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Fire Chief Garrett Fairchild and Nurse Mari Raphael Awaiting Their COVID Vaccines On December 16th, the Grand Traverse Band distributed the first round of COVID-19 Vaccines. A pivotal moment in putting an end to the global pandemic. Frontline workers were the first to be vaccinated.

Chairman’s Article To The Membership

Councilor Kewaygoshkum’s Article To The Membership

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration: A Call To Action

Public Safety Updates and Information

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Explore This Month / Chairman’s Letter

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Office of the Tribal Chairman: David Arroyo David M. Arroyo, Tribal Chairman Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9275

Office: 231-534-7129 Cell: 231-499-2607 Fax: 231-534-7010

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the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, explaining the tribe’s position in its 5th Amendment lands claim issue and requesting support of the Commissioners. The presentation went very well, and the tribe secured a resolution of support from this Board. Next steps include conducting presentations and requests for supporting resolutions at the Antrim County Board of Commission and at local county township boards, then soliciting support from state representatives before submitting a proposed Congressional bill. I will keep you updated as we move forward with our lands claim endeavor.

COVID. Some tribal members in our community have contracted the COVID virus, and although other tribal members have expressed the desire to know who these tribal members are, it is against our clinic and health care provider policies to do so. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule “establishes national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and those health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically. The Rule requires appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information, and sets limits and conditions on the uses and disclosures that may be made of such information without patient authorization.” (https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/forprofessionals/privacy/index.html). ooshoo Aanii – it was nice to say BaaMaaPii to the year 2020, B and look forward to new beginnings, although the start of 2021 was fraught with national, state, local and tribal issues that carried over from the previous year, culminating with an attack on democracy during the first full week of January. Many citizens experienced a welcome relief as January moved to a close, with a peaceful change in national leadership and hope for the future. Here’s looking forward to the year 2021 as we roll up our sleeves and dig in to the hard work of addressing the continued problems resulting from the pandemic!

On January 20, 2021, before the Tribal Council Regular Session, a smudge ceremony was held beginning at 9:00am in the Council Chambers, thanks to information being shared across Indian Country to burn sage at 9:00am their time, so that by 9:00am Pacific Time, Indian Country will have smudged the entire country. Smudge America was held to bring healing to our nation on the day of the Presidential Inauguration. Prayers were sent to the Creator blessing all we do and to watch over all of us. Chi Miigwetch to Isadore Toulouse, Pat Osawamick, Sammi Dyal, and Linda Woods.

Lands Claim Presentation. On December 8, 2020, the General Counsel, John F. Petoskey, and I made a presentation to

I hope you’ve received your grocery cards with no problems, and I apologize if there were any issues – this is the first time the tribe has sent out grocery cards to all tribal members regardless of age or location where a delivery receipt was required in order to document this COVID-related assistance. If you haven’t received your grocery card yet then please contact my office. To keep everyone safe, we would like to remind all GTB members and employees to follow safety guidelines and wear a mask if inside a GTB government building, an EDC facility, and/or any tribally owned facility. This is for the protection and safety of our employees and the entire community. It is also critical that Tribal members and community members wear masks in public gatherings, abide by frequent hand-washing, and practice social distancing. If you must attend a public gathering, it is imperative that you wear a face mask. Health officials have confirmed that public gatherings are now one of the top causes of outbreaks, and the reason is because mask-wearing and social distancing are not enforced, in some instances. Please follow and practice established safety guidelines. I encourage any and all Tribal Members to contact my office with any questions or concerns. You will get a response. This is my contact information: (SEE ABOVE)

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Senator Menendez Remarks

Menendez Opening Remarks at Nomination Hearing for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations ASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), incoming W Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the following opening statement at this morning’s

hearing on the nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Below are some of Senator Menendez’s remarks as delivered: “Thank you Mr. Chairman and thank you for expediting the hearing of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, so I appreciate your continued work in this regard. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, congratulations on your nomination. Welcome to your fourth Senate confirmation hearing. It is deeply reassuring that President Biden nominated you – a diplomat of immense expertise and skill – to be the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. I believe you are superbly qualified to advance U.S. interests at the UN. We are deeply grateful for your willingness and that of your family to return to serve our country at this critical time. We are at a pivotal moment – an opportunity to repair and restore our place in the world. But we have to be honest about the challenges we face, including at the United Nations, in light of the Trump administration’s abandonment of U.S. leadership. Over the last four years, the U.S. has accrued more than $1 billion in peacekeeping arrears, tried to pull out of the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, undermined international protections for women, girls and LGBTI individuals, defunded or cut funding to key agencies like the UN Population Fund and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Meanwhile, China and other authoritarian countries have filled the vacuum left by our absence. And later on in his remarks saying, China’s efforts to insert ‘Xi Jinping thought’ into UN resolutions has undermined the UN’s commitment to human rights. This is the same leader responsible for what the State Department has determined to be acts of genocide committed against 1.8 million Uyghur men, women and children in internment facilities. When China has asserted leadership – and taken on leadership roles – in UN bodies, these organizations have ceased to uphold the values and interests of the broader international community. Bit by bit, step by step, they are instead made to reflect China’s unilateral priorities, often at the expense of human rights. And

for all the bluster and tough-guy rhetoric, the record of the Trump administration to counter Beijing’s efforts has been one of abject failure. Meanwhile, the net effect of the Trump administration’s policies towards North Korea has been to gut the UN sanctions regime painstakingly put in place to counter North Korean provocations, and its nuclear and missile programs. Today, thanks to Secretary Pompeo and President Trump, that sanctions regime is on life support. Last year, North Korea conducted ballistic missile tests – a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolutions – and the Administration did nothing. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how to address this pressing concern. As you have witnessed firsthand, the United Nations plays a crucial role in the maintenance of peace and security across Africa. It supports six UN peacekeeping missions already, but there are other ongoing conflicts that also demand the urgent involvement of the UN. I am thinking in particular of Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, where a failure to properly address crises has already generated large refugee flows, and in some cases drawn neighboring countries into active conflict. Finally, one area I hope that you and the Biden administration will remain closely engaged on is preventing the United Nations and other affiliated organizations from being used as fora for biased attacks on Israel. Such actions make a negotiated twostate solution more difficult to achieve. After four tumultuous, exhausting years, the United States needs renewal and engagement with key alliances and institutions. If confirmed, the world will be closely watching how we achieve this at the United Nations. I look forward to hearing your views how you would achieve them.” Article Courtesy of: United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

