GTB NEWS AUGUST 2022

GTB NEWS

A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©

August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon)

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Charimans’ Address & Tribal Council Motions Page 2-3

Elders & Youth

First-Half 2022 2% Allocation

Road to Healing Tour

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Page 11

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34TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN INDIAN FAMILY OLYMPICS MOUNT PLESANT, MI MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 17

CHAIRMAN ARROYO UPDATE

From the Office of Tribal Chairman David Arroyo Aanii Boozhoo! And hello to Minoomin-giizis (August), the eighth month of the year Niizhing mdaaswaakshi-niizhtana-shi-niizh nsabiboongad (2022). Summer is in full swing and I hope you’re safely enjoying the outdoors and great weather with family and friends.

Old Indian Trail Project. The Tribe has been in support of an Old Indian Trail signage project that has been proposed

by Ms. Emily Modrall and the Traverse Area Historical Society, and they recently received funding from the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (among other grant funding sources they’ve received for this project). Project staff works closely with Ms. Sammie McClellan-Dyal to assist them with historical and linguistic expertise. The new signage proposed on the Old Indian Trail and at other locations in Traverse City and Leelanau County will give residents and visitors an opportunity to know about the first occupants of this area, and the long history of the Odawa/Ojibway people here. It is important that the history of the indigenous people of Turtle Island will be taught and acknowledged in the Traverse City area. It is also important that our native language, Anishinaabemowin, appears alongside English text. We will work with Ms. Modrall to review all historical texts and Anishinaabemowin/English translations before signs are installed. The expansion of this project into schools further honors the legacy of the Old Indian Trail project of the 1980s. It will engage students who are members of the Grand Traverse Band and will be a meaningful contribution to the recognition of tribal history and land regionally.

There are many Indian trails across Turtle Island, and marker trees are evident in the six-county service area and other areas of the state. The following are a couple links if you’d like to read more about Michigan Indian trails: 12 Native American Indian Trails In Michigan (https://thumbwind.com/native-american-indian-trails/), and Major Indian Tribes and Trails in Michigan (https://project.geo. msu.edu/geogmich/indian_trails.html).

Tribal Council Meetings. The Tribal Council has determined that its regular and special sessions and Tribal Council work sessions will now be held in-person as we gradually move forward in keeping with occupancy guidelines as advised by our Fire Chief, Garrett Fairchild. The regular and special sessions will continue to be recorded and available for Tribal Member access at the GTB website.

United Tribes of Michigan Meeting. As way of introduction for those who may not have heard of the United Tribes of Michigan (UTM), it is an organization that’s open to all twelve federally recognized tribes of Michigan that provides a forum to join forces to advance, protect, preserve and enhance the mutual interests, treaty rights, sovereignty and cultural way of life of the sovereign Indian tribes of Michigan. UTM’s mission is to engage, as a matter of mutual concern, issues that impact the health, security, safety and general welfare of Native Americans. Its executive director is Frank Ettawageshik, a Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians citizen and former LTBB chairman.

August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon) Cherry Festival. Chi Miigwetch to the following for their service and participation: RJ Smith, Master of Ceremonies; Fred Raphael, Arena Director; Al Pedwaydon, Head Veteran; Victoria Alfonseca, Head Female Dancer; M’Konz John, Head Male Dancer; Spirit Lake, Bear River, and Odawa Nation singers/drums; Peshawbestown Post 120, Honor Guard; all dancers; Ms. Sammie McClellan-Dyal and all the staff that participated and helped with the planning and set up and take down. Congratulations! to the following: 2022 Wiigwaasmin Warrior Shaune Leaureaux; Miss Wiigwaasmin Chloe Chippewa; and Little Miss Wiigwaasmin Bird Marshall.

The Termination Era. Two federal acts that deeply and profoundly affected Indian Country were passed by Congress 69 years ago on August 15, 1953. One was the Termination Act, and the other was Public Law 280. The Termination Act was a House concurrent resolution that terminated over 100 tribes by removing their federal recognition and tribal funding. It was on the same date that Congress passed Public Law 280, transferring federal criminal and civil jurisdiction over tribes to certain states – commonly referred to as “PL 280 states” in Indian Country. The Termination Era, which ran from 1953 through 1968, had begun, and many would argue that during this era the federal government was reducing its trust responsibilities to tribes. This era ended in 1968 with the passage of the Indian Civil Rights Act and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s new Indian policy of Self-Determination. It was in 1968 when Congress created the Indian Business Fund, and Congress also prohibited states from taking any jurisdiction over Indian reservations without the consent of the affected tribe. What’s horrible to contemplate is that over 2.5 million acres of trust land was removed from its protected status, many tribes lost their federal recognition, and thousands of Native Americans were displaced from their homelands. The termination policy was officially ended in 1970 during the Nixon administration.

Labor Day 2022. Labor Day is a federal holiday that the tribe also recognizes; this year it occurs on Monday, September 5, 2022. To many the Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer since the school year typically starts after Labor Day. Labor Day was created in the late 1800s to celebrate labor, and nowadays it’s considered a day of rest (after a barbeque at the park!).

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 follow and practice established safety guidelines, and please refer to the Health Care updates in this issue for further information.

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 Fax: 231-534-7010 Baamaapii Kawaabmin

August & September Tribal Council Meetings

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

On June 27th a UTM meeting was held virtually whereby I presented the Treasurer’s report, and Mr. Ettawageshik presented the Executive Tribal Council Special occur at 9:30 a.m.

Director’s. Other reports were presented by staff from the following: Sessions on the last Wednesday MI Governor’s office; National Indian Health Board; MI Department of every month. of Civil Rights; MDHHS; MI Economic Development Corporation; the American Transmission Company; MI Department of Education; BIA Michigan Agency; along with updates on the Reservation & Trust Land Controlled Burning; and Internet Funding Opportunities.

These meetings provide an opportunity for Michigan tribes to gather, discuss and provide resolutions on common issues facing us.

PowWow at 2022 National Cherry Festival. On July 7th the Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek PowWow was held at the 2022 National GTB NEWS 2

Both sessions will be held in Council Chambers.

Meetings are open to Tribal Members.

Regular Council Sessions 8/17 • 9/21 Special Council Sessions 8/31 • 9/28

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.

August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon)

TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTIONS

Tribal Council Motions July 2022

Tribal Council Regular Session July 20, 2022 I. Call to Order. E. Review of Written Management Reports-#6 NREC Report Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to support Option 2, editing the “preferred option” language out. 5-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 1-ABSTAINING (Frankenberger) Motion Carries Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported

by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to support Option 1- 3 years. 5-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 1-ABSTAINING (Frankenberger) Motion Carries II. Unfinished Business. A- Final Rules Prohibiting Social Media Recording and Publication of Internet GTB Tribal Council Meetings without Express Consent of GTB Tribal Council Motion made by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to extend Resolution #22-40.3457 for an additional 30 days, and to post for notice and comment from Tribal Members the notice that would go on the GTB Website which would prohibit social media recording and publication of Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Council Sessions without the express consent of the Tribal Council. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. A- United Tribes of Michigan Sponsorship Motion made by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve a $10,000.00 sponsorship for United Tribes of Michigan for 2022, with 50% paid out of 100.1202.8320 Contributions Charitable and the other 50% paid by EDC. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. C- Approval by Motion of RFPs for CTAS PA-3 Tribal Justice Facility Blueprints Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve selected RFPs for CTAS PA-3 Tribal Justice Facility Blueprints. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. D- Amendments to Title 3-CH 3- Personal Jurisdiction and Long Arm Ordinance-30 day Posting Request Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to post the proposed amendments made to Title 3, Chapter 3 Personal Jurisdiction and Long Arm Ordinance for 30 days for public comment. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. E- Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) Youth Grant Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve Resolution #22-40.3463. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. F- Comment Letter to EPA on Proposed GAP National Allocation Formula Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger for approval to submit the letter with the noted change. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. G- Elders Needs Assessment Survey FY20232026 Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported

by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve Resolution #22-40.3462. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. B- Conservation Department Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to move Conservation from Department 10 Natural Resources to Department 5 Sturgeon. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

II. New Business. H-FY 2021 BIA-GLRI Leftover Funding for Unmet Needs Application Proposal Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve Resolution #22-40.3465. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. C-RCPP Funding Request- 7 Road Over Fletcher Creek AOP Special Permit Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve Resolution #22-40.3464 to apply for the amount of $14,828.45 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS) RCPP. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve Resolution #2240.3466. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

III. New Business. D- Clinical Social Worker Job Description Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Clinical Social Worker job description as presented. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. E- Internal Auditor Job Description Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported

by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Internal Auditor job description. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries VII. Reaffirm Motions made in Closed Session Motion made

by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to reaffirm the one Motion made in Closed Session. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

