GTB NEWS DEC. 2018

DECEMBER 2018 A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©

GTB HONORS VETERANS

- Photo by Jared Sonderegger

The GTB Veterans POWWOW was held Friday Nov. 9th at the GTB Charlevoix site. Participants and vendors were treated to a potluck feast before Grand Entry. It was a large turnout this year as GTB members gathered to honor veterans of all nations for their sacrifice and service to our country. Veteran representatives from every American armed conflict dating back to the Korean war were at the event. These brave men and woman, although serving decades apart , shared a cohesive bond in the love for each other and their country. Our Native veterans remained resilient, often serving in the ranks amongst discrimination, further demonstrating their warrior spirit in the defense of their loved ones and our nations freedom.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

Red Road Group ──── Substance Abuse Support Group ──── Using concepts and tools from the Red Road to Wellbriety and other support groups

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Tuesday 7:00 pm Kateri Church Hall in Peshawbestown

RED ROAD GROUP A substance abuse intervention support group This group will use Traditional Native teachings and concepts from 12-Step programs (AA/NA) to guide everyone on their road to recovery.

You are not alone! Come join us!

GTB BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr

Peshawbestown, MI Contact: Bill Martell (231) 534-7686

Tuesday Evenings Fall & Winter 2018

Red Road Group meetings are held at the GTB 3 Mile Office in Traverse City on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and at the Kateri Church Hall in Peshawbestown on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The meetings are facilitated by Bill Martell, BHS Counselor and Gail Trammell, BHS Intern.

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GTB NEWS SPORTS SECTION

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office of the Tribal Chairman: Thurlow “Sam” McClellan Aanii Boozhoo GTB Membership! Part of the Christmas story in the Bible is that Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem and found no room at the Inn, so they settled for the next best thing, which was the stable. I am saying this to remind us all to make room in our hearts and homes this season for family and friends. Please also consider taking time to help people who are hurting as a friendly gesture can go a long way. With that said, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It is hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end! It has been a busy year with many changes; however, we are looking forward to 2019. As I reflect upon this year, I truly believe we are moving in the right direction and continuing our momentum for positive change! · Ramah Settlement: I have spoken to many of you that have shared the support and opposition to the Ramah settlement distribution. I would like to take this opportunity to share with all of membership this decision was based on the direct connection between the amount of the federal contract and the Tribal members 18 years and older and living within the service area as of October 31, 2018, and the denial of services to those Tribal members living outside the service area. I realize this is confusing and frustrating for some Tribal members and I appreciate all the input shared.

However, the decision was based on facts surrounding the settlement. It is never my intent for any Tribal member to feel less than any other Tribal member as this is not what this is about. If you would like further information, please refer to the Ramah letter posted on the GTB website at gtbindians.org.

· Cannabis Referendum: This is a hot topic and I wanted to share where GTB stands as of now. There was a “Cannabis Referendum” that was passed by Tribal Council on October 17, 2018 at regular session. The Resolution states that GTB will offer a referendum to registered voters to enact Tribal law parallel of the State of Michigan. At this time, the matter should be in front of the Election Board, since Council adopted a Resolution that a referendum on medical cannabis be held. From there, it falls to the Election Board to organize such a vote. Stay tuned as we will keep you updated on the latest news surrounding this broad and current interest.

GTB News would like to start a Youth Sports Column and we need YOUR HELP! Please send in your Childs school sports photos, accolades, stories, triumphs, along with info on game scores/stats Victory or Defeat, athleticism and · Positive Changes for EDC & GTRS: I am excited to announce teamwork can lead to prevention. that we are very close in our decision for a new CEO! We are

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- ELDERS OPEN FORUM Dec. 11th , 10 AM Traverse City, Three Mile Office

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 12th , 4:30PM Grand Traverse Resort

looking forward to fresh ideas and innovative strategies that will lead our enterprises to success! There will be high priority to the incoming CEO on the overall financial health of the EDC finance and investments. I will make an announcement very soon with more detailed information.

• Herkner Property Update: This project is not where I want it to be in terms of progress. I am disappointed with the lack of progress being made and the confusion surrounding this project. It is still unclear exactly when homes will be ready for move in and/or any details of rent amounts, etc. There are multiple factors contributing to the lack of progress and lack of knowledge on this project and we are working to get this corrected and back on track. I hope to report more positive updates on this project next month.

• POTENTIAL Cherry Bend Site: You may have heard that we are looking at purchasing a property on Cherry Bend and M22 known as

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M n i do o G i i s o o n h s ( L i tt l e S pi r it M oon) the Grand Traverse Regional Arts Campus. Many of you are familiar with the property that was once a school. Please understand there has been no sale made and no decision voted on. Again, we are simply looking at this property as an option for the 3 Mile office to have more space. We are trying to create an alternative for our 3 Mile office for larger space for services, offices, and parking. This is a large campus with many offices, community rooms, kitchen and a gym that could be utilized for activities/sports such as basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, holiday gatherings, parties, funeral/luncheons, community meetings, Elders Goodwill, clinic, and the list could go on. The November Elders Open Forum meeting was held there on November 13th to allow Elders the opportunity to view the property and ask questions. I have said that I strive to be transparent in business decisions and to include Tribal members in the decisions whenever possible, and this is another way to hold true to my word. Thank you for those who were able to attend as there was a lot of discussion on the potential new site. We appreciate all the feedback received and will take everything into consideration as we continue discussions on this opportunity.

• Services & Customer Service: Do we want to continue to do things like we did before? NO, that is not an option anymore. Let’s change the way we do things for the betterment of GTB. We are reviewing all departments and working hard to address customer service across the board. It is our goal to maximize and protect the services already in place while always striving for improvement. We currently have several great services we offer to Tribal membership and plan on increasing services to Elders. When we invest in our employees, Tribal members, and projects, we want it to be the best pay off in all ways. Tribal members, community, and staff should always feel welcome when they visit any site at any given time.

the lines of communication. We will be having practice runs very soon to make sure we have all the kinks worked out before going live. We are VERY CLOSE to completion on this project and will announce when fully accessible.

• Potential RAO Calculation Changes: The Resolutions were passed

by Tribal Council involving the changes to RAO calculations. Losses will no longer be accepted as a normal part of business! The changes include taking the non-gaming business losses out of the appropriate fund, with the expectation that RAO will increase overall 50% per cap, 25% government ops, 10% long-term investments, 15% EDC. More information will be made available as we continue to look at potential changes. Hopefully, by next per capita distribution you will see the increase in your check as we make changes for the better!

I encourage you all as Members to get involved in our Tribe, attend the open forum meetings and those of you who don’t live close enough to attend, we will share the live stream information as soon as it becomes available. Feel free to email me at Thurlow.

McClellan@gtbindians.com and the Council at the GTB member login site @ gtbindians.org. or feel free to call my office any time, 231.534.7129.

Chi~Miigwetch, Chairman Sam

• Tribal Council Live Stream: Tribal members and staff will soon have the capability to watch and interact during Tribal Council Regular and Special Sessions from a television at GTB satellite offices.

Most of the equipment has been installed and this has been a work in progress but 100% worth it. We are excited to offer this new feature to our Tribal members and staff as another way to open

TRIBAL COUNCIL ATTENDANCE FOR OCTOBER Date

10/2/18

10/5/18

Meeting

EDCSS * There was a lack of a quorum for this meeting.