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Councilor’s Update

From the Office of Tribal Councilor Robert Kewaygoshkum

h-Boozhoo Aanii --I hope you find this month’s newsletter useful and informative. As you know we’ve been working hard all year to improve our communications with all Tribal Members across all service areas and I am pleased to report that our Communications Department is working to make our newsletters available; but please be patient, we have only one person in the department. With each passing day, COVID-19 is forcing us all to adapt and change how we do things. For some of us that means no longer seeing family and friends every week or visiting our favorite shops and restaurants. Instead of running to the stores, some of us are shopping online and having things delivered. Although these behavior changes are leaving some of us feeling disconnected, the use of technology is enabling those of us who are adopting it, to stay in touch and complete the business of the Tribe. The Council know technology can’t yet replace the feeling of meeting in-person, but it is making the current environment a little easier to deal with. COVID-19 will change how I celebrate with family and friends this year. If you are sad because you can’t celebrate the way you normally do, please try to look on the bright side and give the technology a chance. We are still conducting many of our government & EDC meetings on-line using Zoom or by conference call, which in the Tribal Council case included meetings with the Attorney, Tribal Manager, weekly round table meetings with the Chairman & Councilors, weekly staff meetings, and many meetings on specific issues involving our COVID-19 with our Health director’s response as well as many other topics. For those of you who are struggling with the restrictions, please remember you are not alone and with each passing day we are steps closer to defeating the virus. If you or your family needs help, please reach out for assistance. Despite all the challenges we are facing, we will get through this together. The rollout of the first vaccine began in December and continues to be administered at Strongheart Center for membership. As the shipment comes in each week we are a step closer to a new norm. There will continue to be some tough days ahead and we still need to take precautions to protect ourselves and each other, especially those who are at risk from complications from the virus. As our Health Director, Soumit Pendharkar has indicated, the virus continues to spread and is already in communities and around the surrounding areas. We will likely continue to see a high number of cases, hospitalizations and possibly deaths. 4 GTB NEWS

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon) Hopefully, in the coming months, we will have the virus under control and be in a better place to start thinking about life with less restrictions. We as Indian People put our native values into action by taking care of one another, checking on elders, delivering food to those in need and helping neighbors. Getting through this pandemic is not a sprint. It is a marathon. It is about facing and walking through the virus with courage and coming out stronger than ever. This is who we are and what we do. What we have in common with other Indian peoples and our own members is six things that seem to get us through the hardest times: Our elders, our identity, our language, our ceremony and traditions, our spirituality and our sense of humor. Of course, you already know that, but the past year has proven our need to respect and protect these things. Our ability to survive every crisis the world has ever thrown our way is built into our culture and all that makes us strong. These are the traits that will get us through a pandemic, and we will come out stronger than before. As we go through this new year, Council hopes we will focus on strengthening, sharing and supporting all these things that make us strong once again. The Council goal is that four years from now we will look back on the post-pandemic years as being a time of growth and prosperity for this Tribe. I know we can do this if we keep working together the way we have this past year. Now is a time for unity. As we begin this new year, many have asked: When will the world return to normal? That depends on what “normal” means. All of us have been impacted by the pandemic. We have all changed in some way. Things can never go back to the way they were but that does not have to be a bad thing. Our future can be better than before the pandemic. If we move safely and continue to be smart, we can reemerge as the community we want to be and know we can be. We can get through this pandemic together because we are resilient. We are already on the path of coming out stronger than before. Out of fear and uncertainty, many members and employees shined. They showed courage and determination, using creative problem-solving to meet our challenges. History is not something that fate decides. History is made by people of vision and courage. We have plenty of both. When our history is written, it will define us not by how we suffered through tragedy, but by how we persevered despite tragedy. Even when socially distant we are still united by our blood, by our history, our culture and our values. The strength comes from all of you. If there is one thing we have proven, it is that no virus can stop us as a Tribe or take away our spirit. Despite what we have lost, despite the grief and hardship, we will be stronger and more determined in the new year. I wish you well, Pama

2021 Tribal Council Meetings

Tribal Council Meetings are held twice a month: Tribal Council Regular Session - The third Wednesday of each month. Tribal Council Special Session - The last Wednesday of each month. Deadline to TMO by 10:00 a.m. on:

January

TCRS 01/20/21 TCSS 01/27/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

01/12/21 01/19/21

February

TCRS 02/17/21 TCSS 02/24/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

02/09/21 02/16/21

March

TCRS 03/17/21 TCSS 03/31/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

03/09/21 03/23/21

April

TCRS 04/21/21 TCSS 04/28/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

04/13/21 04/20/21

May

TCRS 05/19/21 TCSS 05/26/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

05/11/21 05/18/21

June

TCRS 06/16/21 TCSS 06/30/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

06/08/21 06/22/21

July

TCRS 07/21/21 TCSS 07/28/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

07/13/21 07/20/21

August

TCRS 08/18/21 TCSS 08/25/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

08/10/21 08/17/21

September

TCRS 09/15/21 TCSS 09/29/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

09/07/21 09/21/21

October

TCRS 10/20/21 TCSS 10/27/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

10/12/21 10/19/21

November

TCRS 11/17/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

11/09/21 11/16/21

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

12/07/21 12/21/21

December

1.7.20

TCSS 11/24/21 TCRS 12/15/21 TCSS 12/29/21

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Behavioral Health

GTB Behavioral Health News in 2021! What is a Peer Recovery Coach?

Mino Gizep! At GTB Behavioral Health, we are currently providing counseling, case management, psychiatric and peer recovery support services for your mental health and substance use needs Monday through Fridays from 8am to 5pm. Tele-health or zoom sessions are available to ensure your access to services while the building remains closed to clients. Our on-call counselor services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours per day. We want to know how you or doing or what you may need. We are here for to support you however we can. We care about each one of you and want to assist you in the best way possible. Please call our BH office and speak with Marion to complete our initial intake to begin the process of scheduling an appointment with Dr. Probes, our Psychiatrist, or one of our counselors. Behavioral Health Program Staff: Marion Wabanimkee-Minzey, Office Coordinator, 231-534-7090 (main #) On-Call BH Counselor (24 hours): 231-342-7686 Behavioral Health Counselors: Bill Martell, Bob Fernandez and Nadine Stark Peer Recovery Specialist: Scott Scholten MAT Coordinator: Heather Pineda Clinical Social Worker: Sandy Dunkin Psychiatrist: Dr. Lawrence Probes Human Services Dept. Manager: Arlene Kashata

Wear your mask and stay safe! Boozhoo! My name is Heather Pineda, I joined the behavioral health team in October as the director of the medically assisted treatment program. I am excited about expanding services for tribal members, especially during the pandemic. I earned my bachelor’s degree in fine arts at the School of Visual Arts and am entering my third year as a graduate student at Boston University School of Social Work. I previously worked as a peer counselor and enjoy individual counseling and clinical work very much. I am honored for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the tribe. Studies have shown that social distancing and other measures meant to reduce transmission of COVID-19 can also lead to depression, isolation, and boredom. Many months into the pandemic, “COVID fatigue” is setting in, causing some people to relapse or increase their substance use. Here at GTB Behavioral Health, we are here for you. With the new year comes new hope and an opportunity for new beginnings. If you or someone you know is suffering with substance use, please reach out to us. We would love to see you at our weekly

Scott, BHS Peer Recovery Specialist, 231-534-7247

“Anyone interest in removing barriers and obstacles to recovery and serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery”

Clinical Management Services Corner “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending” —C.S. Lewis I can hardly believe it, but 2021 is here! Lets make it a great year by bringing Positive Changes about in our lives. Here are a few tips that I have found to help become more positive:

* Identify and understand what we want to change. * Getting rid of negativity * Exercising more often * Being kind to others * Building a support network * Taking baby steps Reach out to me at BHS anytime, I am here: Sandy Dunkin 231-534-7253 (office)/231-944-8955 (cell) Sandra.dunkin@gtbindians.com

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Wednesdays | 10:30 am Join Scott Wednesdays on Zoom for a virtual talking circle Wellbriety meeting. Contact Scott at (231) 534-7247 or scott.scholten@gtbindians.com. Miigwetch!

Wednesday talking circle recovery meeting.