Tribal Council Special Session July 27, 2022 II. New Business. A- 1st Half 2022 2% Distribution Motion made

by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the 1st half 2022 Council picks and press release.6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. B- Approval of Resolution #22-40.3468-License 5 Tribal Court Judges to Perform Marriages Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve Resolution #22-40.3468 to license 5 Tribal Court Judges to perform marriages, per 10 § GTBC 504(b)(3), to include: Kenneth Akini- Chief Judge; Michael Long-Associate Judge; JoAnne Cook- Appellate Judge; Matthew Fletcher- Appellate Judge; and Matthew Massey-Appellate Judge 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve Resolution #2240.3467. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. I- 2022-2023 Elk Regulations Motion made

by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the 2022-2023 Elk Regulations as amended. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. J- Motion to Draft Declination Letter for Chair that PNC Loan Agreement is Not a Management Contract Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported

by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to allow Legal Department to draft a declination letter. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. K- Resolution #22-40.3469 to Support the MCOLES Resolution for Change of Michigan Law that Allows Certification of Tribal Officers Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve Resolution #22-40.3469. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. L- Treasury Capital Project Fund Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Resolution #2240.3448. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries

Tribal Council Recorded Meetings 1. Visit this website or scan the QR code 2. Login to the Tribal Membership Area 3. Click "Recorded Sessions"

http://www.gtbindians.org/member_login.asp GTB NEWS 3

August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon)

PUBLIC NOTICES

OBITUARIES Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Belinda Hurst

Angeline Naragon

GTB Tribal Elder Lake Wales, FL

Susannah Warrington

GTB Tribal Elder Clio, MI

8/8/1956– 5/30/2022

GTB Tribal Elder Suttons Bay, MI

12/25/1949– 6/23/2022

11/04/1951– 6/27/2022

Barbara Smith

GTB Tribal Elder Charlevoix, MI

GTB Tribal Elder Charlevoix, MI

10/12/1949– 6/28/2022

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Diane Smith

James Kenwabikise

GTB Tribal Elder Chicago, IL

4/30/1958– 6/30/2022

4/12/1961– 6/29/2022

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Funeral Service

neral services were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2022

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Sacred Fire

Sacred Fire

Information to follow

Information to follow

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

FREE TUTORING

FREE FINANCIAL COACHING

Visitation

Information to follow

6137 Bernard Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720

Sacred Fire

Funeral Service

SYLVAN LEARNING Visitation

Visitation

Sacred Fire

Information to follow

1877 Fargo Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Los Sacred Fire

6137 Bernard Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720

Visitation

Information to follow

Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

6137 Bernard Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720 Rosary at 12:30 p.m.

Luncheon to follow

Information to follow

Visitation

Funeral Service

Information to follow

Information to follow

Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Information to follow

Information to follow

Free Financial Coaching Available to Tribal Citizens Since June 2020, with grant support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) has been offering three types of free financial coaching to tribal citizens across the United States: 1) credit counseling, 2) homebuyer education, and 3) financial management (i.e. budgeting).

Confidential sessions are offered one-on-one, by teleconference (Zoom) or phone call, with a certified credit counselor, homebuyer education provider, and financial educator, Felecia Freeman (Citizen Potawatomi). Typically, these sessions will last for an hour and are scheduled at a mutually agreeable time.

Thus far, ONAC has offered this free financial coaching to those participating in ONAC’s other programming. Now, ONAC is offering these financial coaching services to a wider group of tribal constituents.

If you are a tribal citizen interested in free financial coaching, you are welcome to complete the following registration form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ONACcounselingregistration.

Once the form has been submitted to ONAC, our financial coach will work with you to schedule a remote session by phone or teleconference. This confidential financial coaching is available to any American Indian or Alaska Native in the United States, regardless of where you reside.

For any questions about these financial coaching services, contact Christy Finsel, ONAC Executive Director, at (405) 720-0770 or cfinsel@oknativeassets.org.

GTB Emergency Phone Numbers FY2022 Cell Number

*subject to updates

Rebecca Oien

Tribal Manager

Tribal Manager Executive Assistant — Doris Winslow

DEPARTMENT 1 Elders DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety

Delores Wonegeshik Jolanda Murphy

DEPARTMENT 3

Rebecca Oien

Tribal Management

For Bereavement Assistance

Department 4 Facilities Management Ron Anderson For Power Outages contact your local Electrical Company Department 5 Conservation Carolan Sonderegger Department 6 Department 7 Department 8

Department Department Department Department

Membership Human Services Health Services

9 Tribal Court 10 Natural Resources 11 Regulatory 12 Life Long Learning

— — Public Safety — Dispatch Police Captain — David Crockett Fire Department — Garrett Fairchild —

Communications — OMB — Housing — Human Resources — DPW-SBR — —

Jodi Lewis

(Interim)

Nicole Basch Melissa Petoskey

Facilities — Paul McGrath Conservation Office

Monique Clifford Doris Winslow (Interim)

Behavioral Health ON-Call # AFS

Soumit Pendharkar Emergencies PRC Referrals Medical Transportation needs.

Clinic Nurse Sherri Vezina Carolan Sonderegger T J McClellan Dawn Shenoskey

Benodjenh Strongheart Center

TMO/Directories

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Victoria Alfonseca

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Lakota Raphael

On-Call Laura Mains Stella Chippewa Michelle Shaw 534-7041

Trista Erikson Leanne Alber

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631-8544 866-1108 631-3908 866-1165 534-7777 866-1264 866-1271 631-8544 631-7088 357-2185 313-9482 631-0923 499-4235 631-9983

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866-0381

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631-8685 866-0503 534-7670 534-7695 342-7686 499-5162 631-2978 360-7195 632-6876 499-8758 866-1238 631-8685 342-6320 313-8609 534-5350 534-7551

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August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon)

HOUSING

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

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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)

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ARP Supplement Rental Assistance Accepting application until September 30, 2022 This a short-term supplemental Rental Assistance Program through the American Rescue Plan that provides rent subsidies for income qualified working families, Elders and disabled Tribal members. This is a tenant-based program where the tenant is subsidized not the rental unit. The family must find their own housing. This allows the family to select a rental unit that meets their needs and the program requirements.

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 or have GTB enrolled dependents residing in the home; 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; 6. Not receiving assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds through the US Department of Treasury program;

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.

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.

D. Applicantions received until 9/30/2022.

For more information please contact:

HOUSING TENANTS After Hrs. Emergency Number 231-866-1290

Nikki Diaz

Administrative Assistant

231-534-7800

Joe Kaubenaw

Emmett Marlow

Occupancy Specialist – GTB rental info Down Payment Information/Homebuyer Education Occupancy Specialist – GTB rental info

231-534-7803

Tarik Bouguettaya

Emergency Home Repair, Handicap Accessibility Program

231-534-7886

Nicki Basch

Department Manager www.gtbindians.org/housing_dept.asp

231-534-7449

231-534-7802

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August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon)

ELDERS

ELDERS AU G U S T Sunday

Monday

Tuesday 1

Meal Delivery 1p-4p Contact Day Office/ Contact Day

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Meal Delivery 1p-4p Chair exercise 1:30p Lemonade & Laughter 2:15p Office/ Contact Day

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4

TC Store Run 9a Lunch 11:30a-1p Lunch 11:30a-1p

Saturday 5

Farm Market/Casino

Farm Market 10a

9 Lunch & Elders Advisory

Lunch 11:30a-1p Lunch 11:30a-1p Mini Bingo 11a

Barb Out of office Lunch 11:30a-1p Shopping Day 10a

Elder Appt. 9a Barb Out of office

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11a-3p

10

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12

Office/ Contact Day

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25 Lunch 11:30a-1p Bingo 1:30p-3p Lunch 11:30a-1p Farm Market/ Casino 1p-4:30p Farm Market 10a

Elder Appt. 9a Ride Bills Farm Market Office Day

Barb 3-mile staff Office/ Contact Day

29

Meal Delivery 1p-4p Chair exercise 1:30p Lemonade & Laughter 2:15p Office/ Contact Day

30

All Site Picnic (At Benzie)

Lunch 11:30a-1p Lunch 11:30a-1p Shopping Day 10a

13

Key

Leelanau Charlevoix GT/Antrim Benzie ALL Sites N ote s

Language Camp Elder Appt. 9a

Lunch 11:30a-1p Lunch 11:30a-1p Bingo 1p-3p Euchre 11a

6

Elder Appt. 9a

Language Camp Lunch 11:30a-1p

Meal Delivery 1p-4p

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3

Lunch 11:30a-1p Sewing 6p-8p Lunch 11:30a-1p

Friday

Language Camp Lunch 11:30a-1p

Barb Out of office

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2

Lunch 11:30a-1p Lunch 11:30a-1p Bingo 1p-3p Euchre 11a

Thursday

Barb Out of office Lunch 11:30a-1p Exercise 10a

Meal Delivery 1p-4p

Pow Wow

Wednesday

2022

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Pow Wow

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Please call your site coordinator to confirm activities, all activities are subject to change.

