GTB NEWS
A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©
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May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
Charimans’ Address
Elders & Youth
Health Services
Meet the 2022 Election Candidates
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GREAT LAKES LACROSSE STICK MAKING WORKSHOP WELCOMING THE THUNDERS LACROSSE GAME- MAY 7TH (MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 8)
CHAIRMAN ARROYO UPDATE
From the Office of Tribal Chairman David Arroyo
Aanii Boozhoo! Hello and greetings to Nimebine-giizis (May), Niizhing mdaaswaak-shi-niizhtana-shi-niizh nsa-biboongad (2022). Gekpii gii-mino-kami (It’s finally spring)! I hope everyone is enjoying Spring 2022 – I’m looking forward to the upcoming summer months! Maamwigaabwidaa (Let’s Stand Together) Anishinaabemowin Teg’s 28th Annual Conference was held via Zoom from March 31 – April 2, 2022. The keynote speaker at the language conference was Dr. Anton Treuer, who is a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and an author of 18 books. Presenters included Dr. Alan Corbiere; Dr. Shirley Williams; Helen Roy-Fuhst; Barbara Nolan; Patricia Ningewance; Dr. Mary Ann Corbiere; Ninaatig Staats-Pangowish; Martina Osawamick; Yvette Pitawanakwat; Dr. Anton Treuer; Jacob Wemigwans; Rochelle Allan; Edwin Taylor/ Rita Sands; Brian Peltier; and Velma Assiniwe. Various aspects of our language and culture were the focus of this event. This was an awesome conference full of learning and laughter and the sharing of our language and its cultural teachings. Hopefully next year this annual conference will be returning to an on-site conference event. Ma'iingan and the Anishinaabeg is the title of a current and ongoing project that is sharing the teachings of ma’iingan’s interconnectedness with our Anishinaabe people. Hopefully it will bring awareness to those that support the atrocities of wolf hunts, inasmuch as it is also a tool to teach our youth so that they may understand the sacredness of our connection to wildlife and the environment. Here is the website address for those interested in taking a look at the information so far: https://wolvesandtheanishinaabe.weebly.com/ It was on May 27, 1980 that GTB achieved federal recognition! It will be 42 years since our official date of Federal Recognition and, in looking back at our tribal history, there were three attempts by GTB for seeking federal recognition: Ben Peshawbe petition in 1934 (the same year the Indian Reorganization Act was passed); Casper Ance petition in 1943; and the final, successful petition Dodie Chambers, et al., submitted in 1978. The story of the 1978 petition follows: On May 19, 1978, Leelanau Indians, Inc., represented by Michigan Indian Legal Services, formally petitioned the federal government for federal recognition on behalf of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, the fourth tribal group nationwide to begin the Federal Acknowledgment Process (FAP). Ardith (Dodie) Chambers, the chair of Leelanau Indians, Inc., drove with three others all night to Washington, D.C., to deliver the petition to the Department of the Interior, only to be turned back at the lobby. On October 18, 1979, the Bureau of Indian Affairs published a notice in the Federal Register indicating its preliminary determination that the Grand Traverse Band should be federally recognized. On May 27, 1980, the Grand Traverse Band officially became the first petitioner to earn federal recognition under the FAP… (Fletcher, Matthew L.M. (2012). The Eagle Returns: The legal history of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. East Lansing: Michigan State University Press, pg. 105.) Below is the actual language posted in the Federal Register on March 25, 1980: This notice is published in the exercise of authority delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs by 209 DM 8. Pursuant to 25 CFR 54.9(h) notice is hereby given that the Assistant Secretary acknowledges that the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, c/o Miss Ardith Harris, Post Office GTB NEWS 2
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon) Box 37, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682, exists as an Indian tribe. This notice is based on a determination that the group satisfied the criteria set forth in 25 CFR 54.7. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is the modern successor of several bands of Ottawas and Chippewas which have a documented continuous existence in the Grand Traverse Bay area of Michigan since as early as 1675. Evidence indicates these bands, and the subsequent combined band, have existed autonomously since first contact, with a series of leaders who represented the band in its dealings with outside organizations, and who both responded to and influenced the band in matters of importance. The membership is unquestionably Indian, of Ottawa and Chippewa descent. No evidence was found that the members of the band are members of any other Indian tribes, or that the band of its members have been terminated or forbidden the Federal relationship by an Act of Congress. Proposed findings that the band exists as an Indian tribe were published on page 60171 of the Federal Register of October 18, 1979. Interested parties were given 120 days in which to submit factual or legal arguments to rebut evidence used to support the findings that the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians exists as an Indian tribe. The 120-day comment period ended February 16… This determination shall become effective May 27, 1980 unless the Secretary of the Interior requests the determination be reconsidered pursuant to 25 CFR 54.10. Rick Lavis, Deputy Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs (Determination for Federal Acknowledgment of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians as an Indian Tribe, 45 Fed. Reg. 19321 (March 25, 1980)). It was a 46-year journey to federal recognition, and another 8 years for development and approval of the GTB Constitution, for a total of 54 years to establish a federally recognized tribal government, having a government-to-government relationship with the United States, with inherent rights of self-government through tribal sovereignty. Many Miigwetches to everyone’s hard work throughout the process, from our tribal