GTB LLC Board Meeting

Required Attendance

Chairman McClellan

Vice Chair Vargo

Secretary Frankenberger

All Council

Councilor Arroyo

Councilor Napont

Councilor Wilson

On Travel to TSGC -

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Absent

EDCRS Work Session: GTED Presentation TCRS All Council

Present Present

Present Present

Present Absent

Present Present

Absent Absent

Absent Absent

Absent Absent

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present-arrived late

Work Session: RAO Calculation Gaming Commission

All Council

Present

Present

Present

Present

Presentarrived late Absent

Present

Present

Tina Frankenberger

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10/22/18

EDC Round Table

All Council

Present

Present

Present

Absent (on Travel to NCAI)

10/24/18

All Council

Absent

Absent

Present

Absent (on travel to NCAI)

All Council

Present

PresentPresent arrived late

Present

Present

Present

Presentarrived late Absent

Absent (on travel to NCAI)

All Council

Absent Absent (on travel to NCAI) Absent (on Absent travel to NCAI)

10/25/18

Work Session: J. Petoskey B. Rastetter FY19 Contracts Consultation Meeting on Enbridge Work Session: Leelanau Co. Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Commitment CORA meeting

Absent (on travel to Bay Mills) Present Absent (on Absent travel to NCAI) Present Absent Absent (on travel To NCAI)

Present

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10/31/18

TCSS

Chairman, NREC Chair Brian Napont All Council

Present

Present

Present

Absent (On vacation)

Absent

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10/17/18 10/18/18

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10/24/18

Treasurer Rohl; Councilor Wilson All Council All Council

Treasurer Rohl

Absent ( on travel to NCAI)

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GAMING COMMISSION VACANCY

MI CANDIDATES SHOW GTB SUPPORT

Attention Tribal Members: Letters of interest are being solicited for the current vacancy on the Gaming Commission. This is an appointed position of the Tribal Council pursuant to 18 GTBC § 205(c) If any commissioner dies, resigns, is removed or for any reason is otherwise unable or unwilling to serve as a commissioner, the Tribal Council must declare his or her position vacant and must appoint another person to fill the position for the remainder of the term. If the vacant position is the elected position, the Election Board must hold a Special Election to fill the remainder of the term consistent with its rules. If the Election Board does not hold a Special Election within a reasonable amount of time, Tribal Council must fill the vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the term.

The term of this appointed position will end April 05, 2021.

Please send letters of interest to: Attention: Tribal Council GTB of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N.W. Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682

- Photo by James Sullivan

Candidates for the Michigan Elections attended the Oct. 31st Tribal Council Special Session. Matt Morgan, Kathy Weigeska and MI House Rep Yousef Rabhi shared there support for Tribal citizens and the protection of our natural resources. Chairman McClellan expressed his gratitude for taking their valuable campaign time to visit GTB Tribal Council and express their embrace. The Chairman also emphasized the importance of voting for all Americans and showed interest in the necessary change against the current polarized state of our country.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

SHOUT OUT TO GTB HEALTH DEPARTMENT

I’m currently down in Florida visiting the other side of my family and my fathers grave. I recently became incredibly ill and had to be put in Intensive Care. The GTB Health Department took care of me and got me everything I needed while being far from home and in another state. I wanted to let everyone know how grateful I am to the Health department, Mental Health, Ruth Bussey, Ruth Anderson up at the Administration building, and the Tribe in general for all their services. I’m sober now and going to church. The creator told me to slow down, like a Turtle! Thank you all so much.

- Francis Joseph Weese 2019 Tribal Council Meetings

Tribal Council Meetings are held twice a month: Tribal Council Regular Session - The third Wednesday of each month.

Tribal Council Special Session - The last Wednesday of each month.

Deadline to TMO by 10:00 a.m. on:

January

TCRS 01/16/19 TCSS 01/30/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

01/08/19 01/22/19

February

TCRS 02/20/19 TCSS 02/27/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

02/12/19 02/19/19

March

TCRS 03/20/19 TCSS 03/27/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

03/12/19 03/19/19

April

TCRS 04/17/19 TCSS 04/24/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

04/09/19 04/16/19

May

TCRS 05/15/19 TCSS 05/29/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

05/07/19 05/21/19

June

TCRS 06/19/19 TCSS 06/26/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

06/11/19 06/18/19

July

TCRS 07/17/19 TCSS 07/31/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

07/09/19 07/23/19

August

TCRS 08/21/19 TCSS 08/28/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

08/13/19 08/20/19

September TCRS 09/18/19 TCSS 09/25/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

09/10/19 09/17/19

October

TCRS 10/16/19 TCSS 10/30/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

10/08/19 10/22/19

November

TCRS 11/20/19 TCSS 11/27/19

Wednesday Wednesday

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

11/12/19 11/19/19

December

TCRS 12/18/19

Wednesday

9:30 AM

12/10/19

INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION FOR NOV.

DECEMBER 2018 M n i do o G i i s o o n h s ( L i tt l e S pi r it M oon)

AVON

Piano Lessons 5 years and Up

For more information please contact Carol Foster 231-866-1404

For a brochure or more information please call Carol Foster 231-866-1404

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GTB MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Q&A

- Photo By Jared Sonderegger, Editor

Bonnie Inman, TID #488 I commend the Tribal Council and all the CEOs/management that are here; however, after 39 years of investing my time I am on temporary full time, which means I don’t get paid for holidays, I don’t get vacation time or any of that. The way I am being treated is unfair. It was mentioned I should go on RAO pay and was told that’s the only way they can keep me around. I understand budgets are tight, but do you realize what you’re wasting- 39 years of experience. A lot of other tribal members being treated the same way. I have been treated like no matter what I do it’s wrong.

Resolution/ Follow Up We can’t respond to personnel matters, however we will work directly with Ms. Inman on her concerns. - Tribal Manager Zotigh Grateful for the fact that I have a job and I was able to earn my house back. Still have to sell it but it won’t go to the bank. I found a place to rent and things are looking up. Grateful for a lot of things but I can see where we’re not changing. RAO is being treated like it’s government money. It’s our money. The operational budget is something I want to look at. Indirect figures are way over budget, way too high in my opinion. We are about $3.1 million over RAO, that is against Tribal law.

I am very proud that we are starting to pick up in our businesses.

Resolution/ Follow Up Thank you for the comments on the GTB Government budget. The Council have taken a proactive approach by approving the 2019 budget requiring the management staff to prepare a plan to adjust the budget to stay within the 25% RAO allocated for Government operations without spending from Tribal savings. - Tribal Manager Zotigh Christine Gilmore, TID #330 I would like to see us work more with surrounding medical communities- Munson, etc. to coordinate time and take many Elders at one time to a location rather than just a few. We could perhaps set up a specific time and day to take Elders from Benzie County, from Charlevoix County, etc. Narrow down when medical transport is needed and coordinate it with our outside communities.

I would like to see us invest in companies that do recycling, and support those kinds of companies because it’s part of our roots.

Resolution/ Follow Up Thank you for your comments and suggestions these will be shared with appropriate staff and determine a plan of feasibility to accomplish these activities. - Tribal Manager Zotigh

Scott Lewis, TID #1433 Is there a plan to move towards the Harvard Model as presented?

In particular, part of the plan is getting Tribal politics out of our businesses entirely, including getting Tribal Council off of the EDC Board and off the LLC so they can operate as businesses vs. operating as political entities.

Resolution/ Follow Up The “Harvard Model”- a series of white papers developed

by Harvard academicians Joseph Kalt and Steven Cornell in the 1980s-posits that success in Tribal business is dependent on the separation of the tribal political

process from the non-tribal business process. Tribal business takes place in “Indian Country”, a jurisdictional term of art that largely defines the geographic area where Indian Tribes have the sovereign authority. A central conclusion of the Harvard Model was that the relationship between the political sector and business sector of tribal development should be separated. The Harvard study also noted the diversity of Indian Country- large land based tribes to small land based poor, natural resource rich based to natural resource poor, to consensus decision making to democratic decision making- required that each tribe undertake development that reflect that tribe’s unique history , culture, governance structure, and resources available for development.

