SEPTEMBER
2015 GTB NEWS
A Publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians © Village of Peshawbestown, Leelanau County, Michigan
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“There Goes Another Load” Elmers is putting the final layer of new paving over the Stallman Road improvement project. A great deal of care and caution were given to protecting the Belanger Creek water shed area. We are excited about having our community reconnected by this project.
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Grand Traverse Band News Send submissions in by the 3rd Friday each month.
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Rebecca Woods, Gov CFO, and Nicki Basch, Gov Housing Dir were pleased with their lunches. Top picture is the delicious White Fish and Fries, below a sampling of the salads and desserts offered.
Tribal Gaming Commission Posting All Tribal Members interested in an upcoming vacancy in the Gaming Commission may now pick up their application packets from the Gaming Commission Office or the Tribal Government Administration building.
5. Must meet the qualification requirements of the GTB Gaming Code 6. Cannot be employed with the GTB Economic Development Corporation Application packets may be dropped off at the Tribal Government Administration building in Peshawbestown or emailed to 1. This is a stipend positions and normal- Kimberly.Vargo@gtbindians.com. Please ly consists on one monthly meeting. direct questions to Kimberly Vargo, Tribal 2. Qualifications: Council Executive Assistant at (231)3. Must be at least 18 years old o Must 534-7564. This position will be made be a member of the Grand Traverse by appointment of the Tribal Council. Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Migwetch 4. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation
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HEARD MUSEUM TO BEGIN WORK TO EXPAND AMERICAN INDIAN BOARDING SCHOOLS EXHIBIT WITH $60,445 PLANNING GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES ‘Remembering Our Indian School Days’ will ultimately be expanded and add traveling exhibitions for national and local use and a catalog documenting the experiences of Native youth Phoenix – The Heard Museum will begin planning to expand a long-term exhibit that documents the experiences of tens of thousands of American Indian youth in federal boarding schools with a $60,445 planning grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Remembering Our Indian School Days: The Boarding School Experience, which opened in 2000 in the East Gallery of the museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, will be ultimately expanded and reinterpreted. The funding will also pay the cost of setting forth plans for creating a traveling exhibition which will be sent to other museums around the country, two smaller traveling panels exhibits to be used locally, and publication of a catalog that would study the experience of those attending boarding and tribal schools between the late 19th century and today. The grant was one of 212 the NEH announced July 28 and one of only two in Arizona.
The exhibit, originally planned as a three-year exhibit, has remained popular with audiences since it opened 15 years ago and continues to surprise the museum’s visitors and news media with its content and impact. Many have said after viewing it they were unaware of this chapter in American history. “Our boarding school exhibit has been receiving a powerfully emotional response from our visitors for many years,” said John Bulla, the Heard Museum’s interim director and CEO. “This grant will give us the opportunity to plan the expansion of exhibit content enabling future audiences to learn more about this important episode in American history.” “The grant projects announced today represent the very best of humanities scholarship and programming,” said NEH Chairman William Adams. “NEH is proud to support programs that illuminate the great ideas and events of our past, broaden access to our nation’s many cultural resources, and open up for us new ways of understanding the world in which we live.” The NEH said that its support this year will benefit institutions and independent scholars in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Heard Museum – American Indian Art and History 2301 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85004-1323 602.252.8840 or visit heard.org Join us! facebook.com/heardmuseum \ twitter.com/heardmuseum \ youtube.com/heardmuseum pinterest.com/heardmuseum
Sept em ber 201 5 / Wa a b a g a a Giizis ( Ch a n g in g L e a v e s M o o n ) From the daughters of Nettie Keusch: We would like to thank all of those wonderful people who stepped up and led us through the agonizing process of dealing with our mother’s passing. Frank, Todd and David, Christopher, Jon and Jayson and all of the fire keepers; Kchii Megwetch! Connie and Cathy, Sam and Tom, Arlene and Judy; an enormous megwetch for the beautiful ceremonies and services. Theresa, Arlene and Doris, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the food you so lovingly prepared. We are SO grateful to those who taught us and our descendants what we needed to know about traditions. It is only through those teachings that we can pass our traditions down to the next generations. Kchii Megwetch! To all of you who came to the house, sent cards and messages, and called to help us through, you are truly appreciated! A very special megwetch to Arlene who held our hands from sunrise to sunset every day and made sure we did all things traditional in a good way. We thank you all for the love and support! Thank you all for the beautiful flowers and plants. Thank you for attending her service. Mom was a beautiful human being who always did her best. She taught us beauty, dignity and grace without saying a word. Thank you Mom, I hope I grow up to be just like you. Jo and Judi
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Sept em ber 201 5 / Wa a b a g a a Giizis ( Ch a n g in g L e a v e s M o o n ) COMMISSION ON AGING POST STORM UPDATE Traverse City, Mich. – The Traverse City Senior Center building was examined for storm damage on August 4, 2015. It was determined that no structural damage was sustained. The Traverse City Senior Center is open for indoor activities, outdoor activities may be temporarily cancelled until all fallen trees and debris is removed. Contact the Traverse City Senior Center, 231-9224911, for more information on activities at any of the County Senior Center locations, or visit our website. Our 520 West Front Street office is open. For more information you may contact Georgia Durga at 231922-4688. ###
Anthony Oskaboose, Anthony “AJ” Agosa, Gaagaagschiinh Fox Team Leelanau Fruit (Suttons Bay 2) Pee Wee League
2015 Leelanau County Youth League (LLYL) 2nd place Champions Submitted by Mary Agosa, Aug 24, 2015
Suttons Bay Junior Girls Champion Softball team 2015. We recognize young athletes GTB girls Maggie Napont standing far right, Keeley TwoCrow standing center raising her fist in victory and flanking the row in front are Selina and Valerie Southbird. Congratulations you are all superior young athletes. It was a team effort as they say and what a great team effort, it is now in the record book.
