GTB News January 2018

JANUARY 2018 A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved Š

- Photo by Jared Sonderegger

Group photo of the GTB 2017 Elders Christmas Luncheon volunteers and attendees. This event was hosted by the Cultural Services Department and brought in over 100 participants who enjoyed great food,

prize drawings, holiday games, an ugly sweater contest, presents and pictures with Santa.

2018 Medicare Outreach!

Documents received after January 18th

It will be considered late-will delay your reimbursement to the

following month of submission.

EARLY SUBMITIONS ARE WELCOMED! If inclement weather occurs please call for possible cancelation.

(231) 534-7669 OR (231) 534-7731.

I will come same day the following week if a cancelation occurs.

Benzie Office

Wednesday January 3th

TC 3 Mile Office

Thursday January 4th

Peshawbestown

Friday January 5th

Charlevoix Office

Monday January 8th

Elders Complex

11am-2pm 11am-2pm 11am-2pm

11am-2pm

You will need to bring: 2018 Income Statement (With Part B deduction)

If you are new to Medicare I can help but we must meet in person you will need to bring Tribal Id, Medicare Card and 2018 Social Security Statement I will have the other documents with me.

Bring any paperwork and or questions you may have.

Questions call Angelina Raphael (231) 534-7731 Office

Stella will accept paperwork in my absence ONLY for past reimbursement recipients.

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GTB NEWS

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

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SAVE THE DATES 2018 COMMUNITY MEETING January 23, 2018 Peshawbestown Council Chambers

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office of the Tribal Chairman: Thurlow “Sam” McClellan

Aanii Boozhoo GTB Membership!!

Happy New Year! I pray that you all had a wonderful Christmas Season with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2018 is already upon us and we are faced with new opportunities to grow and succeed. As the Chairman of our Tribe, I believe that true leadership engages the constituents they represent. I strongly support your participation into the decisions that we make, especially when we are looking at new economic developments because it involves you and affects you.

We, Tribal leaders need to be vigilant in protecting the interest of our Tribes and our Tribal enterprises, to stay competitive and on the cutting edge of technology advances. Looking to the future and working with the federal and state governments, economic development on tribal lands is very important. This puts us in a position to question, how much more of our sovereign rights will we be asked to sacrifice to attain these opportunities, grants or funds?

For many years the membership has not been informed on the true financial health of the Tribe and the only way to build credible trust is to show you, the membership, without bias, the truth. The truth can be very unpopular but still remember it is STILL the truth.

From here we can grow.

This past year has been a difficult one, especially learning that we have had financial losses in 8 out of 10 businesses for several years and no action has been taken to address the losses. I am committed to doing what is best for our Tribe and our membership, with that I would like to see that management develops plans, with timelines, to eradicate the losses and break even at best. We must follow the Revenue Allocation Ordinance, and not in a manner that merely suits a few elected officials political will. Actually the Revenue Allocation Ordinance was written very well and if followed properly we would be sitting even better than we are now.

J a n ua r y 2 0 1 8 / M ni do o Giiz is ( S P IRIT M O O N) We must make sound business decisions that will benefit our Tribe not just now, but in years to come. I want to see cost-benefit analysis done on all projects to ensure that whatever venture we go into, will be the best use of our investment funds and this will help develop success. I would like all approved economic development plans posted for a 30-day comment period for GTB membership input.

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Please attend the meetings and use all of the communication outlets we have to be fully informed of the business of our Tribe. Going forward we need to continue to demand financial integrity and financial management that best reflects the highest return for our current and future members.

Please feel free to contact me at any time! Miigwetch for your support and input!

There is little accountability at EDC for decisions Happy New Year, Chairman Sam! that have been made and are being made. This is evident in the lack of checks and balances for major purchases, investment choices, and there is no Request for Proposal process (RFP) to speak of.

Without checks and balances how will we stay clear of cronyism and favoritism?

I would like to see how our EDC management is planning for the future and I am not referring to planning and building a new casino, hotel, or gas station. I read a lot and have noticed that Tribes nation-wide are planning for the future, specifically planning how to appeal to Millennials. The traditional casino layout is in direct conflict with the highly social environment and expectations coveted by Millennials. We need to evaluate the graphics and popularity of arcade games. Along with the skill and competitiveness of eSports to look at products that will attract Millennials to the gaming floor. The question remains what about online gaming?

I would like to see our Tribal committees fully trained on the committee they are appointed/elected to before making decisions. Even further I would like to see our Constitutional Reform Committee started immediately as there are many issues that need to be addressed in our Tribal constitution. I am taking a serious look at Districts for election purposes, having equal representation for each of the counties, and for the provision of services to members.

With a federal administration that is in direct conflict with that of Tribal nations, it is important that the Grand Traverse Band stay on top of all legislation presented for amendment or presented for adoption reflects our needs, goals, and objectives. We cannot be blind to the adverse mentality of the current administration.

Thankfully we have great partners working for and with us, Dentons law firm out of Washington DC, NCAI—National Congress of American Indians, MAST—Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, UTM— United Tribes of Michigan, to name a few.

The GTB Government is currently spending $4,472,334.00 over and above the 25% allocated from RAO. This practice of spending beyond the 25% allocated from RAO is not acceptable without evaluation and planning to ensure that government services are prioritized and reflective of the needs of the membership. It is my goal that the government programs will be evaluated to determine the needs and unmet needs of the membership to compare and quantify the government budget with the services being provided.

GTB STATEMENT TO HONOR THE NAVAJO CODE TALKERS To the Editor: On behalf of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, I wish to express gratitude to the Navajo Nation’s Code Talkers for their service in World War II, and for their recent poise and grace in the face of the President’s cultural insensitivity.

In front of a backdrop portrait of Andrew Jackson—an Indian antagonist whose forced removal of Indian Tribes, commonly known as the Trail of Tears,—President Trump attempted to betray the Code Talkers by invoking a political slur against Senator Elizabeth Warren, who like many Americans, claims tribal descendancy. America’s Indian heritage should be a source of pride for all Americans.

The Navajo Code Talkers signify America’s constructive historical experience: Their Navajo/Diné language served as an unbreakable military code without which America would not have won World War II. Rather than praising the Code Talkers for the achievement, Trump debased himself during the ceremony by using an unnecessary slur in the presence of these Elder Navajo War Heroes.

Although the President obscured the message, the point of the ceremony has not been lost: It is to honor the Navajo Code Talkers as unique to America, and to recognize that they represent the pain and promise of American history. As Americans, we should embrace our shared history.

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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEE

GTB News would like to acknowledge the employee that was recently hired. Welcome, and the best of luck on your new career path.

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CIRCLE OF NATIONS SCHOOL CULTURAL AMBASSADORS CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH

Dean Amos Housing Maintenance I

AUTUM MARIE PRIEST 2017

Circle of Nations School Cultural Ambassadors Drum Group (L-R): Blaine DuMarce, Tallen Olson, Gordon Thompson, Chase Kingbird, Keeble Hall residential staff, and Waasegiizhig Stevens.

A group of cultural ambassadors from the Circle of Nations School recently visited a Morris Minnesota Elementary School as part of its activities in recognition of Native American month for November 2017. The Circle of Nations School is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The cultural ambassadors are students at the 4-8th grade school. Goals of the student dancers and singers are to represent the school, their communities, and themselves in positive ways. Each of the students are from diverse tribal nations in Minnesota, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota.

Graduate of CMU-Bachelor of science in Psychology, Minor in Youth Studies.

WAY TO GO AUD, YOUR FAMILY IS SO PROUD OF YOU!!

Submitted by Rikki Gould

UNITY 50/50 WINNER

The cultural ambassadors are: Trustees Morin, Spirit Lake Nation, North Dakota, Roshawnda White Tail, Spirit Lake Nation North Dakota, Madison Ducheneaux, Spirit Lake Nation, North Dakota, Gordon Thompson, Red Lake Nation Minnesota, Rae Shepherd, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, South Dakota, Estella Big Leggins, Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe, Montana, and Itsta Xube Chavez, Omaha, Nebraska.

The singers are Waasegiizhig Stevens, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa, Michigan, Tallen Olson, Menominee Tribe, Wisconsin, Blaine DuMarce, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, South Dakota, Gordon Thompson, Red Lake Nation, Minnesota, and Chase Kingbird, school residential staff, Red Lake Nation, Minnesota.

Our big winner for UNITY’s 50/50 raffle was Kenneth “Jimmy” Bush! Congratulations, Jimmy! He won $462.50!

The other $462.50 will go toward UNITY’s trip to the national conference in San Diego this summer! Thank you all who supported our UNITY group and be on the lookout for more UNITY fundraisers!

