GTB NEWS APRIL 2023

Tribal Council Addresses

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From the Tribal Chairmans Office

David Arroyo

Aanii Boozhoo! Hello and greetings to Boopoogami-giizis (April), the fourth month of the year Niizhing-mdaaswaak-shiniizhtana-shi-nswi (2023). I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of Spring 2023 – this is a good time to consider planting a garden and preparing for the upcoming summer months!

Cultural Teachings for Historical Trauma. The Cultural Teachings for Historical Trauma was presented by Tom Peters, GTB Tribal Elder, and was available online Thursday, February 23rd. This event was sponsored by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s Anishinaabek Healing Circle and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; there were over 65 attendees at this valuable workshop.

Miigwetch to Mr. Peters and tribal staff and planners that assisted in providing these teachings.

E-mkowaataagozijig 7 “Sharing Their Knowledge 7” Annual Winter Symposium. This two-day event was held in person at the GTB Strongheart Center in Peshawbestown on March 10th and 11th. The featured Anishinaabe speakers included Martina Osawamick, Dr. Rhonda Hopkins, Georgina Toulouse, Theodore Flamand, and Gerrard Sagassige. Various aspects of our language and culture were the focus of this event. Miigwetch to staff from the Cultural, Strongheart and Maintenance Departments, and Tanya and TaShena Raphael who provided food and refreshments. The next symposium will be E-mkowaataagozijig 8 Annual Spring Symposium, to be held May 5th and 6th – more details will be provided in next month’s newsletter.

Boopoogami-giizis (April) Moment: Enactment of the Indian Civil Rights Act. The Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, enacted on April 11, 1968, granted Native Americans most of the Bill of Rights protections for the first time, with five exceptions: we can hold elections by race as a requirement to vote and run; we can establish a religion; a jury is not required in civil trials; grand jury indictments not required for criminal matters; and court-appointed attorneys are not required in criminal matters. The Fair Housing Act is also found in Titles VIII through IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and it prohibited discrimination in sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, creed, and national origin.

Boopoogami-giizis (April) & early Nimebine-giizis (May) 2023 Events

Aki-giizhigad (Earth Day). Aki-giizhigad is on Friday, April 22nd and the theme this year is “Invest In Our Planet.” Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement which began in 1970. One website to Earth Day 2023 is at www.earthday.org/earth-day-tips/ and events and information on how individuals and groups can help Ishkakami-ikwe (Mother Earth). Past events GTB held, in partnership with local groups, included beach cleanups to pick up items washed ashore during fall and winter months. Ake-giizhigad is every day. If you have a moment, please check out some activities that can help Turtle Island – no matter how large or small your effort is, it all adds up in protecting Ishkakamikwe!

National MMIP Awareness Day. National MMIP Awareness Day is on May 5, 2023; please visit the GTB website and events page for further updates on the tribe’s May 5th event. On the national level the Not Invisible Act of 2019 was signed into law on October 10, 2020, to address and combat violence against American Indians and Alaskan Natives; more information about its Commission can be found here: https://www.doi.gov/priorities/strengthening-indian-country/notinvisible-act-commission.

Ngashi-giizhigad (Mother’s Day). On May 14, 2023, wishing all mothers, (great) grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers and all other mother figures a Happy Ngashi-giizhigad! It’s always good to show your appreciation by a phone call, a card, sending flowers and/or sending up a prayer for your loved one.

COVID. To keep everyone safe, we would like to remind all GTB members and employees to follow safety guidelines if inside a GTB government building, an EDC facility, and/or any tribally owned facility – as determined by those entities. This is for the protection and safety of our employees and the entire community.

Please visit the GTB website and events at bit.ly/GTBEvents and/or updates in this issue for further information about upcoming events. I encourage any and all Tribal Members to contact my office with any respectful questions or concerns. You will get a response. This is my contact information:

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

Baamaapii Kawaabmin

From the Vice Chairmans Office Bob Kewaygoshkum

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in the month of March. GTB honored and recognized this important occasion this past month. Native Women were often overlooked historically, and in researching and compiling information for this article, it was disappointing to not find much of a celebration of Indigenous women in history. There were lists of top Native American Women you will find when you research. But in GTB history we recognize these Native Women: Susan Miller, Ester Koon, Lou Scott, Darlene Chippewa, Josephine Bailey, Catherine Baldwin, Mabel May, Cynthia Chippewa, Ruth Bussey, Alvina Anderson, Jean Warren, Ruby Ward, Freda Schwander, Phyllis Wanageshik, Ardith Harris, Louise Kane, Helen Paul, Joyce Duford, Rhonda Sands, Joan Cotter, Sandy Yannott, Charlene John, Mikki Pino, and Eve Petoskey & many more as the early pioneers of our Tribe.

Us Old-timers worked with these amazing women who have done so much for our people and learned so much about these overlooked Native Women. Reading about these women in our Mem-ka-we book that we really don’t know & made me think of the overlooked Indigenous Native women in our history. For me, growing up, we could always look up to the women our community. The moms, the aunties, the grandmas, great-grandmas, sisters, and even cousins that were like families to all of us.

We grew up with amazing strong-spoken native women, and we remember how passionate they were about women’s rights and the safety of women in domestic violence. We remember they were not afraid of anything. These Native women showed us the importance of holding the family together and that the woman is the backbone of the family. They would also show us the importance of checking on our neighbors and always asking our neighbors if they need anything. One of their teachings was to never judge other people and to remember that no one is below us and we are not below anyone either; we are all equal. I would put all these Women on my top list, as they were amazing leaders. We admire their strength and pioneer spirit for our native women. They opened so many doors for our tribe as being the first women to lead our Tribe with our Male leaders. They knew how to speak our language & successfully dedicated passion to our Tribe. They stressed the importance of giving back to our Tribe and getting an education. We commend their devotion to our Tribe and our community. We truly admire their success and their work with women's empowerment.

We admire these Women for their knowledge and their willingness to better our community. What we admire most is their role in the family and their commitment to ceremony and early vision for our Tribe. We would add all the Elder women, as they have so much experience and wisdom, especially the Elders who share their knowledge and teach our language. We can’t overlook all the women we work with or have worked with as they go above and beyond for our Tribe members, programs, and goals.

The Women are truly there for their family, no matter what time or where they are. Family is not only a priority, but family is first. They go above and beyond helping our community; not only through their jobs, but through volunteering and helping anyone in the community. They are known for their amazing gifts and talents, and the most amazing thing is they are willing to teach and share their gifts of making fry bread, sewing and knowledge.

The Women are always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs one. They share whatever they have; they are so giving. They care about the importance of a healthy life, and they support so many people no matter what journey they are on. They shine so bright and have the most amazing humor.

The thing we love about them the most is that they have so much compassion and empathy for all our people; a family can be going through the most difficult time and these women are there. They care so much for our culture and language and especially our people, they are truly the backbone of the community. There are so many leaders in our community who lead without the title. We all have so much gratitude to all the women in our community and thanks to all those early women pioneers for their teaching.