All activities are drug & alcohol free.

Activity suggestions are welcome!

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Farm Market

National Sister Day: August 7th National Sister Day is an unofficial holiday that is celebrated annually on August 7th. It was celebrated for the first time on August 7, 2011.

National Sister Day celebrates sisters, the special bond they share with their sisters, and their contributions to the family. It is your opportunity to show appreciation for that special family relationship. It is a day to love and acknowledge the joy that your sister brings to your life and make sure that she knows that you appreciate and cherish her.

• Happy National Sisters Day to all the lovely sisters out there!!

Studies from Brigham Young University show that sisters give siblings better mental health. Men with sisters are more likely to have interactions and be liked significantly more by their female acquaintances than those who did not have a sister. In short, brother benefit from having sisters by having a higher likelihood of getting a date.

• Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship Do something with your sister that you know enjoys. It can be something simple as a picnic or dinner out on the town. You can even plan a girl's night out somewhere that is special to your sister and somewhere that you both enjoy spending time together... Bingo, going to the Casino or just take a rode trip together and reminiscence about the past and laugh about the good times

Elders Spotlight Les Antoine is in our Elder Highlight this month. Les resides in Grand Traverse County and is an active member in the Elder’s Program and is the Liaison on the Elder’s Advisory Committee. He lived most of his life in the Grand Traverse Region. He was born Leslie A. Antoine at Munson Medical Center and raised at “the Grove” in Kewadin until he moved into T.C. in the early 90’s. Les’s parents, Lucius and Madeline (Shaw) Antoine were active members of the native community back in the day!

Lucius and Mandy raised six (6) children: Carolyn Jean Stephans/Antoine, Darlene Sineway, Theresa Huey, George (Linda) Antoine, Steven, and me (Lori).

Leslie has three (3) children: Robert Jason White, Aaron George Antoine, Sara Nicole Antoine. There are three (3) grands: Antoine White, Navin Antoine, Aiden Antoine and one (1) great grand: Delsin Antoine!

His inspiration in life is attributed to Gerald “Ace” Anderson! All the talks they shared were about Alcohol, Alcoholics, and Alcoholism because Les said, it all added up to my abstinence from alcohol for the past 26 YEARS! His advice to our youth is: Questions? Just ask someone you can Trust!

Les says the Elders Program is doing good and all that can be expected during this “Covid” time!

Miigwetch Les for sharing! We do know what you mean!

Elders Spotlight Maria Harper was born at her Grandmother's house in River Rouge in 1950. Maria comes from a family of 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Maria is the Mother of four children and has nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren (which includes a set of triplets).

She worked in a chemical plant in the Detroit area and retired from there and moved to this area 16 years ago. As a child she remembers coming up to Peshawbestown with her family, picking plums in the plum orchard and visiting her relatives up here.

He graduated from TC Adult Ed in ’87, took some classes at NMC before starting to work with spouse in ’99 and has been working with her ever since. He like anything by Hank Williams Sr.

While in the Detroit area she served many years on the North American Indian Association in Detroit which assisted Native Americans in that area. Maria has a passion for helping Native American Women with their sobriety and has led a clean sober life for the past 43 years. She currently is a Soldier for the Salvation Army and hosts a Women's support group in Traverse City.

Les likes to golf! He admits that he is bad! He used to like to play scrabble but can’t find any players and same thing with poker games!

So now its mostly feeding the chipmunks and sitting watching the grass grow if you know what he means.

Her hobbies include Genealogy, plants, collecting Bear objects, and doing activities with the Elders. Her words of advice to everyone is to keep track of your family, stay in school and study and get an education.

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ELDERS BIRTHDAYS

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!

Barbara Alvin Eric Wendy Judith Cheryl Levi Denver Tina Andrew Agnes Diane Sylvester Gerald Cheryl Douglas Roberta Helen Gary Keith Lisa Linda Katherine Todd Joyce Melinda James Leigh Renee William Kaye Suzanne Ernest

Raphael 1-Aug Pedwaydon 1-Aug Madagame 1-Aug Williams 2-Aug Wabanimkee-Cates 2-Aug Frye 2-Aug DeVerney 2-Aug Harter 2-Aug Doody 2-Aug Watrous 3-Aug Cross 3-Aug McDonald 3-Aug Bemis 4-Aug Simpkins 4-Aug Weathers 5-Aug Thomas 5-Aug Osborne 5-Aug Grice 6-Aug Dodge 6-Aug Webb 6-Aug Stein 7-Aug Thomas 7-Aug Devers 7-Aug Cote 8-Aug Smith 8-Aug Yarbrough 8-Aug Thompson 9-Aug Fernstrum 9-Aug Durrance 9-Aug Petoskey 10-Aug Stocker 10-Aug Roman 11-Aug Keway 11-Aug

Violet Helen George John Elaine Gerald Teresa Margie Christine William Joseph Bryan Debra Larry Julie Matthew Kenneth Mary Fred Linda Tammy Terri Ronald Durance Michael Eliza Sandra Janet Nancy Steven Arlene Donelle Jerome

Clement 11-Aug Paul 11-Aug DeVerney 12-Aug Petoskey 13-Aug Meszaros 13-Aug Wasageshik 14-Aug DeVerney 14-Aug Donaldson 14-Aug Holliman 14-Aug Fish 14-Aug Ferrere 15-Aug Miller 15-Aug Fox 15-Aug Miller 15-Aug Perry 16-Aug Boyagian 16-Aug Mitchell 16-Aug Zambon 16-Aug Weissert 16-Aug Stewart 17-Aug Broome 17-Aug Cobb 18-Aug Traylor 18-Aug Paul 18-Aug Miller 18-Aug Burns 18-Aug Hodge 18-Aug Russell 19-Aug Shomin 19-Aug Antoine 19-Aug Kashata 19-Aug Dickinson 20-Aug Pete 21-Aug

Glenda Bonnie Orval Brian Martin Donald John Michael Donna Eva Darlene Margaret Thomas Michael Sandra Ronald Lori Bernadine Clinton Jacqueline Lori Lawrence Nancy Timothy Charlene Michael Suzanne Loi Virginia Bernard Janice Sherri Mary Jo

Petoskey 21-Aug Inman 21-Aug Alexander 21-Aug Bailey 21-Aug Baker 22-Aug Metcalf 22-Aug Deverney 23-Aug Thomas 23-Aug Washegesic 23-Aug Petoskey 24-Aug Guthrie 24-Aug Rowley 24-Aug Thompson 25-Aug McGrath 25-Aug Spielmaker 25-Aug Brown 25-Aug Bailey 26-Aug Musielak 27-Aug Chambers 27-Aug Unger 27-Aug Sorensen 28-Aug Bailey 28-Aug Groesser 28-Aug White 28-Aug John 29-Aug Campbell 29-Aug Running 29-Aug Chambers 30-Aug Wabanimkee 30-Aug Case 30-Aug Black 31-Aug Ridge 31-Aug McSauby 31-Aug

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YOUTH SERVICES

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YOUTH SERVICES / EDUCATION

SUMMER COOKOUT & BEACH PARTY KEWADIN BEACH JULY 27, 2022

Education Department Heritage Library Events & Activities

Youth Services, gatherered for food, family fun, & door prizes on July 27th, 2022. .

Summer lasts forever on a day like this: close to sixty people, swimming, kayaking, eating hamburgers and hotdogs, jumping and playing, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, brothers, sisters and friends… . Special shout out to the extraordinary planning of Youth Services –TaShena Sams, Jamie Kalush and Ryan Memberto!

All events are held at the Heritage Library. They are FREE, open to the public, and follow current GTB Covid-19 protocols. They promote Anishinaabe culture, the musical arts, and health through Tai Chi. Events hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, and the Institute of Museums and Library Services.

Photos By Gregory Sundell

AUGUST

2022

HERITAGE LIBRARY PRESENTS

SUMMER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

MUSIC LESSONS • TAI CHI • STORY TIME • OPEN MIC Celebrate Anishinaabeg culture with the Heritage Library.

Our Tribal librarian, Francis Carew, will host a series of events this month to honoring our Native heritage.

Summer Music Lessons: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2-5 PM Guitar, Bass, Piano, & Voice lessons by appointment only. Sign up for a weekly 30-minute time slot. Must bring your own instrument - The Heritage Library has a piano for piano lessons.

Summer Tai Chi Tuesdays: 12-1 PM Anishinaabeg Storytime: August 17, 6-7:30PM ‘The Gift of the Stars’ - Anishinaubaemowin Series Canada

Open Mic Night Friday of POW WOW Weekend: August 19, 6-9 PM Dance - Traditional or Modern, Rap, Sing, Play a Musical Instrument, Tell Jokes, Write or Recite Poetry? Come Strut Your Stuff at the Heritage Library’s Open Mic Night!