members to Leelanau Indians Inc. to Michigan Indian Legal Services attorneys, and especially to our ancestors. I would like to note that it was also on May 27th, 186 years ago, that the Treaty of 1836, also known as the Treaty of Washington, was proclaimed. With that treaty, Michigan became a state in 1837, while hunting and fishing rights were retained by tribes in the bordering waters and ceded territory (2/3 of Michigan). Below is a map of the 1836 Treaty’s ceded territory: Memorial Day is on Nsimdina nsagwon-gizi (the 30th day) of Nimebine-giizis (May), Niizhing mdaaswaak-shi-niizhtana-shi-niizh nsa-biboongad (2022), an annual remembrance of those who lost their lives fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today, lest we ever forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Poppies – worn not only on Memorial Day but also on Veterans Day – are symbols of loss of life and also of recovery and a renewal of life for those who survived. Others may also visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of those we’ve lost. A national moment of remembrance will be held at 3:00pm local time, to take our hats off, remember and pray. COVID. To keep everyone safe, we would like to remind all GTB members and employees to follow safety guidelines if inside a GTB government building, an EDC facility, and/or any tribally owned facility – as determined by those entities. This is for the protection and safety of our employees and the entire community. Please follow and practice established safety guidelines, and please refer to the Health Care updates in this issue for further information. I encourage any and all Tribal Members to contact my office with any respectful questions or concerns. You will get a response. This is my contact information: David M. Arroyo, Tribal Chairman Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9275 Office: 231-534-7129 Cell: 231-499-2607 Fax: 231-534-7010 Baamaapii Kawaabmin
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
ANISHINAABEMOWIN
N R N H U Z N O O S N G K K N N
A S I A A I N R O H A Z I G A E
Ziisbaakwad Ziitaagan Waasgang Nenaabigaanh Doopwin Pabwin Naagan Minikwaajigan Zaasgokwaan Gziidoonegaanhs
ANISHINAABWMOWIN FindFind thethe AnAnishinaabemowin ishinaabemowin words Words A M K O O M K I C E L I Y W I I Y A A S M S O N G I I N I W P O O D E A P E N I I B F H E S O A T U F B I K W E Z H I G I S B A A K W A D L N A A A W K O G S A A Z N N N A G I I J I K A D I B B A A Y E D A K M J N L N A A G E N O O D I I Z G I Z I I K B A A H Z G I I T A A G A N B O O P K O O B A A H S I I B I G R P A B W I N A A W K W Q N O I E E D O O P W N F B T L L E J Y P B C Find the following hidden Anishinaabemowin words: -Sugar Niibiishaabookik -Salt Mkadeyaaboo -Pepper Mookmaan -Oatmeal/Porridge Emkwaan -Table Bidakijiigan -Chair Gzhaabkiizigan -Plate Doopwiniigin -Cup Nboop -Frying Pan Wiiyaas -Napkin Bikwezhigan
W T W A A S G A N G M A I M I R
H E K H N A A G I B A A N E N I
-Tea Pot -Coffee -Knife -Spoon -Fork -Stove -Table cloth -Soup -Meat -Bread
ANISHINAABWMOWIN Wiisini-daa kidwenan (Words for “Let’s eat)
Gibakide na?------------------------------Are you hungry? Kwii-wiisin na?---------------------------Do you want to eat? Gegoo na kwii-miijin?-------------------Do you want something to eat? Bekaa nmadibin---------------------------Sit still Bi-ninan bikwezhigan--------------------Pass me the bread Bi-ninan wiiyaaas-------------------------Pass me the meat Bi-nininmooshin piniik------------------Pass me the potatoes Bi-ninmooshin mindaaminag-----------Pass me the corn Ziitaagan toon doopwining--------------Put the salt on the table Waasgang toon doopwining-------------Put the pepper on the table Zhisdoon doopwin------------------------Set the table Aatebidoon gzhaabkiizigan--------------Turn off the stove Niibiishaaboo zhitoon--------------------Make some tea Mkadeyaa-boo----------------------------Coffee/black liquid Ndaa’aagima’an nboop------------------Stir the soup Gwekjiiyan waawonoon-----------------Flip the eggs Gii-minadenh na bikwezhigan?---------Is the bread cooked? Bi-wiisin-----------------------------------Come and eat
Bi-wiisinik---------------------------------All of you come and eat Wiisini-daa---------------------------------Let’s eat Giziidoone-gaanhs------------------------Napkin Niibiishaaboo na kwii-minikwen?------Do you want to drink tea? Ziisbaakwaad na kwii-digonaan?-------Do you want to add some sugar? Wenesh waa-miiji-yin?------------------What do you want to eat? Wenesh waa naakwe mnaziman?-------What are you cooking for lunch? Mompii shin jiibaakwe-kik--------------Put/place the cooking pot here* Mompii toon zaasgokwaan--------------Put/place the frying pan here** Gegwa nsakinangenh gibagan----------Do not open the lid/cover Kina-gegoo miijin eteg gdoo-naaganing -Eat everything that is on your plate Shkwaa-wiisini-yin, ka-gziibiiginaagone -After you eat, you will do the dishes *(Animate) **(Inanimate) GTB NEWS 3
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
PUBLIC NOTICES
OBITUARIES Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Christine Marie Lewis
Linda Margaret Davis
Richard Lawrence McGrath GTB Tribal Elder
GTB Tribal Member Grand Rapids, MI
GTB Tribal Elder Muskegon, MI
United States Army Traverse City, MI
5/25/1947– 3/3/2022
8/15/1987– 3/10/2022
4/5/1950 – 3/20/2022
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
Heather Antoine
Sacred Fire
GTB Tribal Member Peshawbestown, MI
Information to follow
Gordon Gauthier
Adrian John Day
6/3/1957– 4/10/2022
9/11/1992– 4/13/2022
Visitation
Saturday, April 2, 2022
9/14/1976– 3/27/2022
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service
GTB Tribal Member Peshawbestown, MI
GTB Tribal Elder Cudahy, WI
Visitation
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:00-3:00 p.m. Martinson Funeral Home 115 N. St Joseph St. Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Harris Funeral Home
morial service will be held on May 21, 2022 at the VFW Hall in Muskegon, MI
Sacred Fire
At the home of Paul McGrath 2201 N. Nish-nah-bah Mi-Kun Peshawbestown, MI 49682
267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, MI 49455 Funeral Service
Saturday, April 2, 2022 2:00 p.m.- luncheon to follow GTB Housing Office 11244 E. Ki-dah-keh Mi-Kun Peshawbestown, MI 49682
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
11:00 a.m.