Bob Kewaygoshkum, Vice Tribal Chairman

Grand

Traverse Band of

Ottawa

2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive

Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9275

Office: 231-534-7214

Cell: 231-499-2719

I wish you well. Pama

and Chippewa Indians

Tribal Council Regular Session

March 15, 2023

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II. New Business. A- FY 2024 Proposed Budget- 1 of 3 Public hearings Information only; no action was requested

II. New Business. B- Tribal Court-Approval of David Grunst Public Defender Contract Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to approve David Grunst Public Defender Contract at a total of $57,000 spanning four fiscal years from FY2020 through FY2023.6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. C- LIHTC Press Release Options- Basic or Detailed Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to support the detailed press release. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING

Motion Carries

II. New Business. D- CTAS PA1 Public Safety and Community Policing (COPS) Motion made by Tribal Council Member Napont and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve Resolution #23-41.3530, with the noted amended corrections. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. E- FY 2023

Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site Based Program (COSSUP) Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Resolution #23-41.3531, with the minor corrections to the budget. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. F- FY23 Cooperative Agreement for Sea Lamprey Monitoring Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve Resolution #23-41.3532 to seek approval and funding in the amount of $6,000.00 from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with the noted correction to the date on the abstract. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. G- FY 2023 CORA Subcontract for Administrative and Biological Services Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve the 2023 Subcontract for Administrative and Biological Services with the Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. H- Grand Traverse County Resolution to Allow Access to Tribal Land Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve Resolution #23-41.3533 and the cover letter, with the correction noted to the cover letter. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. I- Transfer of ARPA Funds to GTB Subsidiaries Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve Option D. 5-FOR; 1-AGAINST (Napont); 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. J- GTB Government Staff Bonus Increase Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve the increase of the sign-on/retention bonus up to $1,000 until 9/30/2023 using the same pay structure as the 11/30/2022 Motion.

6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. K- Cultural Assistant Job Description Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall approve the Cultural Assistant job description, with the minor changes. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. L- Proposed GTB Comment on HUD APA Rule Making on Section 184 Regulations Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to approve with the suggested changes. 5-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 1-ABSENT (Marshall); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. M- Letter of Support for Charter Township of Garfield for GT Commons Natural Area Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to approve the letter of support and to have the Chairman to sign on behalf of Council. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. N-Amendments to Marijuana Ordinance Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to approve Resolution #2341.3534 that makes the amendments to the Marijuana Ordinance. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. O- Approval of Diocese Letter Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the letter. 5-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 1-ABSTAINING (Napont) Motion Carries

Tribal Council Special Session

March 29, 2023

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II. Unfinished Business. A- 30-day Posting Complete for “Remote Work Statute” Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Resolution #23-41.3535 approving the remote work statute as proposed and written. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. Unfinished Business. B- Rescind the Motion made at the Tribal Council Regular Session of October 19, 2022 for a Poll Vote on the BIA Residential Lease (R. Compo)Resolution #22-40.3495 Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to rescind the Motion that was made on October 19, 2022 for a Poll Vote on BIA Residential Lease- Resolution #2240.3495. 3-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 1-ABSTAINING (Marshall) Motion Carries

III. New Business. A- Anishinaabe History Signage Project Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter to Northport Public School confirming the Council’s review of the final signage plans for Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Signage Project, and that the Culture and Language Department will work with the project coordinator on Anishinaabemowin translations for the signs. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. B- Tribal Council Goals and Objectives Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported

by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to approve the 2023 Tribal Council Goals and Objectives as presented. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. C- Letter of Support for MILS’ ANA SEDS Grant Application Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to authorize the Tribal Chairman to sign the Letter of Support for the MILS 2023 ANA SEDS grant application for their Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Legal Services Project. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. D- HR Associate Job Description Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the job description as presented. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. E- GTB Fiscal Year 2023 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Program (SWIFR) 1. Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to approve Resolution #23-41.3536 to seek approval and funding in the amount of $1,246,310.00 from Environmental Protection Agency. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries 2. Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows for a Poll Vote for the job descriptions. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING

Motion Carries

III. New Business. F- GTB Fiscal Year 2023 Local Food Purchasing Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program Plus (LFPA Plus) Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Resolution #23-41.3537 to seek approval and funding in the amount of $431,168.00 for the USDA LFPA Plus. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. G- Fiscal Year 2023 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to Approve Resolution #23-41.3538 to seek approval and funding in the amount of $379,307 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. H- Government Tribal Manager to Solicit Vendors for F.R.D. and Y. O.S. Raffle Items 1. Motion made by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows for approval for the Tribal Manager to solicit vendors for the Government Employees Years of Service Appreciation raffle items. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

2. Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to solicit for Federal Recognition Day. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. I- Residential Lot Transfer- Diana L. Gould to Tiffany Gilmore Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to transfer the assignment of lot #4 on GTB Parcel 1 in Section 3 on Putnam Road in the Village of Peshawbestown from Diana L. Gould to Tiffany Gilmore. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

Cont. Tribal Council Special Session

March 29, 2023

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IIII. New Business. J- GTB Herkner Road Development Plan Phase 3 Revisions for Road & Mobile Home Lots Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum approving the revised Phase 3 changes dated 2/16/2023 to the Herkner Road master plan for 2017 to include revised numbering of the Phase 3 lots, the road configuration, and the updated map. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New. K-Response to BMIC Request re: Line 5 Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to authorize the Tribal Chairman to email GTB’s response to Bay Mills Indian Community’s request. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. L- Election Board Committee Vacancy Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to post

for Election Board Committee vacancy- for a partial term of the remainder of a 4-year term ending on April 15, 2024. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. M- Contracting with Bob Thornton Builder/Excavator Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the contract with Bob Thornton Builder/Excavator for a heated covered sidewalk at Benodjenh, and for Chairman Arroyo to sign the contract.4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. N- Tribal Housing Claim Structure Choice 1. Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to approve the Modular Home from Clark Homes in the amount of $241,869 from the General Fund that will be reimbursed from Hudson Insurance Company in the amount of $236,295, and the deductible and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed from the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) in the total amount of $5,574. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

2. Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to authorize the

Tribal Council Attendance February 23rd - March 29th, 2023

There were 3 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions and 1 EDC Board Sessions. In addition, there were 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables.

Chairman Arroyo attended 3 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 21 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/ EDC Board Round Tables.

Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum attended 3 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/Special sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 22 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables. (GPT approved for 3/13/23)

Treasurer Swallows attended 2 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/ Special Sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 18 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables. (GPT approved for 2/27/23, Vacation time approved for 2/28 through 3/3, & Attended NAIHC 2023 Legislative Conference from 3/6 through 3/8)

Secretary Marshall attended 3 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/ Special Sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 22 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables. (GPT approved for 3/23/23)

Councilor Frankenberger attended 3 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 22 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables (GPT Time approved for 3/17/23 & Attended FishPass meeting- conflict with 3 Tribal Council Work Sessions)

Councilor Napont attended 2 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 10 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables (Attended Great Lakes Fishery Trust meeting on 3/21/23 & Vacation time approved for 3/24 through 3/31)

Councilor Rohl attended 2 of 3 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions, 1 of 1 EDC Board Sessions, and 23 of 26 optional Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables/EDC Board Round Tables. (Vacation time approved for 3/23 through 3/31)

Correction for January 3rd - January 27, 2023

There were 20 scheduled meetings from January 3 - January 27, 2023 that required all Tribal Council attendance. There were 2 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions, 3 EDC Board Sessions/ Round Tables, and 15 Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables.

Councilor Frankenberger attended 2 of 2 Tribal Council Regular/Special Sessions, 3 of 3 EDC Board Sessions/Round Tables, and 5 of 15 Tribal Council Work Sessions/Round Tables (Attended LTBB NRD Meeting, GPT Time approved for January 25, 2023, & Vacation time approved for January 30, 2023)

Tribal Manager to approve any increases up to 10% of the total cost. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. O- FY2024 Budget Hearing Information only. No Motion

III. New Business. P- Reaffirm Chairman Signature on LIHTC #1 Carryover Reservation Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve the Chairman’s signature on the Reservation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit in the additional amount of $51,053 for GTB LIHTC Project #1. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. Q- Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) Funding Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve to apply the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funding (LATCF) received towards any RAO 25% shortfall and Government Ops cost for Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023, in the total awarded amount of $1,394,010.72 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Rohl); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETINGS RECORDED SESSIONS

Tribal Council Regular Sessions occur at 9:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.

Tribal Council Special Sessions occur at 9:30 a.m. on the last Wednesday of every month

Both sessions will be held in Council Chambers. Meetings are open to Tribal Members.