More Information:

Francis Carew (231) 534-7752 Dawn Shenoskey (231) 534-7753 Francis.Carew@gtb-nsn.gov

Behavoiral Health & Youth Services Michigan Adventure

More information on Youth Services Events, Join the Facebook Group: "GTB Youth Services"

SUTTONS BAY INDIGENOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (TITLE VI) Suttons Bay Public Schools Open House TBD August 30th Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm Suttons Bay Indigenous Education Program (Title VI) Date: Thursday September 29th 2022 Time: 6-7pm Location In-person: Suttons Bay High School, School Board Room Suttons Bay Indigenous Education Program meets the last Thursday of each month beginning in September and continuing though May. Here our parent committee creates a program to work towards building cultural identity within our families, creates cultural awareness for our district community, and encourages academic achievement by supporting students until graduation.

If you are a parent or guardian of a Native American student of Suttons Bay K-12 Public schools, please join us to open the school year 22/23! Our program serves any federally recognized tribal members, first and second generation descendants.

Any questions regarding enrollment or program information contact Title VI program director Samantha TwoCrow.

Phone: 231-492-3233 Email: twocrows@suttonsbayschools.com Address: 500 Elm Street, P.O. Box 367, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 www.SuttonsBaySchools.com GTB NEWS 9

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EDUCATION

BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA It’s that time of year!

Please join us for our annual Back to School Extravaganza where we will be distributing gift cards to all eligible students.

Food will be provided.

Sponsored by the GTB Housing and Education Departments

GTB Back To School

EXTRAVAGANZA! PRE-KINDERGARTEN* – 12TH GRADE

*MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PRE-K PROGRAM - BRING DOCUMENTATION (MUST BE 3-4 YEARS OLD)

GTB & Tribal Housing Students in the 6-county service area

For forms contact: Dana McClellan 231.534.7356 Nikki Diaz or Joe Kaubenaw 231.534.7800 (housing tenants)

Monday, August 8th: Tuesday, August 9th: Wednesday, August 10th: Thursday, August 11th:

That’s My Story . . .

Red Bird Sings:

The Story of ZitkalaŠa, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist August 6, 2019, By Gina

Peshawbestown Housing Office 4-7pm Benzie 4-6pm Traverse City 5-7pm Charlevoix 4-6pm

Peter Olson Scholarship Money Available

Capaldi and Q.L. Pearce

"I remember the day I lost my spirit." So begins the story of Gertrude Simmons, or Zitkala-Ša, a frightened child whose spirit "would rise again, stronger and wiser for the wounds it had suffered."

Two Old Women

1994, by Velma Wallis

This award-winning, bestselling novel about two elderly Native American women who must fend for themselves during a harsh Alaskan winter is Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River Valley in Alaska, this is the suspenseful, shocking, ultimately inspirational tale of two old women abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine. You will know that youcan do what you must. It speaks to human potential and the gift of fate.

There There

2019 by Tommy Orange

One of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year - A wondrous and shattering novel that follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize.

Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American-grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism.

Surviving the City

(Vol. 1) March 2019

By Tasha Spillett (Author), and Natasha Donovan (Illustrator) Book 1 of 2: Surviving the City is a graphic novel that follows Dez and Miikwan, two teen friends who live in Winnipeg. Dez is facing being placed in a group home because ...

Dez can’t bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces.

Will Dez’s community find her before it’s too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don’t?

FOR MORE GREAT READS - Check out the GTB Heritage Library GTB Tribal Education Office Cindi McIlrath, Teacher Francis Carew, Librarian

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534-7760 534-7759 534-7752

PETER OLSON

SCHOLARSHIP

The Peter Olson Scholarship is available to any Native American living in the Diocese of Gaylord - Peshawbestown, Petoskey, and Manistee - who is in college or graduate school.

Applications are available by contacting Sister Susan Gardner, Director of the Native American Apostolate and Director Parish Life of St. Kateri Parish.

The applications will be presented to the board some time in September. They decide the amount of money each applicant will receive. Checks take about two weeks to process.

Applications need to be returned to Sister Susan by September 1, 2022

CALL 231-271-6651

Higher Education

College & Adult Vocational Training Visit our website for more information www.gtbindians.org/higher_education.asp

"The purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”

—Sydney J. Harris

Melissa Alberts 231-534-7765 Fax: 231-534-7773 melissa.alberts@gtb-nsn.gov GTB NEWS 10

Dana McClellan 231-534-7356 Fax: 231-534-7773 dana.mcclellan@gtb-nsn.gov

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First-Half 2022 2% Allocation

First-Half 2022 2% Allocation remove barriers that homelessness puts up for students and their families. $ 25,000.00 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Page L. Paul 231-534-7601 page.paul2@gtb-nsn.gov

THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND ANNOUNCES $605,175.53 IN LOCAL 2% FUNDS Organizations Receive Funds via Tribe’s Twice Per Year 2 Percent Allocation PESHAWBESTOWN, MICHIGAN, JULY 27, 2022 -- The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is pleased to announce the distribution of $605,175.53 of gaming revenue allocation to local units of government. The dollars have been allocated for 25 local applicants as part of the Tribe’s “2 percent allocation,” which takes place twice per year.

Under the terms of a consent decree settling Tribes v. Engler (Case no. 1:90-CV-611, U.S. District Court, Western District Michigan), the Grand Traverse Band allocates 2 percent of its video gaming revenue to local units of government, as defined in the stipulation, no later than 60 days after October 1st and March 31st of each year. This payment schedule was modified with the consent of the State of Michigan to July 31st and January 31st of each year because the fiscal year of the Grand Traverse Band’s gaming operation is calendar-based.

Since the 2 percent allocation began in 1994, the Grand Traverse Band has allocated

$44,169,162.33 to local organizations.

"The test for determining the distribution standards, as outlined in Tribes v. Engler are: “Each tribe shall determine which local unit or units of government shall receive payments and the amounts thereof; provided however, the guidelines governing the tribes in making said determinations shall be based upon compensating said local units of government for governmental services provided to the tribes and for impacts associated with the existence and location of the tribal casino in its vicinity; and provided further, however…each local unit of government shall receive no less than an amount equivalent to its share of ad valorem property taxes…”

For this 2% cycle, the Tribal Council voted to determine which organizations would receive allocations. Of the 56 applications received, totaling $1,832,398.39 in requests, the Tribal Council awarded 25 applicants for a total of $605,175.53.

The Grand Traverse Band will make its decision regarding the second-half 2022 Two Percent allocation in January 2022.

It is with great pleasure that the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is able to provide all citizens of Northern Michigan with these services that are furnished solely by gaming revenues.

Gov't to Gov't Agreement - Benzie County Prisoner Housing Contract. $ 19,162.50 Gov't to Gov't Agreement - Charlevoix County Prisoner Housing Contract. $ 12,775.00 Gov't to Gov't Agreement - Leelanau County Prisoner Housing Contract. $ 44,712.50 Boyne City Public School Funding for the school's Indian Education to continue to fund costs associated with cultural purposes, college readiness assistance and to help offset transportation and other costs of our students attending cultural experiences through field trips, campus visits, camps, museums, local events, cultural events, and to meet other scholastic needs. $ 24,000.00

Acme Township Funding towards Mt. Holiday’s summer ground work initiative and implementation of new lighting systems on the eastern most ski runs to be able to continue to provide affordable four-season recreation activities for families. $ 4,232.73 Benzie County Funding towards Benzie County Senior Resources Fresh Produce Bag program. They give food insecure seniors bags of fresh produce including vegetables, fruit and dairy to help seniors gain access to healthy food. $ 5,000.00 Benzie Conservation District Funding to support the current field season by improving office technology, CPR training, updating first aid kits and life jackets. $ 2,034.00 East Jordan Fire Department Funding to purchase a PPE washer and dryer to improve firefighter health and safety. They will be able to now properly clean and maintain their gear in the station. $ 9,860.79 Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding for the Sherriff’s Office to replace outdated/discontinued AED devices in patrol units. These devices allow deputies to have confidence that if a medical emergency arises, they will be able to effectively assist. $ 6,331.21 Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding to support Harm Reduction Michigan to provide peer recovery support services to clients with substance abuse disorders. Specifically, to hire 2 part time coaches and to fund intakes, brief intervention and referral services, and purchase naloxone vending machines. $ 17,466.10 Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding towards the 13th Circuit Court Safe Haven program to continue to provide safety and security to children and at-risk parents in situations of domestic violence and high conflict by providing supervised visits for parents who require supervision. $ 12,466.11 Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding towards the 13th Circuit Court Community Corrections to purchase BATA and Antrim County bus passes. These passes will be used to help remove transportation barriers for those involved in the justice system, thus allowing them to fulfill court obligations. $ 5,750.00

