FEBRUARY 2018 A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©
- Photo by Jared Sonderegger, Editor
HOLIDAY SOBRIETY POWWOW
The Holiday Traditional Sobriety Powwow was hosted by The Grand Traverse Band Behavioral Health Services Program at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Michigan Ballroom on Friday, December 29th. Registration opened at 12:30 p.m. with Grand Entry following at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tribal Citizens from all over celebrated their Sobriety at the event through dance and feast. Everyone present shared their appreciation of the community support in maintaining a drug and alcohol free lifestyle.
ANISHINAABEMOWIN WINTER SYMPOSIUM
“KENDIMANG-TEG GDI-NOWENINAA” (KNOWING WHERE OUR LANGUAGE IS AT)
Aaniish Pii? (When?)
Saturday, Feburary 24th, 2018
8:00 am—Breakfast; 9:00 am—Opening Ceremonies; Workshops till 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 25th, 2018
8:00 am—Breakfast; Workshops—9:00 am till 12:00 pm
Aabiish Ngoji? (Where?) Strongheart Center
(2700 Strongheart Way RD, Peshawbestown, MI 49682)
Firekeeper Teachings Gerard Sagassige Moss Bag Making Rosetta Toulouse Ash Basket Making Kelly Church
Aaniish pii? (When?):
Saturday, February 24th, 2018 Registration: 4:30 pm Feast: Starting @ 5:00 pm—6:30 pm **please bring a dish to pass**
Aabiish ngoji? (Where?) Strongheart Center
(2700 Strongheart Way RD, Peshawbestown, MI 49682) **First 20 Registered Singers will receive a $100 honorarium**
MC: Joe Syrette Stickmen: Raymond and Leroy Shenoskey Invited Singers: TBA For more information:
Quill & Birchbark Making Mina & Theodore Toulouse
Sammie McClellan-dyal: (231) 534-7758 OR sammie.dyal@gtbindians.com Isadore Toulouse: (231) 534-7252 OR
isadore.toulouse@gtbindians.com
For more information call:
Isadore Toulouse: (231) 534-7252 OR Pat Osawamick: (231) 534-7149
**Sponsored by the cultural program**
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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office of the Tribal Chairman: Thurlow “Sam” McClellan
Aanii Boozhoo GTB Membership!! Grand Traverse County has been reported as the third fastest growing county in Michigan. Where does GTB fit into this growth? It is past time to look at getting structures into place to ensure that GTB is a part of this growth and opportunity. To do this we must address the challenges currently in front of us by creating and maintaining EDC and financial stability. We must be stronger and more resilient in developing a planning strategy that meets this economic demand and growth, not only here but in Michigan and the Nation. Our Tribe has so many opportunities to invest and grow but to take advantage of these options we must bring in professional groups that will conduct objective market studies and feasibility studies in concert with our membership for input. There are successful, professional companies that can give us sound advice on partnering in business, describe the economic trends that could work for us, and help us develop solid management groups within the Tribe to progress forward into the future. Of course I have ideas and visions for our Tribe but I want to hear from management exactly what their plans are for our economic future. Since I have been Chairman I have not seen a solid plan that shows how investments will create a return on investment. By this I mean, if we are putting money into an investment I want to see a return on that investment that not only shows the investment as a stand-alone sustainable business but it will create timely revenue that can help us invest in other businesses, allow more governmental services, provide more programming, give us wealth development, and future growth. Here are a few EDC questions and one recommendation that I will propose again for this newsletter because I don’t want to sit on our hands any longer and miss important opportunities: • •
SAVE THE DATES 2018 FEB. 13 ELDERS OPEN FORUM TC. OFFICE-10AM
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Once land goes into Trust for VGT what is the development plan, the timeline for development, and the return on investment plan; What are the plans and timelines for Cross Creek property, this is a $7 million dollar property with some of the most pristine beach areas in all of Grand Traverse County; What is the long-range plan and timelines for the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, to become less debt-heavy and gain the popularity it once had throughout the US; What is the return on investment (investment currently at a proposed $3-4 million) for the Turtle Creek Gas station; What is the return on investment and timelines for the construction projects like, redesigning Seasons at TCCH; What is the plan and timeline to make LSC profitable again; If fixed costs are outrageous at EDC causing businesses like Eagletown Market and LSC to lose over $2,000,000.00 per year, what is the plan to fix this;
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What is the hold-up with progress at the Herkner property development, we need housing and we need land identified for mobile homes and modulars ASAP; This is of utmost importance to move forward in a productive manner, I have given this recommendation to management and Council before and I believe it is relevant to succeed: that all businesses that are losing money must have a business plan to turn around the business to become profitable within 6-months or close down. We’ve been carrying losing businesses for several years. If it is a cost of doing business, we must show our Tribal members the reasonable rate of return on those losses elsewhere in EDC. We cannot continue to take money from our cash cow to fund losing businesses.
As many of you know, as a result of the questions and observations that I have been bringing forward in the newsletter especially with the first-time release of the EDC audits and financial information, I have heard nothing but excuses from management and some of Council. By presenting the audits to the membership and pointing out the questions and observations I have regarding our EDC finances, it has always been my primary motivation to ensure that the MEMBERSHIP is INFORMED. Repeatedly I have questioned EDC management and those on Council that have been seated during these audits, about how they addressed the losses shown in the EDC finances and have received no response. I have asked them to even point out if I was mistaken in any way, shape or form, again without response. I don’t claim to be any kind of accountant but I can read and I read losses in 8 out of 10 of our businesses for several years in our annual audits. On 1/17/2018, 4 members of Council took action to shut me down from reporting in the newsletter. I see this as censorship of the Chairman, therefore censorship of the GTB Membership. The action taken by some of Council is described below as you can see it presents no described consequences for enforcement of the action. Back in September of 2017 some of Council stated that what I present in the newsletter is propaganda or politically-motivated but I know that I am presenting this information to inform the membership of what is going on in our Tribe.
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Spent more than $3.5 million on ventures at the LLC, we got some quick jobs for tribal members that did NOT last, in fact we never served a microbrew from the microbrewery establishment because the licensing necessary to run a microbrewery was not secured and it shut-down in less than a year; Harpo’s coffee shop is closed after less than a year in operation, the water softener filter company is defunct and nonoperational, the sawmill on Bingham property has never had any business going since it was purchased. Spent more than $3 million in design fees to develop a new Peshawbestown Casino and hotel, only to find out the proposed site/land is questionable, was there even a market study or feasibility study done on this proposal? Are we relying on some outside firm’s ideas of what works for us without conducting a feasibility plan? Some of these companies we work with are just looking to fill their pockets and do not have the best interest of our Tribe. Recently the Council has approved a $3-4 million budget for the TCCH gas station with plans to put slots in it to make it profitable, and what we find out is the proposed site/land identified for the gas station is questionable. What does the return on investment look like for the gas station is Turtle Creek going to pay for that too? Just this week there is talk of a new building for law enforcement and court with a budget in the millions, again is this what is best for the Tribe as a whole, has a market study been completed for the whole Tribe and not just one area of the Tribe—where is the voice of the membership, do they plan on presenting this plan to you? You will hear discussion on a new municipal building for the Tribe, with a budget in the millions, again is this what is best for our whole Tribe, we not only cover 6-counties for services but world-wide for all membership. Where exactly should the new municipal building go?
Like I mentioned earlier and will continue to say, we need comprehensive planning, market studies, and professional partners to move forward on all projects or we will continue to fail. WE definitely need to HALT all of these NEW (hurry-up) projects—we need a moratorium that states a that a comprehensive protocol will be followed before approving any projects over a certain dollar threshold or else these plans to fail will continue. I have not lost vision or optimism for our Tribe regardless of obstacles. We have many opportunities and potential to grow and manage our Tribe for success of all members. Are we a representative government or a dictatorship? We need the input of the tribal members. Where are the voices of the members who don’t live in the six-county area? Where is their voice in developments for their county and the at-large members? I hope to have a CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE reinstated very soon to help address these issues. Please feel free to call my office any time, 231-534-7129 or email at Thurlow.McClellan@gtbindians.com
-IMPORTANT NOTICE Tribal Council Community I want to also talk now about recent Council activity I have seen in the Tribe that I call: let’s hurry up and do something by some members of Council. In the past some of the Council willingly wasted tribal funds because they were in a hurry to do ‘something’, and without doing a market or feasibility study, and our Tribe lost millions of dollars in these ill-advised ventures. We cannot let this happen again and below are some of the latest efforts that failed and just ended up costing us money:
Meetings In conformance with the Election Regulations’ prohibition on campaigning on tribal property, all Tribal Council community meetings are postponed until after the election. We will reschedule after May, 2018. Thank you. Gail Manzano Executive Assistant to Tribal Council Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office - 231/ 534-7361
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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES GTB News would like to acknowledge the employee that was recently hired. Welcome, and the best of luck on your new career path.