Despite the caveats and limitations contained in the Harvard Model, GTB did separate the board of directors at the EDC in the mid 1990s. The results were disappointing for a variety of reasons. The members on the EDC board were not subject to constituent political demands since the board members were not elected. Conversely, the Tribal Council members, who were subject to constituent political demands, had no authority in the operation of the business enterprise but yet those Council members were required to explain to the tribal membership the operation of the business enterprises. And the Council members were held accountable for decisions they did not make and did not have control over.

The Council deemed the separation of the Council from the enterprise activities a failure and therefore implemented the previous operational process of the Council members also serving as EDC board members.

Separation still exists to a degree. The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa LLC (GTRS LLC) is a state law LLC on fee simple land within the jurisdiction of the State of Michigan.

The EDC board is the single member owner under state law of GTRS LLC and the “operating committee” is the principal CEO of the EDC, CEO of the GTRS LLC, CFO of GTRS LLC and the General Counsel of the EDC. The GTB LLC, under tribal law, consists of two Council members and appointed tribal members and therefore the separation of political structure and economic structure is achieved for that entity. The issue is not as simple as a stark choice of either a business structure vs. a political structure, but rather, the evolved process at GTB has created a mixed business and political structure.

Every Tribal member can review the financial statements of the GTB government and the GTB enterprises on a yearly audited basis by a request through the Tribal Records Ordinance, 2 GTBC Chapter 4, which can be found on the GTB website at: https://www.narf.org/nill/codes/grand_ traverse/Title_2.pdf Are we ever going to see transparency on when we can get financial statements, or some kind of financial information on our website to see how our businesses are doing? For instance, we have a new gas station but no information yet as to whether that is

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M n i do o G i i s o o n h s ( L i tt l e S pi r it M oon) profitable or unprofitable.

Resolution/ Follow Up The audited statements of the Tribe are available for review in the offices of the GTB CFO and EDC CFO. The Council is currently creating a secure “members only” website for the placement of the audited financial statements on the Tribal website. In the interim, Tribal members can review the audited yearly financial statements by either visiting the offices of the GTB CFO or the EDC CFO. Copies, to the extend permitted by federal, state, and tribal law, are considered proprietary and business confidential so therefore the policy of GTB has been that the review of the financial statement is done in person at the offices of the CFOs until the secure website is created.

The Tribe, as a matter of federal law, provides the GTB yearly financial statements (both Government and Enterprises and Combined Financial Statements) to the Department of the Interior and the National Indian Gaming Commission for review and a determination made by the outside audit firm that the financial statements fairly reflect the financial condition of the Tribe; however, those tribal financial filings are considered confidential unless the particular tribe authorizes the release of the documents.

GTB has always received “clean audits,” an attestation and opinion by third party outside audit firm that the financial records of the Tribe are a fair and accurate statement of the Tribe’s financial condition.

All tribes in the United States have the legal option to designate the DOI and NIGC yearly audited tribal financial statements as confidential and proprietary and therefore not subject to release by the federal trustee. GTB has selected the option of maintaining the confidentiality of the financial statements to protect against third party nontribal entities exploiting access to the vital and important tribal financial information for non-tribal purposes.

Arlene Kashata, TID #2259 Have auto repairs to be done in automatic payroll deduction and payments. This would help tribal members who may have trouble paying for auto repairs all up front. Some families are on limited incomes and this is a challenge. Currently they take our rent out as a payroll deduction; it seems like it would be an easy process to make that automotive deduction.

Resolution/ Follow Up Thank you for your comments and suggestions these will be shared with appropriate staff and determine a plan of feasibility to accomplish these activities. - Tribal Manager Zotigh

Resolution/ Follow Up During Open Forum, Councilor Napont spoke in responseWe are in the process of trying to build the tribe up from where it was. We tried to build relationships with people to let them know we are supportive. We are trying to empower people that have the ability to make decisions.

I’m not a conservation person, I’m not Elders coordinator, I’m not Legal team. We’re empowering them to do their job. There are problems. Sonya/Tribal Council has allocated money to the Elders. We can allocate money, it’s the people in charge to carry out that responsibility.

On the 3 minute time limit, there shouldn’t be a time limit on someone’s comment or complaint. Members should be heard regardless of the time limit, and I would like answers to be given right now.

Resolution/ Follow Up During Open Forum, Chairman McClellan responded and discussed the reasons for the 3 minute time limit and the responses being given in the newsletter. I wanted to stay away from confrontation and “pointing fingers.” If you have more to say, please write it down.

Tanya Raphael, TID #1491 I want to acknowledge Brian stating that it is okay to disagree. It is effective communication and we know we all don’t agree. I want to acknowledge that working in the Elders program is a full-time job.

We have 379 Elders and we don’t get to all of them like we would like to- we do need people to help us. We need to know those Elders that we are missing so we can reach out to other programs and build a team for that specific Elder. Effective communication is going to make better services for Elders.

Resolution/ Follow Up Thank you for your comments. Tribal Manager Zotigh

Melissa Petoskey, TID# 4607 I would like to see more content on the website on housing availability, low-income housing availability, and projects we are working on. When you pull up the housing page you only see pictures of what we have available in Peshawbestown. I feel that communication would help bring people back to the area.

We should be growing our own Tribal members. Could we do training in the basics of business management? I have my masters degree and I would love to run some business courses. Highly desirable internships. Currently we leave it up to the managers to put it in their budgets to provide internships in their departments.

Without this being communicated, it doesn’t get very far. Our 90day turnover rate is over 70%. It would be great if we could bring that down just a bit.

I would like to see us have some property set aside where we could build a center for us to do our ceremonies, but more importantly where we could have our sweat lodges. We would be able to take care of them and watch over them. I hear a need for this. We need those in a place where we can take care of them, watch over them and help them and maybe that would help our community heal and balance in their lives. Have a sports page in the GTB newsletter. An email could be sent around to parents asking for pictures. We have a lot of our kids in sports, and this would be a way to congratulate our kids and let our community know how they are doing.

A career ladder for our youth- what does it look like to be successful in today’s age- high school, college, career tech center.

Find out who the members are who earned their degrees so we can celebrate that. Great role model for kids.

Resolution/ Follow Up The communications department would be glad to receive information from GTB parents on sports activities and accomplishments.

Resolution/ Follow Up Thank you for your comments and suggestions these will be shared with appropriate staff and determine a plan of feasibility to accomplish these activities. -Tribal Manager Zotigh

Misheka Floyd, TID #4559 I would like to know what it is that you have done for the community, besides Herkner, to build our community and build our people. I see a lot of children and a lot of people that are struggling with a lot of things. I don’t hear anything about you working with the youth, helping the Elders- our Elders arein shambles. I hear from other people in other tribes “GTB doesnot respect their Elders.” Elders are not being taken care of; myaunt is dying of cancer and not being taken care of properly. You are here to serve us.

Think about how quality is made in the board room. A different way of approaching membership- best idea wins, not family or politics.

Spread out some cards and explore those cards. This is an activity you can do in half an hour. Five best ideas win, and then you can look at who proposed that idea.

La’kota Raphael, TID #4246 I was gifted the Bennett home. I’m moving forward with getting a new home put there. I want to give it back to anyone who needs it, they just have to move it at their own expense. The home does need work.

