ROBERT DOMINIC? THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN HAD A FRONT ROW SEAT AT HIS FUNERAL—A MILITARY "MISSING MAN" FORMATION FLEW IN HIS HONOR—HE FOREVER CHANGED THE HISTORY OF NATIVE AMERICANS NOT ONLY IN EMMET COUNTY, BUT THROUGHOUT THE USA
Robert "Bob" Dominic's lifetime of service and devotion to the Odawa Indians forever changed the life of his people in Northern Michigan and for Native Americans nationwide.
Mr. Dominic was born into one of the many shacks that dotted the shores of Cross Villiage. His mother died shortly after his birth. He was raised by his grandmother who him taught him survival skills, how to fish and hunt, and employ the ways of his ancestors. He saved the money he earned to buy clothes and attend Harbor Springs High School. After graduation, he went to Central Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
After graduation he worked as a chemist for the Penn Dixe Cement Company. In between working and raising a family, he worked with his wife and small band of followers to gain monetary restitution for the group they began: the Little Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa Indians.
Through the years, Bob and his wife were the receipants of many honors and awards. After his death, Waunatia became president of the association and continued the fight to obtain monetary justice for lands purchased which had been purchased by the government for one percent of true value.
Jim Doherty of Petoskey News, wrote: "Bob's death is a loss not only to his family and friends, but to all people who believe in fighting for a cause and are willing to carry the torch for their people no matter how long or difficult."
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Robert "Bob" Dominic's lifetime of service and devotion to the Odawa Indians forever changed the life of his people in Northern Michigan and for Native Americans nationwide.
Mr. Dominic was born into one of the many shacks that dotted the shores of Cross Villiage. His mother died shortly after his birth. He was raised by his grandmother who him taught him survival skills, how to fish and hunt, and employ the ways of his ancestors. He saved the money he earned to buy clothes and attend Harbor Springs High School. After graduation, he went to Central Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
After graduation he worked as a chemist for the Penn Dixe Cement Company. In between working and raising a family, he worked with his wife and small band of followers to gain monetary restitution for the group they began: the Little Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa Indians.
Through the years, Bob and his wife were the receipants of many honors and awards. After his death, Waunatia became president of the association and continued the fight to obtain monetary justice for lands purchased which had been purchased by the government for one percent of true value.
Jim Doherty of Petoskey News, wrote: "Bob's death is a loss not only to his family and friends, but to all people who believe in fighting for a cause and are willing to carry the torch for their people no matter how long or difficult."
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ROBERT DOMINIC? THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN HAD A FRONT ROW SEAT AT HIS FUNERAL—A MILITARY "MISSING MAN" FORMATION FLEW IN HIS HONOR—HE FOREVER CHANGED THE HISTORY OF NATIVE AMERICANS NOT ONLY IN EMMET COUNTY, BUT THROUGHOUT THE USA
Robert "Bob" Dominic's lifetime of service and devotion to the Odawa Indians forever changed the life of his people in Northern Michigan and for Native Americans nationwide.
Mr. Dominic was born into one of the many shacks that dotted the shores of Cross Villiage. His mother died shortly after his birth. He was raised by his grandmother who him taught him survival skills, how to fish and hunt, and employ the ways of his ancestors. He saved the money he earned to buy clothes and attend Harbor Springs High School. After graduation, he went to Central Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
After graduation he worked as a chemist for the Penn Dixe Cement Company. In between working and raising a family, he worked with his wife and small band of followers to gain monetary restitution for the group they began: the Little Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa Indians.
Through the years, Bob and his wife were the receipants of many honors and awards. After his death, Waunatia became president of the association and continued the fight to obtain monetary justice for lands purchased which had been purchased by the government for one percent of true value.
Jim Doherty of Petoskey News, wrote: "Bob's death is a loss not only to his family and friends, but to all people who believe in fighting for a cause and are willing to carry the torch for their people no matter how long or difficult."
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Robert "Bob" Dominic's lifetime of service and devotion to the Odawa Indians forever changed the life of his people in Northern Michigan and for Native Americans nationwide.
Mr. Dominic was born into one of the many shacks that dotted the shores of Cross Villiage. His mother died shortly after his birth. He was raised by his grandmother who him taught him survival skills, how to fish and hunt, and employ the ways of his ancestors. He saved the money he earned to buy clothes and attend Harbor Springs High School. After graduation, he went to Central Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
After graduation he worked as a chemist for the Penn Dixe Cement Company. In between working and raising a family, he worked with his wife and small band of followers to gain monetary restitution for the group they began: the Little Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa Indians.
Through the years, Bob and his wife were the receipants of many honors and awards. After his death, Waunatia became president of the association and continued the fight to obtain monetary justice for lands purchased which had been purchased by the government for one percent of true value.
Jim Doherty of Petoskey News, wrote: "Bob's death is a loss not only to his family and friends, but to all people who believe in fighting for a cause and are willing to carry the torch for their people no matter how long or difficult."
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