Regular Council Sessions

4/19 • 5/17

Special Council Sessions 4/26 • 5/31

We, the Tribal Council of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, a Sovereign Nation, honor to empower the wellbeing of our present and future members. Our ultimate goal is to advance our Nation into an era of increased governmental vigilance that promotes and protects our culture, sovereignty, health, education, treaty rights, natural resources and financial stability.

1. Visit GTB website or scan the QR code

2. Login to "Tribal Membership Area"

3. Click "Recorded Sessions" bit.ly/GTB_Member

NEW TRIBAL COUNCIL HYBRID MEETINGS COMING APRIL

Communications Dept. is happy to announce the NEW addition of Hybrid Meetings.

Both sessions will be held in Council Chambers, however there will now be a zoom option available for ONLY GTB Tribal Members. With the new addition, it allows more accessibility to Tribal Council and other Board/Committee meetings.

Questions or need assistance?

231-534-7008 or email gtbgovt.news@gtb-nsn.gov

Process

1. Registration Required for Tribal Council Regular & Special Session.

• TCRS Registration Link: bit.ly/GTB-REG-TCRS23

• TCRS Registration Link: bit.ly/GTB-REG-TCSS23

2. Once registered & crossreferenced with Membership you will receive a confirmation email with link & password to the meeting.

Miigwech in advance for your patience!

Antrim/GT Elders

Events & Activities

Monday's & Friday's Office Tasks

8AM - 5PM

Tuesday; April 4th Craft Day 11:30AM*

Wednesday; April 5th

Visits Easter Baskets

Auction & Casino 10AM*

Thursday; April 6th

Tai Chi & Walking Sticks 11:30AM*

Tuesday; April 10th Through

Friday; April 14th

OUT OF OFFICE

Washington DS

Tuesday; April 18th Craft Day 11:30AM*

Wednesday; April 19th

Birthday Bash Bingo 11:30AM*

Thursday; April 20th

TaiChi & Walking Sticks 11:30AM*

Tuesday; April 25th

Moccasin Class 10AM - 2PM*

Wednesday; April 26th

Puzzles or Sewing 11:30AM*

Thursday; April 27th

Mall or Garage Sales 11:30AM*

*Lunch Provided

Michigan Indian Elders Association

Looking for interested GTB Elder to fill a DELEGATE seat on the Michigan Indian Elders Association Board

Responsibility: attend MIEA conferences representing GTB Elders- take forth issues/ concerns/awareness items to the MIEA Board who represents all Michigan Elders.

Benzie Elders

Events & Activities

Monday's & Friday's Office Tasks 8AM - 5PM

Tuesday; April 4th Craft Day 1PM - 3PM

Wednesday; April 5th Open Sewing 10AM - 3PM

Thursday; April 6th Game Time 1:30PM - 3PM

Tuesday; April 10th Through Friday; April 14th OUT OF OFFICE Washington DS

Tuesday; April 18th Craft Time w/ Dee 10AM - 2PM*

Wednesday; April 19th Open Sewing 10AM - 3PM

Thursday; April 20th Home Visits 10AM -3PM

Tuesday; April 25th Exercise Time 10AM - 12PM

Wednesday; April 26th Open Sewing 10AM - 3PM

Thursday; April 27th Sign up for Movie Tickets 8AM - 5PM

*Lunch Provided

Qualifications:

1. Live in 6 county service area.

2. Must be GTB member.

3. Age 55 & up

Send a letter of intent or email: Delores Wonegeshik, Elders Manager 2605 NW Bayshore drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Delores.Wonegeshik@gtb-nsn.gov

Deadline: May 5, 2023, end of business day

Charlevoix Elders

Events & Activities

Monday's Office Tasks 8AM - 5PM

Monday; April 3rdWednesday; April 5th Out of Office

Thursday; April 6th Yahtzee 12PM*

Friday; April 7th Movie & Popcorn 1:30PM

Tuesday; April 10th Through Friday; April 14th OUT OF OFFICE Washington DS

Tuesday; April 18th Craft Day w/ Barb ALL DAY

Wednesday; April 19th Yahtzee 12PM*

Thursday; April 20th Bingo 12PM*

Friday; April 21st Movie & Popcorn 1:30PM

Tuesday; April 25th Craft Day w/ Dee 10AM - 2PM

Wednesday; April 26th Trivia 12PM*

Thursday; April 27th Scrabble 12PM*

Friday; April 28th Puzzle Time 1:30PM

*Lunch Provided

Leelanau Elders

Events & Activities

Friday's Office Tasks 8AM - 5PM

Monday; April 3rd Meal Delivery: MIEA 1PM

Tuesday; April 4th

Craft: MIEA Hannahville 1PM

Wednesday; April 5th TC Store Run: MIEA Return 9AM

Thursday; April 6th Tai Chi 1PM

Tuesday; April 10th Through Friday; April 14th OUT OF OFFICE Washington DS

Monday; April 17th Meal Delivery 1PM

Tuesday; April 18th Craft Day 1PM

Wednesday; April 19th Tribal Council Meeting 9:30AM

Thursday; April 20th Tai ChiElder Complex 1PM

Monday; April 24th Meal Delivery 1PM

Tuesday; April 25th Game DayElders Complex 1PM

Wednesday; April 26th Bargain Store Day 9AM

Thursday; April 27th BingoElder Complex 1PM

Mino-Dibishkaan! Happy Birthday!

GTB News Staff & Membership Department would like to acknowledge this months Elders Birthdays!

We hope you all have joyous & memorable birthdays filled with friends, family, love, peace, and happiness!

All events are free and open to the Native American and Non-Native public. They promote Anishinabek culture, the musical arts, and health through Yang Style Tai Chi and Woo Fai Ching Wing Chung Kung Fu. Events hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, and the Institute of Museums and Library Services.

Events Subject to Change

APRIL 2023

HERITAGE LIBRARY PRESENTS

SPRING

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

MUSIC LESSONS • TAI CHI • WING CHUN KUNG FU

STORYTIME: The Migration of the Anishinaabeg •

Spring Music Lessons: Mondays, Tuesdays, *Thursdays*, & Fridays 3-5 PM

Guitar, Bass, Piano, & Voice lessons by appointment at the Heritage Library Monday, Tuesdays, & Fridays. Sign up for a weekly 30-minute time slot. Must bring your own instrument - The Heritage Library has a piano for piano lessons. Zoom Lessons Are Available. *Thursdays Music Lessons will be held at the 3-Mile Office.*

Spring Tai Chi Tuesdays: 12-1 PM @ Heritage Library

Kids/Family Wing Chun Kung Fu (Ages: 4-75): 10AM-12PM

Fun for all ages Saturday’s at the Heritage Library

Anishinaabeg Storytime: 5:30PM-7PM

Heritage Library; April 5th 5:30 - 7:00 pm

3-Mile Office April 12th 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Locations, Dates, & Times:

Benzie Office; April 19th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Charlevoix Office; April 26th 5:30 - 7:00 pm

The Tribal Librarian will read the traditional story, The Migration of the Anishinaabeg then discuss the historical significance of the Anishinaabeg journey.

More Information:

Francis Carew (231) 534-7752

Francis.Carew@gtb-nsn.gov

Dawn Shenoskey (231) 534-7753

Thursday; April 27th 2023

5:00 - 8:00PM

High School Media Center

5PM - 6PM - Ryan Memberto, Drum Etiquette

6PM - 7PM - Formal Title VI Meeting

7PM - 8PM - Design & Bead Graduation Caps

All senior guardians/aunties/uncles/parents interested in beading their students' cap for graduation, please attend this meeting. Title VI will provide materials and a step by step guide on how to bead your students' graduation cap. We will meet continuously throughout the year to complete the caps!