Resolution/ Follow Up Thank You!

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M n i do o G i i s o o n h s ( L itt l e S pirit M oon) DECEMBER 2018 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S Activity Calendar

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Exercise 10-12 pm Gym

Fashion Show workshop at TC , 1pm Sewing, Cvx

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Pool Tournament Resale Shop.

W/Lunch, LJ’s Cvx TC 10-2:00 pm 11:30-3:00 pm

Crafts Cvx 10-1:00 pm

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CHRISTMAS EVE CLOSED

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TC Open forum, 10 pm Elders Advisory,w/Lunch

12 All Sites 13 Christmas Party Sewing GT Resort Cvx 2-7:00 pm 10-12:00 pm

14 15 Employee AppreCiation Day, TC Offices Closed

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CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED

GOV. OFFICES CLOSED

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CLOSED

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All Sites Bowling/Lunch, LJ 11:30—3:00 pm

11 Fashion Show workshop at TC , 1 pm

Calendar subject to

CHANGE. Please call ahead to confirm activity.

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GOV. OFFICES CLOSED

Birthday Bash 3-M 1-2:00 pm

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27 GOV. OFFICES CLOSED Virginia Fields Elder Dept.

(O) 231.534.7066 @ 231.492.4351

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All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events.

Meal Site is Charlevoix Senior Center, Serves Monday—Thursday From 12-12:30 pm

GOV. OFFICES CLOSED

2018 LEELANAU Sun

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Tue

Wed

Thu

Meal Site Time 11:30 Greg Bailey -12:45pm 231-492-4976 All Activities are Wa’Sinade Alcohol & Drug Free

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3 Lunch 4 Lunch 5 No Lunch Lucky Jacks Store Run 9am Pool Tournament Dry /Wet Burrito Sheppard's pie

6 No Lunch

10 Lunch

13 Lunch

231-866-1013

Mall Shopping day 9am

1130am

Bean Soup 16

Sat 1

Activities / Meals are subject to change call Coordinator to confirm

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Mash potato's, corn, gravy Birthday Bash Chicken bowl 1pm

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7 Lucky jacks 8 Bowling 1130am

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December 2018 Sun

Mon

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All Activities Are Alcohol & Drug Free

Benzie Elder Coordinator: Gloria Ptak 534-7824 429-4358

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All Activities Are Subject To Change.

Call Coordinator To Confirm.

4 Lunch 11:30 Mini Bingo 12:30-1:30

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5 Lucky Jacks Pool Tournament 11:30-3:00

6 Lunch 11:30 Euchre 12:00-2:00

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DECEMBER ELDERS BIRTHDAYS GTB News would like to acknowledge this months Elders birthdays! We hope you all have joyous and memorable birthdays filled with friends, family, love, peace and happiness.

“Mino-Dibishkaan!” - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sincerely, GTB News Staff & The Membership Department.

Last Name

Sineway, Wilson, DeVerney, Watson, Hall, Sineway, Selby, Wanegeshik, Baker, Brun, McIntyre, Koon, Thomas, Cain, Arnold, Pino, Pamame, Harris, Shalifoe, Wennersten, O’ Brien, Maldonado, King, Grose, Oosdyke, Bailey, Alexander, Ogemaw, Raphael, Kalilimoku, Boyer,

First Name

Birth Day

Douglas, Joseph, Daniel, Mary, Wallace, Bernice, Loretta, Judith, Jennifer, Edward, Sharon, James, Robert, Arvella, Joyce, Geneva, Chester, Frederick, Sheila, Connie, Kathy, Kathleen, Evelyn, Leland, Darcine, Leroy, William, Norman, Robbin, Margo, Matthew,

1-Dec 1-Dec 1-Dec 2-Dec 2-Dec 2-Dec 2-Dec 3-Dec 4-Dec 5-Dec 5-Dec 6-Dec 7-Dec 7-Dec 8-Dec 9-Dec 10-Dec 10-Dec 10-Dec 10-Dec 11-Dec 11-Dec 12-Dec 12-Dec 12-Dec 13-Dec 14-Dec 15-Dec 15-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec

Last Name

Antoine, Bessert, Gould, Ali, Dye, Guiney, Olthoff, DeVerney, Cobb, John, Hall, Naragon, Wise, Keway, Stickley, Hawley, Fluette, Resseguie, Beaver, Pedwaydon, Case, Gunderson, Schocko, Rice, McDonald, Storms, Johns, Scott, Sherman, Varda,

First Name Larry, Alice, Clifford, Matilda, Barbara, Mary, Leslie, Matthew, Mark, Cynthia, Susan, Angeline, Catherine, Valarie, Terry, Mary, Arnold, Lisa, William, Francis, Louis, Richard, Carolyn, Phyllis, Deborah, Carol, Edward, Irving, Armand, Carol,

Birth Day 19-Dec 20-Dec 20-Dec 20-Dec 22-Dec 22-Dec 22-Dec 24-Dec 24-Dec 25-Dec 25-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec 26-Dec 26-Dec 26-Dec 27-Dec 27-Dec 28-Dec 28-Dec 28-Dec 28-Dec 28-Dec 29-Dec 30-Dec 30-Dec 31-Dec 31-Dec 31-Dec 31-Dec

TCCH MILESTONE EVENT

- Photos by James Sullivan

On November 6th the Grand Traverse Resort and Casino’s employees were treated to dinner and a magic show for their milestone achievements. The evening started out with a magician performing for the attendee’s while they enjoyed dinner. After the act, Chairman McClellan spoke to the employees, congratulating them on their milestones, praising their loyalty, and thanking the employee’s for working diligently through the year. The GM’s for Turtle Creek Casino and the Leelanau Sands Casino both spoke, offering their thanks and their appreciation for all that the employee’s do.

Employee milestones ranged from 30 years (wow!) to 5 years. We applaud those who continue to work proudly for any facet of GTB. Reliable and loyal workers are a rare commodity and we are thankful to be surrounded by so many of them. So to the employee’s of the EDC side we say Chi-Miigwetch for everything you’ve done and continue to do! More photos available at www.flickr.com/photos/ gtbcommunications.

-by James Sullivan

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M n i do o G i i s o o n h s ( L i tt l e S pi r it M oon) Anthony James Sineway, Jr.

OBITUARIES

Benzonia, MI GTB Tribal Elder 12/08/1943 – 11/17/2018

Nichole Lee Burgess

Anthony James Sineway, Jr.

Kingsley, Michigan GTB Tribal Member 8/19/1978 – 11/17/2018

Benzonia, MI GTB Tribal Elder 12/08/1943 – 11/17/2018

John Leo Rose, Jr. Davison, MI GTB Tribal Member 6/13/1984 – 11/26/2018

It is with great sadness that the GTB Election Board acknowledges the loss of their respected board member Tony Sineway. We offer our condolences to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed.

- GTB Election Board

LANGUAGE FALL SYMPOSIUM

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Acknowledging Our Loss Respectfully Acknowledging Our Respectfully Loss

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Funeral Service

Wednesday, November 21 2018 1:00 p.m.

Chism-Smith Funeral Home Chapel 403 South Britain Road Irving, TX 75060

Sacred Fire

Information to follow.

Visitation

No public services will be held.

No public services will be held.

Information to follow.

Funeral Service

Information to follow.

The 2018 Anishinaabemowin Fall Symposium was held Saturday November 10th and Sunday November 11th at the Charlevoix office. Several workshops were available including Hand Drum making, sewing Ribbon Skirts, Birch bark and Quill work. Classes were given on these subjects and the students were then able to practice these traditional crafting exercises. Each student took away a rediscovered and traditional skill set as well as life lessons from the teachings of the the instructors in reclaiming Anishinaabemowin.