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
FREE ESTATE PLANNING Visitation
Saturday, April 2, 2022
267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, MI 49455
Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss
FREE FINANCIAL COACHING
Harris Funeral Home
Funeral Service
Sacred Fire
Luncheon to immediately follow funeralwere service at The Community Services held onLadder Friday, April 15, 2022 at Wisconsin Memorial- Chapel of 1:00-3:00 p.m. Center, 67 North State St. Shelby, MI 49455 the Times Martinson Funeral Home-115 N. St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Information to follow
Visitation
Information to follow
Celebration of Life Saturday, April 2, 2022 3:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
Information to follow
Martinson Funeral Home-115 N. St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Michigan Indian
Graveside service to be held Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Legal Services Kewadin Indian Mission Cemetery
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Free Financial Coaching Available to Tribal Citizens
G R A N D T RAVE R SE B A N D O F O T TAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS
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).
May 4, 2022 & June 10, 2022 From 9am - 4pm Michigan Indian Legal Services is offering remote estate planning.
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.
WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, PATIENT ADVOCATE DESIGNATIONS, FUNERAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND LADY BIRD DEEDS.
MILS is offering digital estate planning clinics on Wednesday, 5/4/22 and Friday, 6/10/2022 to make creating your estate plan as safe and convenient as possible. These documents can be signed and executed from the comfort of your own home. This Program is open to Tribal Members, Employees, and their family. The guidelines of this program will allow us to cater to a broader group than is typically permitted by MILS’ funders.
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.
This Program is available to those who make up to 500% of the poverty and eligibility guidelines. The threshold starts at $67,950 and is increased by $23,600 for each additional household member. “You will likely qualify, even if you
did not qualify before for other services.”
If you are a tribal citizen interested in free financial coaching, you are welcome to complete the following registration form:
Additionally, we are open and still offering our services statewide to income-eligible individuals and tribes, advocates for the rights of individuals, which advances systems of justice, and works to preserve Indian families through State and Tribal Courts.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ONACcounselingregistration.
Please call us at (231) 947 - 0122 to scheduled a time for assistance with your estate plan. Clients may also request alternative dates if needed.
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
— — Public Safety — Dispatch Police Captain — David Crockett Fire Department — Garrett Fairchild —
Communications — OMB — Housing — Human Resources — DPW-SBR — —
Conservation Office
Membership Human Services
Monique Clifford Doris Winslow (Interim)
Department 8
Health Services
Soumit Pendharkar Emergencies PRC Referrals Medical Transportation needs. Clinic Nurse Sherri Vezina Carolan Sonderegger T J McClellan Dawn Shenoskey
9 Tribal Court 10 Natural Resources 11 Regulatory 12 Life Long Learning
GTB NEWS 4
Jodi Lewis
(Interim)
Nicole Basch Melissa Petoskey
Facilities — Paul McGrath
Department 6 Department 7
Department Department Department Department
Victoria Alfonseca
Behavioral Health ON-Call # AFS
Benodjenh Strongheart Center
TMO/Directories
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Lakota Raphael
On-Call Laura Mains Stella Chippewa Michelle Shaw 534-7041
Trista Erikson Leanne Alber
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631-8544 866-1108 631-3908 866-1165 534-7777 866-1264 866-1271 631-8544 631-7088 357-2185 313-9482 631-0923 499-4235 631-9983
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866-0381
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631-8685 866-0503 534-7670 534-7695 342-7686 499-5162 631-2978 360-7195 632-6876 499-8758 866-1238 631-8685 342-6320 313-8609 534-5350 534-7551
update
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower 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 Emmett Marlow
Occupancy Specialist – GTB rental info Down Payment Information/Homebuyer Education Occupancy Specialist – GTB rental info
231-534-7803
Tarik Bouguettaya
Emergency Home Repair, Handicap Accessibility Program
231-534-7886
Nicki Basch
Department Manager
231-534-7449
231-534-7802
See the website for applications and more details www.gtbindians.org/housing_dept.asp
GTB NEWS 5
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
ELDERS
ELDERS SPOTLIGHT
