Tag Archives: Chief Papakeechie

Miami Tribe To Be Honored With Totem Pole Raising

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 02, 2019  Updated: Oct 2, 2019 @ 4:28 PM

SYRACUSE — Mark Deister believes in honoring his country and — though “I am not Indian” — honoring Native Americans. “It’s the right thing to do,” he said. So with the help of the local Miami Indians, he bought an authentic 14-foot totem pole with carvings of a … Read More

Hundreds Visit Museum To View Indian Relic Collection And Displays

InkFreeNews.com Posted May 20, 2019  Updated: May 20, 2019 @ 1:12 PM

  SYRACUSE — Hundreds converged on the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum Saturday, May 18, not only to view J.P. Dolan’s Indian Relic collection, but other area historical items displayed, during an open house. Many were also on hand for a brief presentation from J.P. Dolan, Eli Lilly, Chief Papakeechie … Read More