UPDATE FROM AUTOMOTIVE

- Photos By Jared Sonderegger, Editor

Nmé (Lake Sturgeon) Spearing Permit Lottery

GTB-NRD will be issuing one permit for the spearing of a Lake Sturgeon in Black Lake (Cheboygen/Presque Isle counties) via a lottery to be held at the Tribal Council meeting in December.

The permit will be valid from January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2019. To enter your name for the lottery simply call, email, or stop by the Natural Resources Department before December 15th. Ph: 231-534-7500

Due to increased costs of doing business and needing to update the fee schedule that has been in place since 2006.

There will be a small increase on labor charges effective January 1, 2019 for tribal member automotive repairs.

EVENING LANGUAGE CLASSES MONDAY—PESHAWBESTOWN CULTURAL BUILDING FROM 5:30PM-8:30PM

COMMUNITY CRAFTCLASS TUESDAY’S

PESHAWBESTOWN CULTURALBUILDING 9-11AM

COMMUNITY/EMPLOYEE HOUR MONDAY

PESHAWBESTOWN (CULTURAL BUILDING) 12-1PM

WEDNESDAY TRAVERSE CITY (3-MILE) 12-1PM

BIZHAAN MIINIWAA BIKENDAN ANISHINAABEMOWIN (COME AND LEARN THE LANGUAGE)

WEDNESDAY—TRAVERSE CITY 3-MILE FROM 5:30PM-7:30PM

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ELDERS OPEN FORUM

Tuesday, Nov. 13th 2018 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Grand Traverse Regional Art Campus 10781 E Cherry Bend Council Present: Chairman Thurlow “Sam” McClellan, Councilor Brian Napont *Treasurer Rohl, Secretary Frankenberger, and Vice Chair Vargo were in attendance at the Economic Outlook Breakfast at GTRS. This month’s Elders Open Form was held at the Cherry Bend site.

Discussion began at approximately 10:05 a.m. Chairman McClellan gave a brief explanation of the Economic Outlook Breakfast. He then discussed the Cherry Bend site. He wanted Traverse City Elders to see the site that would potentially be their offices/property, if we decide to purchase the building. He stated that although some GTB members may be against the purchase, the Traverse City Elders have outgrown the 3 Mile office.

GTB Elder Betty Gibbs stated that the Traverse City satellite office location at 3 Mile Road is closer for Elders who live in Charlevoix and Elk Rapids to come to. Those Elders will have to travel extra distance to attend meetings that may be held at the Cherry Bend Road location. Chairman McClellan replied that the Herkner Road site is not any closer for those Elders living in Charlevoix and Elk Rapids. Continuing to discuss the Cherry Bend site, Chairman McClellan stated that the ground contamination has been taken care of. Most of that contamination was across the street from the building. He stated that there has never been anything detected in the Cherry Bend property building, and added that the building was closed down due to budgets, not anything to do with the EPA. Discussion continued of the Cherry Bend property for several minutes.

Councilor Napont stated that we need to engage and look at things differently than we have been. GTB succeeds together. He stated the community in Peshawbestown wants to see Leelanau Sands Casino succeed. Betty Gibbs stated that if we want LSC to succeed, we need to clean it up. It is too much like a bar.

GTB Elder Anna Harwood stated that the Cherry Bend building would make a good tribal school. Betty Gibbs suggested having a small nursery school class at this building, since some students at Benodjenh are too young to be transported. Chairman McClellan said it was also suggested that a clinic could be set up at this location. Another suggestion that was given for the Cherry Bend site was to set up a room where community donations of furniture, clothing, and other goods and supplies can be kept for those who need them.

GTB Elder Pat Castaneda spoke next. She asked if Council has looked in to how much it will cost to run the Cherry Bend property, in terms of heating, electric, and janitorial staff. She stated there is only one janitor for the 3 Mile office and many times sidewalks and driveways are icy. She asked if Tribal Council does decide to buy this building, if they would pay for it up front or do a loan.

Betty Gibbs spoke up to state that someone needs to make sure the 3 Mile office is being maintained. Someone needs to make sure the floors are dry and not icy, and that the offices are clean.

Pat Castaneda had mentioned that the bathrooms at 3 Mile are frequently out of soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

Pat asked if there were taxes on this building. Chairman McClellan replied he did not know for certain, and stated that the building/ property is not in trust right now, but we can apply for trust land status.

GTB Elder Maria Harp spoke to discuss issues with her home.

There are tree limbs that need to be removed. She is currently living in Peshawbestown in a home that is owned by her grandson. Maria stated she is living there until he turns 18. She stated that no one has been able to help her remove the tree limbs so far. Councilor Napont asked if Maria has access to repairs through Housing.

Maria replied she would have to use the Elders emergency money.

Councilor Napont suggested that someone in the community may be able to help, and suggested Maria leave her name with Tanya Raphael. Anna Harwood said that if Maria gets an estimate the Elders Advisory may be able to help.

GTB Elder Leonard Corey spoke next. He thanked Tribal Council for the Elders emergency fund, but stated that many Benzie Elders do not feel welcome in Peshawbestown or in the Grand Traverse Band. He stated that all staff and managers should be respectful when talking to Elders. Chairman McClellan stated that he and Tribal Manager Sonya Zotigh have been talking about this issue and want

to change it. Change has to start with the department managers.

He stated that they are working to give GTB members the best services they can. Sonya Zotigh stated that it is very important to her that we treat each other well. If we can’t provide a service for a member, we need to look into how else we can get them that service. She stated she is promoting customer service for all members regardless of where they live.

GTB Elder Lavern Scott spoke next to discuss problems with contract health staff answering the phone. Elders call and leave messages but never hear anything back. Sometimes there is no answer. Councilor Napont suggested that Lavern go through the site coordinator so that there is a paper trail. He also suggested emailing Stella Chippewa. That way they know someone is trying to receive a service.

Betty Gibbs spoke again to mention that members struggling with opioid abuse, drug addiction, and alcoholism are not getting the help they need. We need more caring and compassionate people in manager roles; some people are afraid to ask for help.

Pat Castaneda mentioned that the Elders ordered their diabetic shoes in August and still have not received them. She asked when the shoes are expected to come in. She stated that members in Charlevoix need shoes but may be afraid to call and ask because of the attitude of certain employees. Chairman McClellan stated that they are working on this, to ensure that employees who answer calls are professional, polite, and that they follow up with members’ concerns.

Anna Harwood asked who started the idea that Tribal members’ spouses who are non-tribal cannot ride the bus or attend Elders activities. Chairman McClellan stated that this is wrong, and stated that it needs to stop. Tribal Council will work to change this culture that has set in.

Regarding the Elders emergency funds, Leonard Corey asked how come they could not have been put on a credit card. There is a lot of paperwork involved with the emergency funds. Sonya Zotigh stated that there is still a potential that this could be done, or maybe on gift cards. She stated that we have to comply with the General Welfare Act and make sure that whatever is coming to Elders is non-taxable.

GTB Elder Julia Leaureaux stated that she sees a lot of good things the Cherry Bend building can be used for, such as a gym.

Councilor Napont stated he is opposed to purchasing the building at this time because the tribe has so much going on currently. He suggested that we get money coming in the door before we put more money out by making purchases. He stated that Tribal Council will do the best they can for the membership and will come together on what is best for members.