Alvina Napont was born and raised on Beaver Island. In her young years she never knew there was a mainland, as everything she knew was on the Island. She bonded with the other native families of the Island with friendships lasting still now. As children they found things to do, making up games to keep busy. They would climb up shed roofs to jump off, play kick the can and throw the bottle over the roof. Another favorite past time was riding the cows. They made mud pies and played with rag dolls made of old socks. Many hours were spent at the beach during the hot summer months. The “Big Tree” was a favorite hangout area where they would play hide and seek or tag. After using a scrub board to clean their laundry, it was hung on the line to dry. In the winter what fun they had getting buried in snow by the snowplow as it drove by their fenced yard. The only girl with a pair of ice skates was willing to let everyone have a turn wearing them to skate across the frozen lake ice of Paradise Bay in town. From their home, they had their slue of paths to walk to town or friends and relative homes through the tall grasses and bushes, some of those shortcuts still exist today. During weekends the town kids would sit on the Shamrock front porch steps while listening to the music inside. At the Town Hall on Saturday nights a movie would often play, like “Hop Along Cassidy”. Sunday mornings Lloyd and Eva McDonough would pick them up to haul them to church. A big Sunday meal would follow. Fish and rabbit were often eaten at mealtime. Her father was a fisherman during the summer fishing on “The Stella”. He made sure they were never hungry or cold. They burned wood to keep warm, and a lantern for light. Going out to the outhouse was normal daily life. Between September and May she attend school in Harbor Springs. Although bilingual only English was used at school. Everyone had a number, assigned seats, and ate what was on their plate, or faced the consequences. Treats were far and few. Between school and her seamstress mother she learned how to sew quite well. Over the years she has sewn many outfits for those she loves. Each one of her grandchildren received one of grandma’s homemade blankets. With her 6 children giving her 10 grandchildren who gave her 18 greatgrandchildren and a step granddaughter, that’s a lot of blankets. Another of her sewing specialties are the numerous dresses and ribbon shirts she has made her loved ones. She smiles as she recalls a recent phone call. Her youngest, baby Olivia, said hi grandma just as plain as day. She states how wonderful it is to watch her family grow. There are only 3 Cornstalk girls left of the 12 siblings. Proudly she says she has had a good life so far with many great memories. She is looking forward to the family reunion they have planned for this summer. She is excited to see all the family together and have time to chat with each of them.
Ruth Ann Bailey Bussey was born in Peshawbestown on September 26, 1944 to Josephine and Raymond Bailey. She graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 1962 and after two years of college on December 30, 1964, she married John Bussey and they moved to Grand Rapids Michigan. She became a stay-at-home Mom to raise the first three of her children. The Ruth and John Bussey family stayed in Grand Rapids for 16 years but kept in touch of what was happening in Peshawbestown during that time. In late 1970's the department of Social Services was administering the Tribal lots and decided that to qualify for a lot you had to be poor because that was their definition of being Indian. As a result, it was beginning to look like Indian lots might be going to non-Indians. The elders of the community asked young people who had moved away for employment to consider moving back to Peshawbestown to fight to keep the land in Indian hands. During the 1970's Ruth and her husband had homesteaded a lot and visited it almost every weekend and cleared the land and put a travel trailer on the lot in hopes of building one day. They fought social services and won and were able to keep the land. They were issued a 99 year lease by the County of Leelanau. They were asked to move back by the elders and in 1980 they left their employment in Grand Rapids and returned to Peshawbestown, put a mobile home on their homesteaded lot and became members of the community. They immediately became part of the movement for Federal Recognition. Creating jobs to allow people to stay and live in the community. Once Federal Recognition was achieved Ruth was asked to take the role of Health Director because of her college experience in the medical field. John was asked to become the Manpower Director and manage the CETA program based on his years of business management experience. Dodie Harris Chambers who was, the first Tribal Chair left that position to take over the housing program and Buddy Raphael took over as Tribal Chairman. In those early days, money was tight, and staff were often asked to take on additional positions, Ruth was asked to be on the Housing Board and to assist that program. She was also asked to assist in grant writing for the Health Program and other programs. In the early years grant writing was very important to keep staff employed in a variety of positions. Over the next few years, the GTB developed what was considered the best Tribal management team in the country and the GTB became highly recognized in Washington D.C. which helped the Tribe secure Grants and contracts from the federal government and private foundations as well. This strength of governance of programs and grants paved tlfe way for the Tribe to become a Self-Governance Tribe both in BIA grants and contracts and Indian Health Service grants and contracts. Ruth as Health Director played a pivotal role in this and was noted as a very good negotiator on behalf of the Tribe for Indian Health Services Annual Negotiations. GTB NEWS 6
