GTB NEWS
A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©
July 2022 Mskomin maage Miin Giizis (Raspberry Moon)
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Charimans’ Address & Tribal Council Motions Page 2
Elders & Youth
Fitness & MI Family Olympics
Classifieds
Page 6-9
Page 17
Page 22-23
39TH ANNUAL EDUCATION BANQUET KITCHI MINOGINING COMMENCEMENT MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 10 & 11
CHAIRMAN ARROYO UPDATE
From the Office of Tribal Chairman David Arroyo
Aanii Boozhoo! And hello to Miin-giizis (July), the seventh month of the year Niizhing mdaaswaak-shi-niizhtana-shiniizh nsa-biboongad (2022). Summer is upon us and I’m looking forward to safely enjoying the outdoors and great weather with family and friends.
2021 Bemidji Area Director’s Award. Congratulations to the GTB CHR team and Dr. Samantha Haken! They were awarded the 2021 Bemidji Area Director’s Award for their exemplary effort to elevate the health status of our community. The Bemidji Area Indian Health Service holds an annual event for this award that “recognizes individuals and/or groups whose innovation, exceptional performance or exemplary actions, within the context of the Agency’s priorities, have ensured quality service to our patients, stakeholders, and partners.” The award ceremony was held on June 10th in Bloomington, MN, to publicly recognize and honor their contributions to the Indian Health Service’s mission. Treaty of 1855, AKA the Treaty of Detroit, was signed on July 31, 1855, which ceded 1/3 of Michigan. Leelanau County and Antrim County tracts of land were reserved for GTB. This treaty was signed by an “Ottawa Chippewa Tribe,” and it provided for allotments of individual land tracts to Native people (40 acres to individuals and 80 acres for families). This treaty was the second of two treaties – the other being the Treaty of 1836 (AKA the Treaty of Washington) – that directly affected Ottawa and Chippewa tribes in Michigan. Budget Hearings. The fiscal year 2023 budget meetings began during last part of June with the department managers for each of the thirteen tribal departments, and the GTB Office of Budget and Management is still accepting fiscal year 2023 budget comments/ suggestions until July 31, 2022. You can submit your comments/ suggestions as follows: by mail to Jodi Lewis, 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682; or by email to Jodi. Lewis@gtb-nsn.gov (subject line “FY23 Budgets). LIHTC, ICDBG and IHBG Awards. Great news! GTB received the following funding awards: LIHTC – GTB was awarded $650,000 ($64,000/year for 10 years) from MSHDA’s (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) and statutory set-aside. The LIHTC was created by the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1986 for the preservation of affordable rental housing and allows for tax incentives for investors and developers. The first phase of the Herkner project will consist of the new construction of 36 lowincome rental units, with a mix of unit types from one-bedroom through four-bedroom units at the tribe’s Herkner property located in Grand Traverse County. ICDBG – GTB was awarded the full amount requested of $700,000 from HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) to be used to construct waterlines for the second phase of our Herkner Road development infrastructure project. The second phase is expected to spur the construction of up to 78 additional housing units for low income tribal households. IHBG – GTB was awarded the full amount requested of $5,000,000 from HUD’s Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) to build 20 rental units at the Herkner property development and to construct roads to these new units. The beneficiaries will be low- and moderate-income tribal households.
July 2022 Mskomin maage Miin Giizis (Raspberry Moon) I encourage any and all Tribal Members to contact my office with any respectful questions or concerns. You will get a response. This is my contact information: David M. Arroyo, Tribal Chairman Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9275 Office: 231-534-7129 Cell: 231-499-2607 Fax: 231-534-7010 Baamaapii Kawaabmin
July & August Tribal Council Meetings
Tribal Council Regular Sessions We, the Tribal Council of the occur at 9:30 a.m. on the third Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Wednesday of every month. & Chippewa Indians, a Sovereign to empower the Tribal Council Special Sessions Nation, honor occur at 9:30 a.m. on the last wellbeing of our present and future Wednesday of every month. members. Our ultimate goal is to advance our Nation into an era of Both sessions will be held on zoom. Meetings are open to increased governmental vigilance Tribal Members. that promotes and protects our culture, sovereignty, health, Regular Council Sessions 7/20 • 8/17 education, treaty rights, natural Special Council Sessions resources and financial stability. 7/27 • 8/31
Recorded Meetings Find the recorded meetings here: Login to the Tribal Membership Area http://www.gtbindians.org/councilsessions.asp
Tribal Council Motions Tribal Council Regular Session- June 15, 2022 I. Call to Order. E. Review of Written Management Reports-#6 NREC Report Motion made by Tribal Council Member Napont and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to reaffirm the NREC Motion made at the NREC Regular Session of June 2, 2022 to request the United States Government to commence the condemnation action. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries Motion made by Tribal Council Member Napont and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to approve Resolution #22-40.3458. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. A- Approval of Job Description for Tribal Attorney Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to approve the job description change. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. B-Consumers Energy Herkner Property Phase II Electric Contract Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Napont to approve the Consumers Energy Grand Traverse Engineering and Construction Contract for Herkner Property Phase II in the amount of $55,000.50. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. C- Increase to RTHawk Purchase Order 20196011 Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Napont to increase Purchase Order #2019-6011 in the amount of $19,551.40 to cover final invoices due to RTHawk for successful submission of LIHTC application and fees paid to MSHDA in association with the LIHTC Application. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
Chi-Miigwetch to our contractor RTHawk Housing Alliance for their expertise in writing and submitting the successful MSHDA and HUD grant applications in 2021, and to GTB staff that helped coordinate with RTHawk/Lorna Fogg.
II. New Business. D- General Funds Head Start Grant Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the use of General Funds until Head Start Notice of Award is received, to keep Benodjenh operating. General fund will be reallocated once NOA is received. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
COVID. To keep everyone safe, we would like to remind all GTB members and employees to follow safety guidelines if inside a GTB government building, an EDC facility, and/or any tribally owned facility – as determined by those entities. This is for the protection and safety of our employees and the entire community. Please follow and practice established safety guidelines, and please refer to the Health Care updates in this issue for further information.
II. New Business. E- GTEC (RCA, LLC) Contract Change Order #3-Windy Hills Road Project Motion made by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve GTEC’s change order #3 for $2,418,669.86 to increase their existing contract for the Windy Hills Road construction project. 4-FOR; 1-AGAINST (Napont); 0-ABSENT; 1-ABSTAINING (Frankenberger) Motion Carries
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TRIBAL COUNCIL MOTIONS
Tribal Council Motions JUNE 2022
II. New Business. F- Approval of Tribal Council Budget Modification for Employee Appreciation Bonus Payment Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Tribal Council budget modification for the employee appreciation payment in the amount of $100.00 to all GTB Government employees, to bedispersed on June 29, 2022. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. G- Treasury-Emergency Rental Assistance Reallocation Funds Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Treasurer Swallows to reaffirm the June 8, 2022 Emergency Rental Assistance Reallocation Funds submission in the amount of $547,300. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. H- Elder’s Assistant Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to approve the Elder’s Assistant Job Description as presented. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries II. New Business. I- Wastewater Operator II Job Description Update Motion made by Tribal Council Member Napont and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Wastewater Operator II Job Description as presented. 6-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 0-ABSENT; 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries Tribal Council Special Session- June 29, 2022 II. Unfinished Business. A- Health Administrator Contract Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Health Administrator contract for Jacqueline Bae. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. A- Appendix V COVID-19 Prescreen Social Distance and Quarantine Policy Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve unpaid leave in Appendix V. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
III. New Business. I- Modify Existing ARP Funds to Provide ARP Supplemental Homeowner Assistance Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve modifying the existing American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to reduce 2.3 Economic Harm 2 and increase 2.2 HomeOwner Assistance Mortgage and Utility Aid in the amount of $290,000 to assist up to 126 of the currently approved Homeowner Assistance Fund clients at up to $500 per month for 3-9 months, bringing each client up to the maximum total of 12 months assistance or $20,000, whichever comes first. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. J- Priority Health Group Participation Agreement with Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Priority Health Provider Group Participation Agreement and Resolution #22-40.3460 waiving Sovereign Immunity to consent to arbitration as method of dispute resolution, by a Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair KewaygoshkumYES; Secretary Marshall- YES; Councilor Frankenberger-YES; Councilor Rohl-YES; Chairman Arroyo-YES 5-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. K-Michigan Indian Family Olympics (MIFO)34th Annual Event 1.Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall approve the request for GTB Employees to participate.4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries 2. Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to provide the $50 gas cards; one per household 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. L- ARPA Project Narrative Change Request Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to change language description of ARPA program budget narrative for Section 6-Revenue Replacement- Section 6.1 to read ‘repair/renovation/replacement to existing properties. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. M-Powwow Grounds Renovations This item was deleted from the agenda.