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EYAAWING NEEDS INFO Eyaawing staff would like to thank the Youth Group from the Evangel Heights United Methodist Church in South Bend, Indiana for coming and visiting the museum. The youth group cleaned and cleared a path down to the water, learned about our culture, and enjoyed a language class taught by our very own Carrie Leaureaux.
$50 HONORARIUM for Elders willing to be interviewed for Eyaawing's Archives.
We would like to create a veterans memorial here at the museum and would like the name, branch of the military and rank, if possible, for any and all GTB citizens. Not just recent if you know of any of our ancestors that have served in the military we would like their names too. Please email information to Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com 231-534-7768
Chi Miigwetch to Eva Petoskey for coming in and teaching a cedar oil making class! We had over 25 people in attendance and we all learned so much about the process of making cedar oil. Everyone appreciated the class, and went home with some cedar oil to enjoy.
Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center & Odawa Gamik Open to the Public WEDNESDAY SATURDAY 10A.M. - 4 P.M.
If you are interested please call; the museum at 231-534-7768
Find us on Facebook! Scan the code below or go to: www.facebook.com/ eyaawingmuseum We had Dr. Ted Ligibel’s Archives class here from Eastern University. They explored our museum (even with no power), checked out our gardens, traveled our path down to the water, and asked many questions about the museum, and our culture.
Chi Miigwetch to Freddie Raphael for coming and teaching a hand drum making class! The boys who participated had a wonderful time, and all got to make a drum, and take it home. If you are interested in the next hand drum making class keep c h e c k i n g o u r Fa c e b o o k calendars for more information.
Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Contact Information
2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Mailing Address: 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Director: Cindy Winslow (231) 534-7764 Curator/Archivist: Kellie J. Barton/Billy Wilson Jr. (231) 534-7768 Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com — Kellie.barton@gtbindians.com — William.wilsonjr@gtbindians.com — http://www.gtbindians.org/eyaawing.asp
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Various crafting groups completed regalia projects for their families. In collaboration with the cultural department, local crafting groups met on a weekly basis to complete their projects. Crafters with various skills assisted each other to complete their outfits. All groups are open for anyone to attend. Sewing machines and other supplies may be available. Over the next few months, various classes for other projects will be offered to those who attend. Please join us at any one of these sites! Eyaawing Museum- Saturday 10am-4pm Grand Traverse 3-mile crafting group- Tuesdays 6-8 Leelanau Wednesday night crafting group: Eyaawing Museum 6-8
Sheila Chingwa
Department Manager For the Grand Travers Band Of Ottawa Chippewa Indians Department 1- Spirit
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Drum Making at Eyaawing Museum August 12-14 Fred Raphael led a Drum making workshop for the male youth at the museum. The young men made their own drums to take home. Five drums were made all together. Other drum making workshops will be held in the Grand Traverse area and in Benzonia area in the upcoming months. Sheila Chingwa, Cultural Department Manager
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PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY SHEILA CHINGWA, CULTURAL DEPARTMENT MANAGER
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Submitted by Angeline Antoine, GTB Tribal Member,
SORNA: How can I find out if there are registered sex offenders living near me? Convicted sex offenders are required to register and be placed on public websites in an effort to help keep the public informed and safe. The Grand Traverse Band has placed Kiosks in four areas for community members to visit websites which show where registered sex offenders are living, working, and/or going to school.
The Kiosks are located in the following areas: 1. Tribal Police Department Lobby 2. Traverse City Office Lobby 3. Benzie Office Lobby
When visiting these websites you can also register for alerts to be notified when a registered offender changes information or if a registered offender moves, starts working or attending school near your location. Please be advised that not all convicted sex offenders are listed on the public registry websites. Publication of information is based on several factors, including the offense leading to their conviction.
SORNA information will be presented at the following Community Policing/ Neighborhood Watch meetings, which are held on Mondays from 6:00-7:00:
4. Charlevoix Office Lobby The following websites are available for viewing registered sex offenders on the Kiosks. These websites can also be accessed from your home computer. Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry:
http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_main. php?office=55242/ Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website: http://www.nsopw.gov
Please be sure to visit the SORNA page on the GTB website by clicking on the link for the Public Safety page. The SORNA page has been updated with current information related to the GTB Sex Offender Registry Code, links to community notification websites, and links to community resources. Please contact Denise Johnson, SORNA Coordinator, at 534-7370 with any questions.