Cultural Club

High School Media Center

Every Tuesday 3:25 - 5:00 pm

Suttons Bay Graduation Powwow “EmpowermentThroughUnity”

Save the Date: Saturday; May 20, 2023

Samantha TwoCrow

P: 231-492-3233

E: twocrows@suttonsbayschools.com

A: 500 Elm Street, P.O. Box 367 Suttons Bay, MI 49682

W: www.SuttonsBaySchools.com

SUTTONS BAY High School

NORSE Student Athletes

Keeley TwoCrow 11th grade, Center for the Lady Varsity Norse Basketball. Congratulations to Keeley who has been named honorable mention to the Northwest Conference “All Conference Team'' for the basketball 2022/23 season! Keeley was a blocking force in the paint! Great work this year Keeley!

Sean Shananaquet 12th grade , Guard/ Forward for the Men's Varsity Norse Basketball. Congratulations to Sean who has been named honorable mention to the Northwest Conference “All Conference Team'' for the basketball 2022/23 season! Sean brought the energy and leadership to the team! Great work this season Sean!

Sports Lineup

Most current lineup visit: https://bit.ly/SBPS-BigTeams

SUTTONS

BAY High School

NORSE Honor Roll

We are pleased to recognize Suttons Bay High School Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians student's for their outstanding academic achievement. Our list of Honor Roll student's will be published after the calculation of grade point averages at the end of each Semester.

9TH GRADE Honors (3.0-3.49)

Liliana Hernandez

Urijah TwoCrow

10TH GRADE Honors (3.0-3.49)

Michelle Arroyo

Nikomis Franco High Honors (3.50-3.99)

Darius Lopez

12TH GRADE Honors (3.0-3.49)

Isabel Feringa

Evan Kitchen

Corbin Alberts

Llesenia Crisanto

Mijikwis Sanchez High Honors (3.50-3.99)

Jason Arroyo

Sean Shananaquet

Natalee Anderson

I’m grateful for scholarship programs that recognize Indigenous success. With the support from TC Energy’s Indigenous Legacy Scholarship, I was able to better transition to a new institution and city. Apply for our Indigenous Legacy Scholarship.

Online application deadline: May 5, 2023 TCScholarships.com

CALI W. Blood Tribe, Alberta TC Energy Indigenous Legacy Scholarship Recipient

HOUSING

HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE

Offered by GTB HOUSING

EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR

✔ $15,000 available to Homeowners in any 5-year period

Income Qualified Homeowners

Elders Homeowners regardless of income

Over-Income Homeowner: 50% payback required

✔ Must be primary resident of the home and within 6 county service area

SEPTIC PUMPOUT

✔Must be Homeowners primary residence within 6-county service area

✔Max. of 1 pump out every other year

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PROGRAM

✔$20,000 for Elders or certified disabled members

✔Must be primary resident of the home and it must be within 6 county service area

DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE/ HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

✔Available to Tribal Members purchasing a home within 6-county area

✔ Pathways Home Classes

✔ Limited to a One Time Use (lifetime)

✔ Cannot access the Emergency Home Repair for 5 years

✔ Income Qualified applicants receive up to $10,000

✔Over-income applicants receive up to $5,000

✔Single wide trailers may receive up to 10% of the purchase price (Trailer must be 10 years old or newer)

NAHASDA

Rental Subsidy Assistance

*Please note the differences in the programs*

Eligibility for Rental Subsidy Assistance

A. To be eligible for rental assistance, applicants must meet all of the below conditions:

1. Be an enrolled Tribal member of the Grand Traverse Band;

2. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;

3. Reside in one (1) of the following counties: Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Benzie, or Manistee;

4. Qualify as a low-income family, defined as a family whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income, as published annually by Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);

5. Live in a space that requires rental payment. For example; apartment, mobile home park, town house, etc. Rental assistance will not be offered for assistance with mortgage payments, lot rent (of participant owned/mortgaged home) or when renting an individual room;

6. Not be delinquent on their rent at the time assistance is offered;

B. The applicant is eligible to receive up to $250.00 per month for rental assistance.

C. Rental assistance may be provided for a maximum of six months in a two-year period.

D. Applicants who receive benefits and become ineligible due to receiving the maximum six months of benefits are eligible to re-apply two (2) years after date of initial application.

E. An applicant may not receive rental assistance while receiving the benefit of any other form of housing subsidy for the same dwelling unit. (with the exception of the ARP supplemental assistance)

F. Applicants that owe monies to the Grand Traverse Band Housing Department are not eligible for Rental Subsidy Assistance until the balance is paid in full.

PUBLIC SAFETY

2023 Spring Flooding Season Is Here

The first day of Spring arrived on Monday, 3/20/2023. The warmer weather and melting snow can create overflowing creeks and soggy ground. To be prepared for extensive melting snow, rainfall and reduce flood issues, have a preparedness kit ready for your family and pets.

See the Michigan.gov/miready website for more information: https://www.michigan.gov/miready/be-informed/flood

Flooding BE PREPARED

Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in your area. Monitor local media channels and listen to your NOAA weather radio. Flash Flood: Rapid flooding, usually in low lying areas. Water floods with great force.

Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible in your area. Monitor local media channels and listen to your NOAA weather radio.

Flood Warning: Flooding is occurring or will occur in your area. Move to higher ground and listen to local media for evacuation orders.

Flash Flood Warning: A flash flood is occurring. Seek higher ground and listen to local media for evacuation orders.

Prepare:

• Create an emergency preparedness kit with a 72-hour supply of water, including three gallons per person.

• Scan and store important documents on an online, cloudbased program.

• Put important documents and valuables in a water-proof container on the top floor of your home.

• Understand how to safely turn off electricity and gas lines in your home.

• Create an inventory of your household items and take photos of the interior and exterior of your home.

• Consider installing sewer back flow valves to prevent flood water from backing up into your home through drain pipes.

• Double-check sump pumps to ensure they are working properly. If possible, have a battery backup system.

• Keep materials like sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber handy for emergency water-proofing.

• Find out how many feet your property is above and below possible flood levels. When predicted flood levels are broadcast, you can determine if you may be flooded.

• Rise or flood-proof heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment by elevating equipment above areas prone to flooding. Another method is to leave equipment where it is and build a concrete or masonry block flood wall around it.

• Anchor fuel tanks. Unanchored fuel tanks can be easily moved by floodwaters.

DRIVING IN FLOOD CONDITIONS:

• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles.

• Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickups trucks.

• Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. The depth of water is not always obvious.

• The road bed may be washed out under the water, and you could be stranded or trapped.

• Do not drive around a barricade. Barricades are there for your protection. Turn around and go the other way.

• Do not try to take short cuts--they may be blocked. Stick to designated routes.

• Be especially cautious driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.

FLOOD-SPECIFIC ITEMS TO ADD TO PREPAREDNESS KIT:

• Extra Bottled Water (Faucet water may be contaminated during flooding) & A Map of Local Evacuation Routes BE SAFE & RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF A FLOOD

• Heavy rainfall

• High river and lake levels

• Dams in the area

During:

• Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Disconnect all electrical equipment.

• Do not walk through moving water. Six inches is enough water to knock you down.

• Do not drive in flooded areas. Six inches of water can cause you to lose control and two feet of water can sweep away your car. Remember: Turn around, don’t drown.

• Listen to local media reports for information about if the water supply is safe to drink.

• Avoid contacting flood waters because they can be contaminated by hazardous liquids and may contain sharp debris.

• Report and stay 25 feet away from downed power lines.

After:

• Listen to local media reports for information about if the water supply is safe to drink.

• Avoid flood waters because they can be contaminated by hazardous liquids and may contain sharp debris.

• Be aware of areas that were previously flooded. The roads may be weakened.

• Report and avoid downed power lines.

• Clean and disinfect anything that was wet from the flood

• Throw away any food that was touched by flood waters.

