UCTP Liaison Nova Saigo Attends Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Freedom Walk

UCTP Liaison Nova Saigo with Congresswoman Deb Haaland
attending the Annual Saginaw Chippewa Freedom Walk.

Mount Pleasant, Michigan (UCTP Taíno News) – The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan (SCIT) held their Annual Freedom Walk and their 35th Annual SCIT Pow Wow on July 27th, 2019. The SCIT Annual Freedom Walk promotes an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Participants are also encouraged to join in the Walk’s “recovery pledge.” The annual events began at 7am with an opening prayer and breakfast followed by speakers from the Tribal Community. The walk began at 9am with its route going from the Eagles Nest Tribal Gym to the Pow Wow grounds. The walkers entered the Pow Wow circle via its eastern door and proceed to circle the grounds. Among the walkers present at the event were U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland and UCTP Liaison Officer Nova Kaobana Saigo who was representing both the United Confederation of Taíno People and the Redrum Motorcycle Club.

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