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Groups Tell Schuette, Snyder To Act on Enbridge Oil Threat in the Straits of Mackinac
The twin Line 5 pipelines, constructed in 1953, carry 23 million gallons of oil through the Mackinac Straits every day. Line 5 carries oil to a refinery in Sarnia, Canada. Most of Michigan’s Urgency Needed in Wake of petroleum needs are met by oil carried through pipelines other than Pipeline Task Force Report Line 5 that do not cross the Great Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Lakes. Those who signed the letter to Organizations fighting to protect Schuette and Snyder include citizens Michigan from a catastrophic oil from counties along the Straits as pipeline rupture in the Great Lakes well as other local, state, and national called on Michigan Attorney General organizations. Bill Schuette and Governor Snyder “Our groups want the state to administration to immediately begin immediately begin a transparent, taking action to stop the flow of oil public process with an aggressive through the Straits of Mackinac. timetable for shutting down the The twelve organizations, in their flow of oil through Line 5,” said first official response to the Snyder Kirkwood. “We know the risk these administration regarding the state’s aging Enbridge oil pipelines present, July 14 Michigan Petroleum Task and we know the Coast Guard said in Force report, said Enbridge’s twin April that they cannot deal effectively pipelines in the Straits are a “clear with a rupture in open water of the and present danger to public health Great Lakes. We also know the state and safety, and the environment.” has the authority to act to protect “Attorney General Schuette has the Great Lakes and that time is not said that the ‘days are numbered,’ on our side with those oil pipelines. for the Straits oil pipelines” said Liz Kirkwood, Executive Director of FLOW What we don’t know is when or if the state will act.” (For Love of Water), a Great Lakes Groups signing the letter: Phil law, policy, and education center in Bellfy, Executive Director, Article32. Traverse City. “The task force report did a great job defining the problem. org; Jane A. TenEyck, Executive Director, Chippewa Ottawa Resource But how many days will it be before Authority (CORA); Rev. Deb Hansen, Mr. Schuette and the state take action to protect the Great Lakes and Concerned Citizens of Cheboygan and Emmet Counties; Nic Clark, Executive Michigan? They say they have the authority, and we say they should act Director, Michigan Clean Water now. The threat from those pipelines Action; Liz Kirkwood, Executive Director, FLOW (For Love of Water); only grows by the day.” Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, In their letter to Schuette, Gov. Food & Water Watch (FWW); Rick Snyder and other top state Stephanie Karisny, Staff Attorney, officials, the organizations say the Great Lakes Environmental Law task force report points the way for Center (GLELC); Hans Voss, Executive the state to take legal action against Director, Groundwork Center for Enbridge for violating an Easement Resilient Communities; Peggy Agreement with the state that Case, President, Michigan Citizens governs the operations of the Straits for Water Conservation (MCWC); pipelines. Charlotte Jameson, Policy Manager, “The task force report says Michigan League of Conservation Enbridge has broken its promises to Voters (MLCV); Ann Rogers, Chair, the state on how those oil pipelines Northern Michigan Environmental should be operated and is keeping Action Council (NMEAC); Anne pipeline safety records secret,” said Woiwode, Conservation Director, David Holtz, Board Chair of the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. “The Read the full letter here at state should not allow Enbridge to flowforwater.org. continue to transport oil through Oil & Water Don’t Mix Campaign 148 Line 5. There’s just too much at risk E Front Street, Suite 301, Traverse for the state to trust Enbridge, and City, MI 49684. 231-480-4112. Enbridge hasn’t earned the public’s www.OilandWaterDontMix.org trust.”
CTAS 5 year Strategic Plan Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), Purpose Area 2 (PA2): Comprehensive Tribal Justice Systems Strategic Planning Program funded by the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The overarching goal of the GTB Strategic Planning Project under PA-2 is to create a 5-year strategic plan for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ Tribal Justice System. The plan will address two identified needs: 1) clarification of jurisdictional issues; and 2) implementation of Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization 2013. VISION: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians seeks a restorative justice system that strives for wellness, accountability and the preservation of our cultural identity based on 7 Generation planning while living the 7 Grandfather Teachings of Love, Respect, Humility, Wisdom, Honesty, Bravery and Truth. MISSION: Create a comprehensive, strategic five-year plan to increase the Tribal Justice System’s coordination, efficiencies, and effectiveness, and improve the community wellness and safety; address jurisdictional issues and implementation of TLOA and VAWA through a data-informed assessment of GTB Law Enforcement, the Tribal Court, and victim services programs to identify the needs and gaps within the current structure. To find out more information about this project please contact: Leanne Alber, GTB CTAS PA-2 Project Coordinator/Contractor; leannewalber@gmail. com 616.633.4514
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______________________________________________________________________________ WWW.JUSTICE.GOV TTY (866) 544-5309 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO ENHANCE TRIBAL ACCESS TO NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION DATABASES Department of Justice Tribal Access Program (TAP) Will Improve the Exchange of Critical Data Department of the Interior Companion Program to Provide Name-Based Emergency Background Checks for Child Placement WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice is launching an initial phase of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP) to provide federally-recognized tribes access to national crime information databases for both civil and criminal purposes. TAP will allow tribes to more effectively serve and protect their communities by ensuring the exchange of critical data. This initial phase of TAP was announced today in a meeting with tribes held during the 2015 Department of Justice/FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division Tribal Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “Federal criminal databases hold critical information that can solve crimes, and keep police officers and communities safe,” said Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates. “The Tribal Access Program is a step forward to providing tribes the access they need to protect their communities, keep guns from falling into the wrong hands, assist victims and prevent domestic and sexual violence. Empowering tribal law enforcement with information strengthens public safety and is a key element in our ongoing strategy to build safe and healthy communities in Indian country. ” “The FBI is pleased to participate in this initiative,” said Executive Assistant Director Amy Hess of the FBI’s Science and Technology Branch. “This will be a positive step for the tribal agencies to receive valuable criminal information and also for those same tribal agencies to submit criminal information at the national level. Through this partnership, information becomes richer and communities can become safer.” TAP will support tribes in analyzing their needs for national crime information and help provide appropriate solutions, including a-state-of-the-art biometric/biographic computer workstation with capabilities to process finger and palm prints, take mugshots and submit