- Submitted by Courtney Yaple

Wassegiizhig Stevens singing with the Circle of Nations drum group at Morris Area Elementary School in Morris, Minne- Submited by Sharon Wasageshik

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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 – November 30, 2017 by 5pm EST. 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

! HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIIGAANII !

Here are pictures of my youngest son Niigaanii when he was 4yrs old and one at 15 yrs. I want to wish him a happy belated 16th birthday, his birthday is December 29th.

Love Mom - Submitted By Melissa Meier

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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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. Thank you.

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.

URGENT - COMMUNITY NOTICE

As you may be aware, there have been

In 2016 the Drug Enforcement Agency some recent drug overdoses in the community, issued a warning about fentanyl, “The onset of adverse health effects, such as with one unfortunately resulting in death. disorientation, coughing, sedation, respiratory Tribal Police would like to make sure that distress or cardiac arrest is very rapid and everyone is aware that the drugs that have profound, usually occurring within minutes of been circulating in the community may be exposure.”* laced with a deadly substance called fentanyl or carfentanil. These substances can be present in a variety of forms—powder, tablets, Tribal Police urges each of you to help make our community a safe one, please report any capsules, solutions, and rocks. Additionally, these substances may cause many overdoses information you may have related to drugs in the community to Tribal Police either at 231within the same geographical region which makes it difficult for first responders to be able 534-7777 or on the anonymous tip line at to respond and adequately dispense resources 231-534-7158. which are used for the emergency treatment *Information from Michigan Department of of suspected opioid overdoses. Carfentanil Health & Human Services and Michigan State is an opioid 10,000 times more potent than Police. morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl.

GTB Emergency Phone Numbers when Offices are CLOSED Cell Number

Mary Pelcher

Tribal Manager

DEPARTMENT 1 Cultural Services DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety

Pat Putney Jolanda Murphy Public Safety Police Captain Fire Department

DEPARTMENT 3 Tribal Management

Department 4 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

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Tribal Court Natural Resources Regulatory Life Long Learning

Facilities Public Works

Purchase Referred Care

Benodjenh Strongheart Center

— Doris Winslow — — — Main — David Crockett — Stephen Moldenhauer — — 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

SORNA: Zones of Restriction The GTB Code pertaining to registered sex offenders has identified certain areas on Tribal Lands that are restricted zones as follows: “…any school building, on real property comprising any school, or in any conveyance owned, leased, or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a schoolrelated activity when persons under the age of eighteen (18) are present in the building, on the grounds or in the conveyance…” Registered sex offenders are prohibited from being present in, loitering, working or taking up residence within 300 feet of these areas, which have been identified as follows: • • • • • •

Benodjenh Center Benzie Satellite Office Camp Alden Charlevoix Satellite Office M-22 Building Youth Opportunities Building

Maps for referencing these restricted zones are available for viewing on the SORNA page of the GTB website and will be posted in buildings throughout the area. The SORNA page can be accessed on the GTB website by clicking on the link for the Public Safety page. The SORNA page will be updated with current information related to the GTB Sex Offender Registry Code, links to community notification websites, and links to community resources. Please contact Denise Johnson, SORNA Coordinator, at 231-534-7370 with any questions.

2018 ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 19th.

PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS CHANGES.

JUNE 2018 PER CAPITA PER CAPITA ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, MAY 15TH. PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS CHANGES.

Uncashed Per Capita Distribution Checks As of December 15th, the following members have uncashed/unclaimed per capita checks from June 2017 or earlier distributions: 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

Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information on how to obtain a new check.

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January 2018 Leelanau Sun

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Mon

Wed

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1 Office Closed Holiday

2 Office Closed Holiday

3 Lunch at Elders

4 Lunch at Elders

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Complex

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Elders Complex 11-2

8 Lunch at Elders Com-

9 Lunch at Elders

10 Lunch at Elders

plex

Complex Elder Advisory/ Tribal council 10am

Complex

Bargain Store 9am

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15 Lunch at Elders

16 Lunch at Elders

Complex

Complex

Leelanau Bingo 130pm

TC Store Run 9am

Pool Tournament 11:30am

Medicare Update

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Staff Meeting 9:30am

11 Lunch at Elders 12 13 Complex Bowling TC 11:30 Turtle creek 1pm

17 Lunch at Elders Com- 18 No Lunch 19 20 plex All Site Lunch/ Bowling TC Bingo 1130Am Tribal Council 11:30 9:30am

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22 Lunch at Elders

23 Lunch at Elders

24 Lunch at Elders Com- 25 Lunch at Elders

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Store Run 9am

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Movie Day 12pm

29 Lunch at Elders 30 Lunch at Elders Complex

Complex

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Game Day at Elders Complex 1pm

31 Lunch at Elders complex

Birthday Bash 1pm

All Activities/Meals are subject to chance call Coordinator to confirm.

26 27 Bowling TC 11:30 Greg Bailey 231-492-4976 Wa’Sinade 231-886-1013

Meal Site Time 11:3012:45pm

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JANUARY 2018 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S Activity Calendar

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1 New Years Eve 2

& New Yrs. Day CLOSED

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Shopping Pet. 10-2:00 pm Exercise Cvx

10-12 pm

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Sewing Cvx 10-2:00 pm

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Govt Offices CLOSED

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Home Visits

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TC Open Forum 10, Elders Advisory/Lunch, 11:30-2:30

Game Day Cvx, 10-2:00

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Staff Mtg 3-M, 9:30 am 12

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18 All Sites Luncheon/Bingo 3-M 11:30-3:00 pm

19 Bowling/Lunch LJ 11:30-3:00 pm

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Bowling/Lunch LJ 11:30-3:00 pm

Home Visits

Movie Day Cvx 1-3:00 pm

Virginia Fields Elder Dept.

CHANGE. Please call ahead to confirm (O) 231.534.7066 @ 231.492.4351 activity. to

All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events.

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

GTB Emergency Elder Contacts

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Mini-Bingo Cvx 11:30-2:00 pm

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Exercise Cvx 10-12:00 pm

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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 231-631-0284 231-534-7746 231-866-0771

Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator Elders Coordinator

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

Health Dept Manager Ruth Bussey PRC Claims Specialist Stella Chippewa PRC Patient Transporter Allen Stevens

Health Services Health Services Health Services

231-534-7241 231-342-1523 231-534-7931 231-360-7195 231-534-7234 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

Volunteer Elders Asst.

Sandra Waukazoo Leelanau

Sharon Edgington Robin Raphael Gloria Ptak Virginia Fields Wasinade Raphael Greg Bailey

Transport dialysis patients during Govt closure days in December

231-866-6074 231-492-4352 231-492-4358 231-492-4351 231-866-1013 231-492-4976

231-866-0750 231-342-8461 231-499-1791 231-866-1120 231-866-1421 (P)

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HEALTH CARE

COOKING & NUTRITION

-Photo by Minnie Wabanimkee

“YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.” I finally realize the true meaning of those words. I am an elder now but for many years I ate whatever was put in front of me. I usually cooked it but I rarely thought about nutrition. Over the years my eating habits have changed especially when I found I was pre-diabetic.

What you eat really determines your health, fitness and size. Cooking Matters helped me evaluate and know what I was putting into my body. Cooking Matters helps Adults, families, parents and teens shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget, as part of the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign. Cooking Matters is a six week hands on course that is taught by Jane Rapin, Registered Dietitian and Michigan State University Extension Nutrition Program Instructor. Assisting also was Beth Sieloff, GTB Public Health Intern. During the six week program participants explore meal preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting and nutrition.

Adult participants can take home the groceries of the recipe they make in class to practice what they learned.

I am now a label reader. I pay attention to protein, fat, serving size, fiber, and sodium. One example in class of

measuring fat: A top fast food eatery currently offers a deal for two sandwiches, advertised as Two for $6. In those two sandwiches, one burger and one chicken, our class calculated, based on a formula, that there are twenty-two teaspoons of fat in those two sandwiches. Funny but think about it.

Pay attention to the fat content in foods, I think you will be surprised.

Budgeting was also a big part of the learning. With a $10 budget a trip to the market was planned. We had to plan a meal for four providing something from the five major food groups: Protein, Grain, Dairy, Vegetable and Fruit. The challenge was to see who could provide a nutritious meal for under $10 without going over. I personally spent $9.88 for a vegetable pasta dish and provided my family with a very nutritious meal, at a low cost.

