Keshena Recovery Circles and Art Sale Brought Community Together
Community recovery talking circles and a Native American arts and crafts sale took place in Keshena during the week of December 15 through December 19, providing mental health support and seasonal income opportunities for local artisans. These events reinforced social networks and cultural continuity for Menominee County residents during a busy holiday week.
Last week Menominee County residents gathered for a series of recovery talking circles and a Native American arts and crafts sale that combined community support with cultural commerce. On Monday evening December 15 a recovery talking circle met at First Presbyterian Church, Room 4, 100 W. Presbyterian St. in Shawano from 6 to 8 p.m. Two additional talking circles were held in Keshena on Tuesday December 16 and Wednesday December 17 at the Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road, each running from 6 to 8 p.m. Information for the Shawano session was available from Dallas Gast at 715 701 5388 or [email protected]. For the Keshena sessions, Mindy Thunder could be reached at 715 799 3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
On Friday December 19 the Historic Preservation Culture Museum at W3426 County Road VV West hosted a Native American Artist Arts and Crafts Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale featured beadwork, paintings, earrings, woodcarvings and baskets, beaded dream catchers, moccasins and mittens, doll clothes, scarves, regalia and quilts among other items. For many local artists this single day market during the holiday week represents an important opportunity to earn seasonal income while showcasing traditional crafts.
The recovery talking circles provided structured time and place for peer support during a season when demand for mental health and addiction recovery services often rises. Holding sessions in both Shawano and Keshena broadened access for Menominee County residents who rely on local supports and tribal services. The arts sale served both cultural preservation and local economic purposes by connecting buyers and artisans directly, keeping dollars circulating within the community.
Together these events illustrate how small scale gatherings can have outsized effects on community resilience. For residents seeking help or looking to support local artisans, the published contact information offers direct points of connection with organizers and service providers.
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