Updated Addresses Needed Aasland, Catori Rynn Alexander, John Patrick Anewishki, Alicia Lynn Anewishki, Brandon Leo Bailey, Catina Jeanette Barb, Hermione Raine Becker, Ariel Christina Bessert, Alice Anne Bessert, Heather Leigh Bigjoe, John-Al Bonilla, Teresa Victoria Bradford, Austin Michael Bradford, Felecia Sue Brenner, Jon Nathaniel Bronson, Nokomis Kahana Calkins, Robert Joseph Case, Miigizi Miigwan Castaneda, Sonya Emmaline Chambers, Clay Ezekiel Chavez, Anthony Jonas Chippewa, Ki-Ja-Te Everette Chippewa, Victoria Hailey Compo, Adan Earl Connor, Celeste Dudley, Jacob Silas Dunleavy, Korrie Lee Fish, William John Gregory Francis, Kendall Lars Gannon, Hallie Machelle Germaine, Ian Michael

Please update address thru Membership Office @ 231-534-7670 Gingway, Diane Lynn Gonzales, John Boyd Gossett, Peggy Sue Hall Jr., Wallace Richard Hall, Azalea Jane Hirth, Kenneth Louis Huhtala, Jody Lee Huhtala, Joel Reid Johnson, Monica Grace Kalinowski, Paul Lee Marshall Kiogima, Calvin Jacob Kissee, Rosetta Marie Kline, Laci Yvonne Rose Koopman, James Fisher Kutchey, Kelly Wayne Lopez, Jeremie Lee Marez, Harriett Arlene Marlin, Cheyenne Marie Massey, Chayton Derek McDonald Jr., Eric Francis McQueer, Charles William McSawby, Brenda Lynn Meza, Xochilt Priscilla Miller, Dennis Eliot Miller, Andrew Isaac Mosher Jr., Kenneth Harris Mosher, Ambrose Paul Mosher, Cheyenne Nicole Mosher, Heath Allen Naghtin, Amy Danielle

Palmer, William Claude Peltonen, Jacob Jeremy Perez, Santana Lynda Peters, Elizabeth Joyce Pierce, Barbara Jean Russell, Cerise Waqsejuan Schaub, Lawrence Edward Schussler, Shaun Mikeal Seeley, George Franklin Shomin, Francis John Sims, Eric Matthew Skop, Bruce Lloyd Sorg, Kandy Lynn Sorg, Rodger Douglas Stein, Emily Ann Stevens, Justin Joseph Straight, Jason Marshall Ward Strickland, Christine Elizabeth Sturak, Joshua Paul Tedder-Manzano, Xavier Homero Theodore-Brown, Kristine Ellyn Traylor, Daniel Lou Turner, Mark Aaron Van Fraley, Wayne Earl Michael Vasher, Jonathan Micheal Veloz, Roseann Marie White, Curtis Clarence Woollard, Trevor Kenneth Young, Michael Alan

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BSSW / GTED

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BSSW / GTED

Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED) Updates VISION, PASSION AND DIRECTION THANKS TO STRATEGIC STRATEGY, PLANNING The Board of Directors and company leadership recognized the

need for continuity in strategic planning for long term success at GTED. They invited Eric Trevan to facilitate a work retreat and offer guidance toward defining GTED’s Grand Vision and Mission. Trevan, an accomplished economist and professor, has a passion for and depth of experience with economic development for Tribal Nations. In strict observance of and adherence to Covid-19 guidelines and regulations, teams from the subsidiaries, staff, and Board of Directors individually met and participated in thought provoking exercises. Through honest evaluation and open sharing of ideas the foundation and building blocks for the GTED Strategic Plan for FY21, Vision for the future and the Mission began to take shape. The work retreat was well attended and was a big success. Realigning with our purpose and the collaboration that took place in the sessions was energizing and motivating. The team has already begun to implement some of the insights gained and are seeing the progress weekly. Trevan will return to Northern Michigan next month to continue the good work that was started and put those ideas into action. Stay tuned for more exciting developments! Thanks to Lauren Tucker, Director of Business Development for being a tremendous part of making this meeting possible and copresenting with Eric.

Meet the GTED Board of Directors: Tom Shomin, Vice Chair

Tom brings extensive leadership and business experience. He is retired from his service at GTB and we welcome his knowledge on the Board.

Walter “Duke” Maniteau, Treasurer/Secretary

Duke’s vast knowledge of construction and development has been and continues to be invaluable.

Theresa Pelcher, Tribal Council Liaison

As a newly elected Tribal Council member, Theresa bridges the gap between business and community. She has previously worked on the EDC/Casino side and governmental services.

Mark Wilson, MPA, Tribal Council Liaison

With his historic knowledge of the economic development initiatives of GTB, he has a unique perspective to help guide the future success of GTED.

Jon Anderson, PE, Vice-Chairman

We welcome Jon’s input and experience as a civil engineer and community small business owner.

SPOTLIGHT ON GTB HEALTH SOLUTIONS The team at GTBHS is working closely with fellow Michigan Tribal Health departments to build a network of open communication and collaboration with the sole goal of improving access and quality of care for Tribal Members and their specific. Through this network, GTBHS is identifying common barriers to remove and improvements that can be made then working to create and deliver customized solutions. These solutions range from IT capabilities, medical equipment, healthcare provider networks, lab services and support to call center and administrative support services. We expect to have big things to share with our community, near and far, over the coming year.

UPDATE ON THE FORMER PUGLSEY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY After extensive feasibility research, GTED has moved forward to complete the purchase of the former Pugsley Correctional Facility from the State of Michigan Land Bank Authority. We plan for the adaptive re-use of the existing buildings for much needed manufacturing and commercial space, in addition to some potential new construction as part of a campus business park. This economic driver will create diverse jobs and revenue for our community during these pandemic times where some workers have been displaced. We look forward to reporting on our progress!

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here is plenty to be excited about at Bay Shore Steel Works. Introducing BSSW’s new FLOW waterjet machine. Pictured is the machine and its results. Impressive! Work that had previously been outsourced can now be done inhouse saving the company money and creating massive efficiencies and added productivity and value to our clients. We can train operators in house and offer assistance with certifications and continuing education. BSSW is currently hiring many positions including welders and CNC machinists. A water jet cutter is an industrial tool capable of cutting a wide variety of materials using an extremely high-pressure jet or water, or a mixture of water and an abrasive substance. Waterjet cutting is often used during fabrication of machine parts. It is the preferred method when the materials being cut are sensitive to the high temperature generated by other methods. FUN FACT: The technique of using high-pressure water for erosion dates back as far as the mid-1880’s with hydraulic mining. It was not until the 1930’s that narrow jets of water started to appear as an industrial cutting device.

Chi Miigwich Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Lindsay Hartsock, SHRM-CP

Lindsay has chosen to pursue a new adventure and thusly will be leaving GTED after nearly 5 years of incredible service and dedication. GTED is so thankful to Lindsay for all she has done for our organization and our subsidiaries. The accomplishments are too many to list and as GTED’s first employee, she will be missed. Thank you, Lindsay, and best of luck on your next adventure. Leona Monroe will begin as Interim HR Director starting January 25. Leona has extensive human resource management experience including hospitality and gaming and has held the position Human Resources Director. We all look forward to a seamless transition.

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46th President

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Joseph R. Biden Sworn in as the 46th President of the United States

Photo credit: Gage Skidmore

anuary 20th, 2021, Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America.

Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the first of four children of Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden and Joseph Robinette Biden, Sr. In 1953, the Biden family moved to Claymont, Delaware. President Biden graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse Law School and served on the New Castle County Council. President Biden served as a senator from Delaware for 36 years. Biden also served as the Chairman or Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for 16 years. Biden was pivotal in writing the Violence Against Women Act. VAWA was a landmark legislation that strengthens penalties for violence against women, created resources for those who

survived sexual assault, and helped change the national dialogue on domestic and sexual assault. President Biden also served as the 47th Vice President of America under the Obama Presidency. During his tenuriship as Vice President, Biden helped to pass and oversaw the implementation of the Recovery Act. President Obama and Biden also secured the Affordable Care Act. In his first day as President, Biden signed 17 Executive Orders addressing, COVID-19, Climate Change, Immigration, Racial and LGBTQ Equality, Healthcare, the Economy, Restoring America’s Global Standing, and Government Accountability.

Written By: James Sullivan - Editor

Farewell Jared!

As we transition to a new Editor for the GTB Newsletter, I would like to take a moment to thank and honor my predecessor who resigned from his position December 7th, 2020. Jared Sonderegger was an outstanding leader who constantly strove to improve the Communications Department. An Army Infantry Veteran, who served 2 tours in Iraq, his first 12 months, followed by a second for 13 months. Jared brought an abundance of knowledge and excellence with him that was highlighted in his work. Jared worked with GTB for a cumulative 7+ years and we truly appreciate his time here. I was lucky to work under Jared for 3 years and learned much thanks to him. Jared leaves behind big shoes to fill and while Communications misses him, I wish him great success in his future endeavors. With that, I say Chi-Miigwetch for being a great boss, and an even better friend.

Kamala Harris Sworn in as 49th Vice President 20th, 2021, Kamala D. Harris January became the f

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irst woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President. Vice President Harris was born in Oakland, California to parents who emigrated from India and Jamaica. She graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College Law. Vice President Harris joined the Alameda County Distric Attorney’s Office in 1990 where she specialized in prosecuting child sexual assault cases. In 2003 Vice President Harris was elected District Attorney of San Francisco, where she created programs to provide first-time drug offenders with the opportunity to earn a high school degree and find employment. As a Senator, Vice President Harris championed to reform cash bail, combat hunger, provide rent relief, and improve maternal health care.

“I WAS RAISED BY A MOTHER WHO SAID TO ME ALL THE TIME, ‘KAMALA, YOU MAY BE THE FIRST TO DO MANY THINGS - MAKE SURE YOU’RE NOT THE LAST.’ “ KAMALA HARRIS ON HER MOTHER’S ADVICE DURING AN INTERVIEW WITH GOOD MORNING AMERICA

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Mobile Sports Book and Online Casino

William Hill Mobile Sports Book and Online Casino Launches in Michigan A seamless experience that makes it easy and quick to make a wager on sports and play online casino games.

RAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN (JANUARY 22, 2021) – William Hill US, partnered with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (“GTB”), to launch its mobile and online Sports Book and Casino App in Michigan today, Friday, January 22, 2021, at 12PM ET. Available from anywhere in the Great Lakes State, William Hill offers a seamless experience that makes it easy and quick to make a wager on sports and play online casino games. Built on William Hill’s proprietary platform, the sports betting portion of the app offers Michigan sports fans a broad and deep array of markets and bet types, including live InPlay wagering. In the casino portion of the app, customers can enjoy Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, and a variety of Slot games. Customers in Michigan can also expect several fun promotions each week. The app includes a quick and secure registration process and a wide selection of options to deposit and withdraw funds. William Hill has a long-term partnership with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians as the exclusive partner for sports books, along

with mobile sports betting and iCasino gaming. In September, William hill and GTB opened The Onyx Sports Book by William Hill at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel along with a satellite location at Leelanau Sands Casino in Northern Michigan. “William Hill is America’s leading sports betting company, which speaks volumes for their professionalism, knowledge and experience. Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is excited to add another form of entertainment to our brand, and we are confident the William Hill online experience will be the most trusted in the industry,” said Michael Schrader, CEO for Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos. “Michigan has a rich sports history and incredibly passionate fans. Together, William Hill and GTB are excited to deliver an engaging way to experience sports betting and gaming to customers all over the state,” said Ken Fuchs, President of Digital for William Hill US. “This comes at a fantastic time with the NFL playoffs, Pistons, Red Wings, a full slate of Michigan College basketball, and McGregor vs. Poirier on this weekend’s menu.”

- Courtesy of: William Hill US

Mobile Sports Betting/Mobile Gaming FAQ 1. What is mobile sports betting? It is a mobile app, now legal in MIchigan as of 1/22/21, to wager on sports and other casino games. This mobile app is a result of our partnership with William Hill PLC. 2. Are there any special offers? Yes! Use the promo code ONYXRF when you sign up and get a $500 risk-free bet! 3. How do I download this app? Visit www.williamhill.com/us Or, the app is also available on Apple’s App Store or on Google Play. 4. Can I really bet anywhere? You must be within the state of Michigan to use the app.

5. How is this different from the Onyx Sport Book? These are two separate sports books. Onyx is run by us for inperson betting, and the mobile app is run by William Hill and allows you to make a wager right from your mobile device, anywhere in the state. 6. How do I fund my mobile betting account? You can use a variety of online banking options, including debit or credit cards. Stay tuned for updates. 7. How do I collect my winnings? Winnings are paid out through the app, or coming very soon, in person through the cage at both casinos.

8. Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mobile app, or with a bet and/or account balance? Please contact William Hill through your app. 9. Is it safe and legal? Yes. William Hill PLC is one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies. As of noon, Jan. 22, 2021, mobile sports and gaming is legal in the state of Michigan. For more questions and answers, visit the Public Information section on the GTB website.

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Elders Update

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

Welcome Doris!

Doris Winslow Steps In As Interim Department Manager Of The Elders Department

i, this is Doris Winslow, many of you know me from the Tribal Manager’s Office. I am assisting with the Elder Coordinating Staff as the Interim Department Manager and can be reached at 231-866-1108. Updating you on COVID-19 Vaccine, meals, offices and Elder Department. Our clinic in Peshawbestown is offering COVID-19 vaccine shots. The clinic will assist you with setting this appointment up, by calling (231) 534-7475. Please leave a message, should they be on the other line and they will call you back. You can also ask for assistance from your Elder Coordinator in your country. Elders in the 6-county service area; Meals are still being prepared by staff and delivered to those who have requested them from their Elder Coordinator.

out what your suggestions are for your elders department. If there is a problem, we want to fix it. If it is something new, we want to see if it can be planned and implemented. We are here for you.

Vision Statement:

February Menu is posted in the newsletter. All offices are still closed for direct contact until further notice, but staff can still assist at curbside, telephone, or porches. They are asked to wear proper PPE and maintain the 6-foot social distance. We too will be happy when this pandemic is over. Elders in the 6-county service area may be contacted soon to find

Promote elder wellness and care respective to their culture and Anishinaabe culture. Mission Statement: The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Elders Department is to provide high quality services and supportive services to enhance the wellbeing of our Tribal Elders to maintain their independence and dignity.