Meghan Cepela EHS Teacher 1/29/2018
Aaron TwoCrow FHTWC Peacemaker 1/22/2018
Alexander Pajkowski Firefighter II/EMT 1/8/2018
Brandey Albarado SORNA Coordinator 1/4/2018
Sunil Nair Firefighter II/EMT 1/8/2018
Firekeeper’s Pop Can Fundraiser WPBN/WGTU currently has an opening
Chief Broadcast Engineer. Go to sbgi.net/sbgi-careers/ to apply! Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
It is a real struggle keeping Firekeepers warm during the Freezing Moon. Therefore, Misheka is raising money to buy a Tipi and keep our firekeepers warm during the colder months. With success from our neighbors at the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, this will increase participation and volunteers to protect our scared fires for our relatives making their journey home. Please contact Misheka Floyd at (231) 342-6563 floyd.misheka@gmail.com
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: SEALED BID
1. 1990 Four Winns with trailer: Minimum Bid $2,500.00
2. 1977 Stamas Yachts with trailer: Minimum Bid $6,400.00
Open to the Public: Sealed Bid - Items for Sale -
The Grand Traverse Band will be taking bids on various items below. All items are as is. 1. 1990 Four Winns with trailer: Minimum Bid $2,500.00 2. 1977 Stamas Yachts with trailer: Minimum Bid $6,400.00 Bids will be accepted at the government accounting office or by mail to the following address: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Attention: Rebecca L. Woods – 2605 N.West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 We look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully, Rebecca L. Woods Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians
Our goal is to establish a bigger and more welcoming music community throughout Northern Michigan and aspire to bringing our amazing Michigan artists to the world through our Facebook page and YouTube Channel #MakingMusicHappenNMC Anyone with or wanting hands on experience in the music, video, or social media management world is more than welcome and encouraged to come help and learn! This is a community organization! Everyone and anyone is welcome and needed! For any questions about joining, future meetings, ideas and studio sessions please contact us through phone, email, or here; and let's Make Music Happen!!
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Effective January 22, 2018, please be advised that Michigan travelers may need to provide additional acceptable government identification when going through security before boarding a plane. Be pro-active and be ready.
PER CAPITA DIRECT DEPOSIT • If you have not already signed up for direct deposit of your per capita checks, Friday, May 4th is the deadline to sign up for a direct deposit of your JUNE 2018 per capita and all future per capita checks. The form must be received in our office by May 4th. • This deadline (May 4th) also applies to those that are currently signed up for direct deposit and wish to change the bank information. • Please Note: If you do not have a valid address on file with the membership office, your per capita direct deposit will be suspended until a valid address is received in the Membership Office. • If you need to change the information for your direct deposit, please submit a new Direct Deposit Agreement form. To request one, you may contact Christina Loucks at (231)534-7131. This form is also available on www.gtbindians.org. • Once completed, the Direct Deposit Agreement form must be mailed in or dropped off at the Government Accounting building.
FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• If you wish to cancel your direct deposit, you need to submit this request in writing to the Per Capita Office or fill out the Direct Deposit Cancellation form. If not using the form, please write that you wish to cancel your per capita direct deposit, sign, date, and include tribal id number and/or social security number. The deadline to cancel your current direct deposit is Wednesday, May 16th.
SORNA – Required Registration Information
Uncashed Per Capita Distribution Checks
SORNA refers to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which is Title 1 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. SORNA provides a minimum set of standards for sex offender registration.
As of December 15th, the following members have uncashed/ unclaimed per capita checks from June 2017 or earlier distributions:
All adult offenders as well as juvenile offenders convicted as an adult of a registerable sex offense must register, regardless whether the offender is a native, nonnative, or tribal member. The SORNA registration Official or other designated officials must obtain all the following information from sex offenders required to register through the tribe.
AQUILINA, SYDNEY, R ARMIGA, AARON, M BEAVER, WILLIAM, F BEMIS, TRAVIS, J BENNETT, BRUCE, A BERTOIA, JOSEPH, A BURGESS, ERRICA, L KEWAGSHKEN, JESSE, A MILLIRON, ASHLEY, N NAGHTIN, AMY, D PAUL, AMBROSE, G PEREZ, SANTANA RAPHAEL, MCKENZIE SHOMIN, FRANCIS J
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Date of Birth:
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- Sex offenders actual date of birth or any other date of birth used by the sex offender Social Security Number Phone Number(s) Pictures
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Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information on how to obtain a new check.
2018 ELDERS DISTRIBUTION
Every 90 days for Tier III offenders Every 180 days for Tier II offenders Every year for Tier I offenders Physical Description
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- SOR should mark any distinct characteristics and consider photographing any
ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 19th. tattoos, scars, or identifying marks. PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS • Drivers Licenses, Identification Cards, Passports, and Immigration CHANGES. Documents
JUNE 2018 PER CAPITA
- Must obtain a photocopy of any and all documents.
GTB Emergency Phone when Offices are CLOSED PER CAPITA ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, MAYNumbers 15 . TH
- Whenever an offender will be absent from his/her residence for at least 7 days.
PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY
- Dates the registered offender will be staying at each temporary residence Cell Number
ADDRESS CHANGES.
Mary Pelcher
Tribal Manager
DEPARTMENT 1 Cultural Services DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety
Pat Putney Jolanda Murphy Public Safety Police Captain Fire Department
DEPARTMENT 3
Department 4
Tribal Management
Facilities Management
Department 5 Conservation Office Department 6 Membership Department 7 Human Services
Mary Pelcher Communications OMB Housing Human Resources
Ron Anderson
William Bailey Diane Arnold Arlene Kashata
Behavioral Health AFS
Department 8 Health Services
Ruth Bussey
Department Department Department Department
Sherri Vezina Desmond Berry T J McClellan Dawn Shenoskey
9 10 11 12
Tribal Court Natural Resources Regulatory Life Long Learning
Facilities Public Works
Purchase Referred Care
Benodjenh Strongheart Center
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— — — — Main — David Crockett Stephen Moldenhauer — — Doris Winslow
Jared Sonderegger Rebecca Woods Nicole Basch Mike Teeple Paul McGrath Joe Huhn
On Call Staff
Joyce McClellan Delores Wonegeshik
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866-6036 534-7965 631-0284 866-1165 534-7777 866-1264 866-1271 866-6036 866-0820 360-7367 313-9482 631-7134 631-9983 866-0381 499-4235 218-6529 534-7670 866-6080 342-7678 499-5162 342-1523 360-7195 866-1238 866-1039 342-6320 313-8609 866-6178 866-0954
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All States Tax & Accounting, LLC. WWW.allstatestax.net E-mail: Info@allstatestax.net 900 East Front Street #201, Traverse City, Michigan 49686 Phone: 231-486-6203 / Fax: 231-486-6205
Samantha John: samantha@allstatestax.net Maxine Marciniak: maxine@allstatestax.net
Tribal Discounts to members with a valid Tribal identification card
IN THE TRIBAL COURT FOR THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA & CHIPPEWA INDIANS
PUBLICATION NOTICE
CASE NO. 2017-2820-CV-CV
Court Address: 2605 North West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682
Court Phone: (231) 534-7050
IN THE MATTER OF:
Augustine Lee Floyd 05/20/1989
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, including but not limited to Augustine Lee Floyd and Santana Perez, whose last address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be bared or affected by the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 5, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Court, located at 2605 North West Bay Shore Drive in Peshawbestown, Michigan, 49682, trial will be heard to establish the location of the accident or disaster, the cause of death, and date of the presumed decedent’s death, and if possible, the time of death. __October 24, 2017 Date
Cameron A. Fraser (P71403)
Kaylyn Rose Raphael & Zachariah Augestine Raphael
814 South Garfield Avenue, Suite A
2202 Nishnahbah Mikun
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
Attorney Name
Bar Number
Petitioner
Address Address
Traverse City, MI 49686 City, State, Zip
(231) 947-0122 Telephone No.