records to national databases, as well as the ability to access CJIS systems for criminal and civil purposes through the Department of Justice. TAP will also provide specialized training and assistance for participating tribes. While in the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 Congress required the Attorney General to ensure that tribal officials that meet applicable requirements be permitted access to national crime information databases, the ability of tribes to fully participate in national criminal justice information sharing via state networks has been dependent upon various regulations, statutes and policies of the states in which a tribe’s land is located. Therefore, improving access for tribal law enforcement to federal criminal information databases has been a departmental focus for several years. In 2010, the department instituted two pilot projects, one biometric and one biographic, to improve informational access for tribes. The biographic pilot continues to serve more than 20 tribal law enforcement agencies. Departments of Justice and Interior Working Group In 2014, the Departments of Justice and the Interior (DOI) formed a working group to assess the impact of the pilots and identify long-term sustainable solutions that address both criminal and civil needs of tribes. The outcome of this collaboration was the TAP, as well as an additional program announced today by the DOI’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) that provides tribes with national crime information prior to making child placement decisions in emergency circumstances. Under the BIA program, social service agencies of federally recognized tribes will be able to view criminal history information accessed through BIA’s Office of Justice Services who will conduct name-based checks in situations where parents are unable to care for their children. “Giving tribal government programs access to national crime databases through DOJ’s Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information is a tremendous step forward towards increasing public safety in Indian Country,” said Assistant Secretary Kevin K. Washburn for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. “The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services’ Purpose Code X program provides a much-needed tool for tribal social service agencies when they must find safe homes to place children during temporary emergency situations.” In the initial phase of the TAP program, the biometric/biographic workstations will be deployed to up to 10 federallyrecognized tribes who will provide user feedback. This phase will focus on assisting tribes that have law enforcement agencies, while in the future the department will seek to address needs of the remaining tribes and find a long-term solution. The department will continue to work with Congress for additional funding to more broadly deploy the program. The Department of Justice’s Chief Information Officer manages TAP. “It is our hope that TAP can minimize the national crime information gap and drive a deeper and more meaningful collaboration between the federal, state, local and tribal criminal justice communities,” said Chief Information Officer Joseph F. Klimavicz for the department. For more information on TAP, visit www.justice.gov/tribal/tribal-access-program-tap. For more information about the Justice Department’s work on tribal justice and public safety issues, visit: www.justice. gov/tribal. For more information about the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, visit www.indianaffairs.gov/ ###
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COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
Registration of Convicted Sex Offenders TO: ANY AND ALL CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS WHO RESIDE, ATTEND SCHOOL, ARE EMPLOYED, OR VISITING WITHIN THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS; OTHER PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS; AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS: The Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Department is dedicated to registering convicted sex offenders and providing community notification to the public. The Grand Traverse Band Public Sex Offender Registry is located at http://gtb.nsopw.gov/ and may be accessed on your personal computer or through the four kiosks located in the following areas: Tribal Police Lobby, Traverse City Office, Benzie Office and Charlevoix Office. Public Sex Offender Registry information can also be found on the Michigan State Police website at http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_main.php?office=55242/ and the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website at http://www.nsopw.gov/ From these public registries, community members are able to obtain information regarding convicted sex offenders within their community. Additionally, these public registries allow any person to request email notification of the relocation of any sex offender back to the person’s community. If you are a convicted sex offender (Native American or Non-Native American, convicted of a sex offense in the GTB Tribal Court, State of Michigan courts, other state courts, federal court, military court, or any other court) you are required to register your presence with the GTB Tribal Police. Registration is required with GTB Tribal Police for convicted sex offenders falling into any of the following categories: Residence on Tribal Lands, Employment within Tribal Lands (either by GTB or any other entity which requires presence on Tribal Lands), School Attendance within Tribal Lands, Visiting Tribal Lands, Conviction of sex offense by GTB Tribal Court, Incarceration by GTB for a covered sex offense. This registration may be in addition to your registration with another jurisdiction. If you have not registered with the GTB Tribal Police, your failure to comply with registration is an offense under the Grand Traverse Band Sex Offender Registry Code. Each violation by a sex offender shall be considered a crime and subject to punishment. An offender who fails to register, provides false or misleading registration information, fails to update their registration information, fails to appear for periodic verification/registration, violates the school/daycare zones of restriction, residency restrictions or any laws contained within the GTB Sex Offender Registry Code may be found in violation of the GTB Code. Each violation of a provision of the code by a sex offender who is a Native American shall be considered a crime and subject to a period of incarceration of up to 1 year and/or a fine of up to $5,000. Non-GTB Tribal Members who have been convicted of a Tier III sex offense are excluded from residing and entering onto Tribal Lands (with the exception of gaming floors). Exceptions to this exclusion include the following: • To answer a summons/subpoena by the GTB Tribal Court. • To be a defendant in any GTB Tribal Court. • To attend the funeral service only of immediate family members, which is limited to one (1) hour prior to and one (1) hour post funeral service. • To accompany, because of a legal duty, a person or minor who is eligible to receive medical services, including, but not limited to Indian Health Services, performed at the Medicine Lodge or other building by the GTB Health Administration. • To receive medical services, including, but not limited to Indian Health Services, performed at the Medicine Lodge or other building by the GTB Health Administration. Any non-GTB Tribal Member sex offender who is excluded from the reservation and who must return for one of the exceptions listed above must notify the GTB Tribal Police no less than one (1) business day prior to their return to Tribal Lands and disclose the purpose. A permission form must be obtained from the GTB Tribal Police in these instances and the sex offender has the duty to remain under the direct supervision of tribal authorities or an accepted escort.