III. New Business. B- Appendix VI COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Appendix VI as presented. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
III. New Business. N- Approval of FY21 Special Revenue Fund Audit for Remittance to Federal Audit Clearing House Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Special Revenue Fund Audit. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
III. New Business. C- Post Tribal Manager Vacancy (Contractual) Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Tribal Manager vacancy and to post the position. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
III. New Business. O- Increase to ServPro Purchas Order 20217201 Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to increase ServPro Purchase Order 2021-7201 to $51,445.78 to cover additional expenses of remediation of $7,306.75. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
III. New Business. D- Housing Org Chart Update Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to post the Housing organizational chart as presented. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. E- Maintenance II Job Description Motion made by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum and Supported by Tribal Council Tribal Council Member Rohl to approve the job description. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. F- 2023 Indian Housing Block Grant Indian Housing Plan Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the submission of the Indian Housing Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 as presented. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. G- 2022-2023 GTB Wildland Fire Mobilization Plan Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to approve the 2022-2023 GTB Wildland Fire Mobilization Plan. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. H- Annual Insurance Renewal Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Vice Chair Kewaygoshkum to approve the Tribal First insurance renewal term for 2022-2023 as presented. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries
III. New Business. P- Compensation Committee Vacancy Posting Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Member Frankenberger to post for the one additional vacancy on the Compensation Committee, which is a 2-year term selected and appointed by Tribal Council. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. R- Resolution #22-40.3461, GTB Limited Waiver for Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Licensing Application Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve Resolution #2240.3461 with the addition of a ‘Whereas’ paragraph that recognizes the governing body, by a Roll Call Vote: Vice Chair KewaygoshkumYES; Secretary Marshall- YES; Councilor Frankenberger-YES; Councilor Rohl-YES; Chairman Arroyo-YES 5-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries III. New Business. S- IHS FY23 Buyback Agreement Motion made by Tribal Council Member Rohl and Supported by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 IHS Buyback Agreement.4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries VI. Reaffirm Motions made in Closed Session Motion made by Tribal Council Secretary Marshall and Supported by Tribal Council Member Rohl to reaffirm the two Motions made in Closed Session. 4-FOR; 0-AGAINST; 2-ABSENT (Napont, Swallows); 0-ABSTAINING Motion Carries GTB NEWS 3
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PUBLIC NOTICES
OBITUARIES Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Belinda Hurst
Angeline Naragon
GTB Tribal Elder Lake Wales, FL
Susannah Warrington
GTB Tribal Elder Clio, MI
8/8/1956– 5/30/2022
GTB Tribal Elder Suttons Bay, MI
12/25/1949– 6/23/2022
11/04/1951– 6/27/2022
Barbara Smith
GTB Tribal Elder Charlevoix, MI
GTB Tribal Elder Charlevoix, MI
10/12/1949– 6/28/2022
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
Diane Smith
James Kenwabikise
GTB Tribal Elder Chicago, IL
4/30/1958– 6/30/2022
4/12/1961– 6/29/2022
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
Funeral Service
neral services were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2022
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
Sacred Fire
Sacred Fire
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FREE TOUTORING FREE FINANCIAL SYLVAN LEARNING COACHING Visitation
Visitation
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6137 Bernard Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Sacred Fire
1877 Fargo Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018
Visitation
Sacred Fire
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Funeral Service
Sacred Fire
6137 Bernard Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Visitation
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Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6137 Bernard Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720 Rosary at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon to follow
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Visitation
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Free Financial Coaching Available to Tribal Citizens Since June 2020, with grant support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) has been offering three types of free financial coaching to tribal citizens across the United States: 1) credit counseling, 2) homebuyer education, and 3) financial management (i.e. budgeting). Confidential sessions are offered one-on-one, by teleconference (Zoom) or phone call, with a certified credit counselor, homebuyer education provider, and financial educator, Felecia Freeman (Citizen Potawatomi). Typically, these sessions will last for an hour and are scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. Thus far, ONAC has offered this free financial coaching to those participating in ONAC’s other programming. Now, ONAC is offering these financial coaching services to a wider group of tribal constituents. If you are a tribal citizen interested in free financial coaching, you are welcome to complete the following registration form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ONACcounselingregistration. Once the form has been submitted to ONAC, our financial coach will work with you to schedule a remote session by phone or teleconference. This confidential financial coaching is available to any American Indian or Alaska Native in the United States, regardless of where you reside. For any questions about these financial coaching services, contact Christy Finsel, ONAC Executive Director, at (405) 720-0770 or cfinsel@oknativeassets.org.
GTB Emergency Phone Numbers FY2022 Cell Number
*subject to updates
Rebecca Oien
Tribal Manager
Tribal Manager Executive Assistant — Doris Winslow
DEPARTMENT 1 Elders DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety
Delores Wonegeshik Jolanda Murphy
DEPARTMENT 3
Rebecca Oien
Tribal Management
For Bereavement Assistance
Department 4 Facilities Management Ron Anderson For Power Outages contact your local Electrical Company Department 5 Conservation Carolan Sonderegger Department 6 Department 7 Department 8
Department Department Department Department
Membership Human Services Health Services
9 Tribal Court 10 Natural Resources 11 Regulatory 12 Life Long Learning
— — Public Safety — Dispatch Police Captain — David Crockett Fire Department — Garrett Fairchild —
Communications — OMB — Housing — Human Resources — DPW-SBR — —
Jodi Lewis
(Interim)
Nicole Basch Melissa Petoskey
Facilities — Paul McGrath Conservation Office
Monique Clifford Doris Winslow (Interim)
Behavioral Health ON-Call # AFS
Soumit Pendharkar Emergencies PRC Referrals Medical Transportation needs. Clinic Nurse Sherri Vezina Carolan Sonderegger T J McClellan Dawn Shenoskey
Benodjenh Strongheart Center
TMO/Directories
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Victoria Alfonseca
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Lakota Raphael
On-Call Laura Mains Stella Chippewa Michelle Shaw 534-7041
Trista Erikson Leanne Alber
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631-8544 866-1108 631-3908 866-1165 534-7777 866-1264 866-1271 631-8544 631-7088 357-2185 313-9482 631-0923 499-4235 631-9983
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631-8685 866-0503 534-7670 534-7695 342-7686 499-5162 631-2978 360-7195 632-6876 499-8758 866-1238 631-8685 342-6320 313-8609 534-5350 534-7551
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July 2022 Mskomin maage Miin Giizis (Raspberry Moon)
HOUSING
HOUSING HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE Offered by GTB HOUSING EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR
✔ $15,000 available to Homeowners in any 5-year period ✔
Income Qualified Homeowners Elders Homeowners regardless of income Over-Income Homeowner: 50% payback required Must be primary resident of the home and within 6 county service area
SEPTIC PUMPOUT
✔Must be Homeowners primary residence within 6-county service area ✔Max. of 1 pump out every other year HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PROGRAM
✔$20,000 for Elders or certified disabled members ✔Must be primary resident of the home and it must be within 6 county service area
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE/HOMEBUYER EDUCATION
✔Available to Tribal Members purchasing a home within 6-county area ✔ Pathways Home Classes ✔ Limited to a One Time Use (lifetime) ✔ Cannot access the Emergency Home Repair for 5 years ✔ Income Qualified applicants receive up to $10,000 ✔Over-income applicants receive up to $5,000 ✔Single wide trailers may receive up to 10% of the purchase price (Trailer must be 10 years old or newer)
ARP Supplement Rental Assistance This a short-term supplemental Rental Assistance Program through the American Rescue Plan that provides rent subsidies for income qualified working families, Elders and disabled Tribal members. This is a tenant-based program where the tenant is subsidized not the rental unit. The family must find their own housing. This allows the family to select a rental unit that meets their needs and the program requirements. A. To be eligible for rental assistance, applicants must meet all of the below conditions: 1. Be an enrolled Tribal member of the Grand Traverse Band or have GTB enrolled dependents residing in the home; 2. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; 3. Reside in one (1) of the following counties: Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Benzie, or Manistee; 4. Qualify as a low income family, defined as a family whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income, as published annually by Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); 5. Live in a space that requires rental payment; 6. Not receiving assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds through the US Department of Treasury program;
NAHASDA Rental Subsidy Assistance *Please note the differences in the programs* Eligibility for Rental Subsidy Assistance A. To be eligible for rental assistance, applicants must meet all of the below conditions: 1. Be an enrolled Tribal member of the Grand Traverse Band; 2. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; 3. Reside in one (1) of the following counties: Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Charlevoix, Benzie, or Manistee; 4. Qualify as a low-income family, defined as a family whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income, as published annually by Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); 5. Live in a space that requires rental payment. For example; apartment, mobile home park, town house, etc. Rental assistance will not be offered for assistance with mortgage payments, lot rent (of participant owned/mortgaged home) or when renting an individual room; 6. Not be delinquent on their rent at the time assistance is offered; B. The applicant is eligible to receive up to $250.00 per month for rental assistance. C. Rental assistance may be provided for a maximum of six months in a two-year period. D. Applicants who receive benefits and become ineligible due to receiving the maximum six months of benefits are eligible to reapply two (2) years after date of initial application. E. An applicant may not receive rental assistance while receiving the benefit of any other form of housing subsidy for the same dwelling unit. (with the exception of the ARP supplemental assistance) F. Applicants that owe monies to the Grand Traverse Band Housing Department are not eligible for Rental Subsidy Assistance until the balance is paid in full.
B. The applicant is eligible to receive up to $250.00 per month for rental assistance. C. Rental assistance may be provided for a maximum of six months. D. Applicants must be received no later than 9/30/2022.
For more information please contact:
HOUSING TENANTS After Hrs. Emergency Number 231-866-1290
Joe Kaubenaw Occupancy Specialist – GTB rental info Down Payment Information/Homebuyer Education Emmett Marlow Occupancy Specialist – GTB rental info
231-534-7803
Tarik Bouguettaya
231-534-7886
Emergency Home Repair, Handicap Accessibility Program
231-534-7802
Nicki Basch Department Manager 231-534-7449
See the website for applications and more details www.gtbindians.org/housing_dept.asp
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July 2022 Mskomin maage Miin Giizis (Raspberry Moon)
ELDERS
ELDERS Noos (Father's) Day Event Noos (Father's) Day Cornhole & Euchre Tournament Event was full of smiles & laughs!
Miigwech to all of our Noos!
Benzie & Charlevoix Calendar's
July
2022
Activities are subject to change All activites are Drug and alcohol free. Activity suggestion are welcome!