East Jordan Public Schools Funding for the school's Indian Education to continue to fund tutors in order to provide academic tutoring, socialemotional support and cultural programming to Native American students in the East Jordan School District. $ 7,000.00

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding for TART Trails for the Recycle-A-Bicycle program, which provides critical nonmotorized transportation to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, as well as those experiencing homelessness by refurbishing old bicycle. $ 5,500.00

Elk Rapids Public Schools Funding for the school's Indian Education Program to continue support the services in hiring 2 academic tutors for educational activities and have a provision for items such as sport's fees, band and choir costs, cultural activities, educational and cultural conferences, supplies, homework lab supplies and support, school pictures, and technology fees; and other activities, including, but not limited to monitoring students’ progress, attendance, grades, student wellbeing and behavioral issues. $ 48,000.00

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding towards Reining Liberty Ranch and their equine therapy program. They serve veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), display social avoidance or general discomfort with life as a whole after their military service and help them reintegrate into society. $ 8,990.40

Suttons Bay Public School Funding for the school's Indian Education Program to support the objectives of increasing student achievement, increasing reading comprehension, supporting students as they progress toward graduation, and increasing knowledge of cultural identity and creating district wide awareness. $ 100,000.00 Traverse City Area Public School Funding for the school's Indian Education Program to support our academic goals, by continuing to have an IE paraprofessional at each building within the district. Students will receive individual or small group tutoring each week, focusing on reading and math; curriculum training for IE staff; after-school tutoring services; and IE staff will continue tutoring and mentoring services, homework support, cultural activities, and assistance with college admission, scholarship applications, as well as job applications. $ 105,000.00 Northwest Education Services (previously TBAISD) Funding towards Michael's Place to support an initiative with regional schools by increasing access and expanding school-based bereavement support programs. $ 15,000.00 Northwestern Michigan College Funding towards the Native American Success Program to support the Native American population in NMC by providing focused supports as well as workforce and transfer preparation. $ 5,000.06 Suttons Bay Public School Funding towards the Band Program to repair current equipment and purchase new instruments to allow students who cannot afford them to borrow and participate. $ 3,000.00 Traverse City Area Public Schools Funding towards the Students in Transition Empowerment Program (STEP). This free program helps

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners Funding towards Reining Liberty Ranch and their new miniature horse mobile outreach therapy program. They serve veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), display social avoidance or general discomfort with life as a whole after their military service and help them reintegrate into society. $ 4,950.21 Charlevoix Township Funding to Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority to replace, update and maintain EMS equipment specifically a new LifePak cardiac monitor, battery charging stations, a Stryker MTS power load stretcher and infusion pumps. This equipment will allow EMS staff to reduce staff injuries and provide the highest level of life saving care to patients. $ 8,285.71 Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Funding towards the Equalization Department to replace an old large format printer. This is the only large format printer in the county government and law enforcement center. This printer is used to provide document support for county needs and public print requests. $ 8,232.00 Leelanau County Fire Chief’s Association Funding to purchase new updated training props and equipment to facilitate training for all departments in the county. This will allow firefighter to meet the state training certification requirements. $ 34,932.21 Star Township Funding towards the Elder's Advisory Committee for elders with emergency needs within GTB's 6-county service area. $ 60,802.00 Whitewater Township Fire Department Funding to purchase a new multi gas monitor, which will allow firefighters to quickly and efficiently check for hazardous environmental conditions. $ 1,692.00

Total 2% Distribution for First-Half 2022 $ 605,175.53 GTB NEWS 11

PUBLIC SAFETY

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PUBLIC SAFETY

GTB NEWS 12

FIRE RESCUE

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GTB FIRE DEPARTMENT

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HEALTHCARE SERVICE

Healthcare Services

MEDICARE

• 65th Birthday approaching contact me.

• $170.10 Medicare Part B deduction.

• Find out what programs you qualify for!

• Mail/Advertisements - Avoid spam calls!

MEDICAID • Help fax in questionnaires/ updates!

• Single income $18,000 19-64yrs * Pregnant $26,500 • 0 -18yrs parents’ income below $38,800 family of 2 • Income based: Family size ↑ & $ Income ↑ • Need a Medicaid card call: 1-888-367-6557

LETS HEAL TELEHEALTH BETTER HEALTH

Medical care from the comfort of home with a Smartphone or Computer. Lets Heal is available for GTB Tribal Members & patients of the GTB Health Department

Call Us: 231-534-7478

Condition Services

Allergies, Bladder Infection/UTI, Cough, Cold and Flu Symptoms, Fever, Headaches, Nausea, Rashes, Sinus Issues, Sore Throat, Follow-up appointments. List is not all-inclusive!

Service Accessibility

A N G E LI N A R A PH A E L

PRC Benefits Coordinator Call: 231-534-7731 Text: 231-866-0326 Email: angelina.raphael@gtb-nsn.gov

Completed on your Phone or Tablet, with the Lets Heal app, available for IOS and Android.

Download Lets Heal on the App Store and Google Play. Visit your Provider using a computer with a camera.

24/7 Urgent Care

GTB Tribal Members in the 6-County Service Area have access to 4 covered, 24/7 Urgent Care visits with Lets Heal providers.

Why Choose Our Service?

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No need to schedule childcare Less exposure to illness Easy to fit into your schedule No missing visits due to inclement weather For those who live far from the clinic NO COST for service & NO LIMITS on visits with GTB providers 2300 N. Stallman Road Peshawbestown, MI 49682

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HOW TO SIGNUP?

Have an e-mail address handy (required). *E-mail addresses cannot be shared between individuals.

Call “Lets Heal” Coordinator at 231-534-7478 Your account will be created for you!

You will receive an email welcoming you to the service.

HOW TO USE THE SERVICE?

Schedule an appointment by calling the Clinic 231-534-7200 Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive an email with instructions on how to start your visit Enter the visit 10-15 minutes before your scheduled visit

http://gtbindians.org/letsheal.asp

If you’re having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital

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ROAD TO HEALING MICHIGAN

Secretary Haaland's Road to Healing Michigan August 13th, 2022 THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON

JUL 25 2022

Dear Tribal Leader: In June 2021, I launched the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative (Initiative) at the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department) to highlight the troubled history of Federal Indian boarding school policies and their legacy for Indigenous people. However, to address the intergenerational impact of Federal Indian boarding schools and to promote spiritual and emotional healing in our communities, we must also acknowledge and shed light on the unspoken traumas of the past.

In May of this year, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland released volume 1 of the Investigative Report, as called for as part of the Initiative. Volume I of the report lays the groundwork for the Department’s continued advancement of the Initiative, in coordination with sister agencies.

To build on this work, I launched The Road to Healing, which will serve as a year-long tour across the country to provide survivors of the Federal Indian boarding school system and their descendants an opportunity to share experiences. This second stop on this historic tour is Michigan where Assistant Secretary Newland and I will visit. I invite you, survivors from your community, and the survivors’ families, to join us on the following date and time: Date Saturday, August 13, 2022

Time 10 a.m. EST

Location Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Pellston Public Schools, 172 Park Street, Pellston, MI 49769

The opportunity to attend and participate in this event will help inform the Federal Government about subsequent work of the Initiative. It also provides a platform for stories to be heard. A court reporter will be onsite to transcribe the event. We expect to limit press access to the first hour of the event so that those who need privacy are afforded an opportunity to participate without the media being present.

Overview:

The Department of Interior (DOI) launched the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative to bring awareness to the trauma that Indigenous people endure as a direct result of boarding schools. The Road to Healing Tour, a series of listening sessions within Indian Country, is an integral step in the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative to hear from survivors and their descendants about their experiences and to influence subsequent work of the Initiative. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians have been asked to host the Michigan-based segment of the Road to Healing Tour to bring awareness and healing to local Indigenous communities impacted by boarding school experiences. The 35 Tribal Nations from Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa have been invited to participate in the listening session. The event is open to the public but the ability to provide testimony is restricted to boarding school survivors and their descendants.

Location:

The event is scheduled for 10 AM on Saturday, August 13th at Pellston Public Schools (172 Park St, Pellston, MI, 49769) and is anticipated to last 6-7 hours in length. Department of Interior staff will be on site until all testimony is received so the actual length of the event is dependent on the number of individuals speaking.

Event Format:

Guests will receive an agenda and information regarding additional trauma-support resources upon entry into the event.

The burden of reliving this painful past will be immensely difficult for Indigenous families—including my own—who carry this trauma. Trauma-informed support will be available onsite. We will also connect survivors and their families with follow-up support, as requested.