Aanii Missy! Our Elder Highlight for Antrim County is Melissa Alberts from Kewadin, MI. So, without divulging her age, we’ll just say she is still a baby (maybe toddler) elder! (Somewhere in that group)! Missy is the daughter of Wilmer and Florine (Anderson) Alberts Sr. Her paternal grandparents were Whitney (“Chief Blue Cloud”) and Beatrice (Nahgahgwon) Alberts. Her maternal grandparents were Percy and Louisa (Williams) Anderson Sr. Melissa was blessed with four older siblings: Theresa Shananaquet, Michael Shananaquet, Martin Shananaquet, and Mary (Alberts) Pelcher; and two younger sibs- Patricia (Alberts) Poertner, and WilmerAlberts Jr. Today she has three beautiful daughters, Holly, Rosey, and Zeegwan. She also has four grands: Samuel, Gerald, Robert and sweet Ophileah! Missy says, ... “they are my heart! <3 “ Melissa was born and raised in Elk Rapids, MI but journeyed between Elk Rapids and Mikado, MI. Mikado was a second home to her; it was where she learned to pound black ash, weave baskets, that potatoes are good for any meal, run barefoot, ride horses, and pick wild strawberries. So, so many things! She, along with her brothers, sisters would stay with their Grandma Beatrice on holidays and summers; and those times are where some of her very best memories come from! Her hobbies and interest involve rescuing Black Ash baskets, stopping at yard sales and playing Euchre, Cribbage and Scrabble. She loves watching football and basketball games and supporting our Native youth in their games! She is a Tiger fan for life! Did I mention she loves to hang with family and laughing with sisters! She has worked for the tribe for many, many years. She is an alumnus from NMC, FSU and GVSU. She has degrees in Business Admin and Computer Applications. She loves being outdoors or in the water, trekking through the woods and neighborhood or just being with family! She says, summer is almost upon us, so Baamaa-pii, see you at the Indian Beach in Kewadin! Dora Eastman grew up in Detroit downriver (Lincoln Park Southgate area). She has been living in the Ptown area for the last 3 years and loves it up here. Has 3 children but lost 2 boys. Still has a daughter. Her mothers name was Bertha Paul. She lived in Ptown and moved to Detroit. Her Grandmother’s name was Pauline Paul. She has a brother name Manuel Reyes. She also has a sister name Maria Harper. Was a waitress for 30 years. Harriet Marez was her best friend. Lavern Scott, an accomplished pool player not only learns to make a clean shot, but to set up his next shot. Lavern Scott, an Grand Traverse Band Elder. occasional tournament pool player, crafted together his life like a well played game of eight ball. His best shot: He married his sweetheart Vada (Sissy) Scott-now going on forty years! They had two wonderful daughters, Rachel King and Heather Lutz. This bought them four grandchildren: Alivia Lutz, Benjamin Lutz, Nichola King and Brady Gannon. He provided for his family by working at Tower Automotive, manufacturing auto parts, and also working with friends on various side jobs. Lavern has enjoyed the Grand Traverse area, he relates that he never really ventured too far away from here ... "I have everything and everyone I ever wanted right here" . He relishes the open areas and opportunities for hunting and fishing. He feels that by spending time with the grandchildren and passing on our traditions by showing them (not just telling) and making time for them (by doing things together) creates our family and cultural spirit, Of course, Lavern still finds time for a game of pool and as any real pool player knows that he never relies on a lucky shot. It is the acquired craft, careful ability to plan and temperament that has made all the difference in his game and in the Elder his family treasures!
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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! Margo
Ulrich 3-May Randolph Miller 12-May Carmen
Felice 23-May
Clifford
Swanson
John-Keller
3-May Patricia
Castaneda
12-May Therese
23-May
Fernando Hidalgo 3-May Rodney
Rilling 12-May Ninniece Holden 23-May
Michael
Campbell 13-May Ramona Wabanimkee
Stevens 3-May Kevin
23-May
Branden Morgan 3-May Helen
Raphael 15-May Melvin
Nemec 24-May
Merlin
Raphael 15-May Cherrie
Huff
24-May
Anthony Warren 6-May Christine Wright 16-May Joseph
Cabinaw
24-May
Monica
Raphael 6-May Robert
Kennedy
24-May
Jesse
Nelson 7-May Katherine Raphael-Ortega
16-May Ritchie
Bennett 24-May
Rita
Hernandez 7-May Teresa
Wabanimkee
17-May Lisa
Jolly 25-May
Shirley
Gant 8-May Beverly
Clay 17-May Donald
Kem
Green 8-May Thomas
Johns 18-May Roseann Veloz 27-May
Steven
Anderson
8-May Ivan
Wasageshik
Brenda
Ogemagegedo
9-May Sherri
Robinson 18-May Diana
Steven
Johnson 9-May Wanda
Butkovich
Linda
Penland 9-May Wayne
Agosa 20-May Adelaide Howell 29-May
William
Scheiding
Kutchey 21-May Cynthia
Scott
Perkins 10-May Marie
Tackes 21-May Timothy Grieves 30-May
Shirley
Brunk 10-May Lyle
Gauthier 22-May Allan
Francis 31-May
Pamela
Carns 10-May Edward
Stoll 22-May Suzette
Gould 31-May
Jose
Esquivel 11-May Charles
Shuttle 22-May Ricky
Petroske 31-May
Paula
Williams 11-May Marion
Snyder 22-May Claude
Landerville
Tim
Finch 12-May Jane
Homminga
Annette
Baker 12-May Venetia
Whipple 22-May
Shawnoskey
4-May Howard
10-May Michael
Bryant 16-May Sharon
18-May Florine
Kenoshmeg
26-May
Yannott 27-May Gould 27-May
20-May Michelle Henley 28-May Bailey 29-May
31-May
22-May
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
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Want to be featured in the Elders Spotlight? Please, contact your Elders Site Coordinator! GTB NEWS 7
YOUTH SERVICES
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EDUCATION
Education Department Provides FREE TUTORING
Education Department Heritage Library
with Sylvan Learning
Events & Activities
May 2022 Heritage Library Events-Activities
Come join the Heritage Library celebrate the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 42 years of Tribal Federal Recognition. Our librarian, Francis Carew, will host a series of events this month to honor the occasion.