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Cornhole / Bean Bag Toss Croquet Pony Game With12 buckets
Exercise / Game Day Are games like
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Hose Shoes 3
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Offices Closed
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Contact Elders Day 17
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Elders Spotlight
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Shopping Day 11am
7
Cherry Festival LV. @ 9:30am
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Mini Bingo @ Benzie Site 11am
Euchre Time 11am 25
Contact Elders Day Euchre
6
Exercise/ Game Day @ 11am
Visiting Manistee Elders
18
Contact Elders Day
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5
Euchre Time 11am
14
Shopping Day 11am
20
Exercise / Game Day @ 11am
Staff Day
21
Craft Time 11am
27
Exercise / Game day @ 11am
Staff Day
Family Olympics 28
Craft Time 11am
Staff Day
Leelanau, Charlevoix, & Grand Traverse/ Antrim Elders, please contact your Elders Site Coordinator for activities/events near you!
made everything seem fun!
Julia Ann (Wilson) Leaureaux, is in our Elder Highlight this month. Julia resides in Grand Traverse County and is an active member in the Elder’s Program. She has lived most of her life in the Grand Traverse Region. She was born in Elk Rapids and grew up in Kewadin. Her parents, Jim and Delora (Bird) Wilson, raised 11 kids! She is second born of 12; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. (Moses, Julia, Donald, Joyce, Nancy, Donna Lou, Charles, Percy, Joseph, June, James and Gary) (little brother, Percy died when he was a baby) Dad was a block layer and mom was a homemaker and had a small cleaning business too.
My advice to the youth is take care of yourself! Take care of your health because when you get older, you’ll be glad you did! Never give up! Keep trying to do your best-in your education, your job and don’t forget to Pray!
Julia married Ollie Leaureaux and had 4 children: Sherrie and Carrie (twins) and Gerry and Ollie Jr. She has 7 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. She loves them all. She is thankful that they all live close by and she enjoys being a part of their lives, watching them grow! She said she has one more great-grandchild on the way!
Marge Donaldson is an active member of the Grand Traverse Band. She has a magical sense of humor that keeps everyone in her group smiling. Only one of her 6 children live in Michigan, the others are in Georgia, Colorado, Washington and Texas. Marge loves to be active. During the summer she gardens enjoying her yard and likes to get in the car and “go”.
Her kids tell her what a great mum she is and that they always had her to help them along the way. She’s proud of all her kids and their little families! Julia is retired and most of her jobs were with the tribe and working at Nish Nah Bee, way back in the 70’s and 80’s. She also likes to read and especially enjoys reading her Bible! She enjoyed sewing and taking walks; but is somewhat limited nowadays! She finds that she enjoys sitting and visiting with friends and family and summer picnics or watching the tribe’s Old Men’s softball games. As a youngster, she loved just playing outside with all the kids from the grove; kick the can was the favorite! No iPad or iPhone back then! No TV till the mid-sixties. Then, Julia liked watching Wagon Train! (Zheesh-ma-gee-ha)! Or she liked listening to WLS on the radio, a rock-n-roll station out of Chicago! Elvis, Beatles and of course Loretta Lynn on the country station! In the summer when picking cherries, she could afford to go to the movies in Elk Rapids and see whatever was playing! She said: Family time was us kids sitting on the floor and singing with Dad while he was playing the guitar. (old gospel songs for sure) Sometimes, Dad would hit softballs to us outside; a game called 500! I usually got to help my mum make bread or dinner! At night, we played jacks with light from a kerosene lamp. Julia got inspiration from parents, but she remembers her Auntie Muggs! She always made time for her when she came to visit. Mum said she always tried taming your unruly hair! She would fix it up or put it up in bobby-pins! Auntie always made her feel special and GTB NEWS 6
For my fellow elders, I say get out and enjoy our communities, the meal sites and the trips we get to go on and enjoy each other! Miigwetch Julia for sharing! Made me feel like I was there!
Elders Spotlight
Elders Spotlight Bill Wilson was born in Kewadin in 1949, the son of Nicholas and Elsie Wilson. Bill comes from a large family of 14 brothers and 3 sisters. Bill is a proud Dad of 6 children, 27 grand kids and 6 great grandchildren. Growing up he loved playing different sports, pool, baseball, softball, basketball and became an avid bowler. He even possesses a "300" ring which he got for bowling a perfect game in league play. His words of advice to everyone is to try and live a clean and sober life, visit your doctor and most of all remember you can never get enough of spending time and being with your family.
Leonard & Bill Wilson
Want to be featured in the Elders Spotlight? Please, contact your Elders Site Coordinator!
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ELDERS BIRTHDAYS
Mino-Dibishkaan! Happy Birthday! GTB News Staff & Membership Department would like to acknowledge this months Elders Birthdays! We hope you all have joyous & memorable birthdays filled with friends, family, love, peace, and happiness! Donna
Squires
1-Jul
Angus
DeVerney
12-Jul
Gregory
Peplow
22-Jul
Debra
Gunderson
1-Jul
Michael
Rilling
12-Jul
Frank
Wanegeshik
22-Jul
Rodney
Koon
2-Jul
Virginia
Fields
13-Jul
James
Galligan
23-Jul
Catherine Weitz
2-Jul
Dennis
DeVerney
13-Jul
Jeffrey
Eaton
24-Jul
Katherine Coonrod
3-Jul
William
Lyons
13-Jul
Paul
Alker
24-Jul
Sharon
Edgington
3-Jul
Cheryl
Madagame
13-Jul
Bertha
Fox
25-Jul
Charles
Brown
3-Jul
Glenn
Petoskey
13-Jul
James
Williams
26-Jul
Sandra
Bennett
4-Jul
Clint
Boulton
14-Jul
Richard
McSauby
26-Jul
Diana
Simpkins
5-Jul
Deborah
Gunter
14-Jul
Cheryl
Quayle
26-Jul
Rhonda
Draper
6-Jul
Roseanne Raphael
15-Jul
Scott
Bailey
27-Jul
Pearly
Tyler
6-Jul
Mark
Bixler
15-Jul
Scott
Niewiadomski
27-Jul
Francis
Menefee
6-Jul
Michael
Shomin
15-Jul
Ronald
Harp
27-Jul
Karen
Moritz
6-Jul
Janet
Winters
16-Jul
Robynn
Rueckert
27-Jul
Thomas
Gillispie
6-Jul
Mary
Pelcher
17-Jul
Roger
Lovell
27-Jul
Jonathan Anderson
6-Jul
Janet
Gibson
17-Jul
Juanita
Hawes
27-Jul
Ronald
Menefee
7-Jul
Pauline
Barber
18-Jul
Layne
Dancz
28-Jul
Sandra
McSawby
7-Jul
Timothy
Wyatt
18-Jul
Diana
McMiller
28-Jul
Delores
Wabanimkee
8-Jul
Sheri
Erfourth
18-Jul
Raymond Warren
29-Jul
James
Mitchell
8-Jul
Michelle
Dumonte
18-Jul
Sheryl
Townsend
29-Jul
William
Sky-Eagle
8-Jul
Eugene
Norton
18-Jul
Mary
Sitter
30-Jul
Earnest
Gablow
8-Jul
Henry
Lewis
19-Jul
Albert
Francis
30-Jul
Scott
Schwander
8-Jul
Linda
DePetro
19-Jul
Terry
Antoine
30-Jul
Preston
Tyler
9-Jul
Angela
Johns
19-Jul
Dorothy
Christy
31-Jul
Anita
Nelson
9-Jul
Debra
Jones
19-Jul
Freddy
Raphael
31-Jul
Carla
Tanner
10-Jul
Janeane
Bastien
20-Jul
Valerie
Maidens
10-Jul
Joseph
King
20-Jul
Catherine Smeltzer Ward
11-Jul
Gloria
Ptak
20-Jul
George
Bailey
11-Jul
James
Mahn
21-Jul
Mari
Raphael
11-Jul
Karen
Marjan
21-Jul
Delores Wonegeshik - Manager Office: 231-534-7748 Cell: 231-866-6317 Staff
Sharon Edgington Joyce Wilson Greg Bailey Steven Alberts Robbin Raphael Barbara Kenwabikise
Office
(231) 534-7710 (231) 534-7769 (231) 534-7740 (231) 534-7743 (231) 534-7824 (231) 534-7066
Cell
(231) 866-6074 (231) 631-8917 (231) 492-4976 (231) 631-6095 (231) 492-4352 (231) 631-0281
Site
GT/Antrim (TM Last names M-Z) GT/Antrim (TM Last names A-L) Leelanau (TM Last names M-Z) Leelanau (TM Last names A-L) Benzie/Manistee Charlevoix GTB NEWS 7
YOUTH SERVICES
GTB NEWS 8
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YOUTH SERVICES / EDUCATION
HANDS ON ART YOUTH SERVICES BENZIE OUTPOST JUNE 13, 2022
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Education Department Heritage Library Events & Activities
Youth Services, Benzie Outpost, June 13th, visited pottery art studio “HANDZ ON ART” for a wonderful morning of painting art pieces. Handz on Art qualifies as a cool place located in a cool place. The downtown Traverse City warehouse district is around a secret corner and off an obscure parking lot. Entering through a heavy industrial door gives you the feel that this is the real thing: And Julie, the owner/teacher/former nurse/potter makes guests extremely welcome and always glad they came ( Cheers!). Each guest artist selects a pottery piece–plates, cups, figurines…and various theme pieces from Star Wars and Disney movies (the teapot from Beauty and the Beast). The comfortable surroundings, that are both organized and accessible, promote a great happy place to have discovered.. Julie relates that they have all student ages from elementary to high school, seniors, nursing home residents, to even people on a first date! Great activity! For more information on "HANDS ON ART", please contact Julie at (231) 941-5071 or Photos By Gregory Sundell julie@tchandzonart.com -Gregory Sundell
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS YOUTH SERVICES BENZIE OUTPOST JUNE 22, 2022 Benzie Youth Services visited Interlochen on June 22, for an invigorating escorted tour of the Interlochen Center for the Arts (School and Academy). We toured the campus including the theater arts, dance, graphic and visual arts...buildings and more! In addition, we attended a presentation of their sustainability department and greenhouses for the campus. They provided a wonderful lunch and gift bags for the students (with the availability to receive free tickets to a Interlochen Arts Camp production). Our escorts for the days were Doninic Garzonio, Partnership Manager and Esther Triggs, Associate Diredtor of DEI. -Gregory Sundell Photos By Gregory Sundell
TALL SHIP "MANITOU" TRAVERSE CITY YOUTH SERVICES JUNE 22, 2022 How does it feel to be sailing away on a replica of an 1880’s schooner that could cross the Atlantic? On June 22nd the GTB Youth Intervention team sponsored an afternoon with the Tall Ship “Manitou” of Traverse City. The schooner has an overall length of 114 feet and with Captain Jim and his able crew, the students learned about sailing and participated in hoisting mail sails and steering…. Wonderful afternoon! -Gregory Sundell
Photos By Gregory Sundell
More information on Traverse City Sailing Adventures, please visit https://tallshipsailing.com/
GTB NEWS 9
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2022 GRADUATES
HIGHER EDUCATION GRADUATES
Mya Weidenhamer Associate of General Studies North Central Michigan College
Jennifer Fortune Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cum Laude Ferris State University Angeleia Gann Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education Magna Cum Laude Ferris State University Marcia Gould Bachelor of Science in Nursing With Honors Michigan State University Hannah Harris Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Cum Laude Western Michigan University Iris Luna Bachelor of Science in Sociology With Distinction University of Michigan Austin Miller Bachelor of Science-Business Adminstration Ferris State University Deanna Mishler Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Grand Valley State University Garrett Quiggin Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Ferris State University
Graduation is an exciting time. It marks both an ending and a beginning; it’s warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future. The future holds no promises, but rather mysteries and surprises. What you’ve learned will prepare you for both. Congratulations and all the best for the future!