FIRE & RESCUE

Congratulations to Fire Fighter Scott Moore! Firefighter/EMT Scott Moore was awarded an Exceptional Duty Commendation from Chief Fairchild. The Exceptional Duty Medal/Commendation Bar is awarded to a member of the department for a highly credible accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the department or fire service as a result of devotion to duty or service to the public. Fire Fighter Moore over the past year has demonstrated devotion and duty to the department and community by taking the lead on CPR/AED training and fire inspections.

If you would like information on CPR/AED programs you can contact FF Moore at (231) 534-7666.

FOR SPRING

Most of Michigan’s severe weather occurs in the spring. April through June is the most active time of the year for thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Each year, thunderstorms produce an estimated 20 million to 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the United States. Each one of those lightning strikes is a potential killer. Thunderstorms are dangerous and include powerful winds, lightning, hail, and can cause flash flooding and/or tornados.

Lightning is the discharge of electricity from within a thunderstorm. Although lightning is often considered a minor hazard, it damages many structures and kills and injures more people in the U.S. per year, on average, than tornadoes or hurricanes.

From the years 1959-1994 Michigan ranked second in both lightning deaths and lightning injuries. Since then, the number of fatalities has decreased. From 2008 to 2017, Michigan has had five lightning fatalities. In 2019, Michigan received 180,764 cloud-to-ground flashes.

Prepare Now:

• Know your area’s risk of thunderstorms. They can occur year-round and at any hour. Sign up for your community’s warning system to stay connected. GTB has ReGroup Mass Notification System to alert the community of weather alerts and is free to sign up: bit.ly/GTB_TM_Regroup

• The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

• Identify sturdy buildings close to where you live, work, study, and play.

• Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home.

• Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system to protect your home, appliances, and electronic devices.

• Secure all outside furniture, especially anything loose or with no weight to securely hold it down.

Survive During:

• When thunder roars, go indoors. A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm.

• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter.

• When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately.

• If indoors, avoid running water or using landline phones. Electricity can travel through plumbing and phone lines.

• Protect your property. Unplug appliances and other electric devices. If boating or swimming, get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately.

• If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides. Do not touch anything metal.

• Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around Don’t Drown®. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

Be Safe After:

• Listen to authorities and weather forecasts for information on whether it is safe to go outside and instructions regarding potential flash flooding.

• Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately to your emergency line or your local fire department.

• Contact your loved ones, and check on your neighbors to see if anyone is injured or anything is damaged. Although thunderstorms can occur most the year, they can also cause deaths, injuries, and other associated dangers.

BE PREPARED

THUNDERSTORMS, LIGHTNING, OR HAIL

NMC to introduce program in U.P. April 17

Northwestern Michigan College has formally partnered with Bay Mills Community College in an effort to increase the number of dental assistants serving northern Michigan, and Native American patients in particular.

Articulation Agreement

In February, NMC and Bay Mills, a tribally-controlled Upper Peninsula community college in Brimley, Mich., signed an articulation agreement that will allow Bay Mills students to transfer to NMC’s dental assistant program after their first year. NMC’s yearlong dental assistant curriculum allows them to sit for the state exam to become a registered dental assistant (RDA). NMC Dental Assistant Director Beckie Wooters will make a recruiting visit to Bay Mills on April 17.

Earn RDA Licensure

Ability to earn RDA licensure is a key advantage of NMC’s program, the furthest north among six accredited dental assistant programs in Michigan. NMC has an outstanding pass rate history, exceeding the state of Michigan’s average in both the clinical and written portion

AGREEMENT WITH TRIBAL COLLEGE AIMS TO INCREASE RANKS OF DENTAL ASSISTANTS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

of the exams. Since 2019, at least 96 percent of NMC graduates have passed the clinical portion.

►“With a registered dental assistant, a dentist can see about 60 percent more patients. They can do more clinical procedures under the dentist’s supervision,” said Dr. Jessica Rickert, a now-retired Traverse City area dentist who hired NMC graduates in her practice.

Rickert is also the first female Native American dentist in the United States, and remains the only one in Michigan. She now consults with insurer Delta Dental of Michigan and leads Anishinaabe Dental Outreach, whose goal is to improve dental health in Native communities. She saw an opportunity to connect NMC and Bay Mills to better serve the Upper Peninsula, where the shortage of dental professionals is especially acute.

►“The scarcity of timely dental care is causing serious hardship,” Rickert said of the U.P. “They have a wonderful program at NMC. Dental assisting is such a great career, and it’s really fulfilling and it’s necessary. Let’s make this happen.”

►“Our communities need more dental professionals of any kind. This seems like a really good fit,” agreed Diana McKenzie, dean of science and allied health at Bay

Mills, which enrolls about 600 students. About 62 percent are Native American. Among more than 315,000 dental assistants nationwide, Rickert said only 0.7% are American Indian or Alaska Native.

Natalia Chugunov, chair of the Bay Mills science department, said she hopes the partnership can benefit tribal health centers, too.

►“We try to help both the community, our college and our students,” she said.

Wooters said the agreement is another way to boost enrollment. NMC’s dental assistant program currently has 13 students, and can accommodate 24. Need is great in the lower peninsula as well, she said.

►“We’re not filling the needs for all of the jobs,” said Wooters.

NMC Invested $52,000 in NEW Dental Equipment

NMC recently invested $52,000 in new equipment for the dental assistant program. It has six fully-functioning patient rooms and some of the latest technology, including an intraoral scanner.

“After earning their associate degree and passing the RDA exam, a dental assistant can expect to begin their career

HEALTH SERVICES UPDATES

COMMUNITY HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE (CHR)

TCHR’s offer weekly home visit, medication refill request, scheduling appointments, coordinate referrals, assisted with filling out forms, meal preparation, emotional support. For additionally services contact your local Community Health Representative

Monday thru Friday from 8am - 5pm, closed between 12pm - 1pm for lunch.

You can call also call Tamra Newton, CNA/CHR Supervisor at 231534-7205 with any concerns you may have regarding the CHR Program. We always appreciate your suggestions.

Tamra Newton- CHR-Supervisor (231) 534-7205

Elizabeth Elliott- Benzie/Manistee CHR (231) 534-7826

Saija McClellan- Charlevoix CHR (231) 534-7062

Ranee Compo- GT/Antrim CHR (231) 534-7772

making between $18 and $25 per hour,” Wooters said. A typical work week is only four days, offering flexibility. Job settings include general practice dental offices, pediatric offices, oral surgery and other specialty offices, dental labs and more.

Strategic Program Design

The program has been designed with student convenience in mind. Bay Mills students can take their first year of general education requirements entirely online. The second year of inperson dental assistant classes is scheduled in a TuesdayThursday block, allowing students to spend most of their week back home in the U.P., if necessary. On-campus housing is also available at NMC. Rickert said the Michigan Dental Association, the American Dental Association and other sources offer scholarships to students of color.

More information contact:

Northwestern Michigan College Beckie Wooters 231-995-1240 bwooters@nmc.edu

Bay Mills Community College Natalia Chugunov, M.D. Science Department Chair and Faculty (906) 248- 8425 nchugunov@bmcc.edu

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE (PRC) - BENEFITS

If you haven't already done so, please submit your NEW 2023

Benefit Statement

Is your 65th Birthday approaching?

Please contact:

Angelina Raphael P.R.C. Benefits Coordinator Call: (231) 534-7731 Text: (231) 866-0326

angelina.raphael@gtb-nsn.gov

Renewals

Make

CULTURE & LANGUAGE

Mnookmi-Spring Season

Mnookmi- Word used for Spring season. Literal breakdown for this word is Mino-Aki-Mi, which translates to time of the good earth. We looked at the Mnookmi season as the New Year for Anishinaabeg. We would wait for the Nimkii Binesiiyag (thunder birds) to return, at which time we would feast our traditional items to get them ready for the work in the upcoming year. We also celebrated this time as we survived a usually harsh season, Biboon (winter). Look around you as the season transitions into Mnookmi. Mina Nkweshkandaa Mnookmig (Let’s greet the Spring)

The month of April is Boopoogami Giizis (Broken Snow Shoe Moon). The days are becoming longer and warmer, thus melting the top layer of the snow, which would

freeze again during the night. This would make a hard crust on the top layer of the snow. After walking on this layer, the hard crust could cut through the rawhide of our traditional snow shoes, making the month of April so aptly named Bibookwedigamig Giizis.