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GTB Emergency Elder Contacts
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Title
Name
County - Elders Staff Contact
Office
Cell Number
Cultural Dept Manager Pat Putney Elders Program Dir. Asst. Tanya Raphael
Cultural/Elders Dept. Manager Assistant Elders Coordinator
231-534-7762 231-534-7746
231-631-0284 231-866-0771
Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator
Sharon Edgington Robin Raphael Gloria Ptak Virginia Fields Wasinade Raphael Greg Bailey
Antrim - Grand Traverse Antrim - Grand Traverse Benzie-Manistee Charlevoix Leelanau Leelanau
231-534-7710 231-534-7769 231-534-7824 231-534-7066 231-534-7740 231-534-7740
231-866-6074 231-492-4352 231-492-4358 231-492-4351 231-866-1013 231-492-4976
Health Dept Manager PRC Claims Specialist PRC Patient Transporter
Ruth Bussey Stella Chippewa Allen Stevens
Health Services Health Services Health Services
231-534-7241 231-534-7931 231-534-7234
231-342-1523 231-360-7195 231-866-6027
CHR - Benzie-Manistee CHR - Charlevoix CHR - Grand Traverse CHR - Leelanau
Elizabeth Elliott Janet Stainbrook Michelle Shaw Tamra Newton
Health Svs. - Benzie-Manistee Health Svs. - Charlevoix Health Svs. - Antrim - Grand Traverse Health Svs. - Leelanau
231-534-7826 231-534-7062 231-534-7234 231-534-7205
231-866-0750 231-342-8461 231-499-1791 231-866-1120
Volunteer Elders Asst.
Sandra Waukazoo Leelanau
Transport dialysis patients during Govt closure days in December
231-866-1421 (P)
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FEBRUARY 2018 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S Activity Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu 1
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11
5
Shopping Pet. 10-2:00 pm
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Crafts Cvx
10-12 pm
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25
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26
Exercise Petoskey 10-2:00 pm
Sewing Cvx 10-2:00 pm
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Crafts Cvx 10-2:00 pm
8 All Sites Cookie Bake Valentine Lunch/ Cvx Bingo, 3-M 12:00-3:00 pm 11:30-3:00 pm
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Home Visits
13 TC Open Forum 10-11:30 am, 3-M
15
Elders Advisory/Lunch 11:30– 2:30 pm
14 Pool Tourny/ Pizza, Lucky Jacks, TC 11:30-2:30 pm
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22 Language w/Pat Cvx 1-3:00 pm
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Resale Shopping Petoskey 10-2:00 pm
Game Day Cvx 10-2:00 pm
Home Visits
Movie Day Cvx 1-3:00 pm
Fri
Sat 3
2 Staff Mtg/Food Trng w/MSU, 3-M, 10-12 pm 9
Food Trng w/MSU, 3-M, 10-12 pm
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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
Food Trng w/MSU 3-M, 10-12 pm
Food Trng w/MSU 3-M, 10-12 pm
28 Birthday Bash 3-M 1:00-2:00 pm to CHANGE. Please call ahead to confirm activity. Calendar subject
Virginia Fields Elder Dept. (O) 231.534.7066 @ 231.492.4351
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2018 Leelanau Sun
Mon
Tue
All Activities / Meals are subject to change call Coordinator to confirm
Greg Bailey 231-492-4976 Wa’Sinade 231-866-1013
Meal Site Time 11:3012:45pm
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5 Lunch at Elders
6
Complex
Lunch at Elders Complex
12 Lunch at Elders Complex
Lee. Bingo 130pm 18
13 Lunch at Elders Complex Elders Advisory/ Tribal Council 10am
Elders Complex
Fri 2 Staff meeting 9:30am
Sat 3
Food Trng
7 Lunch at Elders Complex
14 Lunch at Elders Complex Pool Tournament 1130am
8 NO LUNCH 9 In Service TC All Site Day Lunch/ Bingo Food Trng w/MSU 1130Am
10
15 Lunch at Elders Complex
16 17 In Service Day
Game Day 130pm
Food Trng w/MSU 3-M, 10-12 pm
24 19 Lunch at Elders 20 Lunch at Elders 21 Lunch at Elders 22 Lunch at Elders 23 Complex Complex Complex Complex In Service day Tribal Council 930am
Store Run 9am
25
Thu 1 Lunch at
Bargain Store 9am
Store Run 9am 11
Wed
26 Lunch at Elders 27 Lunch at Elders 28 Lunch at Elders Complex
Lee. Craft 130pm
Complex
Complex
Birthday Bash 1pm
Game Day 130pm
Food Trng w/MSU
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FEBRUARY ELDERS BIRTHDAYS GTB News would like to acknowledge this months Elders birthdays! We hope you all had 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
First Name
Birth Day
Dismuke, Karla, 1-Feb, Anderson, Sandra, 2-Feb, Niewiadomski, Matthew, 2-Feb, Mattson, Leroy, 3-Feb, White, Christopher, 3-Feb, Hanson, Cynthia, 4-Feb, Jacko, Abraham, 4-Feb, Leaureaux, Suzanne, 4-Feb, Wonegeshik, Delores, 4-Feb, Gilmore, Christine, 5-Feb, Gunderson, Gary, 5-Feb, Drudge, Debbie, 6-Feb, Case, John, 7-Feb, Geiger, Mary, 7-Feb, Burchfield, Michelle, 8-Feb, Ermatinger, Lois, 9-Feb, Johnson, Suzanne, 10-Feb, Maleski, Keith, 11-Feb, Fry, Judith, 13-Feb, Gossett, Peggy, 13-Feb, Palmer, Terri, 13-Feb, Watrous, Edna, 13-Feb, White, Sheryl, 13-Feb, Nichols, Diane, 14-Feb, Wabanimkee, Lena, 14-Feb, Lewis, Ruben, 15-Feb, Wabanimkee, David, 15-Feb, Yannott, Wallace, 15-Feb, Francis, Cecil, 16-Feb, Leaureaux, Julia, 16-Feb, Scott, Mary, 16-Feb, Hamby, Galana, 17-Feb, Jolly-Comstock, Georgianna, 17-Feb, Markus, John, 17-Feb,
Last Name
First Name
Birth Day
Raphael, Clive, 17-Feb, McSauby, Lucille, 18-Feb, Wilson, James, 18-Feb, Anderson, Faith, 19-Feb, Cote, Philip, 20-Feb, Koon, Timothy, 20-Feb, McDowell, Andrea, 20-Feb, Sams, Sharon, 21-Feb, Seegraves, Jerome, 21-Feb, Sikes, Jerry, 21-Feb, White, Shirley, 21-Feb, Evans, Samuel, 22-Feb, Huey, Theresa, 22-Feb, McSauby, Roxanne, 22-Feb, Jarman, Marian, 23-Feb, McGrath, James, 23-Feb, Cabinaw, Enos, 24-Feb, Running, Kent, 24-Feb,
Cook, Margaret, 25-Feb, Miller, Antoinette, 25-Feb, Mashka-Burfield, Patricia, 26-Feb, McSawby, Richard, 26-Feb, Bennett, Shirley, 27-Feb, Warren, Terry, 27-Feb, Campbell, Linda, 28-Feb, Cripps, Abraham, 28-Feb, Gunderson, Henry, 28-Feb, Madagame, Jimmy, 28-Feb, Marshall, Jeffrey, 28-Feb, Melnick, Helen, 28-Feb, Mitchell, Irene, 28-Feb,
ELDERS ACTIVITIES
Top winners for the men were: Right to left: Walley Hall, Fred Harris & Laverne Scott.
Top winners for the ladies, right to left were: Florine Yannot, Philamene King, Gloria Ptak & Sandy Waulkazoo.