Shtaataahaa! “There is but one secret to success: never give up!” —Ben Nighthorse Campbel GTB NEWS 10
Kyra Vezina Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Marketing & Certificate in E-Marketing Lake Superior State University Marion Wabanimkee-Minzey Bachelor of Science in University Studies Western Michigan University Alfred Campbell Master of Arts in Education With High Distinction University of Michigan-Flint Katrina Furman Master of Public Administration-Nonprofit Management & Leadership Grand Valley State University Daniel Mayers Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan-Dearborn
John McClellan Master of Science in Manangement, Strategy, and Leadership Michigan State University Devyn Trester Master of Social Work With High Distinction Eastern Michigan University Mary Pelcher Doctorate in Community College Leadership With Highest Honors Ferris State University
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2022 GRADUATES
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRADUATES Jordan Anderson Firefighter 1 & 2 Northwest Regional Fire Training Center
McKenzie May Certificate in Digital Marketing/Administration Northwestern Michigan College
M'Konz John Firefighter 1 & 2 Northwest Regional Fire Training Center
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Zoie Shomin HS Diploma Kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Brooklyn Campos HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Isabelle Kenwabikise HS Diploma Charlevoix High School
Wendi Wilson HS Diploma Kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Allison Defoe HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Kayla Smeltzer HS Diploma Frankfort High School
Stormy Milk HS Diploma Pulse - Online GR South SVLC
Andres Martinez HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Sierra McClellan HS Diploma Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Cameron Alberts HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Rylee Memberto HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Selina Gibbs HS Diploma Kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Eilleen Alcaraz-Shomin HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Alexia Petoskey HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Joy Ogemaw HS Diploma Kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Audry Anderson HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Waasegiizhig Stevens HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Corey Raphael HS Diploma Kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Gnaajiwi Anderson HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Naomi Sams HS Diploma Traverse City High School High School
Savannah Sams HS Diploma Kitchi Minogining Tribal School
Sophia Anderson HS Diploma Suttons Bay High School
Veronica Spears HS Diploma Traverse City High School High School
Mick Robinson HS Diploma Bellaire Public Schools
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ishkwada Fowler GTB Life Long Learning Center
Juaquin Sanchez GTB Life Long Learning Center
HEAD START/GREAT START READINESS PROGRAM Gaven Bressette Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Arayah Shomin Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Phoenix Mitchell Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Laela Southbird Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Ellie Ramsey Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Mauricio Southbird Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Aria Sands Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program
Logan Stoffel Head Start/Great Start Readiness Program GTB NEWS 11
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PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY
HEAT HEALTH & SAFETY
KIDS & PETS IN CARS
WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR EXTREAM HEAT
IT ONLY TAKES TWO MINUTES FOR A CAR TO REACH UNSAFE TEMPERATURES.
Health Risks of Hot Weather
Children, People with Disabilities, and Pets in Cars
When it is very hot, there is an increased risk of heat-related illness because the body’s temperature rises and cannot be cooled by sweating or the other ways the body cools itself. The most severe heat-related illnesses are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If not treated, heat exhaustion can worsen and cause heat stroke or death. Below shows common symptoms of hea exhaustion and heat stroke.
It only takes two minutes for a car to reach unsafe temperatures. Every year children and pets left in parked vehicles die from heat stroke. Heat stroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehiclerelated deaths in children under 15. • Never leave a child, a person with a disability, or pet in your car, even if the windows are open. • Even the most caring and watchful person can forget a child or pet is in the vehicle. Always check to make sure all children and pets are out of the car before locking it and walking away. • Teach children that cars are not safe places to play. Store your keys out of reach of children. • Leave pets at home when you can.
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF?
STAY INFORMED & CHECK ON YOUR RELATIVES Who is most at risk for heat-related illness? • People older than 65 • Outdoor workers • People who exercise outside • Infants and children For outdoor workers • Drink plenty of water. • Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package. • Ask if tasks can be scheduled for earlier or later in the day to avoid midday heat.
• • • •
People who live alone People without air conditioning People who exercise outside People with chronic conditions
• If possible, work shorter shifts until your body has gotten used to the heat and take frequent breaks to rest and cool down.
Visit CDC.gov/Ticks for additional information. GTB NEWS 12
Open 2022 Spring and Summer Season Each tornado shelter will be unlocked from April 1st to October 1st for the spring and summer months. GTB Fire Deparment will lock the shelters each year for the winter season.
FIRE RESCUE
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GTB Fire Department
Infographic by Emerald Torrez, GTB Multi-Media Specialist GTB NEWS 13
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HEALTHCARE SERVICE
Healthcare Services
LETS HEAL TELEHEALTH BETTER HEALTH Medical care from the comfort of home with a Smartphone or Computer. Lets Heal is available for GTB Tribal Members & patients of the GTB Health Department
Call Us: 231-534-7478
Condition Services Allergies, Bladder Infection/UTI, Cough, Cold and Flu Symptoms, Fever, Headaches, Nausea, Rashes, Sinus Issues, Sore Throat, Follow-up appointments. List is not all-inclusive!
Service Accessibility
HOW TO SIGNUP? Have an e-mail address handy (required). *E-mail addresses cannot be shared between individuals. Call “Lets Heal” Coordinator at 231-534-7478 Your account will be created for you! You will receive an email welcoming you to the service.
Completed on your Phone or Tablet, with the Lets Heal app, available for IOS and Android. Download Lets Heal on the App Store and Google Play. Visit your Provider using a computer with a camera.
24/7 Urgent Care GTB Tribal Members in the 6-County Service Area have access to 4 covered, 24/7 Urgent Care visits with Lets Heal providers.
Why Choose Our Service?
HOW TO USE THE SERVICE? Schedule an appointment by calling the Clinic 231-534-7200 Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive an email with instructions on how to start your visit Enter the visit 10-15 minutes before your scheduled visit
No need to schedule childcare Less exposure to illness Easy to fit into your schedule No missing visits due to inclement weather For those who live far from the clinic NO COST for service & NO LIMITS on visits with GTB providers 2300 N. Stallman Road Peshawbestown, MI 49682
If you’re having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital
Medicare
• 65th Birthday approaching contact me. • 65+ or Disabled with SSA over 2 years • $170.10 is the Medicare Part B deduction. • Find out what programs you qualify for! • Mail/Advertisements questions ask me. • Avoid spam calls! Keep your information safe. Medicaid
• I can help you apply over the phone! • Single income $18,000 19-64yrs • 0-18yrs parents’ income below $28,800 • Income based: Family size ↑ $ Income ↑ • Need a Medicaid card call:1-888-367-6557 Angelina Raphael PRC Benefits Coordinator Call: 231-534-7731 Text: 231-866-0326 Email: angelina.raphael@gtb-nsn.gov MDHHS Community Partner - Certified MMAP Councilor - Tribal Veteran Representative
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http://gtbindians.org/letsheal.asp
COVID-19 UPDATES
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COVID-19 Updates From Interim- Department Manager Doris Winslow
The GTB Health Department is reporting eight (8) new positive COVID-19 case for the workweek ending May 26, 2022. Our most recent 7-day positivity rate was 22.8% (compared to 16% for the State of Michigan). In the month of May 2022, we reported twenty (25) positives in total. We reported 96 new cases for January 2022, 22 new cases for February 2022, and 3 new cases for March 2022 and 3 new cases for April 2022.