To register as a sex offender, or for more information or questions, please contact Denise Johnson, SORNA Coordinator at 534-7370 or Tribal Police at 534-7777.
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Beaver Island community and state dignitaries came to the Native Veteran Memorial Service honoring those men and women who have throughout the history of the U.S. fought for our freedoms that we enjoy today - Miigwetch
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Native veterans service recognized on Beaver Island PetoskeyNews.com
Peshawbestown Post 120 Veterans In Service: Gerald Luskey, George Antoine, Sam McClellan, Suzanne McSawby, Billy Cabinaw and Commander Mikki Pino.
BEAVER ISLAND — Native people have served in the military at twice the rate expected for their population size, even when the country they were fighting for did not always fight for them. On Aug. 1, on Beaver Island, 43 veterans who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces were recognized for their service by members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, AMVETS Post 46, and about 200 islanders and visitors combined. Memorial bricks for the Native Americans from the Beaver Archipelago, inscribed with individuals names and service information were placed at Beaver Island Veterans Memorial in their honor. Tribal color guards started things off carrying their colorful banners and presenting their tribal flags, which will be flown periodically at the memorial park. A missing man fly-over by Paul Welke’s Island Air fleet followed. Alvina Cornstalk Napont dressed in native attire led the Pledge of Allegiance. Joe Mitchell, of Charlevoix, the dignified Odawa Pipe Carrier — performer of sacred ritual — conducted a pipe ceremony for all veterans especially the newly installed Native Americans and Robert Keshik from Garden Island who died in Korea. Albert Cole, Tribal Administrator of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Harbor Springs offered greetings and salutations for his people and a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians of Traverse City greeted and thanked the crowd on behalf of her tribes. Brian Anthony speaking for his father George Anthony, who as called away for an emergency, also gave remarks. Alvin LaFreniere of Post 46 read the names of the 43 and their place of service, the oldest being George Washegesic who fought with Company K of the 101st Michigan Sharpshooters in the Civil War. It is not known where he is buried but the pipe ceremony will bring his spirit home and the others as well. Bob Anderson of AMVETS Post 46 rang a special bell as each veteran was honored. Those in attendance also included; Cmdr. Steve Bidstrup, of Michigan Department of AMVETS, Michigan AMVETS Executive Director Carol Hebert, Paul Ladochi, past District 6 Commander and Matt Mageria, District 6 Commander, the Eagletown Post 120 American Legion Color Guard from Peshawbestown, and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Councilor Tanya Raphael addressed the gathering as well. A rifle salute by the AMVETS Post 46 rifle team and taps in honor of Robert Keshik wrapped up the ceremonies.
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NOTICE TO BOATERS
COMMERCIAL TRAP NETS
in northern Lakes Michigan & Huron RED OR ORANGE FLOAT OR STAFF BUOY
4-FOOT STAFF BUOY WITH RED OR ORANGE FLAG AND FISHER ID NO.
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Tribal T ribal Commercial Trap Net Marking Requirements See <www.1836cora.org> under net marking for maps and other information.
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Vessel Operators should NAVIGATE AWAY from all markers and V REMAIN 1,500 FEET AWAY from any staff buoy or jug markers.
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CHIPPEWA OTTAWA RESOURCE AUTHORITY 179 W. Three Mile, Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783 906-632-0043
LOCAL, STATE or TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS or Michigan DNR RAP Hotline 1-800-292-7800
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Grand Traverse Band NRD Team Odaway / Brett Fessel and Frank Dituri led the electro shock fish assessment on the Boardman River (ODAWAY RIVER). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are sampling specific portions
of the river to compare the results of aquatic life before and after dam removalâ&#x20AC;?. This effort is being collected with the assistance of Michigan universities. state agemcoes and a large group of local volunteers like Trout Unlimited. Once the river returns to a less obstructed flow we expect to see increase in fish habitat.