I thank you in advance for your engagement and for encouraging your community to participate. By acknowledging the past, we will work toward a future we can all embrace. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joaquin Gallegos, Special Assistant for Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, at joaquin_gallegos@ios.doi.gov. Public feedback from Federal Indian boarding school survivors or their families may be submitted to the Department at roadtohealing@ios.doi.gov.

Sincerely,

Deb Haaland

HOLYCHILD BOARDING SCHOOL Aanii, I had the pleasure of being in a parade with a survivor like me from Holychildhood Boarding School, Elsie Dudley. Our Stories about what we experienced are very different. Elsie said; “I felt like I was coming home”, I said; “Here I am! Still here!” As I hold a sign saying; “Holychildhood School Horror “.

We were accompanied by Elsie’s daughter Ruth and her son David Dudley.

I would like to invite other survivors, and descendants of boarding school survivors to a healing talking circle at Pow wow time in Peshawbestown on August 20th. Time will be announced at Pow wow. We will be up at the ceremonial dome sitting outside, Please come and talk about your story or listen to other stories. Hope to see you there! Any questions you can email me at: Wasageshik49@gmail.com, Miigwetch!

ARE YOU A BOARDING SCHOOL SURVIVOR? As Secretary Deb Haaland stated, “I know that this process will be long and difficult. I know that this process will be painful. It won’t undo the heartbreak and loss we feel. But only by acknowledging the past can we work toward a future that we’re all proud to embrace.”

— Secretary Deb Haaland Intrested sharing your story? We would like to hear it. Every Child Matters! Please email Victoria.Alfonseca@gtb-nsn.gov GTB NEWS 15

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HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services News for August 2022 GTB’s wrap-around Family and Behavioral Health Services 24 hour Crisis Help Lines for GTB’s six-county service area Northern Lakes Community Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line 833-295-0616 (Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties) Centra Wellness Network 24-hour Crisis Intervention hotline 877-398-2013 (Benzie and Manistee Counties) North Country Community Mental Health Crisis Help Line 877-470-4668 (Antrim and Charlevoix Counties) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hours) 800-273-8255

Mino Gizep!

Summer has arrived! “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought this is what it means to be happy” (Sylvia Plath) .

Take those moments to enjoy the sunshine, the rain, the beaches, and the woods on your own or with family and friends! Have a safe and happy July!

We, at Human Services, want to know how you are doing or what you may need. We are here to support GTB membership, descendants and family wellbeing however we can. We care about each one of you and want to assist in the best way possible.

Please reach out to AFS or BHS offices to complete an initial intake or just to get more information to begin the process to access services that promote healthy lifestyles and self-sufficiency.

Chi-Miigwech

Talking Circle

Mask Up and Stay Safe

Kathy Tahtinen, Human Services Department Manager, 231-534-7255 Karen Alexander, BHS Clinical Supervisor, 231-534-7686 Maria Guillen, AFS Interim Supervisor, 231-534-7218 Anishinaabek Family Services/Human Services; Direct line: 231-534-7906 Behavioral Health Services; Direct line: 231-534-7090

Sponsored by: Grand Traverse Band Behavioral Health Services

Daily | 10:30 am– 11:30 am Join Scott on Wednesdays via Zoom for a virtual talking circle Wellbriety meeting.

Contact Scott at (231) 534-7247 or scott.scholten@gtbnsn.gov. Miigwech!

ZOOM MEETING CODE: 965 5550 8713 PASSWORD: sobertalk HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/96555508713?

PWD=BWLEULJXT0T0R3BYQ1H6RFQYOUZEUT09

At the Medicine Lodge in Peshawbestown, home of Food Rescue Mondays, is the st

recipient of the 1 ever Leelanau Farmers Market food rescue. Donated farm fresh fruit and vegetables will be available for pick up on Fridays, 3 to 5pm!

Call Andrea at 231-534-7910 to schedule a pick-up time.

Scott BHS Peer Recovery Specialist 231-534-7247 scott.scholten@gtbindians.com

“Remain still, breath deeply, offer tobacco, pray to Creator, and this too shall pass” Please join our weekly recovery zoom meeting and watch the miracle at work.”

The TBHI Grant provides funding for case management services, along with alternative therapies such as: Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Headspace.com Mindfulness App, Light Therapy Lamps and more. If you receive Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Services in our six-county area, call Behavioral Health Services to check your eligibility!

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FITNESS

STRONGHEART CENTER BENZIE FITNESS CENTER BENZIE FITNESS CENTER HOURS MON – THURS 8AM – 7PM FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM SATURDAY 10AM – 2PM * Closed 12PM-1PM for lunch, HRS subject to chnage *

231-534-7820 BENZIE FITNESS STAFF Lesia Kennedy- Gym Attendant 231-534-7831 Miigwech to Leisa Kennedy – Benzie Fitness Center Attendant – Chi-Miigwech for your service to GTB and we wish you all the best in your next endeavors!

Michigan Family Indian Olympics Team GTB really took ‘STOODIS’ to heart this year with an astounding 43 gold medals!

With the heat and sun beating down everyone, everyone had high spirits at each event and gave their all, from the “Baby Crawl” to the “400 meter dash”. With an array of activities scattered around the track and field, natives of all ages had a blast competing for the best score amongst all the tribes that attended. Leanne (Tana) Albers and the Strongheart staff cheered on Team GTB while they helped other GTB participants check in and gave out this year’s customized GTB shirts, which really boosted team morale. At the end of the day everyone gathered on the field for Tug of War, where GTB won 2 out of the 3 games!

This year GTB brought home an astounding 43 Gold medals, 33 Silver medals, 45 Bronze medals. Great job Team GTB! -Emerald Torrez

KAYAKS AVAILABLE FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS USE!

Tribal members can sign out (2) kayaks with valid tribal ID, phone number, address, and signed User agreement (2-day usage) FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

231-534-7457

STRONGHEART SUMMER HOURS MON – THURS 6AM – 7PM FRIDAY 6AM – 6PM CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY 231-534-7457 SAUNA IS NOW OPEN (1) person at a time – call to reserve a 30 min spot!

STRONGHEART STAFF

Ryan Shaw- Gym Attendant Adam Arroyo- Gym Attendant Gavyn Shananaquet- Gym Attendant Leanne (Tana) Alber- Supervisor 231-534-7551

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NATURAL RESOURCES

NATURAL RESOURCES

18th Natural Resources Fair & Feast Arthur Duhamel Marina Saturday September 17, 2022 10 AM TO 3PM The Grand Traverse Band Natural Resources Department would like to invite you to the 18th Natural Resources Fall Feast. The theme of the Fair revolves around the responsible use, management and preservation of natural resources for future generations.

Food, Fun and Give-Away Nearly Noon: FEAST—Wild game, smoked fish, frybread, corn soup, fruits and salads, refreshments and more.

FUN ACTIVITIES ALL DAY LONG: Trout Fishing Pond Bow Shoot Paintball Shoot Door Prizes and Raffle Kids games And Much Much More!

Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Gathering licenses will be available for the 2022 season if you haven’t gotten one yet!!!

We are in need of demonstrations for the Fair particularly for the cultural aspects of hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering. If you know how to tie flies, stretch fur, call game, taxidermy, artwork—anything related to natural resources we want to hear from you!

For More Information Call the Natural Resources Department at 231-534-7500

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AGRICULTURAL & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

AGRICULTURAL & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

CHARLEVOIX GITIGAAN

AGRICULTURAL FOOD SOVERIGNETY

Starting last fall the Agriculture & Food Soveriegnty Department began work on a plot of land at the Charlevoix Satellite Office. The plot is located next to the former dairy facility just north of the Satellite Office. This plot has had regular involvement f rom Elders who have helped seed, water, weed, & now harvest at this site.

Potato, corn, sunflower, beets, squash, pumpkin, to name a few are all being grown at the Charlevoix Gitigaan. If anyone is interested in getting involved with the Gitigaan, please contact NRD or the Agriculture Dept.

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Charlevoix Gitigaan is the assessment of the 100+ year old barn that is part of the barn complex that was part of the dairy facility at the site up until the 1980’s. This section of barn was built using a traditional timber f rame technique and is a beautiful example of early 20th century/late 19th century barn construction. The barn has needed a new roof for many years, and has suffered water damage due to this lack of adequate roofing. A plan has been put together to assess what is required to restore this barn. In July a barn restoration expert, Steve Stiers, came to assess the barn and generate a Restoration Report. Steve has won awards across the State of Michigan for his work on historic barn restoration. He is a board member on the Michigan Barn Restoration Network, and is a great resource for GTB. It was a real treat hosting Steve on site, learning what he sees in the old structure. His 50+ years of experience working on barn restoration is invaluable and will help shape our planning. Once the Report is generated, it will be brought to Tribal Council for review. Although the barn needs significant investment, it is difficult to overstate the rare and historic nature of this structure.