Birthday girls at the pool hall: right to left. Elsie Dudley. & Philamene King. - Submitted by Gloria Ptak
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ELDERS OPEN FORUM Tuesday, January 9 2018 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Traverse City Three Mile Office
Discussion began at approximately 10:25 a.m. with GTB Elder Ernie Gablow discussing GTB’s business ventures. He stated that if 8 out of 10 businesses are not making a profit, why has nothing been done about it. Ernie added that someone should have noticed that these businesses were not performing. Councilor Percy Bird stated that casinos ride the economy, and performance may be down when the economy is down. He mentioned that we are fighting the economy and the State, and the State will not allow GTB to have online gaming. Councilor Shomin stated that if you look at the businesses individually, they have a profit, but then you have to consider fixed costs such as accounting, IT, analytics, and HR that are proportioned by each business. He added that if GTB were to shut down any one of its businesses, the fixed cost would not go down overall. GTB Elder Bonnie Inman spoke next. She asked how the hotel can make money if the casino draws money and comps hotel rooms to high rollers. Councilor Shomin stated that we have raised room prices at the hotel in the last few years, and now they are much more “cash strong.” Bonnie stated that if room comps are given, the casino should pay the cost back to the hotel. Fixed costs were discussed again. Secretary Jane Rohl stated that we do have control over fixed costs, and we can change that scenario. Chairman Sam McClellan stated that a loss is a loss and we have to find out why the loss occurred. We have not been addressing losses and GTB needs to start addressing losses. Still discussing businesses, Councilor Shomin stated that a budget meeting is held where each individual business entity is looked at. They analyze to see where they can cut costs. Councilor Shomin mentioned that the highest cost is wages and fringe. Bonnie spoke up again to state that GTB has 4,000 members we have to report performance to. If a business is not performing, get rid of it. Bonnie questioned why we are not looking at alternatives to gaming. Chairman McClellan stated that currently we are trying to get the LLC up and running, and are looking for a new LLC CEO. He stated that this will help when looking at business opportunities outside of gaming. Chairman McClellan discussed performance at Leelanau Sands Casino, stating that it is a fact that $1.8 million was lost at LSC. Further discussion took place of the LSC performance with Councilor Shomin mentioning that if LSC was gone, per cap would be less. Per cap payment amounts over the past few years were also discussed. GTB Elder Bill Beaver asked what would be done with the building where The Ridge restaurant used to be. Councilor Shomin replied that the restaurant is closed. He stated he was unsure how much money GTB lost in that business venture. Bonnie Inman mentioned that the roof needs to be fixed and new equipment is needed. Councilor Shomin mentioned that the bottom of the building is still used for shipping and receiving. Continuing the discussion of finances, Councilor Mark Wilson stated that the tribe has made efforts to controlling cost of
health care. He added that there needs to be a balance between being a corporation that makes money, and providing services for GTB members. The EDC was discussed further, with Chairman McClellan stating that the EDC needs to make sure our businesses are operating in the black. Councilor Wilson added that The Ridge and Harpo’s Coffee Café are under the LLC, not the EDC. Bill Beaver spoke again to ask who is on the EDC board. The Tribal Council makes up the EDC board; there is no one else who is a member. Bill asked who Council answers to, and who can he go to if they are not doing their job as an EDC board. Councilor Bird stated that we need to inforce that the department managers are spending within their budgets. ***Discussion took place of the Revenue Allocation Ordinance (RAO.) ….. … Chairman McClellan stated that we have not been following the RAO. GTB Elder Tony Sineway spoke, stating the importance of paying attention to the world news and being aware of what this current presidential administration is doing. He stated that the president has talked about taking away social security and Medicare/ Medicaid. This will affect many GTB Elders. Bill Beaver spoke again to ask Council whether or not they have a step-by-step written plan to improve all of these business losses. Chairman McClellan stated that there are things Council cannot agree on. Councilor Shomin stated that there has been a gradual increase in profitability of each one of GTB’s businesses. He mentioned that changing the room rates at the hotel increased profits of some business entities. Secretary Rohl spoke to the importance of holding people accountable to the terms of their contracts. Chairman McClellan mentioned that contracts just came up again, and the CEO and CFO were approved. Discussion took place regarding not keeping a CEO that is letting businesses lose money. Councilor Bird reiterated that the tribe is losing money due to the overall state of the economy. People are not spending that much. Councilor Shomin added that our casino play has actually increased in the last few years. According to our analytics team, the top-line revenues are up. Councilor Shomin discussed GTB’s property on M-72 next to Meijer. We are trying to get that property into Trust. Once the property is in Trust it will be another source of revenue. He mentioned that GTB representatives will be going to Washington, DC to advocate for that land to be taken into Trust. Secretary Rohl added that since President Trump has been in office, no land has been taken into trust for tribes. However, Councilor Wilson stated that GTB has a lot of other land we can start expanding on. Bonnie Inman spoke up to ask if GTB members can see a list of business plans that are in the works. Councilor Bird replied that that information is confidential. Chairman McClellan added that this information will be available in the future. Vice Chair Kim Vargo then spoke. She stated the importance of watching our spending,
and being selective about where we invest. GTB must stay within budget and we cannot dip into long-term investment accounts to supplement government budgets. Vice Chair Vargo stated the importance of being fiscally responsible. GTB Elder Pat Castaneda spoke up to mention the state of some of the properties in Charlevoix area. She stated that many garage doors are falling off and things generally look in disrepair. Pat stated that we have to take care of what we have now, before we expand and look at other properties. She also mentioned that Charlevoix did not get plowed during the holiday closure. The tank where firemen can get more water was not plowed and not accessible. Pat mentioned that rental housing was plowed, but not homeowners. Del Schneider spoke next. He stated that his daughter had a gas leak in her home. He was told the leak would be fixed last Tuesday (1/2/2018) but they did not come to fix the leak until yesterday. Chairman McClellan stated that he wants to circulate a list of the department managers’ phone numbers, so someone can easily get in touch with who they need to in situations like this. Secretary Rohl mentioned that if department managers are not handling things in a timely manner in emergencies, the Tribal Manager should step in and address that. GTB Elder Rickie Skeba spoke up to mention that there should be an emergency office in each one of the six counties, open 24/7. Back to the issue of snow removal, Tony Sineway discussed a situation in which he saw an Elder outside trying to remove snow off their roof with a stick. Some Elders have health problems or may have difficulty removing snow on their own; Elders need help with snow removal services. Councilor Bird asked if there is grant money available for this. There is a wait list to receive anything through the Commission on Aging. The Elders’ emergency fund was brought up, and it was mentioned that people are not using this for things like snow removal, but rather for things like food and clothing. Councilor Bird stated that in his opinion, GTB needs a larger maintenance department. Del Schneider spoke up again to discuss funeral and burial costs. After his wife, Sharron’s funeral, he paid $1,500 over and above what GTB provided. The $7,500 provided by the tribe does not completely cover funeral and burial costs. Councilor Bird mentioned that one of the investment firms GTB works with, Stifel, is looking at putting together a package for funeral costs. For example, if an average funeral costs $7,000, Stifel would provide $9,000 for funeral costs, and whatever is not used would go back into the pot to accumulate and be used again. Chairman McClellan brought the Elders Open Forum to a close around 12:05 p.m. He urged the Elders in attendance to check the GTB newsletter for responses to their questions. - Submitted by Sonya Zotigh
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M k wa G i i z i s ( B EA R M O O N ) GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS LIFE LONG LEARNING GTB Students in GT Country
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
Title VI Students
February
at Kingsley Area Schools
High Schools: Central High School (12) Interlochen Arts Academy (1) Kitchi Minogining (11) New Campus (1) Off-Campus (2)
Central Michigan University
St. Francis (2)
College Campus Visit
TCAPS Online (1) Traverse City High School (7)
High School
(4)
Middle School (3) Elementary
(2)
Thursday, April 19th
West Senior High School (11)
Middle Schools: East Middle School (6)
Our CMU Visit Includes:
Greenspire (1) New Campus (1)
Oak Park (1) West Middle School (8)
Elementary Schools: Blair (2)
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Admission Presentation by Patricia Young, Assistant Director of Admission
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Campus Tour by Students from CMU Native American Program
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Free Lunch @ Real Food Towers
Haylie Spears—Feb. 8th
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Q & A Session and Overview with CMU Native American Student Panel
Eliza Floyd—Feb. 11th
February Birthdays!
Kaylee Grant—Feb. 19th
Central Grade (2) Cherry Knoll (1) Courtade (3) Eastern (3)
Board of Education Meetings
Fife Lake (2) Long Lake (2) Montessori Glenn Loomis (3)
Old Mission (2) Silver Lake (1) Traverse Heights (18)
Traverse City Area Public Schools: •
Monday, February 12th @ 6pm
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Monday, February 26th @ 6pm (Study Session)
Westwoods (1)
Mino-dibishkaa!!!
Willow Hill (3)
Timothy Stark | Youth Intervention Specialist | P: 231.534.7754 | F: 231.534.7773 | The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians |
TITLE 6
The Suttons Bay Schools, Title 6 Program is proud to announce that two of it's students made it to the finals of the Suttons Bay Middle School Spelling Bee. The Champion was Alydia Floyd, daughter of Misheka Floyd. Magdalena "Maggie" Napont, daughter of Patricia Schmidt and Brian Napont also made it to the finals. The county wide spelling bee will be on Feb. 21st at St. Mary's School in Lake Leelanau.
AANII
- Submitted by Sarah Christensen
NWIIJKIWENH!!
TITLE VI PROGRAM AT SUTTONS BAY SCHOOLS SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS ➢
Do you want t o be more involved with your child’s education at Suttons Bay Schools?
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Do you want t o hear first-hand from Superintendent Carmean the current “state of affairs” at our school?
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Do you want t o share ideas and give feedback regarding the Title VI program at Suttons Bay Schools?
If the answer is yes t o any of the above, please join us at an Indian
Education Parent Committee Meeting! Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:00. Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians of Suttons Bay students are all welcome!
Monday, January 15th @ 5:30pm Lifelong Learning Center Monday, February 19th @ 5:30pm Lifelong Learning Center Monday, March 19th @ 5:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center
*Monday, April 9th @ 7:00pm Suttons Bay Elementary School, 2nd floor Open Space - Title VI Public Hearing Monday, April 16th @ 5:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center
Monday, May 21st @ 5:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center
GRADUATION POW WOW, TENTATIVE DATE, FRIDAY, JUNE 1st!