Leonard Corey asked if the Herkner Road project is closed down for the time being. Chairman McClellan replied that it is not. He went on-site and talked to one of the builders who said they could get one building, and perhaps two buildings completed by the end of November. He added that the project was supposed to be finished in October of 2017.

GTB Elder Bill Wilson asked if the Medicine Lodge can prescribe cannabis for pain. Chairman McClellan stated that this still needs to be worked out. They still have to work things out at the state government level in Lansing. Right now we are waiting to hear from Lansing on what rules and regulations are going to come out of the decision.

Discussion ended at approximately 12:06 p.m.

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GTB Emergency Phone Numbers when Offices are CLOSED Cell Number

Sonya Zotigh

Tribal Manager

— Doris Winslow — — — DEPARTMENT 1 Cultural Services Doris Winslow — — DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety Jolanda Murphy — Public Safety — Main Tribal Manager — Police Captain — David Crockett Doris Winslow— Fire Department — Stephen — Moldenhauer — — DEPARTMENT 3 Tribal Management Sonya Zotigh Pat Putney — DEPARTMENT 1 Cultural Services Communications — Jared Sonderegger — DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety Jolanda Murphy — — For Bereavement Assistance OMB Rebecca Woods — Main Public Safety — Housing — Nicole Basch — Mike Human Resources Teeple — David Crockett— Police Captain — — Department 4 Facilities Management Ron Anderson

Sonya Zotigh

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Fire Department — Stephen Moldenhauer — 866-1271 — — — — 866-6175 Paul McGrath 866-0381 — Public Works — Joe Huhn 499-4235 Communications — Jared Sonderegger 866-0820 Department 5 Conservation Office William Bailey 218-6529 — — — — For Bereavement Assistance OMB Rebecca Woods 360-7367 Department 6 Membership Diana Arnold 866-6012 — — — Housing — Nicole Basch — Department 7 Human Services Arlene Kashata 866-6080 — 313-9482 — For Bereavement Assistance Behavioral Health — 342-7678 — — Human Resources Mike Teeple 631-7134 — AFS — 499-5162 — — 631-9983 Department — — Department 8 Health Services 4 Facilities Management Ruth Bussey Ron Anderson 342-1523 For Power Outages contact your local Electrical Company DEPARTMENT 3 Tribal Management

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WOMEN and GIRL’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

Natural Resources & Environmental Committee Meeting

Women and Girl’s Self-Defense Class Ages 8 to 70 December 10 @ Charlevoix Office 6-8 pm

Please note:

December 11 @ Benzie Office 6-8 pm

The NREC Regular Session Meeting’s are usually the first Thursday of the month but February’s meeting has been pushed back.

December 17 @ Peshawbestown Heritage Library 6-8 pm December 18 @ 3-mile Office 6-8 pm

See below for the date change.

All Agenda requests are due to the Natural Resources Department front desk exactly one week before the meeting date by 5:00 p.m.

NREC Regular Session Meeting When: Time: Where: Tribal Council Chambers All are welcome.

This event promotes women/girl’s self-defense and will cover blocking, striking, kicking, and awareness. Dress comfortable in loose clothing. Event hosted by GTB Lifelong Learning and Librarian Francis Carew. For more information contact Dawn Shenoskey 231-534-7753 or Francis Carew 231-534-7752.

Please remember to always check with the Natural Resources Department if you are not sure of a meeting date or time.

Natural Resources Department (231) 534-7500

BE PREPARED FOR A

WINTER STORM

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion.

FEMA V-1014/June 2018

Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds.

Greater risk

Can last a few hours or several days

Can knock out heat, power, and communication services

IF YOU ARE UNDER A WINTER STORM WARNING, FIND SHELTER RIGHT AWAY Stay off roads.

Stay indoors and dress warmly.

Prepare for power outages.

Use generators outside only.

Listen for emergency information and alerts.

Look for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.

Check on neighbors.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

- Submitted by Jolanda Murphy

GTB Fire Winter Safety Tips

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians now asserts Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction as outlined in the 2013 Violence Against Women Act. This law recognizes tribes’ inherent power to exercise “special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction” (SDVCJ) over certain offenders, regardless of their Native or non-Native status. All individuals with sufficient ties to the Tribe who commit acts of domestic violence, dating violence, or who violate a protection order against a Tribal Member on Tribal Lands, may be subject to prosecution in Tribal Court. This jurisdiction goes into effect on October 31, 2018.

The Tribe will provide non-Native defendants with due process protections equal to those in the outside states, such as the right to a jury trial, the right to an attorney, the right to a law trained judge, and the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus in a court of the United States. If you are an employee of the Grand Traverse Band, you may be called to sit on a jury.

If you have questions about these changes to the law, please contact: Anna Heiselman, SDVCJ Project Coordinator at 231-534-7377, anna.heiselman@gtbindians.com or Matthew Feil, Tribal Prosecutor at 231-534-7637, matthew.feil@gtbindians.com

This project was supported by Grant No. 2016-SD-AX-K007, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

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• Install Carbon Monoxide detectors and test monthly.

• Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year.

• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from any heat source.

• Plug only one heating appliance (space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time.

Please keep safety in mind this winter and enjoy your holidays!

Find more information at: www.gtbindians.org/sdvcj.asp

- Photos by James Sullivan

With winter coming into full-swing, and temperatures approaching sub-freezing, residents should take care to avoid one of the most common dangers, freezing pipes. Frozen pipes pose a large risk for property damage through flooding and electrical fires, so please follow some simple steps to help protect you home and family.

• Keep your thermostat set to maintain at least 55 degrees in you home, even at night.

• Check to see if extra insulation is needed in crawl spaces.

• Periodically run faucets to move water and prevent freezing.

• Never attempt to thaw frozen pipes with an open flame.

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GTB VETERAN EVENTS

Tribal citizens and Government programs celebrated our Veteran Heroes with two special events just before Veterans Day. The GTB Veterans POWWOW was held Friday Nov. 9th at the GTB Charlevoix Site. This event had a potluck feast before Grand Entry in which there were so many participants this year the crowd had depleted the large quantity of food!

This boisterous celebration featured families and friends gathered with the common goal of letting these veterans know their sacrifice has not been forgotten. The Jiingtamok honored Veterans of all nations and lasted late into the night with drum and dance. Handmade mittens of several colors were created on site and provided to all in attendance by volunteers of the Cultural Department.

The following morning, on Saturday Nov. 10th, the Veterans Feast and Raffle was held at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Peshawbestown. This event was hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Eagle Town Post #120. An honor ceremony was held along with food and prizes, such as Pendelton blankets and gift certificates. It is such an honor to see the appreciation of our veterans by the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Government , as well

as the camaraderie of its citizens and Auxiliary groups to come together and honor these brave men and woman, our warriors and our nations heros.

These Photos and more are available at www.flickr.com/ photos/gtbcommunications/.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

- Photos By James Sullivan and Jared Sonderegger, Editor

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ELDER’S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

FY19 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Elders Program - Elders Emergency Service

Name_______________________________________________ Tribal Id#_________________________ Address__________________________________Birthdate_________________________Age_________ City_________________________________Michigan Zip_________Phone_______________________ Age Category and amounts: • 55-64 years $600 • 65-70 years $800 • 71-older $1000 Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor

Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ • I understand that I can apply for assistance for: food, heat, cooling, snow removal, lawn maintenance, clothing, appliances, other • I understand that payment towards my bill will need a current invoice with my name on it to process • Please include a copy of your Tribal Id and Vendor (Utility, Insurance, and Landlord) statement.