We will continue the language classes through the month of April until June as noted in the flyer.

In the month of April we will be opening the Culture Department building for sewing nights, every Thursday from 5-7p.m. These nights will help those in preparation for the MMIW/P event being held on May 5, 2023. We have limited amounts of sewing machines and sergers, so you may want to bring your own if you own one to ensure enough for everyone. Join us to sew your red skirt or shirt at the Culture Building on Thursday evenings.

Kchi

Wiikwedong Anishinaabek (Grand Traverse)

Nmebine Giizis (Sucker Moon)

MONDAY – THURSDAY 6:30AM – 9PM FRIDAY 6:30AM – 7PM

SATURDAY 9AM – 3PM

* Closed Sunday's and Major Holidays.

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM CLOSED 12PM – 1PM * HRS subject to change

North American Indigenous Games Olympic Mens Basketball Team Fundraiser Game

On behalf of Team Michigan, I would like to thank the community for their support at our March 18th scrimmage/fundraiser. It was a huge success garnering over $3000 in proceeds.

A special thanks to William Anderson, grandson of Sandy Anderson for his generous monetary gift of $1500.00. This was a huge donation and is greatly appreciated by our boys.

Also, a special thanks to Jolanda Murphy. Jolanda won the 50/50 and donated the entire winnings back to Team Michigan.

We will be traveling to 4 more similar events at the following locations:

Dowagiac, Sault Ste Marie, Lac Vieux Desert & Mt. Pleasant.

We need to display this awesome group of young men to each participating community.

Thanks again for your ongoing support. Watch out for possible swag to purchase in the future.

Respectfully,

Officer Tom George Jr GTB Police Department

Want to support the Olympic Mens Basketball Team?

Follow link to their GoFundMe: https://bit.ly/NAIGTMi23_Donate

Find Photos on Page 18-19

2023 Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Event Calendar

Peshawbestown

Ziigwan Spring)

• Sugar Bush – April 6th & 7th: 4:00 – 6:00 PM at

NRD Office on Putnam Rd

• Corn Planting Day – May 18th: 4:00 – 6:00 PM At The Ptown Gitigaan (located N of Strongheart Center)

Ziibin Summer)

• Pumpkin & Winter Squash Planting – June 14th

• How to Run A Farm Market – July 12th and August 11th

• Community Harvest Days – September 7th – 9th

All Summer Events are held at The Ptown Gitigaan (farm); located N of Strongheart Center from 4:00 – 6:00 PM

at Pow Wow, Elders events, Youth events, and for our farm markets at Pow-Wow and Fair and Feast. In total we expect to produce perhaps 40 gallons of syrup this season.

USDA – Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Grant

traditions of this practice. Lakota Raphael and Aaron sang a traditional song, and we learned about the importance of being thankful for this 1st harvest of the season! The visiting youth learned the appropriate manner to offer tobacco to the fire, and how best to honor the harvest from the great maple tree. Once the tree tapping ceremony was complete, the 1st trees were tapped by tribal youth. Many

GTB Sugar Bush Up and Running!

The sugar bush has been busy through March. On average the GTB Sugar Bush has been boiling down 500 gallons of sap every week. A total of 240 trees were tapped this season, and on a good day these trees can provide over 300 gallons of sap. This sap is then taken inside the

season. Roger volunteered to operate the evaporator for the 2023 GTB Sugar Bush, Miigwech Roger! Our 2023 Traditional Agriculture Instructor Tera John took the 1st syrup produced and rendered it down to sugar. She then took this sugar cake down to Lake Michigan as an offering. This traditional practice of offering the 1st sugar of the year is a way we aim to honor traditional practice while also utilizing modern technology. Miigwech to Tera John for being the matriarch of the GTB Sugar Bush this season! The syrup is beginning to be bottled in the Strongheart Center’s commercial kitchen. The syrup

(SugarBush)

Dates:April 6th and 7th

Time: 4:00 – 6:00PM

Location: GTB Natural Resource Department Office – Putnam Road

Event Description: Join the GTB Natural Resource Department staff in processing maple sap into maple syrup. Learn about thetraditional practices involved with the sugar bush as well as the modern process for reducing maple sap into maple syrup and sugar. Samples of maple candied nuts and maple syrup, and dishes with maple products in it will be included! Come be a part of the GTB Iskigamizigan and share in this age-old tradition!

More Information Coming Soon...

Back in the spring of 2022, the GTB Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Dept began planning for this LFPA grant that would allow GTB to purchase local food for the GTB Food Pantries. The grant funding was approved and beginning in March 2023 we began deliveries of locally produced food to the GTB Food Pantries at the GTB Medicine Lodge, 3 Mile Office, Charlevoix Office, and Benzie Office. Food items have included wild rice, bison, beef, chicken, eggs, apples, and potato. We are working on making the deliveries of these food items more consistent to the GTB Food Pantries, which has included the purchase of new commercial refrigerators, shelving, boxes, bags, and everything else to help the food pantries. As the growing season kicks off, you can expect to see more local produce items brought to the food pantries via this grant funding. Please be patient with the site coordinators, they have all been very helpful in making this grant a success. We relied heavily on the experience of all our food pantry coordinators to help us distribute this food. We are just beginning the purchasing for this grant, so in the coming months we expect to have a more consistent supply of the popular food items at each site. This funding is made available by the US Department of Agriculture and is a part of the “Build Back Better” plan. This funding has been provided to help local food pantry distributors get connected with local producers rather than relying on food items from 1,000’s of miles away. If you have questions about this grant program, please feel free to call the

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Gathering license

All GTB Hunting, Fishing, Gathering & Trapping Licenses expire April 1st

Call or email the Natural Resources Department for your 2023/2024 renewal sticker.

Make sure your information is up to date, so you don’t miss out on any of your Treaty Rights information and opportunities.

The Natural Resources Department does not have a shared database with Membership, therefor information will need to be changed with NRD as well.

Scan QR Code or follow link for application bit.ly/GTB-NRD-LIC-APP

Environmental Response Program

Responds to releases and threats of release of oil and hazardous materials to the environment on a 24/7 basis to protect public health, safety and the environment. Not to mention, the prevention of oil spills & hazardous materials that's Funded by EPA's CERCLASection 128(a).

What is EPA & CERCLA?

The acronym EPA stands for Environmental Protection Agency "(EPA) is an independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters."

CERCLA "the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, was enacted by Congress on December 11, 1980. This law created a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries and provided broad Federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment. Over five years, $1.6 billion was collected and the tax went to a trust fund for cleaning up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites."

The law authorizes two kinds of response actions:

►Short-term removals, where actions may be taken to address releases or threatened releases requiring prompt response.

►Long-term remedial response actions, that permanently and significantly reduce the dangers associated with releases or threats of releases of hazardous substances that are serious, but not immediately life threatening. These actions can be conducted only at sites listed on EPA's National Priorities List.

Scan QR Code or follow link bit.ly/GTB-NRD-HHW for more information on Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Waste, and local waste, environmental, or health departments for more information on management.

Brownfield Program

The Grand Traverse Band (GTB) was awarded the Section 128(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) grant beginning in Fiscal Year 2012 to develop and maintain an environmental response program. The GTB Environmental Response Program involves identifying potential brownfields sites on tribal land; establishing and maintaining a public record of brownfields sites; establishing oversight and enforcement authorities; providing opportunities for public participation; and developing mechanisms for approval of a cleanup plan.