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Annual Goonignebig (snowsnake) Tournament February 17th, 2018 [Aki Maadiziwin Community Center] [2953 Shaw Be Quo-Ung, Manistee, MI 49660]
[10A.M. Registration / 11A.M. Event Start] Pre-register with Diane Lonn E: dianelonn@lrboi-nsn.gov P: 231.398.6834 Lunch Provided Competitors MUST be registered. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. Competitors MUST be on site and ready when called. No all metal snakes are allowed . Two throws per competitor; longest score counts. Throws that jump the track will be counted/scored. Sharing of snakes is allowed.
Medals Awarded!
Age Categories:
1-4 12 - 17
5 - 11 18 - 40
41 - 55
56+
Girls/Boys & Women/Men will each be separate for each category. 30 minute rounds for each age group
Everyone is invited to attend and participate! Tournament is dependent upon the weather , check for cancellation /delay. Please contact L.R.B.O.I. Education Dept. for further information @ 231.723.8288
Aanii, from the Benzie Youth!! These first few months as the Benzie Youth Site Coordinator have flown by. I have really enjoyed getting to know the youth and community members in the Benzie area. The youth, and the youth staff, have engaged in a variety of community service projects. These projects consisted of delivering food, picking up trash and making banana bread for the elders. Our high school group practiced making recipes using traditional ingredients. The middle school and elementary students are learning the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers. We have done a lot of hard work getting homework done and learning about character. But we have not forgotten about having fun! We have had a game night filled with relays and a team building activity. We have also had a scavenger hunt, went to a football game, made homemade ice cream and butter! There was also a night where the slime we made didn’t turn out so well. Our Halloween and Christmas parties were a great success! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped. Sincerely, Elissa Sterzer, Benzie Youth Site Coordinator
HIGHER EDUCATION
Aanii! My name is Dana McClellan and I assist Melissa Alberts in the Higher Education office. Please feel free to call me at 231-534-7356 or by email at Dana.Mcclellan@gtbindians. com with any questions or concerns. Melissa can be reached at 231-534-7765 or by email at Melissa.Alberts@gtbindians. com or email us both at HigherEducation@gtbindians.com. The Higher Education/Adult Vocational training guidelines, scholarship application and the Michigan Indian tuition waiver form are located on GTB’s website under the Education Department - Lifelong Learning - Higher Education. Miigwetch and good luck on your educational endeavors!
Families of Tradition
- Photo by James Sullivan I’ve been given the opportunity to attend two different Families of Tradition potlucks and each one has been a great pleasure. Going in I wasn’t sure what to expect, I’d never attended anything like this. I was welcomed with warmth and kindness, along with plenty of food! I listened to the speakers, so I may get a better understanding of what the Families of Tradition was about. As I listened I heard the term ‘Wellbriety’, which to my understanding is leading a healthier, balanced, and fuller life while abstaining from drugs, alcohol, or any other things that might be damaging to ourselves. After speaking on Wellbriety and the positives that it brings, the class began some fun bead working activities for people of all ages to enjoy. I was able to observe some intricate designs being made, along with some already finished pieces that were adorned by those attending the Families of Tradition. Although I was not able to stay for the duration, I will be going to the next TC Families of Tradition. I am looking forward to seeing how each person’s bead work has progressed! If you have not been to a Families of Tradition, I highly recommend taking the time to stop in and see what it is about. You will find a great atmosphere, with lots to learn, and more to eat! Hopefully I will see you there!
- By James Sullivan
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Michigan Income and Sale & Use Tax Exemption
HERKNER RD. PROPERTY UPDATES
Tribal Members living within the Tax Agreement Area must be registered by GTB through the State of Michigan procedures prior to claiming Michigan tax exemption. Maps are located on Tribal Website http:// www.gtbindians.org/taxmaps.asp
GTB MINORS Tax Exemption on TRUST DISTRIBUTIONS and VEHICLE PURCHASES
Parents – please make sure your child is enrolled the month prior to any transaction. (such as minor trust distribution, vehicle purchase, or employment)
- Photo by Jared Sonderegger
Exciting Developments!!
We are in the construction phase of the first set of apartment
buildings in Grand Traverse County. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments will be ready later 2018 at affordable Market Rates. Future phases will include 3-4 bedroom units, 2 bedroom single family units, and 2 bedroom Elder duplexes. Income based rents will be available with the future phases as well. If you would like an application or more information please contact the Grand Traverse
Eligibility to claim Michigan tax exemption starts the first day Band Housing Department at 231.534.7800 - Submitted by Nicki Basch of the subsequent month after your application is complete. Forms are available at the Government Accounting Building, 3 Lunchtime craft Activies! Mile, Benzie & Charlevoix Community Centers. Contact: Donna Swallows at (231) 271-7130 or donna.swallows@gtbindians.com if you have any questions.
in Peshawbestown At Cultural Building Starting February 5th (Monday) &
In Traverse City Starting February 7th (Wednesday) At 3-mile office
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FRANK DITURI GOING AWAY POTLUCK
Natural Resources & Environmental Committee Meeting Please note: The NREC Regular Session Meeting’s are usually the first Thursday of the month but February’s meeting has been pushed back.
- Photo by Jared Sonderegger
Frank Dituri, the former GTB Wetland Ecologist Project Manager, has moved on from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Department after 7 years of service. Frank was given a potluck lunch on January 10th and a memorable send off via a department snowball fight. He was honored for his notable dedication to the Tribe and his service to the restoration of local ecosystems. Frank was a contributing asset to the Boardman River Restoration Project, among many other endeavours. He will be missed but he’s not too far away. He will continue to work with The Grand Traverse Band during future project partnerships with the State. Good luck Frank, we will see you in the forest and on the waters! -by Jared Sonderegger, Editor Want to learn how to make Puckered Toe Moccasins and some Anishinaabemowin in the process? Well here’s your chance: Saturday, April 14, 2018: 9AM—5PM
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 February Meeting When: Friday, February 9th, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Where: Tribal Council Chambers All are welcome. 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
Traverse City Satellite Office 3 Mile
Immediate Ban on Deer Baiting, Feeding, and Attractants For more information, please contact: Pat Osawamick—(231) 534-7149 Isadore Toulouse—(231) 534-7252
Want to learn how to make Puckered Toe Moccasins and some Anishinaabemowin in the process? Well here’s your chance: Saturday, February 10, 2018: 9AM—5PM At the Community Building behind the Church 13735 Indian RD, Kewadin, MI 49648
Due to the recent spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) into the 1836 treaty ceded territory, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Council, upon the recommendation of the Natural Resources and Environmental Committee and the Natural Resources Department, has issued an immediate ban on the use of baiting, feeding, or other chemical attractants for deer. Information on CWD can be found at www.michigan.gov/ emergingdiseases. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Natural Resources Department in person, or by telephone at 231-534-7500.
!!! ATTENTION !!!
For more information, please contact Holly Alberts—(231) 357-7194 Pat Osawamick—(231) 534-7149 Isadore Toulouse—(231) 534-7252
PESHAWBESTOWN AA MEETINGS CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 2018 The AA Meetings usually held on Mondays are currently closed until March.
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M k wa G i i z i s ( B EA R M O O N ) Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Elders Program – Elders Emergency Services Aanii GTB Tribal Elders: Tribal Council has approved another fiscal year of funding for the “Elders Emergency Service Component” for FY 18. This program is for all elders living within the six-county service area and there are no income requirement. The guidelines for this service is categorized on your age ranging from $300 to $500. Age Category and amounts: • • •
55-64 years $300 65-70 years $400 71-older $500
The Elders Emergency Service program is to assist elder’s that may have an emergency, but 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, reimbursement or another emergency. 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 for you and we are pleased to announce it. If you have questions about the application process, please contact either the Elders Site Coordinator in your area or The Elders Program main number at (231) 534-7762
Miigwech! GTB Elders Department
FY18 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 $300 65-70 years $400 71-older $500
Vendor/Reimbursement Name:___________________________________________________________ Account Number for bill statement________________________________________________________
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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:
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Caregiver Program WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY CARE GIVER SUPPORT SERVICES? • Informal, unpaid family Caregivers of older adults. An older adult is the age used on your Title VI Part A application that was determined by the tribe to be an elder. . • Grandparents and relative caregivers, age 55 and older, who are the primary caregivers of a child not more than 18 years old because the biological or adaptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregiver of the child. They must be related to the child by blood, marriage, or adoption and live with the child. The OAA requires that the Family Caregiver Support Program give priority to: • Caregivers who are older individuals with the greatest social need. • Older individuals with the greatest economic need, particularly low income individuals. • Older individuals providing care to individuals with severe disabilities, including children with severe disabilities. 1. Must be a federally recognized tribal member 2. Must have two or more impairments in their activities of daily living (must be documented and sub-
mitted along with application) Completed application and submit along with your supporting documents to Tanya Raphael. Contact information: Tanya,Raphael2@gtbindians.com and/or 231·534·7762
CAREGIVER GRANDPARENT SUPPORT APPLICATION CAREGIVER PROVIDER INFORMATION Name: Current Address:
City:
ZIP:
Cell:
Tribal Id:
Email Address: Phone:
ELDER RECEIVING CARE INFORMATION Elder’s Name:
Tribal Id:
Address:
Notes
City:
Michigan
Zip:
CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE Name
Tribal Id
Name
Tribal Id
Name
Tribal Id
Name
Tribal id
SECOND CHOICE AND/OR RESPITE CAREGIVER PROVIDER Name: Email :
Tribal Id:
Address:
City:
Mich.
