Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering

Happy Fourth of July from the Bodwé Professional Services Group! Today, we honor the diverse cultures that enrich our nation's tapestry. Wishing everyone a day filled with joy and unity. 🎆 #IndependenceDay #UnityInDiversity #TriballyOwned #CulturalSustainability

Generations of Indigenous people in and around Rapid City have connections to the site of the new Oyate Health Center Campus. For some, it was where their grandparents went to school during the Rapid City Indian School era. For others, such as Lakota Elder Bev Warne, it was where her mother took her to visit relatives receiving care at the Sioux San Hospital. The Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering team led by Alexander Hokkanen was able to sit down with Bev and other community knowledge holders to document their histories related to the site as part of the mitigation activities in Rapid City. We are deeply honored to be a part of sharing Bev and other narrators’ stories and carrying their knowledge with us. Check out, “The Journey of the Rapid City Mitigation Project,” on our website and read more about our efforts to piece together the storied past of the Oyate Health Center site. https://lnkd.in/gbnW7tKV #HistoricalPreservation #CulturalHeritage #CommunityImpact #MitigationActivities #SouthDakota #TriballyOwned 

As a #TriballyOwned family of companies, Bodwé is very excited to see that the Kalamazoo Nature Center is seeking #NativeArtists for their semiannual exhibit “Art Drawn from Nature,” which will feature artwork of varying types/media and be judged by representatives from the Gun Lake Tribe. As committed stewards of #CulturalSustainability, with a specific focus on sharing and promoting Indigenous and Tribal culture, we are so happy to see such a great opportunity for Tribal Artists to be showcased and help tell stories through art, right in our own backyard! Interested Native American Artists should learn more about this opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gzveVEku #CallforArtists #Kalamazoo #IndigenousArt #TribalArt #NativeArt

Starting at Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering a decade ago, Bodwé President Jeremy Berg, AIA, NCIDQ has watched the growth of our organization alongside his family’s achievements. 2024 has been no different, facing change both personally and professionally, which is profoundly illustrated by the continued expansion of Bodwé Group in support of our mission to grow the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. From graduations to groundbreakings, it is an exciting season of change and growth. As we reflect on the significant milestones the Bodwé companies have hit so far this year, we invite you to read the Summer 2024 Edition of the Bodwé Bonfire and learn more. https://lnkd.in/gSaESdHq #CompanyNews #Milestones #TriballyOwned #ProfessionalServices #8aCertification #ProjectGroundbreaking #EnculturationPresentations

What steps are taken when historic structures are impacted by new construction? For the Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering team that worked on the Oyate Health Center, preserving the history of this site and its ties to the community would become an ongoing effort known as the Rapid City Mitigation Project. Tasked with completing nine activities, the team worked to mitigate the impact of the Oyate Health Center’s construction on a site that was once home to the Rapid City Indian School and the Sioux Sanatorium. The site’s long Indigenous history spans centuries, and the work of our team will ensure this history is available to people today and for future generations. We are excited to share the journey of the Rapid City Mitigation Project and invite you to read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/gbnW7tKV #HistoricalPreservation #CulturalHeritage #CommunityImpact #MitigationActivities #SouthDakota #TriballyOwned  

This week, we are excited to highlight our Director of Construction Services at Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering Steve Zimmerman, LEED AP for his commitment to the value of Truth. Steve’s integrity and calm communication are recognized by each team he leads. He is able to look at a situation from all perspectives and pick the best path forward. Steve’s embodiment of Truth makes him a respected leader, and we value his contributions as part of Bodwé Group. Thank you, Steve, for your dedication to the Bodwé values in support of our mission to grow the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Learn more about Bodwé Group, our mission, and our tribal ownership at the Pokagon Band by visiting https://lnkd.in/g5kiyjD9. #WéCulture #Values #EmployeeAppreciation #SupportingTribes #IndigenousDesign #AECcareers #Leadership 

Bodwé Federal Program Managers Ivan McPherson and Jeremiah Hirras were in Bethesda, Maryland last week visiting our federal contract staff and our clients at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Ivan and Jeremiah were able to check in with team members who are a part of the Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering staffing contract to provide Initial Outfitting & Transition (IO&T) staffing services for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at Walter Reed and were also able to enjoy lunch with a few Bodwé Federal Support Branch leaders in the area. Learn more about our Bodwé Federal Support Branch by visiting https://lnkd.in/dBcVzPAm. #FederalStaffing #FederalContracting #HealthcareFacilities #ProfessionalServices #Collaboration 

Earlier this week, a group of our interior designers attended NeoCon, an annual conference that brings the interior design community together for idea-sharing and innovation. The Bodwé interiors group was able to engage with other professionals, learn about new products and technology, and hear from keynote speakers such as Bob Weis, who led a session about “Leveraging the Power of Storytelling in Commercial Design” on Monday. We are eager to have our team members help implement the knowledge they gained at NeoCon into our collective work to create functional, beautiful spaces for our clients. #Conferences #InteriorDesign #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking  

How does Bodwé Group connect back to Mno-Bmadsen and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi? To deepen the Bodwé team’s understanding, we recently held a series of enculturation presentations that shed light on these connections and explored the past, present, and future of the Pokagon Band. Offered in-person and virtually, these sessions were led by two Pokagon citizens, Marcus Winchester, Pokagon Cultural Leader, and Michaelina Martin, Mno-Bmadsen Vice President of Communications, as well as Julio Martinez, Mno-Bmadsen CEO. Marcus and Micky presented the rich history of the Pokagon Band and the Band’s vision for the future, while Julio shared the journey of Mno-Bmadsen and our growth across the Mno investment portfolio. By better understanding our roots and our mission, we are able to contribute more meaningfully to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band. A big thank you to Marcus, Micky, and Julio for leading these invaluable sessions! If you haven’t yet, we invite you to watch a short overview video about Bodwé and how we work to support future generations of the Pokagon Band: https://lnkd.in/eZVqWVbR  #WéCulture #TriballyOwned #CulturalPresentation #TeamBuilding #WhoWeAre #WhatWeDo