Grand Traverse Band Elders February Menu Curb Side Pick-up / Home Delivery

2021

Contact Program Director for information or to be added to the weekly list

Title VI/Elders Meals Provides services to GTB Elders 55 years or older living in the six-county service area. This program currently serves curb side & home delivered meals. Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 2

1 Meatloaf, potato, veggies, w/bread

Thursday 3

Cream of Mushroom Soup, Bread W/Side of Salad, dessert

Egg bake, w/ bacon, potatoes, green peppers, fruit cup

8 Baked Chicken, potatoes, veggies w/bread

9 Hominy Soup, with bacon, carrots w/bread W/Side of salad, dessert

10 3- Pancakes, sausage w/hash brown patty with orange wedges

16 Chicken & Rice Soup, bread w/Side of Salad and dessert

17 Sausage McMuffin, with egg, cheese, sausage patty With a yogurt cup

23 Chili & Corn Bread W/Salad and dessert

24 French Toast, Sausage w/Fruit cup

Beef Stew w/dinner roll – served with potatoes, carrots, celery 22 Hot Turkey Sandwich, served with gravy, potatoes, dinner roll,

4 Club Sub- Served w/ham, turkey, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce Cup of Tomato Soup 11 Hot Dogs or Brott’s served w/chips, pickle, cup of macaroni salad, cookie 18 Chef Salad – served w/chopped lettuce, w/ham, cheese, egg, grape tomato and shredded carrot W/ fruit cup, cookies 25 Egg Salad Sandwich – served with potato chips, pickle, pudding cup

Elders Staff Directory

Robbin Raphael, Benzie / Manistee Sharon Edgington, Antrim/Grand Traverse Sharon Wasageshik, Antrim/Grand Traverse Virginia Fields, Charlevoix Greg Bailey, Leelanau Wa’Sinade Raphael, Leelanau

534-7824 534-7710 534-7769 534-7066 534-7740 534-7740

Tanya Raphael, Department Assistant Doris Winslow, Interim Department Manager

534-7746/45 534-7965

*Menu may change due to food availability

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Cell: 492-4352 Cell: 866-6074 Cell: 342-4740 Cell: 492-4351 Cell: 492-4976 Cell: 866-1013 Cell: 492-7918 Cell 866-1108

Email: Robbin.Raphael@gtbindians.com E-Mail: Sharon.Edgington@gtbindians.com Email: Sharon.Wasageshik@gtbindians.com E-Mail: virginia.fields@gtbindians.com E-Mail: Greg.bailey@gtbindians.com Email: Wasinade.raphael@gtbindians.com Email: Tanya.raphael2@gtbindians.com Email: Doris.Winslow@gtbindians.com

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

Elders Update

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS - ELDERS DEPARTMENT 2021 SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM PARTICIPANT APPLICATION

FIRST NAME _____________________________________________ Age: _________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE ZIP HOME PHONE (____)________________________________ SEX:

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EMAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________ TOTAL HOUSEHOLD SIZE: __________ TOTA L HOUSEHOLD INCOME _____________ The collection of race and ethnicity is requested solely for the purpose of determining the State agency’s compliance with Federal civil rights laws and ensures that the program is administered in a non-discriminatory manner. Your responses to these questions will not affect consideration of your application. If you choose not to self-identify race and ethnicity, the person taking the application must record the participant’s race and ethnicity based on visual observation. ETHNICITY CATEGORY: _____ HISPANIC OR LATINO _____ NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RACE CATEGORY (select one or more): _____ AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE _____ ASIAN _____ BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN _____ NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR ANOTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER _____ WHITE To be eligible to receive SFMNP coupons, you must be 55 years of age and meet the income guidelines, which are based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines during the current fiscal year. You have been given a copy of the current income guidelines for this fiscal year. You must provide a copy of the acceptance letter that you are a participant in SSI or a member of a family/economic unit participating with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or on a waiting list for WIC. A copy of your Tribal ID will be needed, proof of residency, copy of driver license, State ID, or household bill in your name.

PROXY A proxy is a person only authorized to receive and/or redeem SFMNP coupons. A proxy should be a least 18 years of age and dependable for the duration of the program months of operation. For the coupons to be issued to a proxy, the proxy must present identification as well as written approval from the participant. Proxies must sign a designated line on the coupon log sheet prior to receiving the coupons. Proxies have the same obligations to follow program guidelines when purchasing fruits and vegetables from an authorized farmer. I, _____________________________ authorize the following individual(s) to act as my proxy. Participant signature Assigned proxies: ______________________________ 1st proxy named

______________________________ 2nd proxy names

____ Check here if n o proxy was assi gned CERTIF ICATION BY PARTICIPANT I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that I cannot receive farmers’ market benefits from more than one state, more than one local agency or program model (check, coupon or CSA). This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law. Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. I certify I meet the 2021 household size and income guidelines provided by the state and that I am eligible to receive SFMNP benefits. ______________________________________ Signature of Participant

_________________________ Date

______________________________________ Signature of Certifier

_________________________ Date

Issued SFMNP booklet # ___________thru___________

_________________________ Date “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.’

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Elders Birthdays

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

Elders Birthday’s “Mino-Dibishkaan!” - Happy Birthday! Sincerely, GTB News Staff & Membership Department Harper Maria