22 ELDERS BIRTHDAYS Kewaygoshkum, Robert Lewis, Anita Willis, Terrie Molina, Bryan Williams, Jerry Waukazoo, Ronald Fuller, Nancy Anderson, Jacob John, Phyllis Blackmer, Judith DeVerney, Gloria Conner, Elizabeth Mattson, Wilfred Schocko, Roseanne Tighe, Carolyn Ghering, Perry Norton, Thomas Wabsey, Daniel Raphael, Shirley Palmer, Thomas Tubergen, Vonda Wayashe, Michael Aide, Vickie Blanchard, Betty Miller, Roger Mattson, Robert Menefee, Ernest Wabanimkee, Tracy Wright, Robert Avery, Donna Beckman, Betty Dashner, Gerald Chippewa, Helen Running, Deborah Cobb, Keith Harris, Nancy Hall, Jennifer Wilson, William Menefee, Kenneth Douglas, Lee Williams, Keith Pikaar, Pamela Alker, Bessie Maniteau, Walter Van Paris, Dean Martell, William LeGault, Mary Bailey, Gregory Bussey, Ruth Burgess, Mary Crowley, Catherine John, Debra Niewiadomski, Jeffery Lachniet, Bruce Stevens, Allen Anderson, Nora Keway, Edward Sams, Patricia Ogemagegedo, Ruby
S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5 / Wa a b a g a a Giizis ( Ch a nging Leaves Moon) BirthDay 1-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 6-Sep 6-Sep 6-Sep 7-Sep 7-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 12-Sep 12-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 18-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep 27-Sep 27-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep
BI DS W ANTE D: ASH C ORN Wanted Written Bids: Top winners for the ladies were: 1. Florine Yannott 2. Philamena King 3. Debra Raphel
Top winners for the men were: 1. Bill Wilson 2. Ernie Gablow 3. Patrick Wabanimkee
Need 10 Cups of Ash Corn to be held in the Tribal Manager’s Office for program events
SUBMIT YOUR BID TO THE: TRIBAL MANAGER’S OFFICE BEFORE OCTOBER 30TH, 2015. Purchase will take place in November 2015
Tribal Manager’s Of fice Government Administration Building. 231-534-7965
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ALL SITE POOL/ HOW TO PLANT/ PIZZA T.C. KEEP SWEET 11:30-3 GRASS T.C. 1:00 (LV. @ 10:30 (LV. @ 11)
ALL SITE CRAFT ALL SITE EUCHRE ALL SITE LUNCH/ P.TOWN 11:30-3 T.C. 1-4 BINGO T.C. (LV. @ 10:00) (LV. @ 11) 11:30-4 (LV. @ 10)
LUNCH 11:30 INDIAN RIVER / MANISTEE SHOP CROSS IN WOODS 1-3 DAY TRIP/ T.C. 10 (LV. @ 8:30) LUNCH 11:30 ALL SITE CRAFT/ MINI BINGO LUNCH 11:30-3 12:30-1:30 (LV. @ 10)
LUNCH 11:30 ALL SITE EUCHRE MINI BINGO T.C. 1-4 12:30-1:30 (LV. @ 11)
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Descendants of Chief Waukazoo join Park Township centennial celebration
Tribal elders and Waukazoo descendants Art Dembinski, Pat Putney and Jack Swanson are leading the organization of Waukazoo events with Park Township officials. “For us, this is an honor as a family,” Swanson said.
Over 150 years later, Waukazoo’s descendants are returning to the area to participate in Park Township’s 100th anniversary celebration from August 15-23. A historical sign at Waukazoo Woods commemorates the Ottawa Native American village that was located in what is now Park Township. Erin Dietzer/Sentinel Staff
Holland, Mich. In the 1830s and 40s, Chief Waukazoo and about 300 Ottawa Native Americans lived in a village on Lake Macatawa, then known as Black Lake. Now, over 150 years later, Waukazoo’s descendants are returning to the area to participate in Park Township’s 100th anniversary celebration from August 15-23. “It’s kinda turning into what they are calling a homecoming,” Supervisor Jerry Hunsburger said.
Chief Waukazoo and his people left the area in June 1849. Waukazoo, along with Rev. George N. Smith, led the move further north and founded the village of Waukazooville in the area of what is now Northport. Many of Waukazoo’s descendants still live in that area as part of the Grand Traverse Band. Other Waukazoo descendants have been scattered across the country due to forced relocations or Native American children being placed in foster care or adopted out to non-native families. Before the Indian Child Welfare Act act was enacted in 1978, there was a high removal rate of native children from their traditional homes. In some cases, the Bureau of Indian Affairs was paying the states to remove Indian children and to place them with non-Native American families and religious groups. The ICWA gave tribal governments a stronger voice when it came to child custody proceedings of Native American children. “In our family alone, we had five generations that didn’t live as a family,” Putney said. The Park Township’s centennial was a way for us to gather back together. “After more than 150 years, we’re coming full circle,” Swanson said.
Plans for the Waukazoo participation have been in the works since early spring, when Hunsburger and Robert Ortman began meeting with some of Waukazoo’s descendants from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Peshawbestown, just north of Traverse City.