• For Reimbursement: Your Name, item purchased and amount paid on receipt

Application’s Signature ___________________________________________Date___________________ Office Notes:

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Elders Program – Elders Emergency Services 2019 Aanii Grand Traverse Band Tribal Elders:

EXCITING NEWS! Tribal Council has approved an increase dollar amount available to each elder the “Elders Emergency Service Component” for FY19. This program is for all elders living within the six-county service area and there are no income requirement.

The funding for this service are categorized on your age ranging from $600 to $1000.

Age Category and amounts: • 55-64 years $600 • 65-70 years $800 • 71-older $1000 The Elders Emergency Service program is to assist elder’s and is not limited to any situation.

Examples: Food, Heating, cooling, snow removal @ $25/per trip and lawn care up to $25 per cut, appliance purchase, clothing, even reimbursement for payments that you incurred This program can be used in conjunction with LIHEAP and/or HUMAN SERVICES. Each Elder is required to complete an application. In order for the application to be processed in a timely manner, it is important that the directions for this program be followed and completed properly.

Procedures for program are as follows: • Application must be filled out completely, signed and dated by the applicant.

• Supporting documentation must be submitted with application • Assistance request must be for primary residence.

• Utility vendors that give a lock in rate must be documented by the vendor • Reimbursement- Is allowed -show proof of payment. o Can’t reimburse when paid by another GTB program or Agency • No income guidelines and is open to all elders living in the service area This is an exciting service made available again for you and we are pleased to service you. If you have questions about the application process, please contact your area Elders Site Coordinator.

Leelanau County: Greg Bailey or WaSinade Raphael 534.7740 GT/Antrim County: Sharon Edgington/Robbin Raphael 534.7710 or 534.7769 Benzie/Manistee: Gloria Ptak 534.7824 Charleviox: Virginia Fields 534-7066 Miigwech!

GTB Elders Department

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M n i do o G i i s o o n h s ( L i tt l e S pi r it M oon) GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS ELDERS AND CULTURAL DEPARTMENT SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM APPLICATION TO RECEIVE BENEFITS PSA ____________

DATE OF APPLICATION: ____/____/____ PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

FIRST NAME: _________________ LAST NAME: _________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE ZIP HOME PHONE: _(____)_________________ SEX:

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HOUSEHOLD SIZE: _______ TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME _____________ The collection of race and ethnicity is requested solely for the purpose of determining the State agency’s compliance with Federal civil rights laws, and ensures that the program is administered in a non-discriminatory manner. Your responses to these questions will not affect consideration of your application. If you choose not to self-identify race and ethnicity, the person taking the application must record the participant’s race and ethnicity based on visual observation.

ETHNICITY CATEGORY: _____ HISPANIC OR LATINO _____ NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RACE CATEGORY (select one or more): _____ AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE _____ ASIAN _____ BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN _____ NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER _____ WHITE To be eligible to receive SFMNP coupons, you must be 55 years of age and meet the income guidelines, which are based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines during the current fiscal year. You have been given a copy of the current income guidelines for this fiscal year. You must provide a copy of the acceptance letter that you are a participant in SSI or a member of a family/economic unit participating with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or on a waiting list for WIC. A copy of your Tribal ID will be needed, proof of residency, copy of driver license, State ID, or household bill in your name.

PROXY A proxy is a person only authorized to receive and/or redeem SFMNP coupons. A proxy should be a least 18 years of age and dependable for the duration of the program months of operation. In order for the coupons to be issued to a proxy, the proxy must present identification as well as written approval from the participant. Proxies must sign a designated line on the coupon log sheet prior to receiving the coupons.

Proxies have the same obligations to follow program guidelines when purchasing fruits and vegetables from an authorized farmer.

I, _______________________ authorize the following individual(s) to act as my proxy.

Participant signature Assigned proxies: _________________________ __________________________ 1st proxy named 2nd proxy names ____ Check here if no proxy was assigned CERTIFICATION BY PARTICIPANT I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that I cannot receive farmers’ market benefits from more than one state, more than one local agency or program model (check, coupon or CSA). This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law.

Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. I certify I meet the 2018 household size and income guidelines provided by the state and that I am eligible to receive SFMNP benefits. ______________________________________ Signature of Participant

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______________________________________ Signature of Certifier

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Issued SFMNP booklet # _______thru_______

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

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REQUEST FOR DIGITAL STORYTELLERS

Aaniin!!

We are seeking 5-7 individuals who would like to share their recovery story from opioids through a digital story. This will be Aaniin! a four-day commitment to complete the process tentatively scheduled for January 15th – 18th, 2019. (This date may be The BH Sobriety Pow-wow usually held during the Christmas adjusted depending on availability of participants.) We are holiday break will not be occurring in December 2018. We requesting individuals have at least one-year of sobriety from apologize for any disruption this may cause in your search for drugs and alcohol for participation. Through our ITC Tribal sobriety activities during the Holiday break or just needing Opioid grant, we will be able to offer gas cards for those who a pow-wow to dance your heart out. Sault Tribal Nation choose to participate to assist with transportation expenses. does host a New Year’s Eve pow-wow that is available for We do have other digital stories to preview which will give you participation in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. We are hoping to rean idea of what is involved, how the story is developed and schedule this event during the Tribal membership meeting in produced. The importance of sharing your story is for your the spring. We are going to seek approval through one of own self-growth and to help others who may be struggling on our grants for this event. We will keep you updated. Have a their own journey of recovery. Your voice is important and great day! valuable.

If interested or for more information, please contact Arlene Miigwetch!

Kashata @ 534-7255 or Rachel Ribeiro @ 534-7187.

Arlene Kashata Humans Services Dept. Manager

Aaniin!

An important update for our Human Services food/energy assistance programs with some changes in the income eligibility for RAO assistance. The LIHEAP funds will still remain the same for this fiscal year with the following income guidelines. The following is a portion of the application with income eligibility requirements.

We are still requiring the same documentation needed as prior years: Documents required with the application:  Tribal ID for each household member as appropriate (issued after 10-1-03)  Driver ’s License or State ID for each adult member  Social Security Card for each household member  Proof of all household income  Acceptable proof is: Most recent 4 check stubs or  Award letter for SSR or SSDI  Bank Statement showing direct deposit of SSDI, SSR or other Retirement/pension Please understand, without the above required documents, your application will not be processed.

LIHEAP F e d e r al F u n d s -E m e r g e n c y H eat i n g / C o o li n g A s s i s ta n c e T h i s p r o g r a m i s a v a i l a b l e f o r F e d e r a l l y R e c o g n i z e d Tr i b a l m e m b e r h o u s e h o l d s in our six-county service area. Households receiving an ‘Automatic Qualifying’ income/program are deemed eligible for this program provided they supply the required documentation. Households not participating in an automatic qualifying program will be deemed eligible based on the household income being at or below 60% of the State of Michigan Median Income Guidelines, based on household size. Regardless of how a household is qualified; the amount of assistance is determined by a point rating system based on type of home, type of fuel, household size with additional points ( f u n d s ) a l l o t t e d f o r h o u s e h o l d s w i t h m e m b e r s r e c e i v i n g a Ve t e r a n ’s p e n s i o n , SSDI, elderly and young children.

Household Size Maximum Income 1 $24,248 2 $31709 3 $39,170 4 $46,631 5 $51,054 6 $58,096 The new change is for the GTB RAO income eligibility which includes an increase approved by a Tribal Council as listed below: RAO Program based on 100% FY 18 HUD Income Guidelines

Miigwetch!

Arlene Kashata Human Services Dept. Mgr. Eligibility Guidelines

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Maximum Income $50.438 $57,625 $64,813 $72,000 $77,813 $83,562 $89,312

RAO --Emergency Food Assistance

This program is available for GTB Members only per fiscal year.