ZIP:
PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANT TO PROVIDERS THAT CARE FOR ELDERS THAT ARE “FRAIL” FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED DUE TO COGNITIVE OR OTHER IMPAIRMENT ELDER MUST HAVE A MEDICAL DOCUMENT INDICATING IMPAIRMENT List two Activities of Daily Living ⃣ None ⃣ All ⃣ feeding bathing
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dressing
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hygiene-
⃣ toileting - bladder and/or bowel function ⃣ appearance ⃣ mobility / transferring ⃣
walking – stair climbing
Instrumental activities of daily Living ⃣ None ⃣ All
What type of illness does client take medication for or been diagnosed with
⃣ shopping Finances
⃣ Dementia Cancer
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cleaning
cooking meals ⃣ taking medication yard work
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using phone
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Mental Illness Alzheimer’s
ALS ⃣
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MS
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Parkinson’s
transportation
Once identified - Services offered to Provider: ⃣ ⃣
Resources, Information & Training Respite
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Fuel
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Food
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Counseling
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Support group
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY Length of providing care:
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Extended temporary
Brief description of assistance requested:
Phone:
SIGNATURES Signature to release information (Name) on Purchase Order: _____________________________________________________ Signature of applicant: DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST: _____ APPLICATION ______MEDICAL VERIFICATION
Date: _____TRIBAL ID
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HEALTH CARE
- Picture featuring tribal member Nalani Hopps -Submited by Kristen Holston
On Friday January 26, 2018 Kristen Holston and Angela Mercado worked in partnership with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan to preform school screenings at Suttons Bay Elementary. This is some comparative data we have collected over the last two years and are excited to compare our results from 2018! We are seeing great improvement in children’s dental health.
CLINIC CHECK IN
Cooking Matters for Families Course Details WHEN: Mondays February 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 TIME: 5:15-7:15 pm WHERE: Medicine Lodge Kitchen REGISTRATION: The course is free, but registration is required by or before February 16. Please contact Tina Bailey to register: 231-534-7035
Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, is pleased to offer Cooking Matters for Families. Cooking Matters for Families helps adults, families, parents and teens stretch their food budgets and cook healthy meals at home. Cooking Matters for Families is a six-week course series that is team taught by an MSU Extension Program Instructor and each lessons lasts approximately 2 hours. One child (age 9-17) per adult participant are encouraged to come!
Changes to Serve You Better
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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
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Traditional Healer
Each week, participants will receive take-home groceries, which they can use at home to practice a recipe they learned in class. The class series also includes:
Hands-on food preparation, with cooking and food safety instruction Engaging nutrition activities and discussions Ideas for raising healthy eaters Quick and affordable recipes Healthy snacks Balanced meal planning Recipe book for use at home Certificate of completion
and Helper
Keith Smith and Valerie Smith Will be here on: February 8th & February 9th, 2018
Location: Medicine Lodge – Behavioral Health Program Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact your local DHS office. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
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OBITUARIES
Beula (Ogemagegedo) Fowler Newaygo, MI
GTB Tribal Elder 11/14/1938 – 12/20/2017
John David Beaver Benzonia, MI
Tena John
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Peshawbestown, MI
Betty Jane Edwards Omena, Michigan
GTB Tribal Elder 6/20/1927 – 12/20/2017
Gaa gay gesh goo quay “All Day Woman” Respectfully Acknowledging Our Edwards Loss Betty Jane 1927-2017
The family of Betty Jane Bailey Edwards would like to take this Visitation Friday, December 22,sincere 2017 appreciation, gratitude, and many time to express their 4:00 P.M.7:00 P.M. many Miigwetch's to all who have helped our mother on her Martinson Funeral Home journey to be with ourBay ancestors. 115 N St. Joseph St, Suttons MI 49682 The thank you list is long and we apologize if some may have been missed. First we want to thank Funeral Service the GTB Tribal Clinic staff for all that they have done to help keep Serviceour wasmother held Saturday, December 23, years 2017 of life she attained. So great to healthy for the 90 1:00 P.M. have a staff thatMission truly cared Northport Indian Churchand loved her. Miigwetch to the entire Munson Health Care team all that they did throughout this 8626 N Manitou Trail, Northport MIfor 49670 Burial in Omena Hillcrest Cemetery to be announced in the organization for making journey. Special miigwetch to the Hospice spring. her last days comfortable and peaceful at her home of many years. A special miigwetch to the hospice nurses who helped her and the ELDERS TRUST FUND DIRECT DEPOSIT Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss entire family throughout her home care. Thank you to all family, • If you have not already signed up for direct deposit of your extended family, and friends who assisted with her care and food/ th elders distribution checks, Friday SEPTEMBER 7 is the supplies for the family. Charlene John for singing to mom in our deadline to sign up for a direct deposit of your Sacred Fire2018 elders language which we know was soothing to her. To Cathy Crowley distribution and all future elders distribution The January Ongoing until funeral servicechecks. on Monday, 1 for sharing her knowledge in cleansing mom for her journey. form must be received in our office by September 7th. To Martinson's Funeral Home, Pastor Sam McClellan, Father Jim th Visitation to those that are • This deadline (September 7 ) also applies Doherty, Pastor Terry Wildman and his wife Darlene, who preached Saturday, 30,change 2017 the currently signed up for direct deposit December and wish to 12:00 P.M. until time of funeral service and sang plus all who sent monetary donations and the beautiful bank information. 2588 N. Peshawbestown Rd flowers we are forever grateful. Miigwetch Paul Raphael for the • Please Note: If you do not have a valid address on file with the membership office, your elders distribution direct deposit beautiful hand drum songs.The family especially wants to give a Kchi Miigwetch to Tanya Raphael and her team that provided an will be suspended until a valid address is received Funeral Service in the Membership Office. Services were held Monday, January 1, 2018 incredible feast for all at the end of the ceremonies. • If you need to change the information1:00 for P.M. your current direct Strongheart Center- 2600 Strongheart Way, Our mother was able to spend her last days at her home where deposit, please submit a new Direct Deposit Agreement form. Peshawbestown, MI she spent so many happy days working outside on her property. To request one, you may call Christina Loucks at (231)534She loved Christmas time and enjoyed all that came with it. She 7131. This form is also available on www.gtbindians.org. loved working with her plants and seeing their beauty when • Once completed, the Direct Deposit Agreement form must blooming. Her bird friends were many. be mailed in or dropped off at the Government Accounting building. Faxes will not be accepted. • If you wish to cancel your direct deposit, you need to submit Betty Jane was born in Northport, MI. on June 20, 1927 and walked on in Omena, MI. on December 20, 2017. Born one day this request in writing to the Government Accounting office before the summer solstice and walked on one day before the or fill out the Direct Deposit Cancellation form. If not using winter solstice. Funeral Services were held at Indian Mission Church the form, please write that you wish to cancel your elders in Northport, MI. Dec. 23, 2017. Place of Rest will be at Hillcrest distribution direct deposit, sign, date, and include tribal id Cemetery with internment taking place in the spring. number and/or social security number. The deadline to - Submitted by cancel your current direct deposit is Wednesday, September Hank Bailey 19th. • Mailing address: Grand Traverse Band Attn: Accounting 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown MI 49682
GTB Tribal Elder 5/23/1961 – 1/20/2018
GTB Tribal Member 10/19/1986 – 12/26/2017
Elders Distribution Checks
As of December 15th, the following members have uncashed/
unclaimed elders checks from 2016 and prior distributions: BASTIEN,BRUCE W CABINAW,ENOS W,JR HELD,VINCENT JOSEPH JONES,ANNETTE S LOFGREN,VIRGINIA H MYRICK,JOAN M SCOTT,TILLIE J SHOMIN,FRANCIS J
Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information.
As of December 15th, the following members have uncashed elders checks from 2017 distribution: DUBOSE,VERONICA L LOFGREN,VIRGINIA H MALDONADO,KATHLEEN M PELCHER,MARY M QUAYLE,CHERYL A RANDOLPH,GARY L REED,WILLIAM C RUNNING,DEBORAH A SHOMIN,FRANCIS J WENNERSTEN,CONNIE L YARBROUGH,MELINDA F
Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information.