The Waukazoos had historical presentations and a historical display of what the 1830s settlement may have looked like at
Tekakwitha: Making Things Right Patron of our Mother Earth Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:30 AM—4:30 PM Cooney Conference Center 611 West North Street • Gaylord, MI
Schedule for the day 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Noon 1:15 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:45 PM
Registration Opening Prayer: Mr. Tony Davis Healing the Hurt by Deleta Smith, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Break Talking Circles Mass celebrated by Bishop Steven J. Raica - Lunch follows Bridging the Gap through Music and Storytelling—Darlene and Terry Wildman (Rainsong) Break Belonging: Family, Tribe, Church Talking Circles Sending Forth There is no fee to attend this conference, free will offerings will be accepted. The Native American Apostolate in the Diocese of Gaylord is able to host this event thanks to generous gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) and a grant from the USCCB Office of Black and Indian Missions. We do not want to exclude anyone for any reason so if you need assistance getting to and from the conference, or have additional questions/concerns, please contact Sr. Sue Gardner.
REGISTRATION FORM Please duplicate this form for each registrant. Please print.
PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM BY OCTOBER 16, 2015 TO:
NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE EMAIL
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish P.O. Box 504 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 or email to: sgardner@dioceseofgaylord.org 231.271.6651
the Ottawa County fairgrounds during the week of the Park Township centennial. “We want to do the whole village thing with wigwams,” Putney said. “Everything from starting a fire to flint makers and women making baskets.” People will also be able to make take-home crafts like cornhusk dolls, leather bracelets and dream catchers. A traditional feast was held on the night of Friday, Aug. 21. Putney said it included things like Indian corn soup, pan bread, fish, buffalo with wild rice, squash, wild blueberries and strawberries.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S Activity Calendar
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All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events
Charlevoix Senior Center is Meal Site, Serves 12:00-12:30 pm
All Site Luncheon/ Bingo/ Raffle, CHX 11:30-3:00 pm Movie Day Petoskey 10:30-3:30 pm
30 Birthday Bash 3-M 1:00-2:00 pm Calendar subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm activity.
Vince Beyl MC from Minnesota, did a fabulous job for us Miigwetch
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93 year old Traditional Native Dancer with her companion danced in this years competition Jiingtamok / MorningStar
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GRAND TRAVERSE BAND LLC Seeking Applicants for the following position: Position Description Job Title: Reports To: FLSA Status: Salary Start: Prepared Date: Responsible For:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) LLC Board of Directors Exempt DOE July 2015
SUMMARY
The CEO is the focal point of the vision and leadership for the Grand Traverse Band, LLC. Under the guidance and direction of the LLC Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for both big-picture strategy and day-to-day operational management. The CEO will need the flexibility to make quick and efficient business decisions, while at the same time assuring that the corporate operations respect the policies and guidelines set by the Board of Directors. This position has direct oversight of all functions and operations that are encompassed under the Grand Traverse Band’s LLC, which strives to achieve longterm financial success.
GRAND TRAVERSE BAND, LLC SUMMARY
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES
Directly manages personnel employed by the holding company LLC; supervises the managers of subsidiary LLCs; responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all segments of GTB’s LLC. The CEO also indirectly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
The Grand Traverse Band, LLC (the “GTB-LLC”) is a limited liability holding company that is wholly owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (“GTB”). The Company is chartered under Tribal Law. The GTB-LLC is governed by a Board of Directors (“Board”), which is appointed by the Tribal Council. The GTB-LLC is in a process of growth from its origin as a start-up, as the Company acquires other businesses and starts new ventures.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ◗◗ Identify, research and present business investment, acquisition, and startup opportunities to the Board of Directors. ◗◗ Provide leadership and management to ensure that the mission and core values of the company are properly put into practice for all currently owned companies and future business endeavors. ◗◗ Responsible for building the Company by increasing its assets and operations, developing its personnel, and helping to set and attain business goals and objectives. ◗◗ Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. Direct management of personnel within the holding Company, including mentoring and career development. ◗◗ Oversee all operational areas in the LLC and its subsidiaries through supervision of subsidiary managers, as well as other key personnel. ◗◗ Adhere to sound business principles in managing activities that generate income; monitor internal controls in all activities to maintain financially stable conditions, while promoting economic growth. ◗◗ Carry out objectives and policies adopted by the LLC Board of Directors. Provide lead staffing to the Board as necessary to develop and implement those objectives and policies. ◗◗ Report to the Owner on the Board’s behalf, consistent with the Company’s charter documents.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of job-related machines and/ or Office Equipment. Must be able to move or carry job-related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES ◗◗ Must understand the strategic vision, as set forth by the LLC ◗◗ ◗◗
Board, and be able to carry out business matters while keeping the mission and culture of the LLC intact. Must be able to respond to common inquires or complaints from the LLC Board, the Owner, partnering agencies, and members of the associated business community Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ◗◗ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience ◗◗ Five to ten years of comparable business experience, or a ◗◗
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lower amount of especially pertinent or desired experience. Experience with at least three of the following: business mergers and acquisitions, personnel management, marketing, business planning, and financial assessment and evaluation. Understanding of tribal sovereignty as it relates to business management. Experience in federal contracting and procurement is preferred Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, formulating and responding to requests for proposals (i.e.; federal contracting, bidding). Preferred knowledge and experience working in a Native American Business Environment.
Must be able to work flexible hours and to take on additional responsibilities when asked.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
Basic office equipment, copier, fax machine, multi-line phone system, and personal computer.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
Must be able to handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional. Must be able to deal with various types of personalities and people without losing perspective. Must be able to work productively under strict time restraints with variable deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is generally performed in a multi-person office environment.