1-Jan

Fochtman Carolyn

11-Jan

Mills Richard

22-Jan

Johnson Rosemary

1-Jan

Kughman John

11-Jan

Nightengale Mary

22-Jan

Gingway Diane

2-Jan

Anthony Brian

12-Jan

Esquivel Dennis

23-Jan

Bailey Russell

3-Jan

Geysbeek Michell

12-Jan

Fay Deniese

23-Jan

Crockett Elizabeth

3-Jan

Mendenhall Teresa

12-Jan

Harwood Anna

23-Jan

Culliton Marie

3-Jan

Katchenago Eleanor

14-Jan

McSauby John

23-Jan

Schwandt Jeanette

3-Jan

Weese Francis

14-Jan

Dunaway Ernestine

24-Jan

Thompson Bonita

3-Jan

Brown George

15-Jan

Gedeon Marion

24-Jan

Madagame Linda

4-Jan

Cuthrell Valerie

15-Jan

Miller Lillian

24-Jan

Miller Glen

4-Jan

Farling Timothy

15-Jan

Sineway Christopher

24-Jan

Trudeau Rita

4-Jan

Heimark Dorothy

15-Jan

Clark Frances

25-Jan

Wright Aileen

4-Jan

Jacko Dale

15-Jan

McMiller-Hensley Vicki

25-Jan

Genaux Alvin

5-Jan

Rivas Kimberly

15-Jan

Perry Robin

25-Jan

Wehner Kathryn

6-Jan

Schopieray Sheila

15-Jan

Robertson Joseph

25-Jan

Yannott Leonard

6-Jan

Ance Kevin

16-Jan

Spafard Bertha

25-Jan

Eastman Dora

7-Jan

Johns Victoria

16-Jan

Jeffrey Ronald

26-Jan

Johnson Melissa

7-Jan

Kelley Brenda

17-Jan

Koon Pauline

26-Jan

Luskey Gerald

7-Jan

Nickerson Mary

17-Jan

Boivin Pauline

27-Jan

Miller Ralph

7-Jan

Tyler Theodore

17-Jan

MacMahon Diane

27-Jan

Romitti Brenda

7-Jan

Williams Brent

17-Jan

Mosher Ronda

27-Jan

Sikes James

7-Jan

Bennett John

18-Jan

Antoine Leslie

29-Jan

Bennett Arnold

8-Jan

Reed Kenneth

18-Jan

Lewis Joseph

29-Jan

Bradley Cathy

9-Jan

Smith Lena

19-Jan

Reed Rex

29-Jan

Reed Michael

9-Jan

Williams Valerie

19-Jan

Wayashe Joseph

29-Jan

Braun Clara

10-Jan

Day Donna

20-Jan

Emerson Susan

30-Jan

Dudley Elsie

10-Jan

Roberts Shirley

20-Jan

Landerville Robert

30-Jan

Goodrich Tina

10-Jan

Bailey Rudolph

21-Jan

Stoll Donald

30-Jan

Gower Tracy

10-Jan

Reed Douglas

21-Jan

Chambers James

31-Jan

Johnson Gloria

10-Jan

Childs Bessie

22-Jan

LaVanway Thomas

31-Jan

King Philamene

10-Jan

Menefee Jeffrey

22-Jan

Wasageshik Sharon

31-Jan

GTB Emergency Phone Numbers FY2021 Cell Number

Rebecca Oien

Tribal Manager DEPARTMENT 1 Elders DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety

DEPARTMENT 3

Tribal Management

Tribal Manager Executive Assistant — Doris Winslow

Doris Winslow (Intermin) Jolanda Murphy

Rebecca Oien

Public Safety Police Captain Fire Department Communications OMB Housing Human Resources

For Bereavement Assistance Department 4 Facilities Management For Power Outages contact your local Electrical Company Department 5 Conservation Department 6 Membership Department 7 Human Services

Ron Anderson

Department 8 Health Services

Soumit Pendharkar Emergencies PRC Referrals Medical Transportation needs. Clinic Nurse Sherri Vezina Erik Olsen T J McClellan Dawn Shenoskey

Department Department Department Department

9 10 11 12

Tribal Court Natural Resources Regulatory Life Long Learning

Main David Crockett Garrett Fairchild James Sullivan Ken Thelen Nicole Basch Mike Teeple

Facilities — Paul McGrath

David Crockett Diana Arnold Arlene Kashata

Behavioral Health ON-Call # AFS

Benodjenh Strongheart Center

TMO/Directories

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Stella Chippewa Michelle Shaw Mari Raphael

Joyce McClellan Delores Wonegeshik

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631-8544 866-1108 866-1108 866-1165 534-7777 866-1264 866-1271 631-8544 631-3184 534-7240 313-9482 631-7134 631-9983

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866-0381

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866-1264 866-6012 866-6080 342-7678 499-5162 631-2978 360-7195 632-6876 499-8758 866-1238 218-6537 342-6320 313-8609 866-6178 866-6317 updated 01.12.2021

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

Elders Birthdays

Elders Birthday’s “Mino-Dibishkaan!” - Happy Birthday! Sincerely, GTB News Staff & Membership Department Dismuke Karla

1-Feb

Wabanimkee David

15-Feb

Mashka-Burfield Patricia

26-Feb

Anderson Sandra

2-Feb

Yannott Wallace

15-Feb

Bennett Shirley

27-Feb

Niewiadomski Matthew

2-Feb

Davis Leisa

16-Feb

Campbell Linda

28-Feb

Mattson Leroy

3-Feb

Leaureaux Julia

16-Feb

Cripps Abraham

28-Feb

Wheeler Kelly

3-Feb

Scott Mary

16-Feb

Gunderson Henry

28-Feb

White Christopher

3-Feb

Chippewa Frank

17-Feb

Madagame Jimmy

28-Feb

Chippewa Lisa

4-Feb

Hamby Galana

17-Feb

Melnick Helen

28-Feb

Hanson Cynthia

4-Feb

Jolly-Comstock Georgianna

17-Feb

Mitchell Irene

28-Feb

Jacko Abraham

4-Feb

Markus John

17-Feb

Leaureaux Suzanne

4-Feb

Mitchell Andrea

17-Feb

Shuttle Connie

4-Feb

Patten Patrick

17-Feb

Wonegeshik Delores

4-Feb

Raphael Clive

17-Feb

Gilmore Christine

5-Feb

Wilson James

18-Feb

Gunderson Gary

5-Feb

Anderson Faith

19-Feb

Drudge Debbie

6-Feb

Cote Philip

20-Feb

Case

7-Feb

Koon Timothy

20-Feb

Geiger Mary

7-Feb

McDowell Andrea

20-Feb

Burchfield Michelle

8-Feb

Sams Sharon

21-Feb

Ermatinger Lois

9-Feb

Seegraves Jerome

21-Feb

John

Johnson Suzanne

10-Feb

Sikes Jerry

21-Feb

Maleski Keith

11-Feb

White Shirley

21-Feb

Mitchell Charles

11-Feb

Evans Samuel

22-Feb

Hacker Stockwell

12-Feb

Huey Theresa

22-Feb

13-Feb

McSauby Roxanne

22-Feb

Gossett Peggy

13-Feb

Pettifor Elizabeth

22-Feb

Palmer Terri

13-Feb

Jarman Marian

23-Feb

Watrous Edna

13-Feb

McGrath James

23-Feb

White Sheryl

13-Feb

Running Kent

24-Feb

Nichols Diane

14-Feb

Cook Margaret

25-Feb

Lewis Ruben

15-Feb

Miller Antoinette

25-Feb

Fry

Karen

Judith

NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO OBTAIN TRIBAL COURT LEDGER All persons with money judgments in the Tribal Court have a right to obtain a copy of their Full Court Ledger. Money judgments in the Tribal Court may be from cases originating in the Tribal Court or from foreign court judgments. Money judgments may result in capture of Per Capita distributions. If you have any questions or a copy of your FullCourt Ledger, please contact the Tribal Court at 231-534-7050

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Obituaries

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

Obituaries Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Alvina Miller Anderson-Marshall GTB Tribal Elder Peshawbestown, MI 4/29/1929 – 12/29/2020

Gilberto Rodriguez

Sharon Renee McSawby

GTB Tribal Elder Taylor, MI 2/23/1965 – 1/7/2021

GTB Tribal Elder Peshawbestown, Michigan 4/27/1965 – 12/10/2020

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Sacred Fire

Funeral Service A private service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Martinson Funeral Home for the immediate family only due to Covid-19 restrictions from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

GTB Tribal Elder Traverse City, MI 10/20/1943 – 12/26/2020 Visitation

An outside funeral and burial will be held at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery, Peshawbestown, Michigan on Saturday, GTB Tribal Elder December 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Brooksville, FL

Mary Ann Wright

At the home of Alvina Miller Anderson-Marshall 2985 N West Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Private viewing for immediate family only Saturday, January 2, 2021 3:00 p.m. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home & Cremation Services 305 6th St. Traverse City, MI 49684

Funeral Service

Funeral arrangements will be planned for Spring 2021.

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

GarySacred James FireSmith

Richard Peter Ance, Sr.