Music Lessons: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 3-5 PM Guitar, Bass, Piano, and Voice lessons by appointment only-Sign up for a weekly 30-minute time slot. Must bring your own instrument-The Heritage Library has a piano for piano lessons. Lessons Available Through Zoom
Tai Chi Tuesdays: 12-1 PM Class Meets Every Tuesday
Storytime: Wednesday May 4, 6-7 PM The Gift of the Stars: The Gift of the Stars, The Flower, The Bear, The Seagull
Wing Chun Kung Fu Wednesdays: May 11, 18, and 25, 6-8 PM Learn the Basics of Wing Chun Kung Fu-All ages Welcome
Open Mic Night: Tuesday May 24, 6-8pm. Do you Dance-Traditional or Modern, Rapp, Sing, Play Musical Instrument, Tell Jokes, Write/Recite Poetry? Come Strut Your Stuff at the Heritage Library’s Spring Open Mic Night! All events are at the Heritage Library. They are free, open to the public, and follow current GTB Covid-19 protocols. They promote literacy in children, Anishinaabe culture, the musical arts, and health through martial arts. Events hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, and the Institute of Museums and Library Services.
For more information contact Francis Carew at 231-534-7752 (Francis.Carew@gtb-nsn.gov) or Dawn Shenoskey at 231-534-7753.
CALLING ALL 2022 GRADUATES!
High School, GED, Trade/Technical School, or College Please complete the form below, and return it to the 3-Mile office or email to: HigherEducation@gtb-nsn.gov You can also pick up a copy at any GTB education office (3-Mile, Benzie, Charlevoix, or the Peshawbestown Library)
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Graduate Information
Full Name: What school did you attend? What degree did you receive? ie:
HS Diploma
GED
Certificate of Completion
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Exactly as it appears on your diploma Associate of Arts
As a graduate, will you be attending the Education Banquet?
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Master of Arts in Writing
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Email questions to HigherEducation@gtb-nsn.gov This form is available on the GTB website, Life Long Learning page
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EDUCATION
That’s My Story . . . I Sang You Down from the Stars Early Childhood Picture Book
2021by Tasha SpillettSumner, and Michaela Goade (Illustrator) A beautiful book about the gifts that mother and baby have to offer each other.
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse Ages 10 - 14 2015, by Joseph Marshall III
Through stories of Lakota leader Crazy Horse, a boy learns about his heritage and himself in this American Indian Youth Literature Award-winning novel. Blending fiction and nonfiction, Marshall chronicles the many heroic deeds of Crazy Horse, while Jimmy learns about his Lakota heritage and, ultimately, himself.
HUNTING BY STARS YA
2021, By Cherie Dimaline
Set in the same world as The Marrow Thieves, Hunting by Stars is about a boy who is trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. The government reopens residential schools in an attempt to control those who can still dream. Meanwhile, outside, his family is trying to stage a rescue, but even if they’re successful, it’ll be up to French to survive by whatever means necessary until they arrive.
The Night Watchman 2020, by Louise Erdrich
Louise Erdrich’s powerful storytelling brings this fictional tale to life. Based on the life of Erdrich’s grandfather who worked as a night watchman and fought against federal termination of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C. Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
FOR MORE GREAT READS - Check out the GTB Heritage Library GTB Tribal Education Office Cindi McIlrath, Teacher Francis Carew, Librarian
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SOUND SCHOLARS™ PRE-K THROUGH 3RD GRADE
Free online early childhood music education offered nationwide. https://greatbendmusic.org/soundscholars
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June 18th, 2022 Kitchi Minogining Tribal School Commencement in the afternoon Education Banquet in the evening Details in the June GTB News
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There’s still time to ↖ register, and a scholarship opportunity
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BENODJENH CENTER
Family Spirit Program “A Start of a Healthy Life” The Family Spirit Program offers compassionate support, education, and assistance to mothers, fathers, and caregivers of Anishinaabe children ages 0 to 5 years of age to enhance and promote positive parenting skills and lifestyles for healthy growth, development, and early childhood school readiness.
Family Spirit Program GTB Benodjenh Center 2605 N West Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682
This program was developed by the John Hop-kins Center for American Indian Health and is the only program of its kind in the United States that is specific to Native American families. This community service is either voluntary or recommended by referral. There are no income guidelines to determine eligibility.