What is a Brownfield Site?

US EPA Definition: "a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant" Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is 1 of 20 Federally Recognized Tribes with 128(a) Brownfields Program. Interested in more information contact: Courtney Hessell, MHS 231-534-7379

Courtney.Hessell@gtb-nsn.gov

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Facilities & Housing Departments is ready to Jump into Spring with the Annual Spring Clean Up!

See flyer below for NEW important changes with the addition of DropOff in Peshawbestown May 16th Curbside Pickup will be May 13th 7am - Noon!

Lets protect and enhance the natural resources and environment entrusted to us by the Creator for managed and respected utilization by Anishinabek for past, present, and future generations.

100 Employment Government Operations

Accounting Assistant/Cash Receipts (FT)

High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) year of computerized data entry required. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$16.17 12.2.22 - 12.9.22

AFS Caseworker (FT)

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work field required. Current Social Work License through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. At least one year of experience in a social services field. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$52,633 7.18.22- until filled

Aquatic Biologist (FT)

Must provide a resume, educational transcripts, and any certifications to meet the educational requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Aquatic Biology, Water Resources or Environmental Science is required. Three (3) years of field experience. Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$ 47,987 3.10.23-4.17.23

Assistant General Counsel (FT)

J.D. from an accredited law school required and Michigan State Bar license. At least eight (8) years of practicing law in Michigan and in Indian Country. Must have participated as the principal attorney, or assistant to the principal attorney, in litigation that resulted in published opinion in federal, state or tribal court. Indian law litigation preferred. Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$110,245-184,109.15/yr DOE

2.7.23- until filled

(2) Behavioral Health Counselor (FT)

A Master's Degree in Social Work with State Licensure.

A minimum of two years' experience providing substance abuse and mental health counseling is required. Possess

Alcohol/Drug Certification or attain in one year. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$52,633 2.28.22- until filled

Behavioral Health Youth

Counselor/Program Director (FT)

Master’s Degree in Social Work or masters level

Licensed Professional Counselor is required. State of MI Social Work, Alcohol Drug Certification preferred or attainable. Min 2yr’s experience providing substance abuse & mental health counseling required. Valid Michigan Driver’s License & insurable by GTB insurance carrier.

-$52,633 6.25.21- until filled

Chief Financial Officer (FT)

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Must demonstrate at least three (3) years' experience in leading a team in an accounting related field. Must have at least three

(3) years of governmental accounting Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$110,245 11.4.22 -until filled

Clinical Social Worker (FT)

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work State of Michigan Social Work License. Must have knowledge of records management Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier

-$52,633 9.20.22- until filled

Court Clerk/ Assistant Probation Officer (FT)

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Business, or Administrative Services. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree. General knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules, policies, procedures and administration is required. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$18.55 2.7.23 - until filled

EHS Education & Family Services Coordinator (FT)

Must have a BA in Human Services or Social Work field. Must have experience in a supervisory position, with strong team leadership skills. One to three years experience in working in an Early Head Start and/or Head Start program preferred. Previous experience in the field, with skills in classroom management, and curriculum planning. Must obtain CPR/ First Aid certification.

-$21.03/hr 12.13.21- until filled

(2) EHS/HS Bus & Classroom Aide (PT)

Must have High School diploma or GED. Must be able to effectively communicate with children and adults in an appropriate manner. Must be willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to observe and evaluate children in a non-biased manner. Must be willing to and as well as obtain a CDA within first two years of hire.

-$14.22/hr 2.22.23- until filled

EHS/HS Bus Driver (PT)

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have First Aide Certification or obtain (within 30 days) CPR for infants and children. Must have previous school bus driving experience.

-$15.66/hr 6.25.21- until filled

EHS/HS Healh & Disabilities Coordinator (FT)

Bachelor’s Degree with strong emphasis in Health, Social Services, Psychology or Early Childhood Education. 1-3 years experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules and procedures of the Head Start/Early Head Start

To place your ad, call the Communications Dept. at 231-534-7008, or Email: GTBGovt.News@ gtb-nsn.gov Subject: “Classifieds”. Please have all submissions & payments sent by the 3rd Friday of each month. Classified rates: $10 for 15 words or less, and 75 cents per additional word. Any thumbnail image costs an additional $15. Apply online: https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/jobs/ or https://www.gtedusa.com/ careers/ Request for Proposals (RFP) online at https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/ internaljobs/ *Postings are subject to change daily.

program. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification

-$43,750 9.3.21- until filled

(2) EHS/HS Home Visitor (FT)

An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required. A Bachelor’s Degree & 1yr of direct experience preferred. 3yrs of directly related experience.

-$17.29/hr 6.25.21- until filled

(3) Facilities Utility Worker 1st shift (FT TEMP) High school diploma/G.E.D. preferred. Experience in commercial building maintenance preferred. Carpentry, plumbing & electrical repair experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures & safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty.

-$14.22/hr 2.6.23- until filled

Facilities Utility Worker 2nd shift (FT TEMP) High school diploma/G.E.D. preferred. Experience in commercial building maintenance preferred. Carpentry, plumbing & electrical repair experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures & safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty.

-$14.22/hr 7.12.21- until filled

(2) Facilities Utility Worker 2nd shift (FT) High school diploma/G.E.D. Preferred. Experience in commercial building maintenance preferred Carpentry, plumbing & electrical repair experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures & safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty. Valid, unrestricted driver's license is preferred.

-$12.78/hr 11.18.21- until filled

Head Start Assistant Teacher (FT)

Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have a Child Development Association (CDA) within two years or an Associate's Degree in early childhood development within three years of employment. Classroom experience with 3-5 year old children preferred. Must be willing to participate in training sessions and seek further education. Must obtain CPR/first aid certification.

-$12.83 7.12.22- until filled

Head Start Teacher (FT) Associates Degree, with a Child Development Certification, with emphasis in early childhood development, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Previous experience preferred with skills in classroom mgt & curriculum planning. Must maintain current CPR/ First Aid certification. Must be proficient in the use of computers & programs such as word processing. Able to develop & implement short & long term educational goals. Good observational skills and ability to summarize observed learning/social behaviors in children.

-$17.29/hr 9.03.21- until filled

HS Bus & Classroom Aide (PT)

Must have High School diploma or GED. Must be able to effectively communicate with children and adults in an appropriate manner. Must be willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to observe and evaluate children in a non-biased manner. Must be willing to and as well as obtain a CDA within first two years of hire.

-$12.83/hr 2.24.22- until filled

ITC Home Visitor (FT) High School Diploma or GED required. Certification as CDA or other Early Childhood credential. Min. of one (1) year of work, school or volunteer experience beyond high school required. Ability to communicate and interact in a sensitive and respectful way in the local tribal community. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$17.29/hr 6.13.22- until filled

Medical Assistant & Registry Clerk (FT)

High School diploma/ GED certificate. Must have a Medical Assistant Certification One year of experience in a medical office setting preferred. Understanding of medical terminology.

-$18.40 6.13.22- until filled

Physician (FT)

Must have an active State of Michigan Physician License, State of Michigan Controlled Substance License, and Federal DEA License, with Board Certification in Family Practice. Must have Community Staff Privileges at Munson Medical Center or obtain within a reasonable time. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$DOE 4.29.22- until filled

Play/Art Therapist (FT)

Master’s Degree in social work for related field required with specialized training in art/play therapy. State of MI Social Work License or licensed Professional Counselor. A minimum of 2yrs experience providing substance abuse & mental health counseling is required. Must have a valid MI Driver’s License & be insurable by GTB insurance carrier.

-$57,729 6.25.21- until filled

Student Support AdvisorGrand Traverse (FT) Associates Degree is required in social work, education, counseling, or related field. Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. Must have a valid Chauffeur Driver's License. Min of 3 yrs experience working with Native American youths. Must maintain current CPR/ First Aid certification.

