October 26 2006

Negake Descendents Incorporated, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, has registered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Bureau of Commercial Services, and announces its pledge to the Indigenous Peoples of the Grand River and Great Lakes Region. The purpose of NDI is as follows:

To preserve the history and cultural identity of the Negake Family and to continue the family's tradition of dedication and service to promote the general welfare of the people of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan.

The current officers of NDI are:

Henry L. Negake

Scott A. Wyzlic

Geoffrey L. Hinman

Forest H. Kraus

Many people have contacted us with regard to the Docket 58 situation, and we are working diligently on a plan to address your concerns. Please e-mail us and we will help your voice be heard in any way we can. We have added contact information for Senators Levin and Stabenow below, and suggest that you contact them with your concerns as well.

Currently we are working on dialogue which we will present to Senators Levin and Stabenow, and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs with regard to your concerns. Together we can accomplish what our ancestors could only dream of. Holding the U.S. Government to their fiduciary duty with regard to treaties signed between two sovereign Nations.