Nancy Burgess, RN BSN Healthy Start Nurse Certified Childbirth Educator Lactation Counselor Office: 231-534-7650 Cell: 231-631-4548 nancy.burgess@gtb-nsn.gov Marjorie Luster Family Spirit Home Educator Office: 231-534-7280 Cell: 231-631-5085 marjorie.luster@gtb-nsn.gov
BENODJENH CHILD CENTER “In order for a child to achieve a positive self concept, it is essential that he/she will be allowed success in his/ her development. Together with parents, staff and community members the resources and experiences will be provided whereby the child will attain this success.” The Benodjenh Center is open Monday thru Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Childcare is available for children between the ages of 3-12 year olds and infants and toddlers that are enrolled in the Early Head Start Center Base Program. The Benodjenh Center Head Start and Early Head Start serve GTB children and families. The categories are: • Head Start (3-5 year olds) • Early Head Start Center Base (0-3 year olds) • Early Head Start Home Base (0-3 year olds) which includes children and their families and pregnant women. • Head Start/Early Head Start hours: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Monday thru Thursday • Child Care is available for children 3-12 years old from 7:30 A.M.—5:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday For more information, please visit: http://www.gtbindians.org/benodjenh.asp
NEED CHILD CARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
The Benodjenh Center operates the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care. Parents of GTB members under the ages of 13 may be eligible for child care provider support. The CCDF Program supports child care for low income families through child care financial assistance for relative child care, family child care, and center-based child care. Parents who are working, attending job training, or getting an education may be eligible to participate. All eligibility requirements can be found on the application and sliding fee scale. Please contact the Benodjenh Center at (231) 534-7650, e-mail Kathy Worden at Kathy.worden@gtb-nsn.gov or Trista Erickson at Trista. erickson@gtb-nsn.gov for further information. Thank you. Application can be found at: http://gtbindians.org/downloads/final_packet_for_cc.pdf GTB NEWS 11
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PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FLOOD AWARENESS
As we move into the spring, snow melts and rainy weather will occur, creating potential flood areas. To maintain awareness of flooding, stay tuned to the radio, TV and social media on flood prone areas. Sign up for weather alerts as heavy rains can cause flash floods.
HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A FLOOD THREATENS PREPARE, SURVIVE & BE SAFE
BE PREPARED FOR A A ARE YOU READY FOR
FLOOD? FLOOD
KNOW WHAT TO DO FOR A FLOOD
FLOOD WATCH – Flooding is possible. BE PREPARED. FLOOD WARNING – Flooding is happening or will happen soon, Act Now. • Move to higher ground as heavy rain can create flash flooding • Never walk through flood waters as 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down, putting you and rescuers at risk • Flood waters can hide broken glass, metal and be contaminated with sewage, gas, oil and could cause electrocution • Never drive through 2 feet of water as moving water can sweep a vehicle away • Slow down if driving on wet roads, as water on road can cause vehicle to hydroplane and pull vehicle off the road • Never drive around road barricades • Evacuate immediately if local officials make an announcement • Prepare a severe weather family plan and location contacts in case you do evacuate • Keep an emergency kit in your car for you, your family and pets • Flood insurance is available
Flooding is a temporary
Failing to evacuate flooded areas, entering flood waters, that is normally dry. It is or remaining after a flood the most common natural has passed can result in injury or death.
FEMA V-1005/ March 2018
Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. It is the most common natural disaster in the U.S.
Results from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surge, and overflows of dams and other water systems
Develops slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning
Causes outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings, create landslides
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HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A FLOOD THREATENS
Remember the saying, when you see water covering the road,
“Turn around, don’t drown”
FEMA HAS 6 FACTS FOR DISASTERS BEFORE A DISASTER HAPPENS 1. Know how to shut off gas valves before an emergency to avoid gas leaks and explosion. 2. Know where your electrical shut off is to reduce house fires. 3. Make an emergency communication plan for your family on where to go, what to do and how to reconnect. 4. Make sure you have insurance to cover cost of any repairs. 5. Make a pet emergency plan and know what shelters will take pets as most shelters cannot accept pets, except service animals. 6. Know your evacuation routes in your community. FEMA and www.Ready.gov has flood awareness information to help you to be aware of flood facts. https://www.weather.gov/wrn/spring2017-flood-sm#sp12
Prepare NOW
Survive DURING
Be Safe AFTER
Listen to authorities for information and instructions.
Know your area’s type of flood risk. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov/ portal for information.
Depending on where you are, and the impact and the warning time of flooding, go to the safe location that you have identified.
Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.
Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house. Wear heavy gloves and boots during clean up.
Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions.
Avoid wading in floodwater, which can contain dangerous debris and be contaminated. Underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water.
If flash flooding is a risk in your location, monitor potential signs such as heavy rain. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies in case you have to leave immediately or if services are cut off. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Don’t forget the needs of pets. Obtain extra batteries and charging devices for phones and other critical equipment. Obtain flood insurance. Homeowner’s policies do not cover flooding. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies. Protect your property. Move valued items to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.
Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown.® Just six inches of fastmoving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away. Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
Avoid driving, except in emergencies.
Use a generator or other gasolinepowered machinery ONLY outdoors and away from windows. Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. If it is safe to do so, turn off the electricity to prevent electric shock.
If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, seek refuge on the roof. If trapped in a building, go to its highest level. Do not climb into a closed attic. You may become trapped by rising floodwater. Go on the roof only if necessary. Signal for help.
FEMA V-1005 Catalog No. 17233-6
Take an Active Role in Your Safety Go to ready.gov and search for flood. Download the FEMA app to get more information about preparing for a flood. Find Emergency Safety Tips under Prepare.
Grand Traverse Band Tornado Shelters 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.