The RAO Emergency food assistance benefit is determined by the number of Tribal members in the household with the same physical address and income eligibility.

• $100 per adult member: 18+years of age eligibility criteria • $200 for GTB Elders or members receiving Social Security, Disability or VA Pension/Retirement.

• $700 max per household per fiscal year.

RAO--Emergency Heating Assi stance This program is available to GTB Tribal Member households who qualify by income for electric or heating bills assistance per fiscal year.

• $200 max per household.

• $400 for GTB Elders or members receiving Social Security, Disability or VA Pension/Retirement max.  To access RAO funds the utility bill must be in a household member ’s name. If it is in a Landlord’s name please provide a copy of your lease showing address, tenant name and utility provisions.

For GTB Housing applicants, please provide a monthly housing statement.

 You must provide the most recent ORIGINAL bill for payment of utility. For propane, fuel oil and kerosene please provide tank percentage and an estimate for a fill. For cut wood, slab or pellets an estimate is required from your provider.  The applicant is responsible for submitting original billing statements and any amounts OVER original authorized amount calculated by staff. The applicant will be responsible for any provider late fees.

For the complete FY 19 application please check at the Human Services office located in the Medicine Lodge or at the front desk of each of the GTB satellite offices. You do not have to wait for a shut off notice to apply for the energy assistance. Any questions please call the Human Services office @ 534-7750. Miigwetch!

Arlene Kashata, Human Service Dept. Manager.

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CLINIC HOLIDAY ADVISORY

With Gov. Holiday closures coming up, patients are asked to contact their medical providers to make sure they have sufficient prescription medications during the Months of Nov. & Dec.

CLINIC CHECK IN Changes to Serve You Better New Check In Procedure at Medicine Lodge - Arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment for registration - Bring Your Medications - Bring Your Glucometer - Bring Identification o Tribal ID, Driver’s License, State ID and Insurance Cards Restricted Nursing Walk in Hours - 9-11 am and 1-4 pm, Monday - Friday - Less wait time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

The Health department receives many calls daily for transportation requests, claim questions, and patient appointments. To better serve our Members the hotlines insure that there is a record of the calls received for proper follow up. The goal of the hotlines is to ensure that all received calls are logged and properly managed

by PRC and Transportation Staff.

For all Transportation requests please call the Transportation Hotline at 534-7222 and leave a message. The Transportation Hotline is checked daily, and requests prioritized by Transportation Staff.

For all PRC (Purchase Referred Care) calls please call the PRC Hotline at 534-7223.

The Hotline is checked daily for patient scheduled appointments. PRC processes authorizations and pre- certifications for eligible patients through hotline calls.

Thank you!

AAMeetings Now being held every Saturday @ 10 AM Located at the St. Kateri Church in Peshawbestown.

Health Department Staff

Traditional Healer

Learning for Longevity: Smoking Cessation

and Helper

Patti Moore, RN, BSN Wednesday December 12, 2018 11 am to 12:30 pm Munson Community Health Center Rooms A&B 550 Munson Ave Traverse City, MI 49686

American Sign Language interpreter services are available for this program at no charge. Please contact Tom at 231-932-2418 V/TTY to schedule this service.

Learning for Longevity is a monthly health series offered through a collaboration between Munson’s Community Health Library and the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

For more information, contact the library.

You can quit smoking. We can help.

With the New Year just around the corner, December is a good time to learn how Munson’s Freedom from Smoking eight-week program can help you to stop smoking. This program was developed by the American Lung Association and has a proven track record.

Hundreds of thousands of people have become smoke free through this group clinic, which offers a structured, systematic approach to quitting. Information will be provided about this eight-week smoking program that has a cost of $25 and includes a book and CD from the American Lung Association. Classes are held at the Cowell Family Cancer Center at 217 S. Madison St. in Traverse City.

About our speaker Patti Moore, RN, BSN, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Oakland University. Patti is a lung cancer nurse navigator at the Cowell family Cancer Center and is a certified Freedom from Smoking facilitator. Patti has been teaching these classes for the past four years.

This program is free and open to the public.

Please call or email the library to register or go online at munsonhealthcare.org/mmcclasses Contact Information Munson Community Health Library 231-935-9265 Library-MCHCCommunityHealth@mhc.net munsonhealthcare.org/communityhealthlibrary

Keith Smith and Valerie Smith Will be here on:

Location: Medicine Lodge – Behavioral Health Program Time:

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Contact BHS at 534-7090 to schedule an appointment with the Healers

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EDUCATION UPDATE A couple of important things with education. The clothing voucher and extracurricular amounts have doubled for GTB students in the six-county service area attending preschool/ school from ages 3 through 19. For instance, if a sixth grade GTB student received $100 clothing voucher/reimbursement now the clothing voucher/reimbursement is $200. Please contact Melissa Alberts at 231.534.7756 (email Melissa.

Alberts@gtbindians.com) or Dana McClellan 231.534.7356 (email Dana.McClellan@gtbindians.com) for more info.

The Kitchi Minogining Tribal School recently formed a partnership with Suttons Bay Virtual School. There are a lot of positives for the students. Students have access to teachers in all subject areas. Credits are transferring. To also let you know, the teachers and I are currently developing an informational sheet of questions and answers for the student/ parent. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Shenoskey at 231.534.7753 or email dawnm.shenoskey@ gtbindians.com.

Teacher Feature Did You Know?!

December is National Pear Month!

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A whole month dedicated to this delicious, nutritious fruit! Pears are full of healthy fiber, and considered to be a hypoallergenic fruit! The possibilities are endless when it comes to cooking and baking with pears. You can go sweet, or savory with these amazing fruits!

All ten varieties of pears are in season right now, and in grocery stores.

Pears are one of the world’s oldest cultivated, and beloved fruits. In the Odyssey the Greek Poet Homer praises pears as being a gift from God. Thanks to their versatility and long storage life pears were a much desired commodity among the trade routes in the ancient world. In popular culture the pear tree was immortalized forever alongside the partridge in the 18th Christmas Carol, the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Happy Holidays!

From the Kitchi Minogining Tribal School!

Holiday Pears Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries 4 firm-ripe pears (about 2.5 pounds total) ½ rinsed lemon, thinly sliced (ends discarded) 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sort cranberries and discard stems and any bruised or decayed fruit.

Rinse and drain berries. Peel pears; cut in half and core. In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish, combine cranberries, pears, and lemon slices.

In a 1- to 2-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir sugar, vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and 1/2 cup water until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit.

Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake until pears are tender when pierced, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve warm with vanilla ice-cream or at room temperature.

Kitchi Minogining Tribal School * 845 Business Park Drive * Traverse City, Michigan * 49686 Kellie J. Barton (Peshawbestown & Benzonia) 231-534-7229 & Cindi McIlrath (Traverse City & Charlevoix) 231-534-7759

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Information Wanted!

We would like to create a Veteran's Memorial here are the museum! To do this we need names, military branches, and rank of our Veterans, both recent, and our ancestors who served as well.

Happy 10th Birthday Alex

Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center and Odawa Gamik (Museum Store) Open to the Public WEDNESDAY SATURDAY 10AM - 4 PM

Follow us on Instagram! eyaawing.museum

Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ eyaawingmuseum

@EyaawingMuseum Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Contact Information

2304 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Mailing Address: 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Director: Cindy Winslow (231) 534-7764 Curator/Archivist: Kirsten Bisson (231) 534-7768 Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com — Kirsten.bisson@gtbindians.com — http://www.gtbindians.org/eyaawing.asp

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