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UPDATED ADDRESSES NEEDED Below is a list of tribal members (as of December 13th) that do not have current addresses with the Membership Office and Per Capita Office. Please contact Membership at (231) 534-7101 to request an Address Change Form. This form is also located on our website www.gtbindians.org. If you are signed up for direct deposit and appear on this list please note: If you do not have a valid address on file with the membership office, your per capita direct deposit will be suspended until a valid address is received in the Membership Office.
ANTOINE, ALEXANDER J BAILEY, DEREK J BAILEY, MICHAEL T BAILEY, SCOTT D BARRIENTOZ, JAIME BOLTON, JACK D BOSACK, SHYLA BRAY, SARAH M BRENNER, JON N BRUNK, HAYDEN M BURNS, LAWRENCE D JR BURRIS, PATRICK M CALKINS, ROBERT J CALLAWAY, SHARON K CARPENTER, KACHINA N CHIPPEWA, YOLANDA M CHRISTENSEN, WILLIAM J COLLINS, BRYTON COLON, MARY A CRYSLER, JASON J CUCULISTA-MORALES, PRISCILLA M DEMARS, KATRIKA M DIGBY, CHEYANNA S DIGBY, DALTON J DONALDSON, JASON A DUFORD, NICOLAS G EPPLETT, SAVANNAH M
ERTLE, BERNADETTE M FLOYD, AUGUSTINE L FLOYD, CALLEEN E FOWLER, SHYSHONEE F FRANCIS, KENDALL L GLAUCH, DIANA L GLOVER, CHERYL L GOULD, VERNA M GUTIERREZ, AUZHAWNEE M GUTIERREZ, SONGIDEWIN N HIMBAUCH, HAILEY JACKO, FREDERICK J JR JOHN, SARAH D JOHNS, THOMAS H JR JOHNSON, BRANDON L JOHNSON, JANICE M KARWOSKI, JOSHUA KLINE, LACI Y LOFGREN, VIRGINIA H LUSKEY, SHAINA LYONS, WILLIAM E MALDONADO, RUDY L MANN, RAYMOND MASSEY, AMY K MCDONALD, ERIC F JR MCMILLER, VICKI D MCSAUBY, SHANODIN M
MCSAUBY, TONYA F MEIER, CHRISTOPHER L MELLEMA, LESLEY C MILLER, DENNIS E MILLER, RICHARD A MOSHER, AMBROSE P MOSHER, CHEYENNE N MOSHER, HEATH A MOSHER, KENNETH H JR OSBORNE, WILLIAM D PARTELLO, CHRISTINA L PARTIDA-HACHEY, JUSTIN G PAUL, OCEAN C PELCHER-GROSS, CHRISTIAN M PEREZ, SANTANA PETERS, BRANDON S PETERS, ELIZABETH J PETERS, GARLAND M PETOSKEY, CHARLES J PIGEON, LESLIE A POSADA, HECTOR PRASKA, TAMMI R PRESTON, ISAIAH X RAPHAEL, ARIEH F RAPHAEL, KANE D RAPHAEL, SIMONE C REINHARD, AMY
RITCHEY, KRISTEN N RODRIGUEZ, BIANCA M RODRIGUEZ, MARGARET A ROSE, LLOYD J RUSSELL, DAVID R II SANCHEZ, SAMUEL SANDS, KRISTOPHER M SAWMICK, ANDREW S SCHOCKO, CAMERON V SCHOCKO, DESIREE SHAWNOSKEY, CASEY J SHOMIN, FRANCIS J SINEWAY, ASHLEIGH M SINEWAY, VICTOR L SMELTZER, KEITH A SMITH, EVELYN E SMITH, KLAURIANNA A SMITH, TORREANNO S JR ST GERMAINE, FRANCIS P STEEBY, AUSTIN M TENHAGEN, JAMIE L TWO CROW, ALLISON M TWO CROW, CHAD M TWO CROW, JONATHAN L WILSON, ELKY T WYATT, ROSS A
February 2018 COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE What is Coordinated Community Response (CCR)?
Coordinated Community Response (CCR) is funded by the Office of Violence Against Women. The CCR Project Coordinator assists victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault. The CCR Project Coordinator’s office is located at Grand Traverse Band Tribal Court. What Assistance can you get from CCR?
The CCR Project Director provides client services such as attending court hearings with clients, limited financial assistance as the need arises, assistance with Petitioning for Personal Protection Orders, and helping clients with other needs.
Coordinated Community Response Project Director Office hours in other satellite offices Traverse City Office Hours Monday, February 5th, 2018 (9:30am - 11:30am) Monday, February 19th, 2018 (9:30am– 11:30am) Benzie Office Hours Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 (1:30pm - 3:30pm) Charlevoix Office Hours Thursday, February 15, 2018 (1pm - 3pm) Please call ahead to ensure that the CCR Project Director’s office hours will remain as scheduled. Please call Yvette Weese, the CCR Project Coordinator at 231-534-7053 to schedule an alternate date, time and/or location.
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GTB FIRE RESCUE - Submitted by Stephen Moldenhauer
Greetings from your GTB Fire Department
The last few weeks have been busy for us. We lost our primary Fire Truck to mechanical problems. Our Friends at Long Lake Fire Dept were kind enough to give us a loaner until ours is fixed. We were fortunate enough to get a SAFER Grant that allowed us to hire two additional firefighters.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES - Submitted by Jolanda Murphy
FEMA’s Winter Preparedness Guide With winter in full swing, prepare for storms of ice, snow, and bitter cold. This year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency released an updated How to Prepare for a Winter Storm Guide. The guide includes a preparedness checklist, tips to stay healthy and warm, and a winter weather check for your car. There are also actions to protect your home and reduce property damage. Share how to prepare for, stay safe during, and recover from a winter storm on your website or social media account. Download the How to Prepare for a Winter Storm Guide guide today. Visit the Prepareathon™ website for more winter preparedness resources.
Be Ready for the Next Winter Storm with a Family Emergency Communication Plan Meet Mr. Sunil (Sunny) Nair. He comes to us via Cadillac and Grand Traverse Metro Fire Departments. Sunny has two small Boys who he is very fond of. Sunny is also a veteran having served in the United States Coast Guard. Quoting Sunny” “I am very Humble and grateful for the opportunity to not only be a full-time firefighter with a department exponentially growing in technical operations and resources, but to be part of the community and learn the culture and experience all the positive things the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has to offer as I offer my loyal and committed service and support.” We are very pleased to have Sunny aboard.
The holidays offer a great time to develop an emergency communication plan with your family. Knowing how to stay in touch with them in the event of a storm will give you peace of mind. Check out the Prepareathon™ Winter Storm page with free tools, tips, and resources to help you prepare. Planning starts with these three steps: 1. Collect – Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family. Also, include other important contacts, such as medical facilities, doctors, schools, or service providers. 2. Share – Make sure everyone carries a copy. If you complete your Family Emergency Communication Plan online at ready. gov/make-a-plan, you can print it onto a wallet-sized card. You should also post a copy in a central location in your home, such as your refrigerator or family bulletin board. 3. Practice – Have regular household meetings to review and practice your plan. You can download the Federal Emergency Management Agency›s How to Prepare for a Winter Storm Guide on the Fema Website.
NEW SORNA COORDINATOR I would like you to meet Alexander (Alex) Pajkowski. (Right). “I’m a recent import to the Traverse City area, coming originally from the Metro Detroit area and having lived there for most of my life. I’m a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and have been a part of the fire service for the past five years. My undergrad is in psychology, and I’m currently finishing up my Master’s degree in Information Technology at Walsh College. I love northern Michigan, and am honored to now work with Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.” We are very please to have Alex aboard.
- Photo by Jared Sonderegger
Please don’t let this happen to you. These power strips are meant for computer use only. Adding small appliances will over load them. They are not designed for that kind of power draw. It will work for a short time, it will catch fire if left plugged in. Imagine what would happen if you were not at work or home when it did happen. Please practice fire safety at home and work. We value you very much.
My name is Brandey Albarado. I was born and raised in Suttons Bay, Michigan where I attended Suttons Bay Schools. From there I went on to play soccer and study Criminal Justice at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, a small private Division II catholic school. I earned a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology with some background work in Psychology. I am now the SORNA coordinator for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This is my first job in the Criminal Justice field and for the Tribe and I am beyond excited to grow in the community and put my education to work. Thanks! Brandey Albarado
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M k wa G i i z i s ( B EA R M O O N ) 2018 Tribal Council Meetings
~~~YOGA~~~
Tribal Council Meetings are held twice a month:
Wenesh pii (when):
Tribal Council Regular Session - The third Wednesday of each month. Tribal Council Special Session - The last Wednesday of each month.