COMMENTS This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the CEO, as the need may change with future economic endeavors. Performance evaluation, in part, will be determined by the ability to perform the tasks and requirements detailed in this job description. This job description is not a contract for employment. The right is reserved under provisions PL 93-638 Section (b), (f), (g), (i), 20 USD450 Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974 to give preference and opportunity for employment, training, and contracts to Native Americans. With the exception of this preference the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and its corporations and subsidiaries are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity (E.O.E.). Native American Preference will apply. Must be able to pass a background and character investigation, as well as a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.
GTB, LLC is an “at will employer” The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The LLC Board retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval from the LLC Board.
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Happy Belated Birthday to twins Madeline & Charlie Petoskey. You turned eight in July, 2015 and we wanted to share that news with the whole community of Grand Traverse Band Tribal Members becasue they are your family too! Lover Grandma Gloria and Grandpa Ptak, beautiful mom Kristine Ptak (in the middle) & Sal, Marjie & Isaac, Uncle Jim & Olivia.
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Happy birthday to our son Jim Ptak Jr., pictured with his sister Kris. He will celebrate his birthday on September 24. Much love from Dad and Mom Ptak, Daughter Olivia, Kris, Sal, Marjie, Charlie, Maddie and Isaac.
Arena Director Paul Raphael congratulates the young male dancers.
John, Congratulations on your graduation from Interlochen Arts Academy John James!! We are so happy and proud!! Best wishes on your future plans! We love you!! Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah and family, Nathan and family, your Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Willy. :)
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2015 Weatherization Application Eligibility Criteria: a. Must be a GTB tribal member b. Live within the six county service area. c. The income for the household must be within the current income guidelines. For further information contact: Human Services Dept. at 231-534-7906 or 231-534-7548
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Mindfulness in Recovery group
What: The Mindfulness in Recovery is a group aimed at helping those in long term recovery deal with their troubling thoughts and feelings in a healthy way to avoid relapse or triggering addiction related behavior. Mindfulness techniques covered will be thought awareness, visualization, and mediation. The group was first formed from those who signed up by Friday July 31. We would like to extend an invitation to others who may have missed that deadline; Please contact us for more information. At this time we are planning the following: When/Where: The group will meet twice monthly the first and last Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6pm in the GTB Medicine Lodge conference room. We hope to begin meeting by Monday, August 3rd. How: Contact Nate Taylor at 534-7206 or via email, nathan.taylor@gtbindians.com to sign up for this group. You can also sign up by contacting Lisa at the GTB Behavioral Health office at 534-7090.
REMINDER FROM YOUR HEALTH CARE STAFF There are many outdoor activities and sporting tournaments that take place in the summer months. It is important to maintain safe public health practices during the warmer months. Be sure to drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, protect against tick and mosquito bites with insect repellent, and always wear your seatbelt while driving. http://www.cdc.gov/family/kids/summer/ http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/resources/ DontletTicksbitemeComicGenericFS_508.pdf http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/faq.asp Mary Raphael |Â GTB Family Health Clinic
Tribal Gaming Commission Postingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; All Tribal Members who are interested in an upcoming vacancy in the Gaming Commission may now pick up their application packets from the Gaming Commission Office or the Tribal Government Administration building. This is a stipend positions and normally consists on one monthly meeting. Qualifications: o Must be at least 18 years old o Must be a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians o Must pass a comprehensive background investigation o Must meet the qualification requirements of the GTB Gaming Code o Cannot be employed with the GTB Economic Development Corporation. Application packets may be dropped off at the Tribal Government Administration building in Peshawbestown or emailed to Kimberly.Vargo@ gtbindians.com. Please direct questions to Kimberly Vargo, Tribal Council Executive Assistant at (231)-534-7564. This position will be made by appointment of the Tribal Council. Migwetch
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Bob K and lovely Kathy Kewaygoskum bringing along another generation on the Red Road.
A Future Native American Singer
We would like to share with the community that the Teaching Strategies GOLD is an observational assessment system for children from birth through kindergarten. It is designed to help teachers get to know their students. This includes what the children already know and can do (their strengths), as well as their needs, and interests. With that information, teachers can guide the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning by planning engaging experiences that are responsive to individual as well as group needs. We do these assessments three times a year. These are the results at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. As we all know, children learn at different rates and have varying levels of skills and abilities. However, as you can see, many of the children are meeting or exceeding in many of the areas from which the data is collected. This is due, in large part, to the excellent work of the staff here at Benodjenh. Their commitment to the success of their students in all areas is evident. If you are interested in your child learning all of the necessary skills to becoming school ready, applications for the 2015-2016 school year are available. We have openings in both our GSRP and Head Start programs. Please feel free to call or stop by with any questions you may have. Our phone number is 231-534-7650. We also have Early Head Start Home Based openings. If you are pregnant or have a child between the ages of 0-3, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to be able to serve you in this program as well.
The Cornstalk family has for centuries called the Beaver Island Achipelago home. They gathered in August to honor their relatives who have served in the national military campaigns throughout the history of American. Their names now are permanently displayed at the Beaver Island War Memorial in recognition of their service. Helen Paul-Cornstalk herself serviced on her Native Nation Tribal Council for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.