Many of the food items available now are processed foods. Most food is processed in some way. The key is to determine the minimally processed like cut-up fruit to the major processed foods. If the food has artificial chemicals, including flavorants, texturants, colorants and preservatives it is probably not the best selection for you in terms of health. When we replace real foods like fish, meat, fruit and vegetables with processed foods or junk food we increase our risk of illness and poor health.

As adults we teach our children what to eat. Whole fruits and vegetables provide better nutrition. Pay attention to portion size, added fats and sugars. Encourage healthy eating habits. Healthy children increase the chance of being a healthy adult.

The class will be offered again in the near future. The class size is limited. The knowledge you take with you will increase your ability to keep yourself and your family healthy and strong. NUTRITION IS IMPORTANT. Put some effort into what you put into your body and before long you will notice a difference in how you feel and how you look.

I also want to say I appreciate all the benefits to my health GTB has to offer. I am grateful. Miigwech.

- Submitted by Minnie Wabanimkee

PROUD FATHER DR. LEE

Immediate Ban on Deer Baiting, Feeding, and Attractants

Proud Father, All of November and into week one of December Dr. Lee has had his daughter Cassie up here working in the Dental Clinic to help provide quality care to GTB members and their families. Cassie is a Fourth Year Dental Student and is due to graduate from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry on May 4th, 2018. There will then be another Dr. Lee practicing Dentistry! Cassie is here with another student from her class. Judy Yuan, who is also providing some excellent dental care to our patients.

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.

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GRAND TRAVERSE BAND DRUG DISPOSAL DROP-OFF BOX A drug disposal drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Grand Traverse Band Health Clinic in the Medicine Lodge located at 2300 Stallman Road in Peshawbestown. The drop-off box is available 8am5pm Monday through Friday. Unwanted drugs can also be dropped off to the GTB Police Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no cost to participate. Simply bring in and place your unused and unwanted prescription drugs in the secure box.

Medications must be in a container or sealed bag which does not need to be labeled and can contain multiple medications.

This drug drop-off program is an anonymous, no questions-asked initiative that helps prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Further, medicines are a special type of hazardous chemical that we need to keep out of our solid waste system and landfills to prevent harm to people and the environment. Please do not flush any medicines because most are not able to be removed by wastewater treatment plants or septic systems and end up in the water and environment.

The following items CAN be turned into the drug disposal drop-off box: • • • • • • •

Controlled Substance Medications (Scheduled Drugs) Non-Controlled Substance (Rx) Medications Over-the-counter (OTC) Medications Medication Samples Vitamins Syrups, Ointments, Creams, and Lotions Inhalers

The following items CANNOT be turned into the drug disposal drop-off box: • •

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Any Sharps (e.g. Needles, Syringes, or Lancets) Any Mercury or Cadmium Products (e.g.

Thermometers & Batteries) Disposal Medical Waste Items (e.g. IV Bags, Used Bandages, Gowns, or BioHazardous Items) Aerosol Cans Chemicals or Disinfectants (e.g. Hydrogen Peroxide) Personal Care Products (e.g. NonMedicated Shampoo)

If you have any questions, please contact the GTB Police Department at (231) 534-7777 or Melissa Witkowski, the GTB Environmental Response Coordinator, at (231) 534-7362.

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Per year since 2004

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to address the diabetes epidemic in Native Americans

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increased in more than 10 years 1

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Kidney failure rates decreased 54% reducing the need for dialysis

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is the most effective federal initiative for combating diabetes in our AI/AN communities. Thanks to SDPI, our people are healthier - now and in future generations.

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CDC Vital Signs https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/aian-diabetes/index.html

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JANUARY 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

Hall, Leroy, 1-Jan

Harper, Maria, 1-Jan

Johnson, Rosemary, 1-Jan

Gingway, Diane, 2-Jan

Peters, Dale, 2-Jan

Bailey, Russell, 3-Jan

Crockett, Elizabeth, 3-Jan

Schwandt, Jeanette, 3-Jan

Thompson, Bonita, 3-Jan

Madagame, Linda, 4-Jan

Maleski, Edward, 4-Jan

Miller, Glen, 4-Jan

Trudeau, Rita, 4-Jan

Wright, Aileen, 4-Jan

Genaux, Alvin, 5-Jan

Smith, Gary, 5-Jan

Wehner, Kathryn, 6-Jan

Yannott, Leonard, 6-Jan

Eastman, Dora, 7-Jan

Johnson, Melissa, 7-Jan

Luskey, Gerald, 7-Jan

Miller, Ralph, 7-Jan

Sikes, James, 7-Jan

Bennett, Arnold, 8-Jan

Alexander, Clarence, 9-Jan

Reed, Michael, 9-Jan

Braun, Clara, 10-Jan

Dudley, Elsie, 10-Jan

Goodrich, Tina, 10-Jan

Gower, Tracy, 10-Jan

Johnson, Gloria, 10-Jan

King, Philamene, 10-Jan

Fochtman, Carolyn, 11-Jan

Kughman, John, 11-Jan

Anthony, Brian, 12-Jan

Bachman, Beatrice, 13-Jan

Rivas, Marian, 13-Jan

Katchenago, Eleanor, 14-Jan

Weese, Francis, 14-Jan

Brown, George, 15-Jan

Cuthrell, Valerie, 15-Jan

Farling, Timothy, 15-Jan

Heimark, Dorothy, 15-Jan

Jacko, Dale, 15-Jan

Schopieray, Sheila, 15-Jan

Ance, Kevin, 16-Jan

Last Name

First Name

Birth Day

Johns, Victoria, 16-Jan

Nickerson, Mary, 17-Jan

Tyler, Theodore, 17-Jan

Williams, Brent, 17-Jan

Bennett, John, 18-Jan

Reed, Kenneth, 18-Jan

Smith, Lena, 19-Jan

Williams, Valerie, 19-Jan

Day, Donna, 20-Jan

Roberts, Shirley, 20-Jan

Bailey, Rudolph, 21-Jan

Reed, Douglas, 21-Jan

Menefee, Jeffrey, 22-Jan

Mills, Richard, 22-Jan

Nightengale, Mary, 22-Jan

Esquivel, Dennis, 23-Jan

Fay, Deniese, 23-Jan

Harwood, Anna, 23-Jan

Landreville, Cordell, 23-Jan

McSauby, John, 23-Jan

Dunaway, Ernestine, 24-Jan

Gedeon, Marion, 24-Jan

Johnson, Dorothy, 24-Jan

Miller, Lillian, 24-Jan

Clark, Frances, 25-Jan

Perry, Robin, 25-Jan

Robertson, Joseph, 25-Jan

Spafard, Bertha, 25-Jan

Jeffrey, Ronald, 26-Jan

Koon, Pauline, 26-Jan

Bailey, Wayne, 27-Jan

Boivin, Pauline, 27-Jan

Chupp, Jerry, 27-Jan

MacMahon, Diane, 27-Jan

Easterling, Sandra, 28-Jan

Antoine, Leslie, 29-Jan

Lewis, Joseph, 29-Jan

Reed, Rex, 29-Jan

Wayashe, Joseph, 29-Jan

Emerson, Susan, 30-Jan

Landerville, Robert, 30-Jan

Stoll, Donald, 30-Jan

Chambers, James, 31-Jan

LaVanway, Thomas, 31-Jan

Porter, John, 31-Jan

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OBITUARIES

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Beula (Ogemagegedo) Fowler

Jerome Percy King Cathy Anne Philo Ethel Jane (Scott) Lawrence Benzonia, MI

Karlin, MI

Elkhart, Indiana

Newaygo, MI

GTB Tribal Elder 11/25/1962 – 12/13/2017

GTB Tribal Elder 5/4/1951 – 12/11/2017

GTB Tribal Elder 3/3/1933 – 12/16/2017

GTB Tribal Elder 11/14/1938 – 12/20/2017

ELDERS ACTIVITIES

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Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss

Visitation

Visitation/Sacred Fire

Friday, 15, 2017 mber 16 through Monday morning, December 18, December 2017 7300 Niibin Mikun, Benzonia, MI 10:00 a.m.

Life Story Funeral Home 752 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

Sacred Fire

More information to follow.

Funeral Service

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 1:00 P.M. Bethany Church Elkhart, Indiana

Funeral Service

Monday, December 18, 2017 Funeral Service :00 PM-Visitation prior to funeral service Friday, December 15, 2017 Kewadin Indian Mission Church 11:00 a.m.

13735 Indian Rd Kewadin, MI 49648 Life Story Funeral Home 752 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 following funeral service in church cemetery

Visitation

More information to follow.

Funeral Service

More information to follow.