-$19.52/hr 10.25.22- until filled

Teacher (FT)

Must have a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Michigan Secondary Teaching

Certificate. Must have one year minimum of teaching experience working with students. Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. Must be able to attain and have a valid Chauffeur driver license. Must be able to attain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.

-$43,750/yr 2.20.23- until filled

Wastewater Operator II (FT)

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have minimum 2 years' experience in the water or wastewater field or a skilled trade such as - electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc. Must obtain a State of Michigan Class S4 and D4 water certifications within 2 years of employment. Must obtain a State of Michigan Class D wastewater certification within 2 years of employment. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

$21.75/hr 3.6.23- until filled

RFP: Cultural Services Support Team

The Natural Resources Department (NRD) is requesting proposals for the development of a 'CULTURAL SERVICES SUPPORT TEAM. This team should be composed of Grand Traverse Band community educators who will use this contract as seed funding to establish a long term program focused on educating our non-tribal neighbors about land and water issues.

-Due by: 2pm; April 28, 2023

Submit bids to the following address:

Lyndell Luster, Purchasing Manager: 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown, MI 49682

RFP: Cook for Pow Wow Dance Instructor

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB, Grand Traverse Band) is requesting bid proposals for two individuals (1 male, 1 female) to provide instruction for various styles of Pow Wow dancing.

-1.9.23- until filled

Submit bids to the following address:

Rachel Ribeiro 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Or call 231-534-7253 with interest. Or email bid: Rachel.Ribeiro@gtb-nsn.gov

RFP: HS/EHS Mental Health Consultant

GTB, Grand Traverse Band is requesting bid proposals from companies or adult to provide mental health consultant for the head start/early head start programs. This contract will run through the end of the fiscal year (September 30, 2022) with an option for two additional fiscal years (October 1 - September 30).

-4.26.23- until filled

Submit bids to the following address:

Lyndell Luster 2631 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown, MI 49682

GTED Operations

BSSW - Accounting AP/AR Clerk (FT) (Charlevoix) Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field; 4 years related experience accepted in lieu of degree. Organizational and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communications. Proficiency in using accounting software Syteline(preferred) but not mandatory. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills

CNC - Experienced (FT) (Charlevoix)

High School Diploma or equivalent. 4 years minimum experience Technical Certificate desired

-$17- $20/ hr, experience

CNC Machinist (Entry Level) (FT) (Charlevoix)

High School Diploma or equivalent. 1yr min experience. Position is non-exempt (hourly) with 2nd shift per diem rate.

-$15- $17/ hr, experience

Fabricator (FT) (Charlevoix) High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one-year prior experience in fabrication operations. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). Good organizational skills and detail oriented Good communication skills. This position is non-exempt (hourly) with a 2nd shift per diem rate for 2nd shift worked hours.

-$15 -$18/ hr, experience

General Laborer (FT) (Charlevoix)

Good communication skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions. Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). High school diploma or equivalent. Min 1yr production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

-$14 - $15/hr, experience.

HR Representative/ Coordinator (FT) (Charlevoix) Associates Degree in Human Resources or related field.

3 + years’ experience in Human Resources. 1 + yrs’ experience in recruiting. Experience with employee relations. Organizational and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Solid computer skills. Demonstrated knowledge of the human resources field. Understanding of state & federal employment regulations. Awareness of OSHA regulations & compliance.

-Commensurate w/experience.

Journeyman Painter (FT) (Charlevoix)

High school diploma/ equivalent. Min 3 yrs. prior experience in commercial

painting of metal products for manufacturing concern. Must be able to read blueprints. Possess thorough knowledge of paint and other coating materials to ensure parts are painted & protected per contract specifications. Requires min of 3 yrs. prior experience in commercial painting of metal products and knowledge of various paint equipment.

-$17 -$20/hr, experience

Laser/Plasma Operator (FT) (Charlevoix)

Ability to read and interpret blueprints & technical drawings. Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). Good organizational skills & detail oriented. Good communication skills. High school diploma or equivalent. Min 1 yr. prior experience in plasma/laser manufacturing operations. Experience with other sheet metal & plate fabrication preferred

-$16-19/hr, upon experience

Maintenance Technician (FT) (Charlevoix)

High School diploma or GED.

3-5 years of experience

working as a Maintenance

Technician / Maintenance

Mechanic. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and drawings. Experience with lockout/tag out. Knowledge of safety requirements and safety focused. Ability to stand for long periods, walk, climb stairs, reach, and stoop frequently as well as lift weights up to 50lbs. Occasional lifting of up to 80lbs is also required. A Valid Driver’s License. Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier.

-$19-$25/hr, experience

Quality Engineer (FT) (Charlevoix)

Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ yrs

manufacturing experience

2+ years in a manufacturing quality role. Working knowledge of metal forming, machining, & welding.

Experience in FMEA

Methodologies and Benefits

Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ yrs

manufacturing experience

2+ yrs in a manufacturing quality role. Working knowledge of metal forming, machining, and welding.

Experience in FMEA

Methodologies and Benefits

-$22-$27/hr, experience

Water Jet Operator (BSSW) (FT)

High school diploma or equivalent. Min. of 2yrs prior experience in waterjet set-up/ operation. Experience with other sheet metal & plate fabrication preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). Ability to conduct post-waterjet operations (deburring, polishing, etc.)

-Commensurate w/experience.

Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd Shift)(Charlevoix) (FT)

Min 5 yrs. experience in Metal Processing, Machining, Laser/PLAS, Fabrication with knowledge of Welding and Painting. Work with Assembly, Fabrication, CNC Machining, Laser, Maintenance, Paint and Plasma functions to ensure

parts are made and customer orders are filled. Work with Scheduling and Shipping to receive and ship parts after hours when needed.

-$20-24/hr experience.

(GTEC) Engineer-inTraining (Traverse City) (FT) Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program. Possess strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and work effectively as part of a project team. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Introductory working knowledge of ArcPro, HECRAS, MicroStation, AutoCAD and Carlson. A valid driver's license and vehicle for transportation is required.

-$70,000 - $80,000, Wages with experience.

-Salary Commensurate w/ experience.

(GTEC) Project Engineer (Traverse City) (FT) Compiles and analyzes engineering data & prepares conclusions & recommendations. Designs & prepares preliminary & final plans for highways, bridges, drainage structures, municipal utilities, roadway lighting, traffic control devices, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), & miscellaneous highway facilities.

-$70,000 - $80,000, Wages with experience.

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Announcements

Compensation Committee

(2) appointment to be filled by the Compensation Committee for a 3-year term.

Interested registered voters of the GTB membership who are not currently employed by the GTB govt., EDC, or the Grand Traverse Resort are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Chairman’s office. Please note: you must reside in GTB’s sixcounty service area to serve on this committee.

Send your letter of interest for the Compensation Committee appointment to:

Attn: Compensation Committee c/o Tribal Manager’s Office - GTB of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Marijuana Regulatory Commission

(2) appointment to be filled by the Tribal Council. The Commission shall have (3) members consisting on at least (2) tribal members and a non-member provided that the nonmember offers unique skills, experience to the Commission The appointment terms are open-ended until the Commission makes regulations on the terms of appointment under § 1015(a) (1). For consideration for the appointments please send a letter of interest and list any marijuana regulatory experience.

Send your letter of interest for the Tribal Council appointments to:

Tribal Council GTB of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 or gtb.cra@gtb-nsn.gov

150 Bereavement

Sheila Christine Shalifoe GTB Tribal Elder Carp Lake, MI 12/10/1949– 3/4/2023

Respectfully Acknowledging

Our Loss

GTB Tribal Elder Kewadin, MI 12/12/1936– 3/8/2023

Respectfully Acknowledging

Our Loss

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