Indiana Senate Bill 48 heads to the Governor’s desk
Child sex offenses. Provides that a criminal prosecution of a sex offense committed against a child that is otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may nevertheless be commenced within five years from the date on which: (1) the state discovers DNA evidence; (2) the state learns of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender; or (3) a person confesses to the offense. Specifies that a person commits human trafficking if the person pays money to a human trafficking victim. (Current law provides that the person commits the offense by paying money for a human trafficking victim.)
U Traditional Powwow set for April 1
The Indiana University Traditional Powwow will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at IU Bloomington’s Wilkinson Hall, from 10am-10pm. The event is free and open to the public.
The event, which is hosted by Indiana University’s First Nations Educational and Cultural Center, a program of the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA), and co-hosted by the Native American Student Association, along with the support of several campus and community partners, attracts hundreds of visitors each year and boasts a line-up of nationally known dancers and singers, as well as Native American foods, crafts and clothing.
Performers of all ages participate in this celebrated social gathering, sharing the history and carrying on the traditions of the Native American culture. In addition to the musical and dancing components of the 2023 Traditional Powwow, vendors will be on hand with unique items, crafts, and accessories. This includes silver and turquoise jewelry, blankets, artwork, beaded purses and more. Visitors can also expect to enjoy a variety of foods and refreshments. Visit FirstNations.indiana.edu to learn more.
2023 Powwow Schedule
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Vendor Booths Open |
| 11 a.m. | Potawatomi Hand Games Demonstration |
| Noon – 1 p.m. | Lunch Break |
| 1 – 5 p.m. | Afternoon Dance SessionGrand EntryExhibition and Intertribal Dancing |
| 5 – 7 p.m. | Dinner BreakDance ExhibitionsBallet Folklorico IUBIndy HulaAngus Bush – Hoop Dancer |
| 7 – 10 p.m. | Evening Dance SessionGrand EntryExhibition and Intertribal DancingCommittee HonoringRetiring of the FlagsPowwow Closes for the Evening |
Head Staff/Performers
| Name | Title | Tribe/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Lyons | Emcee | Leech Lake Band of OjibweEast Lansing, Michigan |
| Whirlwind Bull Yellow Bear | Arena Director | MHA Nation/Sahnish and DakotaNew Town, North Dakota |
| Ho-Chunk Station | Invited Northern Drum | Lyndon Station, Wisconsin |
| Chief Hill | Invited Northern Drum | Ojibwe/MinneapolisSt. Paul, Minnesota |
| Iron Bear | Invited Southern Drum | Chicago, Illinois |
| Thunder Hill | Invited Southern Drum | Weatherford, Oklahoma |
| Lonny and Verna Street | Head Dancers | MeskwakiHollister, North Carolina |
2023 fishing and hunting licenses
Indiana fishing and hunting licenses are now available for purchase for the upcoming seasons. They are valid April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. You need to create an account in Access Indiana to login to your DNR Fish & Wildlife online portal, even if you already have an online account with DNR Fish & Wildlife to purchase licenses.
First Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market of the season
The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market opens for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 1, from 8am-1pm at Showers Common, 401 N. Morton Street, next to Bloomington’s City Hall. Mayor John Hamilton and Deputy Mayor Mary Catherine Carmichael will both be at the first market of the season from 10am-noon, to greet the Bloomington community. Find them by looking for the Mayor at the Market signage on the north end of the market next to the Parks Department tent.
Throughout the market season, times and featured guests vary and will be announced in advance of each event. Like and follow the Farmers’ Market on Facebook at https://bton.in/ZLX9-, or subscribe to the Market’s weekly e-newsletter at https://bton.in/nwTuu, to see which city official will be at the Market while you’re doing your weekly market shopping.
This Week in Hoosier History
| 1880 – Wabash becomes the first electrically lighted city in the world. Charles F. Brush of Cleveland, Ohio created a new electric arc light, known as the “Brush Light”. He wanted to prove it could light an entire city. The City Council of Wabash allowed Brush to test his invention in Wabash. The “Brush Light” was a success. You can see one of the original lights on display at the Wabash County Courthouse. |
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