Fellowship Hall (next to Church Tabernacle) to follow burial Luncheon

12:00 p.m. following funeral service

GTB Traverse City Satellite Office 845 Business Park Dr. Traverse City, MI 49686

December Elder birthday bash.

Jerome King, Nancy Chippewa, Lavern Scott.

Lady winners were: Right to left 1st Philamena King; Arlene Smith; Florine Yannott & Hariett Marez.

- Submitted by Gloria Ptak

Elders Distribution Checks

As of December 15 , the following members have uncashed/ unclaimed elders checks from 2016 and prior distributions: th

Men winners were: Right to left 1st Greg Bailey; Patrick Wabanimkee; Laverne Scott & Bill Wilson.

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.

ELDERS TRUST FUND DIRECT DEPOSIT • If you have not already signed up for direct deposit of your elders distribution checks, Friday SEPTEMBER 7th is the deadline to sign up for a direct deposit of your 2018 elders distribution and all future elders distribution checks. The form must be received in our office by September 7th.

• This deadline (September 7th) 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 elders distribution direct deposit will be suspended until a valid address is received in the Membership Office.

• If you need to change the information for your current direct deposit, please submit a new Direct Deposit Agreement form. To request one, you may call 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 Government Accounting office or fill out the Direct Deposit Cancellation form. If not using the form, please write that you wish to cancel your elders distribution direct deposit, sign, date, and include tribal id number and/or social security number. The deadline to cancel your current direct deposit is Wednesday, September 19th.

• Mailing address: Grand Traverse Band Attn: Accounting 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown MI 49682

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CROSSING THE LINE

A Pipeline Safety Advisory Board public forum was held on Dec. 13th, at the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, in Traverse City. The event drew a packed room as citizens, business owners, and local Tribes expressed their concern and outrage of the recent Line 5 debauchery, involving Gov. Snyder’s back door dealings with Enbridge. Some GTB members as well as representatives from Tribal Council attended another meeting the day before on Dec. 12th, in St. Ignace, to have their voice heard there as well.

The attending members of Michigan’s Pipeline Safety Advisory Board introduced formal resolutions at their quarterly meeting, urging the State of Michigan to amend its agreement with Enbridge on the Line 5 Pipeline. Governor Snyder announced an arrangement with Enbridge to study a tunnel replacement for Line 5. Snyder approved this arrangement on Nov. 27th without consulting with the Advisory Board first.

Many participants at the forum expressed their disgust with the Governors decision which completely overlooked this state assigned board and evaded public concern.

Most of the comments in the pipelines favor were obviously biased as those speakers identified themselves as being somehow involved with or employed by the oil industry.

GTB Tribal Councilor Percy Bird spoke to the Advisory Board about the long history of the Treaty of 1864 and identified that they were violating this treaty by not inviting First Nation advisors to join the process in solving this crisis. The Natural Resources Department Manager, Desmond Berry, explained how the final report failed to account for tribal interests and underestimates the cost of a potential spill. Jim Petoskey, GTB Fire Chief Todd Brewer, Holly Bird and others expressed their concern and frustrations with Gov. Snyder’s choices and the potential danger inherent in this situation.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

The presented resolutions from the advisory board call for adjusting the definition in the report of “adverse weather conditions”. The board wants to make the terminology more specific than the current “eight-foot wave” designation. (The idea being that in case of a spill the U.S. Coast Guard’s clean up team would be delayed by waves over eight feet tall.) The adverse conditions clause did trigger a temporary shutdown of the pipeline in early December. However, the Advisory Board is asking for a shutdown of the line until it is further examined for more protective coating gaps. They also want all gaps repaired. An accompanying proposed resolution demands for a more comprehensive study on the energy impact from the state of Michigan. A study that will focus on the needs of our people living in the State and take our natural resources into consideration and not the business needs of Enbridge.

Although the intentions of the Advisory board remain ethical, many attending the forum explained that they have repeatedly attended these meetings with zero results from the board on the decommissioning of Line 5. Several speakers explained that public comment is not given any consideration in the State’s decisions. One individual explained that “it feels like the decision has already been made,” and that “Keeping it open defies logic. It’s obvious Enbridge plans to run the line until it bursts.”

A few speakers spoke on behalf of the Pipeline, and want it to remain within our waters. After several members from the Grand Traverse Band took to the microphone to explain their concern, one woman had the audacity to deliver a rather discriminatory comment by saying, “The federal Government has to follow Indian Treaties, we don’t have to.” This was rebutted by several commenters against Line 5 that explained that the Board should listen to the First Nation people and the thoughts of Sovereign Nations. We all drink the same water.

- Photos by Jared Sonderegger

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GTB CHRISTMAS PARTIES

As the holiday season drew near, I had the pleasure of attending multiple Christmas parties throughout the GTB community. Being able to capture and be apart of so many joyful moments left me with a tremendous amount of happiness. Each county satellite office held their very own Christmas party.

Employees were treated to “Incredible Mo’s” in Traverse City for an Employee Appreciation Christmas event.

The Cultural Services Department hosted the Language Christmas feast and Elders Christmas Luncheon, which had over 100 in attendance. The GTB Housing department also held a tenant Christmas party with prize giveaway. A “Breakfast With Santa” event was held at the Strongheart Center for families to take photos with Jolly Ol St. Nick. Many other gatherings were held as well. The GTB community

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weathered snowstorms, icy roads, and frigid temperatures to attend these parties and spend time with one another.

With an abundance of food, fun, and gifts, the holiday spirit was in full swing. Laughing, playing, and genuinely enjoying one another’s company is what the holidays are all about. The day to day tasks of life, be it work or other things, can distract from the importance of coming together and enjoying ourselves. I am so thankful to have been able to partake in the festivities.

Miigwetch to those who helped set up these parties, for cooking food, and for making all this possible. We are all looking forward to being apart of these festivities again next year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

- Photos by Jared Sonderegger, and James Sullivan

- by James Sullivan and Jared Sonderegger, Editor

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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________________________________________________________

• • • •

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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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:

____ M ____ F

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 2017 household size and income guidelines provided by the state and that I am eligible to receive SFMNP benefits. _____________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Participant Date ______________________________________ Signature of Certifier Issued SFMNP booklet # _______thru_______

_________________________ Date

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Date “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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ELDERS OPEN FORUM Elders Open Forum Tuesday, December 12, 2017 10 a.m.-12.pm.

Chairman McClellan opened the meeting at 10:17 am, remarking that he had just returned from his first Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Board member meeting. He also mentioned that the CORA Board appointed him as the Chairman of the Board. He extended his greetings of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

GTB Elder Mary Roberts began discussion. She thanked Tribal Council for the articles and letters that were submitted to the Northern Express, Leelanau Enterprise, and other local publications regarding the derogatory remarks made by President Trump when addressing the Code Talker veterans.

The event was meant to honor the Code Talkers but instead the President made it into a political platform for his own opinions and offensive remarks. Chairman McClellan stated he was proud of the Code Talkers for remaining silent when the president made the remark and showing respect. He briefly discussed the difficulties of taking land into Trust under a Republican administration. Councilor Shomin stated that GTB will also be doing a letter of response to address the fact that President Trump greatly reduced the size of two National monuments, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase.

Line 5 was discussed. Chairman McClellan stated that representatives from GTB and Tribal Council had a meeting with Governor Snyder, where he promised to work with Michigan tribes on Line 5. However, the Governor signed a deal with Enbridge regarding Line 5. Chairman McClellan stated that the benefits of Line 5 does not outweigh the risk, and stated that he does not see any benefit to Michigan at all regarding Line 5. He mentioned that representatives from GTB will be travelling to Washington, DC in January or February of 2018 to speak with Michigan representatives.

Councilor Shomin mentioned that there is an advisory meeting in Traverse City on Wednesday, December 13 to talk about Line 5 options. He urged all those in attendance to attend and voice their opinions against Line 5.

Secretary Rohl asked those in attendance if anyone has seen trees being cut down yet. Several Elders replied that they had not. Councilor Wilson stated that the contract with the company to come cut the trees down has been approved, and work should begin soon. Councilor Shomin added that the contract was modified at the most recent Tribal Council session, and work is supposed to begin on Monday. Most all of the dead/diseased trees have been marked for removal already. Some of the wood will be used for firewood, and some will be ground for pulp.

GTB Elder Bonnie Inman asked who is in charge of trees.