Tuesday @ 12:00 pm Aanii piish (where): Strongheart Dance Room
Deadline to TMO by 10:00 a.m. on:
January
TCRS 01/17/18 TCSS 01/31/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
01/09/18 01/23/18
February
TCRS 02/21/18 TCSS 02/28/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
02/13/18 02/20/18
March
TCRS 03/21/18 TCSS 03/28/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
03/13/18 03/20/18
April
TCRS 04/18/18 TCSS 04/25/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
04/10/18 04/17/18
May
TCRS 05/16/18 TCSS 05/30/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
05/08/18 05/22/18
June
TCRS 06/20/18 TCSS 06/27/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
06/12/18 06/19/18
July
TCRS 07/18/18 TCSS 07/25/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
07/10/18 07/17/18
August
TCRS 08/15/18 TCSS 08/29/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
08/07/18 08/21/18
September
TCRS 09/19/18 TCSS 09/26/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
09/11/18 09/18/18
Winners of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Community Art ContestWednesday October TCRS 10/17/18 TCSS 10/31/18 The first quarter of FY2018, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked community members ages Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
10/09/18 10/23/18
Human beings are made up of three components:
Body, mind, and soul. Corresponding to these are three needs that must be satisfied for a contended life: the physical need is health; the psychological need is knowledge; and the spiritual need is inner peace. When all three are present there is harmony. (yoga The Iyengar way)
What to bring: wear comfortable clothing; if you have a yoga mat please bring. More information call: Dee Wonegeshik 534-7551 or email: Delores.Wonegeshik@gtbindians.com
~BENEFITS of YOGA~ Increasing Flexibility Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons Massaging of ALL Organs of the Body Complete Detoxification Excellent toning of the muscles
6-14 years to help decorate their newly renovated office with artwork. After receiving many TCRS 11/21/18 wonderful submissions, the prize winners have beenNovember selected! 3rd Place Sophie Groesser, Age 12
December
Winners of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Community Art Contest
TCSS 11/28/18
Wednesday Wednesday
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
11/13/18 11/20/18
TCRS 12/19/18
Wednesday
9:30 AM
12/11/18
The first quarter of FY2018, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked community members ages 6-14 years to help decorate their newly renovated office with artwork. After receiving many wonderful submissions, the prize winners have been selected!
Winners of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Community Art Contest
3rd Place Sophie Groesser, Age 12
9.06.17
The first quarter of FY2018, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked community members ages 6-14 years to help decorate their newly renovated office with artwork. Winners of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Community Art ContestAfter The first quarter of FY2018,wonderful the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office asked community receiving many submissions, the members prize ages winners 6-14 years to help decorate their newly renovated office with artwork. After receiving many have been selected! wonderful submissions, the prize winners have been selected! 3rd Place Sophie Groesser, Age 12
2nd Prize Waawii’enhsenhs Shomin, Age 10
2nd Prize Waawii’enhsenhs Shomin, Age 10
nd 1st2Prize Prize Nakisha Floyd, Age 14 Waawii’enhsenhs Shomin, Age 10
1st Prize Grand Prize Winner Max Schocko, Age Nakisha Floyd, Age 14 9
1st Prize Nakisha Floyd, Age 14
Grand We Prize areWinner grateful for all the time and talent that was shared We are grateful for all the time and talent that was shared with us. Many other artworks have Max Schocko, Age 9 selected for displayfor in our office and can be seen during the Prosecutor’s Open House on with us. Many other artworks have been been selected display February 9, 2018 from 1-4 p.m. at the Medicine Lodge lower level. in our office and can be seen during the Prosecutor’s Open The Tribal Prosecutors Office will contact all the individuals who submitted artwork to thank House on February 9, 2018 from 1-4 p.m. atsubmissions. the Medicine them for their Lodge lower level. Miigwetch! J. Feil,all GTBthe Tribalindividuals Prosecutor and PAO Staff The Tribal Prosecutors Office willMatthew contact who submitted artwork to thank them for their submissions. Miigwetch! Matthew J. Feil, GTB Tribal Prosecutor and PAO Staff
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VALENTINE SHOUT OUT
My Michelle, you are the sweetest wife a husband could ask for. My love for you transcends time and space, it has no start or stop, it’s not new or old, it is not small or great. My love for you is eternal, it has always been and always will be. Happy Valentine’s Day to my soulmate, I love you, I always have! - Your husband Joe Burfield
Safe Food Handling Classes Will be offered
February 12, 2018 5:30 p.m. & February 13, 2018 9:30 a.m.
Both classes will be held at the 3-Mile office (additional classes will be offered throughout the year)
The classes are open to staff and community members who are planning on cooking or helping in GTB kitchens in the coming year. You only need to attend one session, and you will receive certification upon completion.
Aabiish Ngoji? (Where?): Cultural Building. (Building next to Pow-Wow grounds)
Aaniish Pii? (When?) Monday evenings From 5:30PM-7:30PM.
GTB TRIBAL COUNCIL STATEMENT ON OPIOID
OVERDOSES
Pre-registration is requested
To sign up, e-mail cindi.mcilrath@gtbindians.com For more information: Cindi at 231-534-7759 or Tangila at 231-534-7760 Or e-mail questions to: cindi.mcilrath@gtbindians.com
Wiikwanke Workshop (Hat making)
-PESHAWBESTOWN, Mich., 01 December, 2017 As families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving, some of our families mourned a heartbreaking loss. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is saddened to hear that opioids have claimed the life of a tribal member, and our hearts go out to those coping with a devastating loss. We would be remiss not to acknowledge the first responders whose interventions saved lives. Like those first responders, GTB will do everything in its power to protect families from falling prey to the devastating disease and community-destroying plague of opioid abuse. Substance abuse is a complex problem impacting law, health, and community welfare. To address this complex problem GTB has taken a multifaceted approach. We have worked to institute preventative and remedial measures, including working with law enforcement to apprehend and prosecute sellers and users of controlled substances, applying best medical practices to identify the signs of opioid abuse and to foster individual wellness, providing behavioral health support and substance abuse treatment, and training our emergency responders to administer naloxone to reverse overdoses.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-
Aaniish Pii? (When?) Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:00pm-6:00pm Aabiish Ngoji? (Where?) Traverse City Satellite Office (3 Mile) For More Information: Sammie McClellan-Dyal (231) 534-7758 or Sammie.dyal@gtbindians.com This event is sponsored by The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Anishinaabemowin Program.
While we condemn the use of all illegal drugs, we also recognize that drug users and overdose victims need the support of their family and community. To that end, last month we requested technical assistance from the federal government to expand GTB’s strategic plan to combat and treat opioid abuse and addiction. The recent overdoses in our community serve to remind us of the urgency of these efforts. GTB remains committed to enforcing laws prohibiting the distribution and use of illegal drugs. To that end, we urge the full cooperation of community members in assisting law enforcement efforts to combat illegal drug use. Where the welfare of the community demands it, GTB will evict individuals from tribal housing and banish those persons responsible for bringing illegal drugs to the reservation. The Grand Traverse Band Tribal Council resolves to protect the entire GTB community and to combat substance abuse, within Indian country and beyond.
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SOUND AND MOVEMENT WORKSHOP WITH SAMANTHA TWOCROW
HAND-DRUMMING, SOUND AND MOVEMENT WITH R.J. SMITH
AANIISH PII? (WHEN?)
AANIISH PII? (WHEN?)
BEGINNING SATURDAY
BEGINNING SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 10 & 17, 2018 & MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018
FEBRUARY 10, & 17, 2018 MARCH 10 & 17 2018 APRIL 14 & 21, 2018
AABIISH NGOJI? (WHERE?)
AABIISH NGOJI? (WHERE?)
11:00-1:00PM @ PTOWN CULTURAL BUILDING & 2:00-4:00PM @ TC SATELLITE OFFICE
10:30-12:30PM @ TC SATELLITE OFFICE & 2:00-4:00PM @ PTOWN CULTURAL BUILDING
This 6-weekend workshop will help our female youth learn the importance of listening to the sound of the drum, as well as, body placement. They will also be taught Pow-wow protocol, so they will become confident and knowledgeable in our traditions. Women are encouraged to learn along with our female youth.
This 6-weekend workshop will help our male youth learn the importance of listening to the sound of the drum, singing, as well as, body placement. They will also be taught Pow-wow and Singing protocol, so they will become confident and knowledgeable in our traditions. Men are encouraged to learn along with our male youth.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: SAMMIE MCCLELLAN-DYAL—(231) 534-7758 OR sammie.dyal@gtbindians.com
Samantha TwoCrow — (231) 357-1656 twocrow6@gmail.com
THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND CULTURAL PROGRAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION: SAMMIE MCCLELLAN-DYAL — (231) 534-7758 OR sammie.dyal@gtbindians.com Or R.J Smith—(231) 866-6360
**THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND CULTURAL
PROGRAM**