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Population: 2896 Porterfield
Population: 1991 Porterfield is a town in Marinette County. Trivia: Porterfield is home to the annual Porterfield Country Music Festival, a weekend of open-air concerts held every summer
which draws both local and nationally known country music artists such as Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Crystal Gayle,
Merle Haggard, and Loretta Lynn. Potawatomi Indian Reservation
Population: 700 The Forest County Potawatomi Community is a band of the Potawatomi, many of whom live on the Forest County Potawatomi
Indian Reservation, most of which lies on numerous non-contiguous plots of land in southern Forest County and northern
Oconto County. There is also a small 6.95-acre plot of land in the city of Milwaukee. Trivia: The Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center and Museum were created to educate the public and pass the culture and
traditions of the Potawatomi people to the next generations. The Cultural Center is a new way of gathering the people —
to share stories and to learn from one another. The Forest County Potawatomi Community welcomes Native Americans and
non-Native Americans alike to learn about the community and their contributions. With input from community elders and
internationally-known museum designers, many unique, informative and entertaining exhibits were constructed and are now
captivating general public visitors. The 2,700-square-foot permanent exhibit, which is bilingual (Potawatomi and English),
is divided into four main sections: a history of the Potawatomi, entitled The Long Walk; an interactive kiosk, entitled
People Who Share a Language; a display of different traditional elements, entitled Traditional Ways; and a display of the
heritage of the present day tribe. Other highlights of the exhibit include: "People of the Three Fires" main
diorama-recreation of the Council of Three Fires is located in the center of the exhibition. "The Gathering": video
presentation of the various Potawatomi communities across North America. "The Wall of Treaties"—reproductions of 43 United
States and seven Canadian treaties conducted with the Potawatomi. "Wigwas Tthiman" (Birchbark Canoe)—this birchbark canoe
was constructed on site at the Potawatomi Cultural Center and Museum using traditional methods as a living display. The
canoe project took five weeks to complete and visitors were able to watch each step of the process. "Living History/Craft
Classes"—Community instructional classes such as: moccasin, flute, dance regalia, scale model canoe building, language
classes, birch/quill and black ash basketry are offered throughout the year. Tipler
Population: 205 Tipler is a town in Florence County.
Population: 2896 Porterfield
Population: 1991 Porterfield is a town in Marinette County. Trivia: Porterfield is home to the annual Porterfield Country Music Festival, a weekend of open-air concerts held every summer
which draws both local and nationally known country music artists such as Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Crystal Gayle,
Merle Haggard, and Loretta Lynn. Potawatomi Indian Reservation
Population: 700 The Forest County Potawatomi Community is a band of the Potawatomi, many of whom live on the Forest County Potawatomi
Indian Reservation, most of which lies on numerous non-contiguous plots of land in southern Forest County and northern
Oconto County. There is also a small 6.95-acre plot of land in the city of Milwaukee. Trivia: The Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center and Museum were created to educate the public and pass the culture and
traditions of the Potawatomi people to the next generations. The Cultural Center is a new way of gathering the people —
to share stories and to learn from one another. The Forest County Potawatomi Community welcomes Native Americans and
non-Native Americans alike to learn about the community and their contributions. With input from community elders and
internationally-known museum designers, many unique, informative and entertaining exhibits were constructed and are now
captivating general public visitors. The 2,700-square-foot permanent exhibit, which is bilingual (Potawatomi and English),
is divided into four main sections: a history of the Potawatomi, entitled The Long Walk; an interactive kiosk, entitled
People Who Share a Language; a display of different traditional elements, entitled Traditional Ways; and a display of the
heritage of the present day tribe. Other highlights of the exhibit include: "People of the Three Fires" main
diorama-recreation of the Council of Three Fires is located in the center of the exhibition. "The Gathering": video
presentation of the various Potawatomi communities across North America. "The Wall of Treaties"—reproductions of 43 United
States and seven Canadian treaties conducted with the Potawatomi. "Wigwas Tthiman" (Birchbark Canoe)—this birchbark canoe
was constructed on site at the Potawatomi Cultural Center and Museum using traditional methods as a living display. The
canoe project took five weeks to complete and visitors were able to watch each step of the process. "Living History/Craft
Classes"—Community instructional classes such as: moccasin, flute, dance regalia, scale model canoe building, language
classes, birch/quill and black ash basketry are offered throughout the year. Tipler
Population: 205 Tipler is a town in Florence County.