She has put in a request to receive trees for her property, but has not heard anything back. The Natural Resources Department (NRD) is in charge of this. Bonnie then discussed the importance of standing together as a Tribe, especially in the face of this presidential administration that is trying to take the tribe back to the 1940s and 1950s. In the past, representatives from area tribes would go to Washington DC to stand up for important issues; Bonnie urged that we still need to do this today. Councilor Shomin stated that we have met with Representative Bergman, as well as other Michigan Representatives. We utilize forums at CORA and United Tribes of Michigan (UTM) meetings to advocate for Tribal rights.

Chairman McClellan added that he would like to see GTB have a tribal liaison in Washington DC. He discussed the hardships that GTB Fishers experienced in the past, when fishing was just starting to be established in our tribe and stated that we do not want to forget what those before us worked for.

GTB Elder George Antoine spoke up to ask what groups like CORA, UTM, and MAST have done for GTB specifically.

We give a lot of money to these groups and put a lot of expectations on them; George wants to know what the return benefit is. Chairman McClellan stated that Council could put together a list of the accomplishments of these groups and what they have done for GTB, and stated that some of the things we are working on are not quick-fix things but will take years to resolve. George stated that there needs to still be a benefit to us in the meantime. He stated that we have no proof of the effectiveness of these groups and asked what they have done to change Governor Snyder’s mind on certain issues of interest to tribes. Councilor Shomin discussed the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) and National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) in particular. They have worked to change rules that would have cut our funding considerably. A meeting with an Illinois Representative on why the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) should remain funded was set up by MAST. The funding for GLRI was not cut by 90% as was originally planned. George reiterated that we need to be more proactive, and stated that the membership wants to see results from Tribal Council.

Chairman McClellan stated that we will prepare a report on these efforts with outside agencies.

GTB Elder Sandy Bennett asked why GTB does not have a legislative liaison in Washington DC. Chairman McClellan stated that this is needed, and mentioned that our firm, Dentons, helps with this. They give us a report. He suggested that perhaps that report could be shared with Membership.

Councilor Shomin mentioned that MAST, CORA, and others give us reports, too. Bonnie Inman stated that the Sault Ste. Marie tribe has a liaison in Washington DC, and stated that the local Michigan tribes should get together and get a liaison to represent the Great Lakes region. Councilor Shomin mentioned that we do this through CORA. Bonnie then stated that she is proud of Council for working together recently, rather than arguing. Chairman McClellan added that disagreement is healthy and a normal part of government operations. He urged those in attendance to keep in mind that Council represents the whole tribe, not just certain groups.

GTB Elder Pat Castaneda stated that she would like to see Elders Open Forum added to the list in the GTB newsletter of meeting attendance. She would like to see from month to month who on Council is attending the Elders Open Forum.

GTB Elder Pauline Anthony discussed her recent stay at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. She had issues with her room not being properly cleaned. She stated that during her stay, all that was done was to make the beds, but the rest of the room was left dirty. The housekeeping staff had not cleaned the shower, tub, sink, or floor and had not vacuumed.

Secretary Rohl asked Pauline if she reported this to the front desk. She replied that she did not, because she was angry over the state of the room. Councilor Wilson mentioned that the Resort is shorthanded in terms of housekeeping staff.

Chairman McClellan stated that Council will see what can be done to resolve this.

Chairman McClellan stated that Council needs to take a look at what happens when a tribal member passes away in their home. There needs to be a policy in place to cover the replacement of household furnishings when this occurs. He then mentioned that his Executive Assistant, Sonya Zotigh was forwarding a request to the Tribal manager on what is being done to work to develop a plan for what GTB members can do if they lose power. He stated that he discussed with Rich Bailey to let members without power come and stay at the Resort or at Turtle Creek. He stated that they are working on getting a contact list so people know who to call in the event of a power outage.

Pat Castaneda spoke up again to mention that she requested her roof to be fixed in June 2017, but nothing has

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been done. Chairman McClellan stated that Housing is backed up and behind, and stated that Council will look into this incident. He stated the importance of following through on all issues.

GTB Elder Tony Sineway stated that we need to hire qualified people to do home repairs. Bernice Sineway discussed how their door was put in crooked. She has been calling to get it fixed since this summer, and has heard nothing back. Tony stated that when they installed the door, they did not use a level. As a result of the crooked door that does not fit in the frame correctly, heat is going out over the top of the door. Chairman McClellan stated that he has heard about several instances in which someone was trying to contact the Tribal Manager, or a Department Manager, and could not get ahold of them. He stated that, especially for Department Managers, if they have a cell phone paid for by GTB, they should answer calls on that phone no matter what, no exceptions. All Department Managers’ voicemails in their office should have their cell phone number so people can easily contact them if they are out of the office. Secretary Rohl stated that this was an unwritten rule when she was Tribal Manager.

GTB Elder Pat Putney stated that they are working on updating the emergency plan. They make a list of elders that need oxygen, or have other special needs, that need to be checked on when the power is out. When the power is out, sometimes even cell phones do not work so that is why they have developed this emergency list. She urged those in attendance to let her know (or tell an Elder coordinator) if they need to be checked on in the event of a power outage.

They hope to have this list completed before holiday break.

Mary Roberts spoke up again; to state that she is of the understanding GTB members can get a reduced rate to stay at GTRS when the power is out. Pat Putney replied that there is a reduced rate currently. Chairman McClellan stated that the front desk staff at GTRS should be provided a list of membership, to ensure that everyone gets their reduced rate.

George Antoine spoke again briefly to mention Nixle, a notification service GTB will begin using. This is for GTB members and employees. He stated that anyone who wants more information could contact Jared Sonderegger in Communications.

Bonnie Inman spoke again to discuss life alert buttons. She was told that in order to get one, she had to talk to Stella; when she contacted Stella, she told Bonnie that it wasn’t in her department to issue the life alerts. Bonnie discussed an incident in which she was injured in a fall. Chairman McClellan stated that his view is that any elder who wants a life alert button should be able to get one without a doctor’s note. Pat Putney stated she would look into this, and discussed the three different levels of alert buttons.

GTB Elder Arlene Smith stated that she thinks our Elders are getting very good care and benefits, naming specific services such as driveway shoveling and Elders lunches.

However she stated that the Elders lunch menu needs work and stated that the meals offered need to be more nutritious.

Many of GTB’s Elders have heart problems and diabetes.

Often times there is no fresh fruit or vegetable option with the Elders lunch and stated that we have to come up with something better and healthier. She suggested that perhaps some of the GTB fishers could provide fish for Elders lunches.

Pat Putney stated that there is supposed to be soup and salad offered at every meal. Her staff gets mandatory training from IHS on food preparation and nutrition.

Councilor Shomin asked Pat Putney to talk about the new building. She stated that the Elders got the old Conservation building to use. They were supposed to be able to move in right away, but there is a hold up because the Maintenance

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department is very busy. She mentioned that they are all set to move in after the first of the year 2018, and that an open house will be held. Chairman McClellan mentioned that we have Elders living all over, not just in Peshawbestown. He stated the importance of treating all members the same and that if something is done for the Elders in Peshawbestown, it should be for all Elders everywhere. He stated he will be looking into this to see what more can be done, and stated that he is open to hearing the Elders’ views on what could be done at the other sites.

Regarding the Elders meals, Tony Sineway mentioned that Anna Harwood started a salad bar, but no one was eating it, so they did away with it. He mentioned that it’s up to the individual to make healthy choices.

Discussion drew to a close at approximately 12:00 pm.

MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS These are tribal member meetings with Tribal Council: 4-7pm each date, light luncheon provided.

2018 January 23, 2018-Peshawbestown in Council Chambers February 20, 2018-Traverse City Three-Mile office February 27, 2018-Charlevoix East Jordan office March 20, 2018-Benzie Office March 27, 2018-Antrim Kewadin Community Building

Thank you and see you there!

CHAIRMANS APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT We offer congratulations to Chairman McClellan in his recent Announcement of 2 Appointments: Chairman Thurlow “Sam” McClellan, was recently appointed to the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce.

He will be representing the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to further opportunities and growth of the Tribe. He will provide updates to the membership and staff throughout his appointment.

The Chamber’s mission is to serve its members and community by providing services that promote the economy and protect the environment, making this region a better place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

At the December CORA (Chippewa Ottawa Resource Alliance) meeting, Chairman Thurlow “Sam” McClellan was appointed as the Chairman of the CORA Board.

The CORA governing body is composed of each tribes’ chairperson and natural resource entity chairperson.

Under the CORA Charter the Great Lakes Resource Committee was established to serve as inter-tribal management body for the 1836 Treaty fishery, and the Inland Lands and Waters Resources Committee was created to oversee inland resource matters. The 1836 Treaty fishery continues to be one of the most regulated fisheries on the Great Lakes, subject to regulations under CORA, the tribes, FDA HACCP seafood safety, and US Coast Guard maritime safety.