Currently, all GTB service areas are in high community level risk for all GTB Counties. You can check your CDC COVID-19 community levels at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/yourhealth/ covid-by-county.html In Michigan, new cases are showing an increasing trend in all regions. Hospital admissions and hospital census are showing an increase, although ICU census continues to decline. We continue to closely monitor the spread of Omicron BA.2 in Michigan. In the U.S., BA.2 remains most predominant but the proportion of BA.2.12.1 is increasing faster than other lineages. BA.2.12.1 is the most common circulating strain in Northeastern U.S. In Michigan, since March 15, there have been 947 Omicron BA.2 specimens identified from 57 counties and City of Detroit. • Maximize your protection! Please see attached handout “Thinking About Getting a Second COVID-19 Booster Dose”. Please call the COVID-19 Vaccination Line (231-534-7475) to get scheduled for a booster shot, vaccination, or for any questions. Upcoming dates include: -Tuesday, May 31st – 3 Mile Office 10am to 3pm. -Wednesday, June 1st – Medicine Lodge 9:30am to 3:30pm. *Also offered individually at each patient encounter. The GTB Health Department has now administered 5,411 doses. Currently, 63% of GTB tribal members age 12 and over, 82% of GTB elders age 55 and over, and 19% of GTB tribal members age 5 to 11 years in the 6-county service area are vaccinated. Additionally, 65% of eligible GTB Elders have received their 1st booster and 60% of eligible GTB Elders have received their 2nd booster. 2 GTB members 5-11 years received 1st booster dose: 2/29 = 7% eligible are Up-to-date. Regarding 2nd Booster - 1 Vaccinated GTB elders received 2nd booster dose (134/219 = 61% of those eligible) (up from 60%)
o Or, tribal satellite office: • GTB Administration, (231) 534-7000 • Benzie Office, (231) 534-7820 • Charlevoix Office, (231) 534-7060 • Traverse City Office, (231) 534-7760
• Below is summary information for the 499 cumulative positive cases to-date tested at the GTB Health Department for the 2021 and 2022:
By County Leelanau – 232 Benzie – 17 Grand Traverse – 189 Kalkaska – 7 Manistee – 4 Charlevoix – 9 Antrim -21 Ingham – 1 Isabella -3 Wexford -1 Out of State – 1 ***There may be more active cases in the community that were tested at other facilities that are not included in this tally.*** If you would like to get tested for COVID-19, please call the clinic at (231)-534-7200 to get on the daily testing schedule. Our test times are currently 8:15am and 1:15pm. We ask that all individuals tested appear on the testing schedule. Please note, the GTB Health Department tests tribal members and families, government employees, government entities, and essential support groups to GTB when possible.
• A reminder that GTB is providing free COVID-19 testing supplies, pulse oximeters, KN95 and N95 masks (while supplies last). • Please call the clinic at (231) 534-7200 to make a request, or Nearest CHR: • Saija McClellan, Charlevoix, (231) 534-7062 • Elizabeth Elliott, Benzie (231) 534-7826 • Ranee Compo, Traverse City (231) 534-7772 • Tamra Newton, Peshawbestown (231) 534-7205
If you have questions about COVID-19 treatment options available at the GTB Health Department, please contact the clinic at 231-534-7200 and request to speak to a medical provider.
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HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services News for July 2022 GTB’s wrap-around Family and Behavioral Health Services Mino Gizep!
What Substances Do Kids Use? Alcohol: Young people may simply want to fit in with their peers. They may not realize that underage drinking can increase their risk for injuries, sexual assaults, and even deaths from car crashes, suicides, and homicides. As discussed earlier, underage drinking can affect normal adolescent brain development. Furthermore, early substance misuse, including alcohol misuse, is associated with a greater likelihood of developing a substance use disorder later in life. What can you do? If you keep alcohol in your home, monitor how much you have and lock it up. Remind your children that the national minimum legal drinking age is 21. Be clear about your rules for them and give them advice on what they can say or do if offered a drink or a ride with others who have been drinking. Discuss and agree on consequences for underage
Talking Circle Sponsored by: Grand Traverse Band Behavioral Health Services
Wednesdays | 10:30 am Join Scott on Wednesdays via Zoom for a virtual talking circle Wellbriety meeting. Contact Scott at (231) 534-7247 or scott.scholten@gtb-nsn.gov. Miigwetch! ZOOM MEETING CODE: 965 5550 8713 PASSWORD: sobertalk HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/96555508713? PWD=BWLEULJXT0T0R3BYQ1H6RFQYOUZEUT09
Summer has arrived! “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought this is what it means to be happy” (Sylvia Plath) . Take those moments to enjoy the sunshine, the rain, the beaches, and the woods on your own or with family and friends! Have a safe and happy July! We, at Human Services, want to know how you are doing or what you may need. We are here to support GTB membership, descendants and family wellbeing however we can. We care about each one of you and want to assist in the best way possible. Please reach out to AFS or BHS offices to complete an initial intake or just to get more information to begin the process to access services that promote healthy lifestyles and self-sufficiency.
Chi-Miigwetch
Mask Up and Stay Safe
Kathy Tahtinen, Human Services Department Manager, 231-534-7255 Karen Alexander, BHS Clinical Supervisor, 231-534-7686 Maria Guillen, AFS Interim Supervisor, 231-534-7218 Anishinaabek Family Services/Human Services; Direct line: 231-534-7906 Behavioral Health Services; Direct line: 231-534-7090
24 hour Crisis Help Lines for GTB’s six-county service area
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line 833-295-0616 (Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties) Centra Wellness Network 24-hour Crisis Intervention hotline 877-398-2013 (Benzie and Manistee Counties) At the Medicine Lodge in Peshawbestown, home of Food North Country Community Mental Health Crisis Help Line Rescue Mondays, is soon to be 877-470-4668 (Antrim and Charlevoix Counties) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hours) 800-273-8255 st
the recipient of the 1 ever Leelanau Farmers Market food rescue. Donated farm fresh fruit and vegetables will be available for pick up on Fridays, 3 to 5pm, starting mid-July. Please call Andrea at 231-534-7910 to schedule a pick-up time.
Scott BHS Peer Recovery Specialist 231-534-7247 scott.scholten@gtbindians.com
“Remain still, breath deeply, offer tobacco, pray to Creator, and this too shall pass” Please join our weekly recovery zoom meeting and watch the miracle at work.”
Karen Alexander LMSW, CAADC is our new Lead Clinical Supervisor at GTB Behavioral Health Services. Karen is a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and has been providing behavioral health services for tribal members since 2002. Karen has a B.A. in Psychology; a Master of Social Work; and expects to finish a PhD in Evaluation at WMU this fall. Karen is in long-term recovery and enjoys learning about Anishinaabe culture. Karen is the mother of four and grandmother of five.
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Wish a warm welcome to Department 7’s newest staff members! Sandy Dunkin Clinical Social Worker Case Management Services Tribal Behavioral Health Implementation Grant (TBHI) 231-534-7253 (office) 231-944-8955 (cell) sandra.dunkin@gtb-nsn.gov
The TBHI Grant provides funding for case management services, along with alternative therapies such as: Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Headspace.Com Mindfulness App, Light Therapy Lamps and more. If you receive Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Services in our six-county area, call Sandy to check your eligibility!
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FITNESS
STRONGHEART CENTER BENZIE FITNESS CENTER Hi, my name is Travis Wolf. I attend The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Benzie Fitness Center because it’s not crowded like other gyms, that might sound bad, but for me it’s a plus. It has everything I want here to work out. I travel a lot, I have been to other gym in other places, this gym has a lot more. I like to work out on regular basis to stay strong. I’m so glad this is a part of the community. Terrence Barnett I come to the GTB Benzie Fitness Center because I lift weights on a regular basis. I used to weigh 245LB, now I weigh 141 LB and lifting is how I maintain it, along with eating healthy. I keep coming back to this fitness center because the people are friendly, and I feel at home here.
BENZIE FITNESS CENTER HOURS MON – THURS 8AM – 7PM FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM SATURDAY 10AM – 2PM * Closed 12PM-1PM for lunch, HRS subject to chnage *
231-534-7820 BENZIE FITNESS STAFF Lesia Kennedy- Gym Attendant 231-534-7831
JULY 6TH · 13TH · 14TH 5PM-7PM
PRACTICE MICHIGAN INDIAN FAMILY OLYMPICS
Tribal members can sign out (2) kayaks with valid tribal ID, phone number, address, and signed User agreement (2-day usage) FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
231-534-7457
STRONGHEART SUMMER HOURS MON – THURS 6AM – 7PM FRIDAY 6AM – 6PM CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY 231-534-7457 SAUNA IS NOW OPEN (1) person at a time – call to reserve a 30 min spot!
STRONGHEART STAFF
Ryan Shaw- Gym Attendant Adam Arroyo- Gym Attendant Gavyn Shananaquet- Gym Attendant Leanne (Tana) Alber- Supervisor 231-534-7551
B PRACTICE DATES
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WE OFFER 2 Hours of Michigan Indian Family Olympic Practicing. Equipment, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. This event is open to ALL GTB Tribal Members & their families!
LONG JUMP
July 6th Suttons Bay High School Track & Field 500 S Elm St. Suttons BAY MI 49682
SOFTBALL THROW
METER DASH
July 13th Benzie High School Track & Field 9300 Homestead Rd. Benzonia, MI 49616
BASKETBALL
AND MANY MORE!