The timbers are old growth, hand hewn, and no hardware/nails were used in its f raming; only pegs. To build a comparable structure today would cost well over $500,000. If this barn is restored it could easily stand for another 100 years of agricultural use.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

8/6

FORAGING & TRADITIONAL SOUP Tera John will host a hands-on workshop at the Strongheart Center. This workshop will highlight seasonal harvests. 10AM – 12PM.

8/17 FORAGING & TRADITIONAL FOOD Second workshop in our series of programming that will extend through September. This workshop will take place at the GTB Charlevoix Satellite Office and GTB Charlevoix Farm. All ages are welcome. 4PM-6PM

WEDNESDAY’S & SATURDAY’S FARMERS MARKET LEELANAU SANDS CASINO Join us all summer long! Vendors to Register Contact: Tonja Griffis Tonja.Griffis@gtbindians.com or 231-534-8182

HTTPS: //BIT.LY/GTB-AGR

AUGUST ARGICULTURAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Lets Grow Together

231-534-7023

FISH WASTE MANAGEMENT

In 2021, the GTB Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Dept successfully wrote and received a grant to begin managing fish waste f rom Arthur Duhamel Marina, & Carlson’s Fish Market. Starting in July, Agriculture staff began pick-up of fish waste and began processing it at the Peshawbestown Gitiaan. This fish waste, when properly processed makes a great fertilizer product. This method of utilizing fish as a fertilizer is not only a great way to utilize local resources and reduce fertilizer spending, but it is also traditional practice!

Incorporating fish & fish waste into soil of crops has been used by tribes throughout the America’s for a long time. GTB received funds f rom the Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) to haul, process, utilize, and potentially sell this desirable soil amendment. Tribal fishermen and women interested in having us pick up their commercial fish waste can contact us for f ree pick-up of this waste. Carlson’s Fish Market is paying a weekly fee for pick-up and processing of their waste. This is just one small way the GTB is shaping the path forward towards a more sustainable future.

Producing agricultural inputs locally significantly improves tribal food sovereignty by ensuring excellent quality, organic fertilizer. a

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POW WOW

KCHI WIIKWEDONG

ANISHINAABEK MAAWNJIDOWIN

Peshawbestown PowWow Grounds MINO MI-KUN ● 2585 WAABNO MAKWA RD. HEADSTAFF

MASTER OF CEREMONIES Gerard Sagassige ARENA DIRECTOR RJ Smith HEAD VETERAN George Martin HEAD MALE DANCER Joe Syrette HEAD FEMALE DANCER Heather Syrette HONOR GUARD Peshawbestown Post 120

DRUMS

HOST DRUM Young Creek INVITED DRUM Spirit Lake

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Alcohol & Drug Free Event

GRAND ENTRIES

SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH 1 PM & 7 PM

SUNDAY AUGUST 21 12 PM

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VENDORS

ALL VENDORS MUST BE APPROVED APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 15TH, 5:00 PM

VENDOR QUESTIONS: Isadore Toulouse (231) 534-7252

Isadore.Toulouse@gtb-nsn.gov https://bit.ly/GTB_POWWOW

ANISHINAABEMOWIN CAMP

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17TH THURSDAY AUGUST 18TH FRIDAY AUGUST 19TH ● All Meals Provided ● No Registration Fee ● Rustic Camping Available

https://bit.ly/GTB_FAC_22

QUESTIONS

SAMMIE MCCLELLAN-DYAL (231) 534-7758 Sammie.Dyal@gtb-nsn.gov

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JULY HIGHLIGHTS

JULY HIGHLIGHTS

- CHERRY FESTIVAL POWWOW - BEMIDJI DIRECTOR’S AWARDS - COMMUNITY DANCE - LAKOTA NATION VS. UNITED STATES Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Cherry Festival PowWow & Wiigwaasmin pageant- This year marks the 29th Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Cherry Festival PowWow. With the temperatures hitting a walloping 84°F, everyone got out and joined in on the festivities. With such excitement in the air, as GTB Members Victoria Alfonseca and M’Konz John lead the dancers in the PowWow arena throughout the day. Alongside the PowWow, the Wiigwaasmin pageant was also held in conjunction, after the competitors brought a cherry dish, public spoke in-front of a large crowd, & danced without missing a beat for the crowning of the new Wiigwaasmin Warrior, Little Miss Wiigwaasmin, and Miss Wiigwaasmin. Congratulations to 2022’s Wiigwaasmin Warrior Shaune Leaureaux, Little Miss Wiigwaasmin Bird Marshall, and Miss Wiigwaasmin Chloe Chippewa!

From the GTB Department 7 team, A huge Miigwetch to the incredible team of Volunteers and Staff who helped put on the GTB Community Dance at the Medicine Lodge this past Saturday! And an even Bigger Miigwetch to the community who took the time to show up in person to help make this a very fun and memorable event! A special thank you to Christa Gasca with the vision to make this event happen. Thank you to Mark Wilson for the DJ, music and to MC this event. All of our attendees had a safe and energy filled evening and the giveaways were amazing.

And our Elders had a very happy and relaxed time. To Top It All Off! Our community rallied at the abrupt end of the evening due to unexpected weather; everyone pitched in to see that everything was packed up, stacked up, and inside just as the rain began to come down. Bravo Community!

Chi-Miigwetch!

Thank you again to all the dancers, drummers, spectators, and everyone in between! We can't wait to see everyone at the Peshawbestown PowWow on August 20th & 21st!

-Emerald Torrez

Lakota Nation vs. United States Directed by Jess Short Bull & Laura Tomaselli was shown iat the Traverse City State Theater on Sunday July 31st.

"This searing, timely portrait of resistance chronicles the Lakota Indians’ quest to reclaim the Black Hills, their sacred birthplace stolen by violations of treaty agreements. With rich archival material, electrifying on-the-ground footage and intimate interviews, the film explores the ways America has ignored its debt to Indigenous communities. What ultimately emerges is a lyrical and provocative testament to a land and a people who have survived removal, exploitation and genocide--and whose best days are yet to come."

Bemidji Director’s Awards Congratulations to the GTB CHR Team as they were the guests of honor at the Bemidji Area Director’s Award in Bloomington Minnesota. The Bemidji Area Indian Health Service (IHS) annual event honors and recognizes individuals and/or groups whose innovation, exceptional performance or exemplary actions, within the context of the Agency's priorities, have ensured quality service.

GTB’s CHR Team has shown exemplary effort to elevate the health status of our Native communities.

GTB is honored that CHR was recognized for their contributions to the mission of the Indian Health Service.

This Film Festival GTB sponsored the film ‘Lakota Nation vs United States’ which takes a look at the Lakota Nation and the injustice that has effected the Lakota Nation throughout history with compounded damage throughout, including the struggle the Lakota people have with protecting their sacred land. Council Woman, Tina Frankenburger, lead the film with an excellent speech to address the crowd and to let many know they are on Anishinaabek land and the importance of that. During the documentary the crowd was moved by the personal testimonies from the many Lakota’s voices and the their generations-long fight for justice that is core American history and yet it is barely discussed in classrooms. The narration of the film was the an exceptional poem from Native Poet, Layli Long.

Long’s harmonious reading of such powerful words, while weaving through the history of Lakota peoples, from broken treaties, to eugenics, leading the viewer on a eye-opening sincere journey to where the Lakota people are today. After the movie the directors, Jesse Short Bull & Laura Tomaselli, were able to have a brief Q&A open to the all of the audience, where many GTB members asked probing questions, and even addressed the general audience about topics, such as how the Anishinaabemowin people were supposed to have the whole peninsula, but instead have been allotted 2 miles of their land.

At the documentary’s core is a question that could be applied to much of human history, but burns with particular intensity in the story of the United States. Why must the push for “progress” be built on so much fear? A need to exploit, subjugate, silence and remove what isn’t understood, rather than on an openhearted curiosity to understand and connect.

Great job to Tamra Lynn Newton, Elizabeth Elliot, Ranee Compo, & Saija McClellan!

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Classifieds 100 Employment 105 Lost and Found 110 For Rent 115 For Sale 120 Announcements

100 Employment Government Operations Accreditation Specialist (FT) Bachelor's degree required in a health care or related fields that support the health care business or equivalent experience. Experience in any health-related field required.

Must have knowledge of accreditation standards and other applicable standards, & related aspects of quality assurance and communitybased health services and other supportive services, with tribal organizations. Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license and be insurable by GTB insurance carrier.

-$47,987 2.3.22-until filled 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 (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 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 Dental Assistant (FT) Associates Degree in Applied Science in Dental Assisting Certified Dental Assistant-CDA or Registered Dental-RDA Assistant with expanded duties.

Certification in Radiology and CPR. -$19.52/hr 9.2.21-until filled Early Head Start Assistant Teacher (FT) Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Associates Degree in Early Childhood

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Education or related field required. Experience working with infants/children. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Candidates hired with an Associate Degree must sign an agreement that they will obtain a Bachelor Degree in ECE/CD within 2-4 years of being hired.