- Submitted by Sonya Zotigh

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M n ido o Giiz is ( S PI R I T MOON) MICHIGAN SALES TAX REFUND FOR RESIDENT TRIBAL MEMBERS

IMPORTANT NOTICE Michigan Income and Sale & Use Tax Exemption

The Tribal Government Accounting/Revenue Department must have current addresses for all members enrolled as RESIDENT TRIBAL MEMBERS under the Tax Agreement. All name or address changes must be updated separately with the Revenue Department. Changes done through Membership do NOT update your information for the Tax Agreement.

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.

To updated your RTM status or register as a RTM please complete an application or change of address/name form – available at the Government Accounting Office, 3 Mile Office, Benzie, and Charlevoix Offices.

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) Eligibility to claim Michigan tax exemption starts the first day of the subsequent month after your application is complete.

Forms are available at the Government Accounting Building, 3 Mile, Benzie & Charlevoix Community Centers.

Contact: Donna Swallows at (231) 271-7130 or donna.swallows@gtbindians.com if you have any questions.

The 2017 Michigan Resident Tribal Member (RTM) Annual Sales Tax Credit Form 4013 is mailed in January to all RESIDENT tribal members. Please make sure it will be mailed to the correct address.

REQUIRED INFORMATION Option 1: Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license or Michigan State Identification and a copy of one of the following items. All documents must include your current name and physical address (please do not submit a document with only a post office box number).

• • • • •

a current utility bill, a current bill that you receive on a monthly basis, 2016 W2, 2016 Federal Income Tax Return, or a current monthly bank statement

Option 2: Submit a copy of your photo tribal identification card, and two (2) of the following: • a current utility bill, • a current bill that you receive on a monthly basis, • 2016 W2, • 2016 Federal Income Tax Return, or • a current monthly bank statement Bills, statements and documents listed above must contain the resident tribal member’s name, physical address, and dated within one month of the requested change date.

On-line statements or bills are not acceptable documentation for address verification.

Applications are processed to the State of Michigan once a month at the end of each month. A receipt date of the 25th of each month has been implemented to allow accounting staff sufficient time to forward data to the State.

The Tribe is responsible for ensuring compliance with the tax agreement. The RTMs failure to update the Tribe with current data may result in denial of their tax exemption status with the State of Michigan Tax Agreement resulting in tax liability, penalties, and interest.

If you have any questions regarding the tax agreement, please feel free to contact Donna Swallows by email donna.swallows@gtbindians.com or at (231) 534-7130.

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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 submitted 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

⃣

dressing

⃣

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

⃣ ⃣ ⃣

⃣

cleaning

cooking meals ⃣ taking medication yard work

⃣

⃣

using phone

⃣ ⃣

⃣

Mental Illness Alzheimer’s

ALS ⃣

⃣

MS

⃣

Parkinson’s

transportation

Once identified - Services offered to Provider: ⃣ ⃣

Resources, Information & Training Respite

⃣ Support Assistance

⃣

Fuel

⃣

Food

⃣

Counseling

⃣

Support group

TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY Length of providing care:

⃣

Temporary

⃣

Permanent

⃣

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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GTB PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES

Emergency Preparedness Reminders for your vehicle and shelter information in emergency situations.

Car Safety Plan long trips carefully, listening to the radio or television for the latest weather forecasts and road conditions. If bad weather is forecast, drive only if absolutely necessary.

Emergency Kit for the Car

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Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.

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If a power line falls on your car you are at risk of electrical shock, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.

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If there is an explosion or other factor that makes it difficult to control the vehicle, pull over, stop the car and set the parking brake.

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If the emergency could impact the physical stability of the roadway avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards

Shelter

In case you are stranded, keep an emergency supply kit in your car with the addition of these automobile extras: •

Jumper cables

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Flares or reflective triangle

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Ice scraper

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Car cell phone charger

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Cat litter or sand for better tire traction

Prepare Your Vehicle for Emergencies Have a mechanic check the following on your vehicle prior to an emergency: •

Antifreeze levels

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Battery and ignition system

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Brakes

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Exhaust system

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Fuel and air filters

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Heater and defroster

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Lights and flashing hazard lights

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Oil

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Thermostat

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Windshield wiper equipment and washer fluid level

Vehicle Safety Tips •

Keep your gas tank full in case of evacuation or power outages. A full tank will also keep the fuel line from freezing

•

Install good winter tires and ensure they have adequate tread or any jurisdiction-required chains or studs

•

Do not drive through flooded areas. Six inches of water can cause a vehicle to lose control or possibly stall. A foot of water will float many cars.

Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies.

Taking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. Sheltering outside the hazard area could include staying with friends and relatives, seeking commercial lodging or staying in a mass care facility operated by disaster relief groups.

To effectively shelter, you must first consider the hazard and then choose a place in your home or other building that is safe for that hazard. For example, for a tornado, a room should be selected that is in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level away from corners, windows, doors and outside walls.

The safest locations to seek shelter vary by hazard. Be Informed about the sheltering suggestions for each hazard.

There may be situations, depending on your circumstances and the nature of the disaster, when it’s simply best to stay where you are and avoid any uncertainty outside by “sheltering in place”.

The length of time you are required to shelter may be short, such as during a tornado warning, or long, such as during a winter storm or a pandemic. It is important that you stay in shelter until local authorities say it is safe to leave. Additionally, you should take turns listening to radio broadcasts and maintain a 24-hour safety watch.

During extended periods of sheltering, you will need to manage water and food supplies to ensure you and your family have the required supplies and quantities. Read more about Managing Water and Managing Food.

Mass Care Shelter Even though mass care shelters often provide water, food, medicine and basic sanitary facilities, you should plan to take your disaster supplies kit with you so you will have the supplies you require. Mass care sheltering can involve living with many people in a confined space, which can be difficult and unpleasant.

J a n ua r y 2 0 1 8 / M ni do o Giiz is ( S P IRIT M O O N) To avoid conflicts in the stressful situation, it is important to cooperate with shelter managers and others assisting them. Keep in mind that alcoholic beverages and weapons are forbidden in emergency shelters and smoking is restricted.

Search for open shelters by texting SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). Ex: Shelter 01234 (standard rates apply)Learn more by visiting: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

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GTB TRIBAL COUNCIL STATEMENT ON OPIOID OVERDOSES

Guidelines for Staying Put (Sheltering In Place) Whether you are at home, work or elsewhere, there may be situations when it’s simply best to stay where you are and avoid any uncertainty outside.

There may be circumstances when staying put and creating a barrier between yourself and potentially contaminated air outside, a process known as “sealing the room,” is a matter of survival.

Use common sense and available information to assess the situation and determine if there is immediate danger. If you see large amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities say the air is badly contaminated, you may want to take this kind of action.

The process used to seal the room is considered a temporary protective measure to create a barrier between you and potentially contaminated air outside. It is a type of sheltering in place that requires preplanning.

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Bring your family and pets inside.

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Lock doors, close windows, air vents and fireplace dampers.

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Turn off fans, air conditioning and forced air heating systems.

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Take your emergency supply kit unless you have reason to believe it has been contaminated.

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Go into an interior room with few windows, if possible.

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Seal all windows, doors and air vents with 2-4 mil. thick plastic sheeting and duct tape. Consider measuring and cutting the sheeting in advance to save time.

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Cut the plastic sheeting several inches wider than the openings and label each sheet.

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Duct tape plastic at corners first and then tape down all edges.

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Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to seal gaps so that you create a barrier between yourself and any contamination.

•

Local authorities may not immediately be able to provide information on what is happening and what you should do.

However, you should watch TV, listen to the radio or check the Internet often for official news and instructions as they become available.

- Submitted by Jolanda Murphy

GTB FIRE RESCUE

The Fire Dept. took Delivery of this new Can Am Defender. This unit will be converted into a brush firefighting tool over the winter to be ready for the spring firefighting season.

This new tool replaces a 15 yr old model that was starting to break down. This will be a welcome addition to our firefighting arsenal.

- Submitted by Stephen Moldenhauer

- 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.