GTB Tribal Elder Information to follow United States Army Charlevoix, Michigan

1/5/1956 - 1/12/2021 Visitation

8/3/1946 – 1/18/2021 2753 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Information to follow

The family requests that everyone observe proper COVID-19 Safety precautions including maintaining 6 feet social distance and always wearing a mask. Thank you

Funeral Service

Information to follow

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Visitation

Stacey Ann Burfield-Martinez Visitation GTB Tribal Member Marion, Michigan Information to follow 2/22/1966 – 12/25/2020

Funeral Service

Information to follow

Funeral Service

Monday, January 25, 2021 9:00-11:00 a.m. Hodges Funeral Home 11441 US 301 Dade City, FL 33525

Funeral services were held Friday, January 15, 2021 with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Stone Funeral Home 2098 E Mitchell Rd Petoskey, MI 49770

Phyllis Marie Wanageshik (Queen of Peshawbestown)

Charles McGrath GTB Tribal Elder Peshawbestown, MI 11/29/1946 – 1/27/2021

GTB Tribal Elder Peshawbestown, MI Funeral Service 3/9/1944 – 12/5/2020

Monday, January 25, 2021 12:00 p.m. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 20428 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34601 Burial following the funeral service in Brooksville Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 the family is requesting all in attendance wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines.

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

A celebration of life will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions, Miigwetch

Sacred Fire

At the home of Phyllis Wanageshik 2999 N West Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Sacred Fire

Information to follow

Funeral Service

A private funeral service will be held on December 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. for immediate family. The funeral service is private due to COVID-19 but the family would like to give the GTB Community the chance to view the funeral service via Facebook Live on Phyllis’ Facebook page. The service will begin at 1:30 p.m. An outside public gathering will be held for the burial at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church on December 11, 2020 2753 N West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Time: 3:00 p.m. The family requests that everyone observe proper COVID-19 Safety precautions including maintaining 6 feet social distance and wearing a mask at all times.

Visitation

Information to follow

Funeral Service

Information to follow

Submitted by: Peggy Hardley 14 GTB NEWS

February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

Education

GTB Heritage Library’s Winter Storytime 2021 On Zoom

Wednesday February 24, 2021 5:30-7:30 PM Traditionally, storytelling was the foundation of the Anishinaabe oral tradition. In the winter the Anishinaabe moved to Winter hunting grounds. During these months’ storytelling was an important way to pass on tribal cultural history, stories, and Mino Bimaadiziwin (Living a good life). So, come celebrate Biboon (It is Winter) with an evening of storytelling on Zoom by the GTB Heritage Librarian Francis Carew. He will read the books Oh, Bother! Someone’s Messy (Winnie the Pooh), Fry Bread, and Voices from the Ice (Ojibwe Winter tale) to honor this ancient tradition. This event promotes Anishinaabe oral tradition and literacy in children. It is free, open to the public of all ages, and you can join anytime. This event is hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, and IMLS. For more information contact Francis Carew at 231-534-7752 or Dawn Shenoskey at 231-534-7753.

To Join Storytime Go To:

https://zoom.us/j/91024716730?pwd=Mlg0Um92dkhJZ2xYOStrMDZFSzc4QT09 *Francis will give a 15-minute guitar recital at 5:30 to give patrons enough time to join the event then read the books in the order given above*

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February / 2021 Makwa Giizis (Bear Moon)

COVID-19: A Call To Action

COVID-19 vaccine: It’s your turn to roll up your sleeves

Announcing the Lets Heal

and get vaccinated!

Telehealth Platform

By: Soumit Pendharkar GTB Health Administrator

he impact of COVID-19 on our lives, our activities, and our freedom has affected us all. The responsibility is ours, as a community, to help stop this virus. Now we have a new, safe, and effective tool to help us do that—COVID-19 vaccines. We all need to step up to beat COVID-19. We ask you to join us in protecting yourself, your family and friends, and our community by getting vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccination is one of the strongest tools we can use to fight this pandemic together. Getting vaccinated adds an important layer of protection for you, your family, and loved ones. Here are some things you should know about the COVID-19 vaccine: • All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States are very effective at preventing the disease. • The most common side effects are pain in the arm where you got the shot, feeling tired, headache, body aches, chills, and fever. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available—wearing masks, staying at least 6 feet apart from people who don’t live with you, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated. We want everyone in our community to be safe. We all play a part in this effort, and you are key. Please call the GTB COVID-19 Vaccine Line (231-534-7475) to sign up to get your COVID-19 vaccination. At the time of writing, 385 individuals have received a first dose and 48 of those individuals have received a second dose. Please note, currently the demand for COVID-19 vaccine far exceeds the supply. We schedule vaccinations as we are notified of more vaccination shipments and administer all of doses within days of receiving the vaccine.

he GTB Health Department is excited to announce the Lets T Heal Telehealth Platform. GTB is the first tribe to develop its own telehealth app.

The GTB Health Department is following the CDC recommendations for prioritization and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. As such, the GTB Health Department is now vaccinating elders 55 years and older, individuals with underlying medical conditions, and essential workers. Each individual is reviewed by our clinical team and those meeting prioritization criteria will be scheduled for vaccination.

Some commonly treated conditions: Allergies, Asthma, Bites, Bronchitis, Constipation, Minor Burns, Cough, Cold, Diarrhea, Earache, Flu, Mono, Pink Eye, Poison Ivy, Rash, Sinus Infections, Sore Throat, Sprains, Strains, Strep Throat, Swollen Glands, Urinary Tract Infections, Viral Infections, Wheezing/Sneezing

The “Lets Heal” app allows you to access your GTB Health Department providers from anywhere and allows you to access urgent care 24/7/365. You can access care via your smart phone, desktop computer, or tablet. During your virtual visit, a licensed provider will offer a diagnosis, treatment, and medication, if appropriate. You can be seen when you need, on-demand or schedule an appointment. Benefits of Lets Heal: • Connect with your GTB Health Department provider or another Michigan licensed provider within minutes from anywhere, anytime, year-round. • GTB Tribal Members living in the 6-county service area are enabled for 4 urgent care visits with non-GTB Health Department providers for access 24/7/365. Additional visits will need to be purchased by individuals in advance. All GTB Health Department patients can access GTB Health Department providers for telehealth visits on an unlimited basis during normal business hours. • Can be used conveniently by the whole family without having to travel and save time compared to an in-person office-visit. This brings added comfort, convenience, and safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. • All visits and care are secure, confidential, and coordinated with the GTB Health Department. • Lets Heal is not appropriate for all conditions, including life-threatening medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are unsure you are experiencing a life-emergency, please call 911 and/or go to the nearest ER.

If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit CDC’s FAQs web page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is Lets Heal? Noojimodaa/ Lets Heal is an easier way to see a doctor. You can have video visits anytime on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. It’s easy to use, private, and secure. It’s free to enroll. What does Noojimodaa/ Lets Heal offer? Your choice of trusted, U.S. board-certified doctors and therapists • Peace of mind with a doctor “on call” 24/7 to provide quality care • Consultation, diagnosis, and prescriptions (when appropriate) Lets Heal can be used any time, day or night. It’s perfect when your doctor’s office is closed, you’re too sick or busy to see someone in person. How do I Sign-up? 1. A valid email address is required. 2. Contact our Referral Coordinator at (231) 534-7556 to be enabled for Lets Heal.

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3. Download our iOS or Android mobile app OR visit our website. Search for “Lets Heal”. 4. Fill in the contact information form 5. Set up your username and password When would I use Noojimodaa/ Lets Heal? • I am experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms • I should probably see a doctor, but can’t fit it into my schedule • My doctor’s office is closed • I feel too sick to drive • I have children at home and don’t want to bring them with me • It’s difficult for me to get a doctor’s appointment Who Are The Doctors? Clinical services on Lets Heal are provided by GTB Health Department providers and by doctors in the American Well Medical Group.