July 14th Elk Rapids High School Track & Field 308 Meguzee Point Rd Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Leanne.Alber@gtb-nsn.gov www.gtbindians.org
(231)534-7457 OR (231)534-7551
Registration Fee: Must Sign Up With GTB Strongheart
34 th Annual
Michigan Indian Family Olympics
Miigwech to Leisa Kennedy – Benzie Fitness Center Attendant – Chi-Miigwech for your service to GTB and we wish you all the best in your next endeavors! KAYAKS AVAILABLE FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS USE!
DAYS
July 22, 2022
Registration Form
* This event is open to all Native Americans and their family members who reside in the state of Michigan* ** This is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug-free event**
Shirt Size:
First Name: (Please write in uppercase lettering) Last Name:
Birth Date:
Email Address:
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Phone Number: _________________________________ Tribe/Organization: (Please check box) AIS American Indian Services Grand Traverse Band
GTB of Ottawa and Chippewa American Indian Health
AIHFS and Family Services
BMIC
Other
Bay Mills Indian Community
Gun Lake Tribe of
GLT Potawatomi Indians
Hannahville Indian
Nottawaseppi Huron
HIC Community
NHBP Band Potawatomi
Keweenaw Bay
Little River Band
KBIC Indian Community
LRB of Ottawa Indians
Little Traverse Bay Band
MSCG Muscogee
PP Pokagon Potawatomi
Saginaw Chippewa
SSM Marie Tribe
LTBB of Odawa Indians SCIT Indian Tribe
Sault Ste.
WI Walpole Island
Please accept my entry in the 2022 Michigan Indian Family Olympics. I hereby state that I have conditioned myself properly for the activities I will participate in. I waive any right that I have against the Family Olympics officials, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and all the participating groups for damages or injuries occurred by my participation in the 2022 Michigan Indian Family Olympics.
Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ________ (Must be signed by a parent or guardian if participant is under 18 years old)
MUST Pre-Register with Strongheart 231-534-7457 Leanne Alber 231-534-7551 Ages 5 - 54: $5.00 per person:__________ Family of 5 or more (ages 5-17): $20.00 per family: __________
Golf:
Singles AND Doubles: $24.00 per person
Singles OR Doubles: $12.00 per person
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NATURAL RESOURCES
NATURAL RESOURCES
GTB Natural Resources Department 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682
GTB NRD Elk and Bear Application 2022
Apply for Bear Tag ____
Apply for Elk Tag ____
Name_______________________________________
Tribal ID #_____________________________
Phone Number_______________________________
Date_________________________________
Alternate Phone Number_______________________
Email ________________________________
If you are not the applicant Print and Sign Name_____________________ Relationship to Applicant_______________________
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Phone Number_________________________
The elk herd in Michigan is located in the tip of the mitt of the northern lower peninsula region. They reside in small groups scattered among private and public land. In the past, some Tribal hunters have been fortunate to harvest Elk near a road for an easier haul out, while others have gotten elk and needed a group of friends and family to drag it out. Every hunt is different. Plan on the elk weighing over 400 lbs.
The questions below are for Natural Resources Department data collection. You will not be excluded from a tag based on your answers. Answer all questions to the best of your knowledge and leave any notes at the bottom. 1.) Have you ever harvested a whitetail deer?
YES
NO
2.) Have you ever harvested an elk in Michigan under a GTB Tribal Tag? (there is currently a ten year waiting period after obtaining an elk tag) YES NO If Yes what Year___________ 3.) Have you ever harvested a Bear in Michigan under a GTB Tribal Tag?
YES
NO If Yes what Year___________
4.) If selected, what caliber rifle and bullet will you use?______________________________________ 5.) Have you completed Hunters Safety?___________________________________________________ If you are successfully drawn and do not intend on using the elk tag this season, you have until August 20th to return your packet or write a letter rescinding your permit with no penalty and can apply again the following year. Note that these are coveted tag and a good way to get a freezer full of meat. If this is something you will not use, please allow another tribal member to obtain the tag. If you are ready to go and harvest an elk or bear if chosen for a tag initial or sign. ________________________________________
2022-2023 Renewal Stickers All GTBGTB Hunting, Fishing, Gathering & Trapping Licenses EXPIRE APRIL 1ST NRD Phone: (231) 534-7500 Email: NRD@GTB-NSN.GOV Please call or email the Natural Resources Department for your 2022/2023 renewal sticker.
NRD@gtb-nsn.gov.com or 231-534-7500 Make sure your information is up to date, so you don’t miss out on any of your Treaty Rights information & opportunities. Note: We do not have a shared database with Membership, so information will need to be changed with us as well.
2022 Elk & Bear Applications Period CLOSED
Immediate Ban on Deer Baiting, Feeding, & Attractants Due to the 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/concerns should be directed to the Natural Resources Department in person, or by telephone at 231-534-7500. GTB NEWS 18
AGRICULTURAL & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
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AGRICULTURAL & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
AGRICULTURAL FOOD SOVERIGNETY
2022 SPRING CROP REPORT W I T H N E A R LY A D O Z E N S I T E S
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BEING MANAGED BY THE GTB A G R I C U LT U R E & F O O D SOVEREIGNTY DEPARTMENT, 2022 IS SHAPING UP TO BE THE MOST PRODUCTIVE YEAR OF
■ L O C A L PA R T N E R S H I P S
ANNUAL CROP PRODUCTION FOR THE NEW DEPARTMENT. THE
UPCOMING EVENTS
AND THE PESHAWBESTOWN FARM. IN TOTAL ABOUT 1 ACRE
7/5-7/19
J U LY G A R D E N D A Y S Throughout the month of July, Garden Days will be held at the Peshawbestown Gitigaan. Every Tuesday, the Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Department will be hosting afternoon events f rom 2:30–5:30PM.
7/28 A G R I C U LT U R E M A N A G E R ON SITE AT CHARLEVOIX FARM 2:30 – 5:30PM the GTB Agriculture Manager will be on site at the Charlevoix Satellite Office Farm. The farm site is located just north of the Charlevoix Satellite Office, on the north side of the former dairy farm barns. Come learn about the plantings at the various tribal farm sites, ask any agricultural questions you may have, and maybe even enjoy a f resh harvest of crops grown on tribal land. More “Garden Days” will be hosted at the Kewadin Community Garden, and Benzie Garden in August.
COMING SOON... T R A D I T I O N A L A G R I C U LT U R A L WORKSHOPS It is with great excitement to announce a series of traditional agricultural workshops that will focus on teachings: three-sisters planting, wild foraging, & other traditional food ways. These workshops will be held at the Peshawbestown Farm, and at Satellite Office sites through September. A calendar of events for July-Sept is being finalized, please stay tuned to the GTB Facebook page, website, & other digital media for the exact dates of these exciting new workshops!
CORN CROP WAS PLANTED IN AT THE CHARLEVOIX OFFICE, THE ANTRIM COMMUNITY GARDEN,
OF THE TRADITIONAL CORN HAS BEEN PLANTED FOR THE 2022 HARVEST. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED IN RECEIVING EITHER CORN FOR USE IN TRADITIONAL CORN SOUP AND/OR WOOD ASH PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE A G R I C U LT U R E M A N A G E R
JULY ARGICULTURAL FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Lets Grow Together CURRENT CROPS Other crops of cucumber, tomato, cabbage, Brussel sprout, potato, squash, beans, herbs, sunflower, and more are all coming along nicely. GROWN, SOLD, & DISTRIBUTED LOCALY The produce grown on tribal lands is both sold to the culinary staff at Turtle Creek Casino, and distributed to GTB Elders, Youth, and Food Pantry programs. Please feel free to contact the Agriculture Manager to get involved, volunteer, or just stop up to the farm for a tour or bag of produce! Miigwetch!
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Designed by Victoria Alfonseca, GTB Communications Coordinator & Editor GTB NEWS 19
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SCORE-TRAVERSE CITY
SCORE
ANTRIM - BENZIE - GRAND TRAVERSE - LEELANAU - KALKASKA Financing Sources-Crowdfunding to Banking IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM July 21, 2022, 12:00pm EDT- LIVE EVENT
There’s a volunteer Certified SCORE TC Mentor to fit every business and every question. And it’s all free! SCORE TC in northwest Michigan is rated #7 in the country, comprised of 45 local volunteer business men and women, both employed and retired, who give time and energy in support of emerging entrepreneurs and the growing businesses of our region.
Mission Foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. We pair experienced business people with entrepreneurs to mentor them through their business development and growth. Vision Every person has the support necessary to thrive as a small business owner. Mentors Your local SCORE Traverse City mentors are current and retired business men and women who volunteer their time to support and grow small businesses in northern Michigan. SCORE mentors will meet face-to-face or virtually with clients to provide guidance and advice on how to start a small business or grow an existing business. Entrepreneurs are paired with experts experienced in accounting, legal issues, business planning, marketing, distribution, selling and acquisitions, etc. SCORE Traverse City mentors have learned valuable lessons in their careers and are willing to give of their time and share this knowledge and insight with others who need confidential business guidance. We want to help start up companies and 2nd and 3rd tier established businesses to thrive in our community. Do you want to become a SCORE Mentor and offer to some knowlege and experties ? More than 45 business professionals from the Grand Traverse area volunteer their time to serve as SCORE mentors. They represent a wide variety of experience, talent, and perspective: Generalists who have owned and built their own successful small businesses. Specialists with experience in subjects like legal issues, accounting, finance, product development, business operations and marketing. Experts in business planning and financing for start-up ventures. Together, this team of SCORE mentors brings almost a millennium of business experience to support you as you start and grow your small business. While some mentors join SCORE after retiring from their careers, half of our mentors are actively engaged in the workplace, with a deep understanding of current business practices and opportunities. SCORE mentors are diverse in age, gender and expertise.