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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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 ERTLE, BERNADETTE M MCSAUBY, TONYA F RITCHEY, KRISTEN N BAILEY, DEREK J FLOYD, AUGUSTINE L MEIER, CHRISTOPHER L RODRIGUEZ, BIANCA M BAILEY, MICHAEL T FLOYD, CALLEEN E MELLEMA, LESLEY C RODRIGUEZ, MARGARET A BAILEY, SCOTT D FOWLER, SHYSHONEE F MILLER, DENNIS E ROSE, LLOYD J BARRIENTOZ, JAIME FRANCIS, KENDALL L MILLER, RICHARD A RUSSELL, DAVID R II BOLTON, JACK D GLAUCH, DIANA L MOSHER, AMBROSE P SANCHEZ, SAMUEL BOSACK, SHYLA GLOVER, CHERYL L MOSHER, CHEYENNE N SANDS, KRISTOPHER M BRAY, SARAH M GOULD, VERNA M MOSHER, HEATH A SAWMICK, ANDREW S BRENNER, JON N GUTIERREZ, AUZHAWNEE M MOSHER, KENNETH H JR SCHOCKO, CAMERON V BRUNK, HAYDEN M GUTIERREZ, SONGIDEWIN N OSBORNE, WILLIAM D SCHOCKO, DESIREE BURNS, LAWRENCE D JR HIMBAUCH, HAILEY PARTELLO, CHRISTINA L SHAWNOSKEY, CASEY J BURRIS, PATRICK M JACKO, FREDERICK J JR PARTIDA-HACHEY, JUSTIN G SHOMIN, FRANCIS J CALKINS, ROBERT J JOHN, SARAH D PAUL, OCEAN C SINEWAY, ASHLEIGH M CALLAWAY, SHARON K JOHNS, THOMAS H JR PELCHER-GROSS, CHRISTIAN M SINEWAY, VICTOR L CARPENTER, KACHINA N JOHNSON, BRANDON L PEREZ, SANTANA SMELTZER, KEITH A CHIPPEWA, YOLANDA M JOHNSON, JANICE M PETERS, BRANDON S SMITH, EVELYN E CHRISTENSEN, WILLIAM J KARWOSKI, JOSHUA PETERS, ELIZABETH J SMITH, KLAURIANNA A COLLINS, BRYTON KLINE, LACI Y PETERS, GARLAND M SMITH, TORREANNO S JR COLON, MARY A LOFGREN, VIRGINIA H PETOSKEY, CHARLES J ST GERMAINE, FRANCIS P CRYSLER, JASON J LUSKEY, SHAINA PIGEON, LESLIE A STEEBY, AUSTIN M CUCULISTA-MORALES, PRISCILLA M LYONS, WILLIAM E POSADA, HECTOR TENHAGEN, JAMIE L DEMARS, KATRIKA M MALDONADO, RUDY L PRASKA, TAMMI R TWO CROW, ALLISON M DIGBY, CHEYANNA S MANN, RAYMOND PRESTON, ISAIAH X TWO CROW, CHAD M DIGBY, DALTON J MASSEY, AMY K RAPHAEL, ARIEH F TWO CROW, JONATHAN L DONALDSON, JASON A MCDONALD, ERIC F JR RAPHAEL, KANE D WILSON, ELKY T DUFORD, NICOLAS G MCMILLER, VICKI D RAPHAEL, SIMONE C WYATT, ROSS A

EPPLETT, SAVANNAH M MCSAUBY, SHANODIN M REINHARD, AMY

VETERANS FEAST WINNERS Thank you to our GTB community for your support and dedication to our veterans!

From: Eagletown American Legion Unit 120 Women’s Auxiliary!

ITEM

VETERANS FEAST & RAFFLE VETERANS FEAST & RAFFLE November 4, 2017 November 4, 2017 ITEM DONOR DONOR

GRAND PENDLETON BLANKET McClellan Family PENDLETON BLANKET McClellan Family 1 WOODEN BOWL STEVE ALGUIRE WOODEN BOWL STEVE ALGUIRE 2 Table Top Decoration BAYSIDE GALLERY Table Top Decoration BAYSIDE GALLERY 3 Table Top Decoration BAYSIDE GALLERY Table Top Decoration BAYSIDE GALLERY 4 $50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE HANSEN'S FOOD $50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE HANSEN'S FOOD 5 T-Shirt Roth Shirt Company T-Shirt Roth Shirt Company 6 Body or Room Spray & Poo Spray Local emporium Body or Room Spray & Poo Spray Local emporium 7 Flower Pillow Shoreline Arts Flower Pillow Shoreline Arts 8 $50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE HANSEN'S FOOD $50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE HANSEN'S FOOD GT Resort 1 Night Stay & Dinner for 2 GT Resort 1 Night Stay & Dinner for 2 at Seasons 9 EDC at Seasons EDC 10 Mittens GTB Cultural Department Mittens GTB Cultural Department

Turtle Coin Purse 11 Turtle Coin Purse

Faith Anderson Faith Anderson

- submited by Linda DePetro

WINNER

WINNER

Sandy Waukazoo Sandy Waukazoo Michael Benson Michael Benson Frank Shinos Frank Shinos Tanya Raphael Tanya Raphael Steve Feringa Steve Feringa Phyllis Wanageshik Phyllis Wanageshik Buddy Raphael Buddy Raphael Diane Arnold Diane Arnold Val Maiden Val Maiden Macy Putney Macy Putney Francis Wanageshik Francis Wanageshik China Fair

China Fair

12 Turtle Wristlet Faith Anderson Patricia Cook Turtle Wristlet Faith Anderson Patricia Cook 4 Colors Wristlet 13 Faith Anderson Patricia Cook 4 Colors Wristlet Faith Anderson Patricia Cook 14 Eagle Bag Faith Anderson Joyce McClellan Eagle Bag Faith Anderson Joyce McClellan Fleece Throw 15 McClellan Family Ron Anderson Fleece Throw McClellan Family Ron Anderson 16 Lawn Badmitton Set McClellan Family Aaron Creech Lawn Badmitton Set McClellan Family Aaron Creech $25 BP Gift Card 17 McClellan Family Gertie Minzey $25 BP Gift Card McClellan Family Gertie Minzey $25 BP Gift Card 18 McClellan Family Stacie McClellan $25 BP Gift Card McClellan Family Stacie McClellan Wool Blanket 19 Bahles of Suttons Bay Anthony Agosa Wool Blanket Bahles of Suttons Bay Anthony Agosa $50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE 20 HANSEN'S FOOD Stacie McClellan $50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE HANSEN'S FOOD Stacie McClellan Adventure Pak Adventure Pak Binocular/Compass/Flashlight/Whistle/ Binocular/Compass/Flashlight/Whistle/ Thermometure 21 Enerdyne of Suttons Bay Pam Smithbell Thermometure Enerdyne of Suttons Bay Pam Smithbell 22 Qwirkle - Game Brain Storm Bob Chimoski Qwirkle - Game Brain Storm Bob Chimoski 23 36 Pack of AA Batteries Radio Shack Gene Putney 36 Pack of AA Batteries Radio Shack Gene Putney 24 Fifth Third Gift Bag Fifth Third Bank of Suttons Bay Bill Cabinaw Fifth Third Gift Bag Fifth Third Bank of Suttons Bay Bill Cabinaw 25 Basket of Jellies/Jams Joyce McClellan Nicole Anderson Basket of Jellies/Jams Joyce McClellan Nicole Anderson 26 Two Sets fo Owl Earrings SHARON ALGUIRE Linda Woods Two Sets fo Owl Earrings SHARON ALGUIRE Linda Woods 27 Rooster Key Ring SHARON ALGUIRE Deb John Rooster Key Ring SHARON ALGUIRE Deb John 28 Poo-Pourri Set Front Porch of Suttons Bay Connie TwoCrow

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VETERANS FEAST & RAFFLE November 4, 2017 ITEM

