American culture can be found at http://www.mitchellmuseum.org/.

Nation Chief Matt Hachigian and his crew does it again!  The PRISIP Winnebago Nation took over the Community Center pool in Park Ridge for a Saturday evening of water fun.  Spuntino’s pizza and a celebratory cake was provided for the hungry swimmers.  Special thanks to Jen Hachigian for helping Matt make this event possible.

The girls had a fantastic time at the PRISIP Iroquois Nation’s 2016 winter campout at YMCA Camp Duncan.  It was one of the coldest campouts of recent memory but the  Princesses had a blast sledding, exploring, hunting for plates, competing in the trivia competition and enjoying the evening camp fire.  Dads spent hours cooking the “midnight meal”.  Brisket chili, pulled pork, jalapeno and honey cole slaw, fried everything and the list goes on.    Special thanks to Beau O’Hara and his chiefs for a truly memorable experience.