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A panel of experts from various financing sources will discuss what they look for in a business plan and how they decide to provide funding for a new business. Discover your financial options and how best to find sources successfully. KEY TOPICS Accounting & Cash Flow and Financing/Capital ABOUT THE PRESENTER Michael A Caruso- "I can assist in financial analysis, financing, and banking relationships. As a Banker for more than thirty years, I can provide step by step assistance for those looking to secure a banking relationship or outside financing. Small Business Administration loan products are my specialty. I have been in banking for thirty-one years, eleven in San Francisco and thirteen in Madison, Wisconsin and now..."
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses, Make your Company Bullet Proof IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM August 18, 2022, 12:00pm EDT LIVE EVENT (ONLINE) Learn from an expert how small businesses can protect themselves from cyber threats. In this workshop, you’ll learn about common cyber threats, understand how to spot your vulnerabilities, and plan steps to improve your cybersecurity. KEY TOPICS Business Plans/Startup Assistance, Government Regulations & Contracting, Legal Issues, Operations, & Technology
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JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
LACROSSE - ELDERS FATHER'S DAY - ICE CREAM SOCIAL - NMC POWWOW We ran in to Summer with RJ Smith and Youth Services this June with Indigenous Game Night Featuring Wooden Stick Lacrosse! Every week, in a different county, Youth Services continues to get the community out in the field with their sticks up in the air cheering, “BEZHIK, NIIZH, NSWE!” These Wooden Stick Lacrosse games will continue into July and August for anybody who missed their shot at the first round. This is a free co-ed event open to all skill levels and open to the public. Photos & Blurb by Emerald Torrez
On, Wednesday, June 15th GTB Elders Department celebrated Father’s (Noos) Day at the Charlevoix satellite office that featured a beautiful atmosphere with food and games to start their morning off into midday refreshed. The spread of food consisted of burgers and hotdogs galore! Not to mention elders were served with a nice side of vegetables and fruits alike for nutritious satisfaction. After the socializing and feasting; they participated in a tournament of cornhole where the competition was rife, and all bets were on. Father’s Day this year was a wonderful time to celebrate the men in your life who have tought you the many lessons in life and pushing you to become the best version of yourself. Miigwech to our Noos's (Father's) Photos & blurb by M'konz John
Even with tempertures hitting 95° Youth Services was staying cool at the Ice Cream Social at Peshawbestown Housing Office. They pulled out all the stops, with their amazing door prizes and Moomers ice cream station, with all the toppings, sprinkles, whipped cream, and even cherries to go on top! On Wednesday; June 15th 4-6PM All the kids were full of excitment, and sugar, as Youth Services continued to scoop out cone after cone for the GTB community that came out to celebrate summer. Photos & blurb by Emerald Torrez
NMC Traditional PowWow was a great way to enjoy the beautiful day with lots of drumming, dancing, and singing as GTB Members, Ryan Memberto and Leilani Bazigim, lead the dancers around the PowWow. The day was full of joyous spirits and many smiles on the faces of spectators while the dancers got the energy moving. MC Joe Medicine got the crowd going with the ‘dollar game’ for the kids while the dancers and drummers took a rest, after the games the donated co-ed dances took place, GTB Communications team donated $10 for a community spot dance. Photos by Victoria Alfonseca & blurb by Emerald Torrez
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Classifieds 100 Employment 105 Lost and Found 110 For Rent 115 For Sale 120 Announcements
100 Employment Government Operations Accounting Assistant/Cash Receipts (FT) High School Diploma or GED. Two (2) year of computerized data entry required. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$16.17/hr 6.29.22-7.29.22 Accreditation Specialist (FT) Bachelor's degree required in a health care or related fields that support the health care business or equivalent experience. Experience in any health-related field required. Must have knowledge of accreditation standards and other applicable standards, & related aspects of quality assurance and communitybased health services and other supportive services, with tribal organizations. Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license and be insurable by GTB insurance carrier. -$47,987 2.3.22-until filled AFS Supervisor (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field is required. Must be licensed with the State of Michigan as a BSW. Must have 2-5 years of experience in the Social Work field. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$57,729 2.14.22-until filled Automotive Technician II (FT) High School Diploma or GED 5 years of experience in automotive repair. State of Michigan Certification in Automotive Repair. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable the GTB's insurance carrier. -$21.42/hr 3.4.22-until filled (2) Behavioral Health Counselor (FT) A Master's Degree in Social Work with State Licensure. A minimum of two years' experience providing substance abuse and mental health counseling is required. Possess Alcohol/Drug Certification or attain in one year. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$52,633 2.28.22-until filled Behavioral Health Youth Counselor/Program Director (FT) Master’s Degree in Social Work or masters level Licensed Professional Counselor is required.State of MI Social Work, Alcohol Drug Certification preferred or attainable. Min 2yr’s experience providing substance abuse & mental health counseling required.Valid Michigan Driver’s License & insurable by GTB insurance carrier. -$52,633 6.25.21-until filled Dental Assistant (FT) Associates Degree in Applied Science in Dental Assisting Certified Dental Assistant-CDA
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or Registered Dental-RDA Assistant with expanded duties. Certification in Radiology and CPR. -$19.52/hr 9.2.21-until filled Early Head Start Assistant Teacher (FT) Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Experience working with infants/children. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Candidates hired with an Associate Degree must sign an agreement that they will obtain a Bachelor Degree in ECE/CD within 2-4 years of being hired. -$12.83/hr 3.15.22-until filled Early Head Start Teacher (FT) Minimum educational requirement of an Associate's Degree in early childhood education. 2 yrs. experience in infant/toddler classroom is preferred. Able to develop and implement short and long term educational goals. Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children. Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills. Working knowledge of available community resources and Early Head Start components. -$17.29/hr 12.27.21-until filled EHS Education & Family Services Coordinator (FT) Must have a BA in Human Services or Social Work field. Must have experience in a supervisory position, with strong team leadership skills. One to three years experience in working in an Early Head Start and/or Head Start program preferred. Previous experience in the field, with skills in classroom management, and curriculum planning. Must obtain CPR/ First Aid certification. -$21.03/hr 12.13.21-until filled
To place your ad, call the Communications Dept. at 231-534-7008, or Email: GTBGovt.News@ gtbindians.com Subject: “Classifieds” Or mail to GTB News Attn: “Classifieds” 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr., Peshawbestown, MI 49682. Please have all submissions & payments sent by the 3rd Friday of each month. Classified rates: $10 for 15 words or less, and 75 cents per additional word. Any thumbnail image costs an additional $15. Apply online: https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/jobs/ or https://www.gtedusa.com/careers/ Request for Proposals (RFP) online at https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/internaljobs/ *Postings are subject to change daily.
rules and procedures of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification -$43,750 9.3.21-until filled EHS/HS Home Visitor (FT) An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required. A Bachelor’s Degree & 1yr of direct experience preferred. 3yrs of directly related experience. -$17.29/hr 6.25.21-until filled Facilities Maintenance I (FT) High School diploma or GED Must have at least 3-5 years' experience in commercial building maintenance. Must have carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair experience. Must have knowledge of safety procedures and safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty. Must pass test with 85% or better, practical test 100%. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by GTB's insurance carrier. -$17.10/hr 3.14.22-until filled Facilities Utility Worker 1st shitft (FT) High school diploma/G.E.D. preferred. Experience in commercial building maintenance preferred Carpentry, plumbing & electrical repair experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures & safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty. Valid, unrestricted driver's license is preferred. -$12.78/hr 8.25.21-until filled (3) Facilities Utility Worker 1st shitft (FT TEMP) High school diploma/G.E.D. preferred. Experience in commercial building maintenance preferred. Carpentry, plumbing & electrical repair experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures & safety equipment recommended for use during the course of duty. -$12.78/hr 7.12.21-until filled
EHS/HS Bus Driver (PT) Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have First Aide Certification or obtain (within 30 days) CPR for infants and children. Must have previous school bus driving experience. -$15.66/hr 6.25.21-until filled
Grant Writer (FT) Associates Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or related field. (must produce degree) Certificate in Grant writing (must produce degree) (3) years of proven experience in grant writing & experience with writing successful grant applications to federal, state, local, tribal, & foundation funders.Experience in the management and/or administration of state or federal grants. Experience with evaluation, strategic planning, & quantitative & qualitative data collection & analysis. Valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $52,633 5.4.22- until filled
EHS/HS Healh & Disabilities Coordinator (FT) Bachelor’s Degree with strong emphasis in Health, Social Services, Psychology or Early Childhood Education. 1-3 years experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of applicable law, regulations,
Head Start Teacher (FT) Associates Degree, with a Child Development Certification, with emphasis in early childhood development, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Previous experience preferred with skills in classroom mgt & curriculum planning.