DONOR

WINNER

29 Mocassin Key Chain PENDLETON BLANKET

Mary Roberts McClellan Family

Tanya Wanageshik Sandy Waukazoo

WOODEN BOWL Manicure Set - Men's 30

STEVE ALGUIRE Mary Roberts

Michael Benson Trish Erikson

Table 31 Top Decoration Garden Stone

BAYSIDE GALLERY Mary Roberts

Frank ShinosSteve Feringa

Table 32 Top Decoration Angel Candle Holder

BAYSIDE GALLERY Mary Roberts

Tanya Raphael Tim Bareyai

$50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE 33 Native Doll

HANSEN'S FOOD Mary Roberts

Steve Feringa Paul McGrath

T-Shirt

Roth Shirt Company

Phyllis Wanageshik

Body or Room Spray & Poo Spray

Local emporium

Buddy Raphael

Flower Pillow

Shoreline Arts

Diane Arnold

$50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE

HANSEN'S FOOD

Val Maiden

GT Resort 1 Night Stay & Dinner for 2 at Seasons 38 Musical Angel Shelf Sitter

EDC

Macy Putney Christy Martin

Mittens 39

Movie - DVD

GTB Cultural Blossom Department Paul

Francis Wanageshik Donna Swallows

Movie - DVD Turtle 40 Coin Purse

Blossom Paul Faith Anderson

China Fair

34

Native Doll

35

Native Doll

36

Native Wall Hanging

37

Native Nick-Nack Set

41

Movie - DVD

42

Movie - DVD

43

Movie - DVD

Mary Roberts Mary Roberts Mary Roberts Mary Roberts Mary Roberts

Steve Feringa

Blossom Paul Blossom Paul

Brad McClellan Page Paul Doug Davenport

China Fair Donna Swallows Valerie Maidens

Turtle Wristlet

Faith Anderson

Patricia Cook

4 Colors Wristlet

Faith Anderson

Patricia Cook

Eagle 44 Bag

Movie - DVD

Blossom Paul Faith Anderson

Mary Geiger Joyce McClellan

45 Fleece ThrowMovie - DVD

Blossom Paul McClellan Family

Pat Norton Ron Anderson

Movie Lawn 46 Badmitton Set- DVD

Blossom Paul McClellan Family

Sandy Waukazoo Aaron Creech

47Gift Card Movie - DVD $25 BP

Blossom Paul McClellan Family

Samatha Antoine Gertie Minzey

$25 BP 48Gift Card Mittens

McClellan Family Stacie McClellan GTB Cultural Department Izzy Raphael

Wool Blanket 49 Mittens

Bahles of Suttons Anthony Agosa GTB Bay Cultural Department Rachel Concannon

$50 HANSEN GIFT CERTIFICATE 50 Mittens Adventure Pak 51 silicone Muffin Pan Binocular/Compass/Flashlight/Whistle/ Thermometure

HANSEN'S FOOD Stacie McClellan GTB Cultural Department Tina Frankenburger Enerdyne of Suttons Bay

Pam Smithbell

Qwirkle - Game

Brain Storm

Bob Chimoski

36 Pack of AA Batteries

Radio Shack

Fifth Third Gift Bag

Fifth Third Bank of Suttons Bay

Bill Cabinaw

Basket of Jellies/Jams

Joyce McClellan

Nicole Anderson

Two Sets fo Owl Earrings

SHARON ALGUIRE

Linda Woods

Rooster Key Ring

SHARON ALGUIRE

Deb John

Poo-Pourri Set

Front Porch of Suttons Bay

Connie TwoCrow

52

Knife Set

Blossom Paul

Steve Alguire

Blossom Paul Blossom Paul Blossom Paul

Bill Cabinaw Del

53

Watch

54

Wine

55

Wine

56

Fan

57

Wall Plaque

58

Candy Cane Wreath

59

Honey

60

Honey

Kalchik

Patrick Concannon

61

Honey

Kalchik

Jim Rice

62

Honey

Kalchik

Phyllis Wanageshik

63

Bingo $30 Gift

Suzette Perez

Britten Barson

64

Dinner for Two

China Fair

Jaykob Strait

65

Arrow Head

Steve Feringa

Becky Woods

66

Arrow Head

Steve Feringa

Fred Harris

67

Arrow

Steve Feringa

Pat Putney

68

Leather Bag

Steve Feringa

Tom Shomin

69

Dish Towels

Dee Petoskey

Linda Woods

70

Set of Earrings

Sharon Alquire

Sandy Waukazoo

71

Meijer $50 Gift Card

Linda DePetro

Joyce McClellan

72

Cash

Penny Concannon

Kathy Putney

73

Surprize Box

Penny Concannon

Rena Hammie

74

Blanket

Blossom Paul

Pat Putney

75

Birch Bark Basket

Brad McClellan

Tanya Wanageshik

76

Wild Rice

Tina Frankenburger

Mark Wilson

77

Colander

Jerry Luskey

Mary Geiger

78

Blankets

Mikki Pino

Linda Stewart

79

Earrings

Pat Putney

Cynthia Brzenski

80

72 Bourbons Dinner Certificate

Turtle Creek Casino

Pat Putney

81

Doll

Pam Smithbell

Bill Cabinaw

82

Watch

Linda Woods

Ben Benson

83

Sweet Grass Cream

Linda Woods

Joyce McClellan

84

Necklace

Linda Woods

Savante Hall

85

Necklace

Linda Woods

Joe Barrientoz

86

Smart TV

Phyllis Wanageshik, Donna Swallows, & Becky Woods

Sandy Waukazoo

Blossom Paul Blossom Paul Elsie Dudley Elsie Dudley

Sandy Waukazoo Kalchik

Bill Cabinaw

Gene Putney

Leona Burfield Joyce Wilson Todd Brewer Kim Vargo Stacie McClellan Doc Miller

- Raffle list submitted by Donna Swallows

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Jan u ar y 2018 /

M n ido o Giiz is ( S PI R I T MOON)

GTB HOUSING CHRISTMAS PARTY

Chester Pamame blew everyone away by winning the snow blower. We do hope that everyone had a great time and enjoyed the spirit of Christmas with us with giveaways, cocoa and cookies. Merry Christmas everyone from the all of us in Housing.

- Photo by Jared Sonderegger

Around 53 children and 42 adults attended the annual GTB Housing Tenant Christmas Party. Lights ablaze and sirens wailing; Santa made his entrance with the help of our own Fire and Rescue staff (Rudolph was busy training for Christmas Eve). There was something for everyone from: goodie bags from Santa for all the children, sleds and movie tickets for the youth; poinsettias, amaryllis, Christmas dinner feast baskets, and a Snow blower as a grand prize for the adults.

Congratulations to our winners Samantha Antione won the Super Special Dinner Feast with a big ol’ Ham, potatoes and everything you’d need for the proper feast plus games and linens to do it right on Christmas day.

- Submitted by Nicki Basch

SUTTONS BAY SCHOOLS CELEBRATES NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Suttons Bay Schools shared the rich and various cultures, traditions, and histories of the Native people with it's students and staff! The focus, of course, was on the Grand Traverse Bay Chippewa and Ottowa Indians!

Former President Obama said that the “First Americans” helped shape the future of the United States. He also said that November is a time to renew our commitment to our nation-to-nation relationships.

Therefore, throughout the month of November, Suttons Bay Schools planned activities to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

The events held throughout the month culminated with a celebration for all students and staff. The Title 6 program and Parent Committee provided food tastings and demonstrations of local arts and crafts. Students tasted wild rice soup and fry bread, donated by Sandy Anderson and Dee Anderson; dried fruits, pumpkin seeds, and turkey, and smoked fish, donated by the Parent Committee. Demonstrations on beading (Nakisha Floyd), drumming (Schocko Hall, Savante Hall, Sean Shananaquet), and flint knapping (Steve Feringa) continued throughout the morning. Displays of quill boxes, regalia, artifacts such as old tools and pelts were provided by Nancy Wick, Hank Bailey, and our Title 6 students. There was traditional music and dancing too! It was a great celebration, enjoyed by all!

- Submitted by Sarah Christensen

J a n ua r y 2 0 1 8 / M ni do o Giiz is ( S P IRIT M O O N)

NEW GRANT

CANOE RETURN

On a snowy December day the amazing GTB maintenance crew moved this 25’ canoe from the Carnegie Building in Traverse City, to it’s now-permanent home at Eyaawing.

Chi-Miigwetch to the crew for their hard work! In the next few months we will be working on hanging it at the Museum for all to see.

We are thrilled to announce Eyaawing has been awarded the Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant will support the preservation and care of the GTB, and Eyaawing’s historical collections. The project includes the purchase of environmental monitoring equipment for humanities collections and staff training.

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

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A GREAT EVENT!

The 2017 Holiday Bazaar was a hit this year. There were amazing vendors selling their arts and crafts and even homemade treats.

Shoppers arrived promptly at 9am and there was a steady flow all day long. We are looking forward to the 2018 Bazaar!

VOLUNTEERS

We are in need of help filing photos and identifying people in them. Please come to the Museum WednesdaySaturday between 10 and 4.

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: Grace Soave (231) 534-7768 Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com — Grace.soave@gtbindians.com — http://www.gtbindians.org/eyaawing.asp

JANUARY

2018

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

Aabiish Ngoji? (Where?): Cultural Building.

(Building next to Pow-Wow grounds)

Aaniish Pii? (When?)

Monday evenings From 5:30PM-7:30PM.

Aabiish Ngoji? (Where?): Traverse City Satellite Office (3-Mile).

Aaniish Pii? (When?)

Wednesday evenings From 5:30PM-7:30PM.