All providers: • have profiles, so you can see their education and practice experience • are rated by other patients, so you can review and select the doctor that meets your needs How do I add my spouse? Your spouse should create a separate account to enroll. How do I add a child to my account? Parents and guardians can add their children who are under age 18 to their account and have doctor visits on their behalf. Enroll yourself first and then add then add your child or dependent to your account. What should I do if I have a child over 18 who is still on my health insurance? They should enroll as an adult and create their own separate account. Questions & Assistance If you have any other questions, please call our Referral Coordinator at (231) 534-7556.

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COVID-19: A Call To Action

GTB Administers COVID-19 Vaccines

Photo credit: James Sullivan

he Grand Traverse Band administered the COVID-19 vaccine, T starting first with frontline care workers, followed by GTB Elders.

“It’s the beginning of the end of this global pandemic.” Said Mari Raphael moments before receiving the vaccine. We would like to take a moment to recognize the workers who have been on the frontline fighting this deadly virus, their bravery and diligence does not go by unnoticed. ChiMiigwetch for all the services you have continued providing the membership.

As of writing this article, the Grand Traverse Band has 107 identified positive cases of COVID-19, with over 300 individuals receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 28 receiving the second dose. - Written by, James Sullivan, Editor

Get Vaccinated to Protect Yourself, Family, and Community

American Indians and Alaska Natives are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

A vaccine helps people from catching a certain disease, like COVID-19. All vaccines are as safe as possible and are a simple way to prevent illness and community outbreaks. A vaccination is not a treatment for people who are already sick with COVID-19. Getting vaccinated helps everyone. → Know the facts and avoid sharing misinformation. → Start by sharing information from trusted sources like CDC.gov and IHS.gov → Encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated. → The more people in your community get vaccinated, the better everyone will be protected against COVID-19, especially those who are more vulnerable to serious illness, like elders and people in high-risk groups. → A COVID-19 vaccine will help you from spreading the disease, and reduce your risk of getting sick, being hospitalized, or dying. → COVID-19 vaccines are one of many important tools to help us stop this pandemic. It is important to use all the tools available to stop the pandemic, wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance.

How to cope with anxiety related to vaccination

→ Stay connected with family and friends while keeping a safe physical distance. Take care of yourself and each other, and know when to get help. → Create a list of personal self-care activities you enjoy such as exercising, meditating, singing a traditional song, praying, or connecting with nature. → Take deep breaths and stretch. → Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking and remember these strong feelings of stress and anxiety will fade.

We are all in this together. Show compassion for those most closely impacted. → Stay connected with family and friends through social media and video chat. → Connect with your community and others with drumming and dancing video via social media. → Attend a spiritual service through on-line streaming.

Ask your healthcare provider for more information.

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Sometimes caregivers need a little TLC too. Need help taking care of a loved one at home? Caring for family during this pandemic can be overwhelming.Your local area agency on aging is here to support you. Whether you need emotional support, extra resources, education or just need a break to care for yourself, reach out. We can help you deliver the best care at home, safely. Learn more at Michigan.gov/AASA or call 1-800-677-1116. GTB NEWSâ€ƒ 19â€ƒ

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Public Safety Updates and Information

Public Safety Updates and Information NEW YEAR 2021 Be Prepared to Start the New Year The start of a new year 2021 is a new start to review family preparedness, for YOU, your FAMILY and Community. FEMA www.Ready.gov has resources and information to start an emergency supply kit, easy items you already have at home: duffle bag to store emergency items, first aid kit, contact numbers of family members, medicines, hygiene items. Don’t forget about your pets and pack a Pet Kit to grab and go if you need to leave for an emergency. In addition to preparing a home emergency kit, prepare a vehicle emergency kit with blankets, jumper cables, snacks, flashlight, shovel, etc. Listed below is several ideas to create an emergency supply kit for your vehicle and be ready for winter. Visit www.Ready.gov/winter for more winter safety tips. Start the New Year with a resolution to be ready! We’re asking YOU to Resolve to be Ready in 2021 by putting emergency preparedness at the top of your list of priorities for this year. Resolve to be Ready is a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, households, businesses and communities to make a resolution to prepare for emergencies in the new year. Preparing for emergencies doesn’t have to be complicated. Just start with these three simple steps: 1.

Build an emergency supply kit.

Have a family emergency plan.

3. Be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses.

By making the decision to #ResolvetobeReady in 2021 and following these simple preparedness actions, Americans will minimize the impact of emergencies on themselves, their family, and their businesses. Visit Ready.gov to find free materials to help you and your family be more prepared for 2021!

Bundle up! Are you Ready for Winter Weather? Winter is the time for fun, cold-weather activities, such as sledding and skating. Cold weather, ice, and snow can be fun, but that may also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. Winter storms and severe cold can bring on a variety of risks, such as car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. A severe winter storm may: •

Last a few hours to several days.

• Cut off heat, power and communication services. • Put older adults, children and sick individuals at greater risk.

Consider the following steps to be prepared this winter: •

Know what to do before, during, and after a winter storm.

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Know your winter weather terms.

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Listen to local officials and emergency alerts.

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Start stocking your winter emergency kits. Create an emergency supply kit for your car including items such as jumper cables, sand, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and nonperishable snacks.

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Keep a full tank of gas.

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Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.

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Use safe heating devices and have a carbon monoxide alarm in place, especially if using alternative heating devices.

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Keep out the cold with insulation, caulking & weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing.

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Be aware of the signs and basic treatments for frostbite and hypothermia as well. When using a space heater, follow these safety tips: • Plug heaters directly into the outlet, never use an extension cord. Keep anything that can burn 3 feet away • from heaters. • Make sure your heaters have an automatic shut-off.

Learn how to stay safe before, during, & after winter storms & extreme cold by visiting: www.ready.gov/winter #WinterSafety

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Public Safety Updates and Information

COVID-19 VACCINES The Grand Traverse Band Health Clinic is receiving COVID-19 vaccine. To receive a vaccination, sign up by calling the GTB COVID-19 Vaccine Line (231) 534-7475. Leave your name, phone number and best time to call you and a staff member a the GTB Clinic will call you within 2 to 3 business days. COVID-19 Vaccine Resources The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CDC, Indian Health Services and other federal partners are working with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to inform and respond to COVID-19 pandemic to protect the health and safety of the American people. Visit https://www.coronavirus.gov/ on Facts on the Covid-19 vaccine and learn how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you are sick. Other Resources: • • •

www.FEMA.gov/coronavirus/faq Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination www.michigan.gov/coronavirus

A Job Well Done! n early December, Elmwood Township Fire & Rescue, ITraverse along with paramedics from Mobile Medical Response City were dispatched to a medical emergency

in Elmwood Township. Upon arrival of Elmwood EMS, the patient was found in cardiac arrest. An AED was quickly placed and a shock delivered. Within 10 minutes of the patient calling 911 and going into cardiac arrest, his heart was successfully “restarted” by EMS. Elmwood and MMR were also joined on scene by Chief Fairchild from GTB Fire & Rescue, who was driving by the area and stopped to assist. Today, 1/24/2021, the patient and his family were able to meet the responders who saved his life that night. With exception to two responders who weren’t able to make it, and the 911 dispatcher who was also not able to make it. A job well done to all! Photo and Story Courtesy of, Elmwood Township Fire Department

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