EHS/HS Bus & Classroom Aide (PT) Must be able to effectively communicate with children and adults in an appropriate manner. Must be willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification.Ability to observe & evaluate children in a nonbiased manner. Must be willing to & as well as obtain a CDA within 1st 2yrs of hire. -$12.83/hr 1.21.21-until filled
Must maintain current CPR/ First Aid certification. Must be proficient in the use of computers & programs such as word processing. Able to develop & implement short & long term educational goals. Good observational skills and ability to summarize observed learning/social behaviors in children. -$17.29/hr 9.03.21-until filled HR Employment Coordinator (FT) Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field. 2yrs or more Human Resources experience Microsoft Office Experience. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$19.52/hr 1.10.22-until filled HS Bus & Classroom Aide (PT) Must have High School diploma or GED. Must be able to effectively communicate with children and adults in an appropriate manner. Must be willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to observe and evaluate children in a non-biased manner. Must be willing to and as well as obtain a CDA within first two years of hire. -$12.83/hr 2.24.22-until filled ITC Home Visitor (FT) High School Diploma or GED required. Certification as CDA or other Early Childhood credential. Min. of one (1) year of work, school or volunteer experience beyond high school required. Ability to communicate and interact in a sensitive and respectful way in the local tribal community. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $17.29/hr 6.13.22-until filled Maintenance I (FT) High School diploma or GED. Previous experience in the repair and maintenance of housing units. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$17.10/hr 6.7.22-until filled Medical Assistant & Registry Clerk (FT) High School diploma or GED certificate. Must have a Medical Assistant Certification One year of experience in a medical office setting preferred. Understanding of medical terminology. $18.40 6.13.22-until filled Medical Biller/Coder High School diploma or GED. Must have knowledge of CPT / ICD- coding and understand medical terminology. A min. one to three years of experience in a medical office setting. Must work towards medical coder certification within 1 year of employment, or as determined by direct supervisor. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $19.52 6.22.22-until filled
Niizh Animikiig Project Coordinator/Prevention Specialist (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related human services field is required. Prevention Specialist certification is required or obtained within first year. A min. of two-year's experience providing substance abuse/ suicide prevention is required. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $47,987 6.22.22-until filled On-Call Receptionist (FT) Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer one-year experience in office management. Must have basic math skills and written skills -$12.55/hr 6.25.21-until filled Physician (FT) Must have an active State of Michigan Physician License, State of Michigan Controlled Substance License, and Federal DEA License, with Board Certification in Family Practice. Must have Community Staff Privileges at Munson Medical Center or obtain within a reasonable time. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$DOE 3.9.22-until filled Play/Art Therapist (FT) Master’s Degree in social work for related field required with specialized training in art/play therapy. State of MI Social Work License or licensed Professional Counselor. A minimum of 2yrs experience providing substance abuse & mental health counseling is required. Must have a valid MI Driver’s License & be insurable by GTB insurance carrier. -$57,729 6.25.21-until filled Receptionist - Clinic (FT TEMP) High School diploma, GED and 1 year experience in office administration. Must be punctual, self-starter, have good organizational skills and ability to work well with others.To work a regular schedule 8-5pm, MondayFriday. -$13.94/hr 1.24.22-until filled Tribal Attorney (FT) J.D. from an accredited law school required. Admittance into a state bar with willingness to take the Michigan Bar Exam or obtain reciprocity admittance if admitted in another state is required; recent law school graduates must secure admission to the Michigan Bar within three bar exam cycles. Preferred candidates are recent graduates or those with less than two years' experience as a practicing attorney. $DOE 6.30.22-until filled Tribal Manager (Contractual) (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, with 2-3 years of tribal government
experience; or a nondegree, with a high school diploma or GED, with at least six (6) years of tribal government experience at the administrative/management level. Experience in the following areas is required: fund accounting knowledge, indirect cost principles, grant writing knowledge, public speaking and financial and report writing. Advance knowledge of applicable laws, regulations rules, procedures and administration is also required.Must have a valid Michigan driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $DOE 7.1.22-7.8.22 (2) Utility Worker (FT) High School Diploma or GED preferred. Must have some housekeeping experience. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. $12.78/hr 5.24.22- until filled Victims Shelter Coordinator (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field. 1-year experience in case management preferred. 2 years of professional/paraprofessional experience in prevention and the provision of service to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence and other forms of crime. Professional Ethical Standards of the position must be adhered to. Personal knowledge and support of the Anishinaabek culture in the provision of services. -$57,729 4.7.22-until filled Youth Intervention Specialist II (Leelanau) (FT) Associates Degree in Education. A minimum of three years of experience working with Native American youth, and some case management experience. CAUSE Training and CPR/First Aid Certification -$18.40/hr 11.30.21-until filled MSU Extension is seeking candidates for a Tribal Extension Educator position. Please visit https://careers.msu.edu and search for posting#777163 to learn how you can become the next SPARTAN WHO WILL! MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The university actively encourages applications and/ or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
GTED Operations CNC Machinist (Experienced) (FT) (Charlevoix) High School Diploma or equivalent. 4yrs min experience. Technical Certificate desired. Position is non-exempt (hourly) with 2nd shift per diem rate. -$17- $20/ hr, experience
July 2022 Mskomin maage Miin Giizis (Raspberry Moon)
Advertisements Cycle Counter/Inventory Control (BSSW) (FT) (Charlevoix) High School diploma (or GED) required. Minimum 2yrs previous stocking, warehouse or inventory control experience required. Good communications skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization. Ability to coordinate multiple activities.Computer data entry skills required. Problem solving and troubleshooting skills required. Ability to compute manual and mechanical calculations -Commensurate w/experience. Fabricator (FT) (Charlevoix) High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one-year prior experience in fabrication operations. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). Good organizational skills and detail oriented Good communication skills. This position is non-exempt (hourly) with a 2nd shift per diem rate for 2nd shift worked hours. -$15 -$18/ hr, experience General Laborer (FT) (Charlevoix) Good communication skills Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions. Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. -$14 - $15/hr, experience. Journeyman Painter (FT) (Charlevoix) High school diploma or equivalent. Min 3yrs prior experience in commercial painting of metal products for manufacturing concern Must be able to read blueprints Possess thorough knowledge of paint and other coating materials to ensure parts are painted and protected per contract specifications. Requires minimum of 3yrs prior experience in commercial painting of metal products and knowledge of various paint equipment. This position is non-exempt (hourly) with a 2nd shift per diem rate for 2nd shift worked hours. -$17 -$20/hr, experience Laser/Plasma Operator (FT) (Charlevoix) Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Forklift license and overhead crane permits (company trained). Good organizational skills and detail oriented. Good communication skills. High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one-year prior experience in plasma/laser manufacturing operations. Experience with other sheet metal and plate fabrication preferred -$16-19/hr, upon experience Water Jet Operator (BSSW) (FT) High school diploma or equivalent. Min. of 2yrs prior experience in waterjet set-up/ operation. Experience with other sheet metal & plate fabrication preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Forklift license and overhead crane
permits (company trained). Ability to conduct postwaterjet operations (deburring, polishing, etc.) -Commensurate w/experience. Environmental Engineer (Traverse City) (FT) Development of Phase I / Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for NEPA Clearance on Federal Funded projects. Coordinate Archeological Surveys for Federal Projects. Field sampling and investigation of environmental media which would include lead and asbestos sampling etc. Valid Driver’s License. Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier. Five to ten years’ experience and Bachelor of Science degree required. -$65,000 - $75,000 Wages commensurate w/experience. Civil CAD Drafter (Traverse City) (FT) Civil CAD Drafting with at least 2 years relevant experience working knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D. Technical, written, and oral communication skills commensurate with professional experience. Working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office Products. Ability to assist in nonoffice work possibly related to construction oversight, geospatial data acquisition, or environmental sampling. A Valid Driver’s License Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier. -$45,000- $55,000, annually Commensurate w/experience. Division 9 Construction Estimator/Project (Traverse City) (FT) Prior work experience on federal projects. Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and selfmotivated to learn more. 10 years’ experience in project management for Division 9 Trades and construction estimating. Experience with project schedule development Working knowledge of the software: Microsoft Office Productivity Suite & Microsoft Windows operating systems Vehicle for transportation, travel will be required. A Valid Driver’s License. Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier. -$55,000 - $65,000, annually. Wages with experience. Project Estimator/Project Manager (Traverse City) (FT) Prior work experience on federal projects. Excellent communication skills. Strong work ethic and selfmotivated to learn more 10 years’ experience in project management. Experience with project schedule development. Working knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office Productivity Suite Microsoft Windows operating systems. Vehicle for transportation, travel will be required. A Valid Driver’s License Must be insurable with GTED insurance carrier. -$55,000 - $65,000, Wages commensurate w/experience.
120 Announcements 45-Day Posting Compensation Committee Vacancies (3) committee vacancies:
and (2) full term appointment to be filled by the Compensation Committee for a 3-year term.(1) partial term -Interested registered voters of GTB membership who are not currently employed by the GTB government, EDC gaming enterprises, or the Grand Traverse Resort are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Chairman’s office. NOTE: you must reside in GTB’s six-county service area to serve on this committee. -The Tribal Councilors’ Salary Ordinance states that the establishment of the Compensation Committee is to address the questions of compensation, allowances and benefits for Tribal Council positions. --Send letter of interest for Tribal Council appointments to: Tribal Council GTB of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 --Send letter of interest for Compensation Committee appointment to: Attention: Compensation Committee c/o Tribal Manager’s Office --Send letter of interest for Tribal Chairman appointment to: Attention: Tribal Chairman’s Office More information visit: www.gtbindians.org/Postings. asp
34 th Annual
Friday, July 22, 2022 Central Michigan University’s Bennett Track & Field
Registration opens: May 9 | www.sagchip.org/mifo/ *More information to come on the option to participate remotely in your community.
For more information, please contact: Jaden Harman at 989.775.4694
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CONGRATULATIONS I want to give a BIG shout-out to my granddaughter, Stormy Milk, who has completed her high school requirements and will be graduating with her class in less than two weeks. Amidst everything that was happening around her, she stayed focused and has managed to complete everything, even her SATs and ACTs a year early! I am so very proud of her and all accomplishments. Congratulations Kchigiizhekwe!!! I love you very much. Grams
140 Legal Notice NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR DAMAGES HEARING IN THE MATTER OF Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Housing Department v Patricia Rae TwoCrow-Battiest in the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Court 2809 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 (231)-534-7050 Case NO. 2019-3106-CV-EV.
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