-$12.83/hr 3.15.22-until filled Early Head Start Teacher (FT) Minimum educational requirement of an Associate's Degree in early childhood education. 2 yrs. experience in infant/toddler classroom is preferred. Able to develop and implement short and long term educational goals.

Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.

Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills. Working knowledge of available community resources and Early Head Start components.

-$17.29/hr 12.27.21-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 EHS/HS Bus & Classroom Aide (PT) 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 & evaluate children in a nonbiased manner. Must be willing to & as well as obtain a CDA within 1st 2yrs of hire.

-$12.83/hr 1.21.21-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 program. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification -$43,750 9.3.21-until filled EHS/HS Home Visitor (FT) An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required.

A Bachelor’s Degree & 1yr of

To place your ad, call the Communications Dept. at 231-534-7008, or Email: GTBGovt.News@gtbnsn.gov Subject: “Classifieds” Or mail to GTB News Attn: “Classifieds” 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr., Peshawbestown, MI 49682. 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.

direct experience preferred.

3yrs of directly related experience.

-$17.29/hr 6.25.21-until filled Facilities Maintenance I (FT) High School diploma or GED Must have at least 3-5 years' experience in commercial building maintenance. Must have carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair experience.

Must have knowledge of safety procedures and safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty.

Must pass test with 85% or better, practical test 100%.

Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable

by GTB's insurance carrier.

-$17.10/hr 3.14.22-until filled 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 (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.

-$12.78/hr 7.12.21-until filled Grant Writer (FT) Associates Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or related field. (must produce degree) Certificate in Grant writing (must produce degree) (3) years of proven experience in grant writing & experience with writing successful grant applications to federal, state, local, tribal, & foundation funders. Experience in the management and/or administration of state or federal grants. Experience with evaluation, strategic planning, & quantitative & qualitative data collection & analysis.

Valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $52,633 5.4.22- 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 Maintenance I (FT) High School diploma or GED. Previous experience in the repair and maintenance of housing units. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$17.10/hr 6.7.22-until filled Maintenance II (FT) Must have a high school diploma or GED. Be certified in an area related to maintenance or building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or HVAC. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

-$20.00/hr 7.18.22-until filled Medical Assistant & Registry Clerk (FT) High School diploma or 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 Niizh Animikiig Project Coordinator/Prevention Specialist (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related human services field is required.

Prevention Specialist certification is required or obtained within first year. A min. of two-year's experience providing substance abuse/ suicide prevention is required.

Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $47,987 6.22.22-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 3.9.22-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 Receptionist - Clinic (FT TEMP) High School diploma, GED and 1 year experience in office administration. Must be punctual, self-starter, have good organizational skills and ability to work well with others.To work a regular schedule 8-5pm, MondayFriday.

-$13.94/hr 1.24.22-until filled (2) Utility Worker (FT) High School Diploma or GED preferred. Must have some housekeeping experience. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $12.78/hr 5.24.22- until filled Victims Shelter Coordinator (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field. 1-year experience in case management preferred. 2 years of professional/paraprofessional experience in prevention and the provision of service to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence and other forms of crime. Professional Ethical Standards of the position must be adhered to. Personal knowledge and support of the Anishinaabek culture in the provision of services.

-$57,729 4.7.22-until filled Youth Intervention Specialist II (Leelanau) (FT) Associates Degree in Education. A minimum of three years of experience working with Native American youth, and some case management experience. CAUSE Training and CPR/First Aid Certification -$18.40/hr 11.30.21-until filled Direct Care Staff Needed Full and part time direct care staff needed in Leelanau County. Paid training and vacation provided. Health, vision, and dental insurance offered. Midnights starts at $15.35. Not including summer bonus. Call Kellie (231) 5902210 MSU Extension is seeking candidates for a Tribal Extension Educator position.

Please visit https://careers.msu.edu and search for posting#777163 to learn how you can become the next SPARTAN WHO WILL! MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse

workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

The university actively encourages applications and/ or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

GTED Operations 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. Minimum one year 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. Understanding of personnel and compliance records management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

-Commensurate w/experience.

Journeyman Painter (FT) (Charlevoix) High school diploma or equivalent. Min 3yrs 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

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Advertisements are painted and protected per contract specifications.

Requires minimum of 3yrs prior experience in commercial painting of metal products and knowledge of various paint equipment. This position is non-exempt (hourly) with a 2nd shift per diem rate for 2nd shift worked hours.

-$17 -$20/hr, experience Laser/Plasma Operator (FT) (Charlevoix) 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. High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one-year prior experience in plasma/laser manufacturing operations. Experience with other sheet metal and 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. Must be able to work at heights. Good vision, hearing, color vision, speaking, and finger dexterity skillsare required as well as the ability to perform close work in a confined space. 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+ years manufacturing experience 2+ years 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 postwaterjet operations (deburring, polishing, etc.)

-Commensurate w/experience.

Welder CW (FT) (Charlevoix) High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of five (5) years prior experience or training in welding required.

CWI Certification required Certification in GMAW and GTAW required Knowledge of basic welding safety practices Welding experience, MIL-STD Certifications for Armor Grade Steel preferred Good math skills, including an understanding of inches, metrics, fractions to three

decimal places -$22-$27/hr, experience BSSW Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd Shift) (FT) (Charlevoix) Minimum 5 years’ experience in Metal Processing, Machining, Laser/PLAS, Fabrication with knowledge of Welding and Painting.

-$20-$24/hr, experience Environmental Engineer (Traverse City) (FT) Development of Phase I / Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for NEPA Clearance on Federal Funded projects. Coordinate Archeological Surveys for Federal Projects. Field sampling and investigation of environmental media which would include lead and asbestos sampling etc. Valid Driver’s License. Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier. Five to ten years’ experience and Bachelor of Science degree required.

-$65,000 - $75,000 Wages commensurate w/experience.

Division 9 Construction Estimator/Project (Traverse City) (FT) Prior work experience on federal projects. Excellent communication skills.

Strong work ethic and selfmotivated to learn more. 10 years’ experience in project management for Division 9 Trades and construction estimating. Experience with project schedule development Working knowledge of the software: Microsoft Office Productivity Suite & Microsoft Windows operating systems Vehicle for transportation, travel will be required. A Valid Driver’s License. Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier.

-$55,000 - $65,000, annually.

Wages with experience.

Project Estimator/Project Manager (Traverse City) (FT) Prior work experience on federal projects. Excellent communication skills.

Strong work ethic and selfmotivated to learn more 10 years’ experience in project management.

Experience with project schedule development.

Working knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office Productivity Suite Microsoft Windows operating systems. Vehicle for transportation, travel will be required. A Valid Driver’s License Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier.

-$55,000 - $65,000, Wages commensurate w/experience.

115 For Sale Minnie Wabanimkee Photographer and Artist Memory Calendars & Cards Discounted for Tribal Members Calendar $10, Cards: Miigwech and Xmas, $4 each for singles.

Pkg of 10 cards $30. UPS shipping. I-5 Calendars w up to 10 cards $11

120 Announcements 45-Day Posting Compensation Committee Vacancies (3) committee vacancies: and (2) full term appointment to be filled by the Compensation Committee for a 3-year term.(1) partial term -Interested registered voters of GTB membership who are not currently employed by the GTB government, EDC gaming enterprises, or the Grand Traverse Resort are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Chairman’s office.

NOTE: you must reside in GTB’s six-county service area to serve on this committee.

-The Tribal Councilors’ Salary Ordinance states that the establishment of the Compensation Committee is to address the questions of compensation, allowances and benefits for Tribal Council positions.

--Send letter of interest for Tribal Council appointments to: Tribal Council GTB of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 --Send letter of interest for Compensation Committee appointment to: Attention: Compensation Committee c/o Tribal Manager’s Office --Send letter of interest for Tribal Chairman appointment to: Attention: Tribal Chairman’s Office More information visit: www.gtbindians.org/Postings. asp

140 Legal Notice NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR DAMAGES HEARING IN THE MATTER OF Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Housing Department v Patricia Rae TwoCrow-Battiest in the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Court 2809 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 (231)-534-7050 Case NO. 2019-3106-CV-EV. Notice to Defendant:1.

You have been sued. 2. A damages hearing is set for SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM via zoom. 3.

Failure to to appear, answer, or otherwise participate may result in a default judgment being entered against you for the relief requested in plaintiff’s motion.

Zoom Hearing Information: Dial-in#: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 6271245101 Password: 178810109

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August 2022 Mnoomni Giizis (Thimbleberry Moon)

For kids born just before and during the pandemic, the world has been very small. But now that the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for those 6 months and up … it’s about to get a whole lot bigger.

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