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FIRE RESCUE
GTB Fire Department APARTMENT FIRE SAFETY PREPARE & STAY CALM Apartment fire safety begins with a plan. Don't Let Your World Go Up in Smoke. If you live in an apartment or condominium you need to know how to get out quickly if a fire starts. Follow these steps to stay safe. Building Fire Safety
Stay Calm
{ Don’t prop open exit or stairway doors. These are installed to slow the spread of heat and smoke if there is a fire. { Speak to your apartment manager if you see a damaged smoke alarm, fire extinguisher or an emergency light that has burned out.
In the event of a fire, stay calm. Move to the exit as you have practiced. Call the fire department once you are outside.
Make sure your apartment has working smoke alarms. Have a smoke alarm inside each sleeping room. Test them every month. Replace the batteries every year. Tell your apartment manager if you think there is a problem with one of your smoke alarms.
Be Prepared Create an escape plan. Discuss how you will get outside. Practice your plan. { Count the number of doors there are between your apartment and the nearest fire exit. Memorize the number in case you have to find the exit in the dark. { Know where all the exit doors and stairs are on your floor. { Learn your building evacuation plan if you have one. Create and practice an escape plan for your own apartment.
{ If your door feels warm to the touch, do not attempt to open it. Call 9-1-1 and tell the dispatcher your apartment number and that you can’t open your door. { Stuff the cracks around the door with towels, rags, bedding, or tape. Cover vents. { Wait at a window and signal for help with a flashlight or by waving a white cloth. { If your apartment door is cool to the touch, open it slowly. Stay low and check for smoke or fire in the hallway. If the hallway is safe, follow your building’s evacuation plan. { Never use an elevator to escape a fire. Always use the stairs.
Wait Outside for the Fire Department Once you are outside, move away from the building. Give firefighters and fire trucks plenty of space. { Stay outside. Do not go back inside for any reason. { If you think someone is still inside, tell firefighters where you think they are. { Wait until firefighters tell you it’s safe to go back inside.
Learn more about fire prevention:
www.usfa.fema.gov
FIREFIGHTER BADGE PINNING CEREMONY On Wednesday, April 20th, families gathered at the Tribal Council Chambers to witness the badge pinning of the two newest firefighters to join the GTB Fire and Rescue Department, Jordan Anderson and M’Konz John. Fire Chief, Garrett Fairchild, had the honor of swearing in these two into service while Anderson and John nobly recited the Firefighter’s Oath. To receive these badges, both men had to prepare for months to be tested on their knowledge of fire operations and pass hands-on and written tests. Each Firefighter selected a special family member to pin the badge to their uniforms and afterwards, Lakota Raphael, from GTB Conservation Department, sang to celebrate these men’s bravery in their field. If you are interested in serving your community and our neighboring communites, please contact the fire station! Garrett A. Fairchild, Fire Chief A-EMT/IC, CFI, FO III, NFA MO, CADS Garrett.Fairchild@GTB-nsn.gov office 231-534-7666 • cell 231-866-1271 • fax 231-534-7966 NEWS RELEASE
2022 Grand Traverse Band
Spring Clean Up !!!!!!ONE-DAY PICKUP!!!!!!
National Weather Service Office Gaylord, Michigan http://www.weather.gov/gaylord Contacts:
Matt Gillen (989) 732-9306 (media number) matthew.gillen@noaa.gov
For Immediate Release
Pat Bak (989) 731-3384 x926 pat.bak@noaa.gov
May 14
Each year, the National Weather Service in Gaylord presents Weather Spotter Classes across northern Michigan. The presentations are free, open to the public, and usually last about 1 1/2 hours. There is no need to pre-register for the classes. The training provides details on things such as tornado development, thunderstorm hazards, severe weather safety, things that may fool you, and how to make a complete report to the National Weather Service.
GTB Housing & Reservation Areas Only!
2015 was the costliest severe weather season ever recorded across northern Michigan. Tens of millions of dollars in damage occurred when severe thunderstorms raced across parts of the area in August with 100 mph winds and softball size hail. Clean up from these powerful thunderstorms took nearly two years, lasting until 2017. Spotters played a pivotal role in helping the National Weather Service warn for these dangerous storms.
Peshawbestown, Carlson RD, Benzie Housing, Antrim and Charlevoix Housing
• Once the truck comes through your area between 7:00am – NOON, it WILL NOT RETURN! • You may start hauling refuse curbside starting May 1, 2022! • Extra pick-ups will be the responsibility of the homeowner or renter!
Items the landfill will not accept: Paint Cans, Liquids, Brush & Leaves FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
SANDY ANDERSON @ 534-7700 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
After completing the training, attendees will be official National Weather Service Skywarn spotters. Each person that attends is given a National Weather Service spotter card and information on several online spotter networks. If you are interested in learning more about severe weather and storm spotting, you are encouraged to attend one of these presentations. To see a complete listing of upcoming talks and locations, please visit the following webpage: www.weather.gov/apx/outreach_events Or call the NWS Gaylord office at 989-731-3384. Additional information on the spotter program may be found at: FAQ’s about Skywarn: www.weather.gov/apx/faq_skywarn
* PLEASE BE KIND BY KEEPING TIRES AND STEEL SEPARATE FROM MAIN REFUSE PILE*
GTB NEWS 13
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
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 Medicaid • 65+ or Disabled with SSA • Income & Family size+2yrs based • $170.10 Medicare Part B deduction
• Single person income $17,000 19-64yrs
• Find out what programs you qualify for!
• 0-18yrs parents’ income below $27,000
• Mail/Advertisements? What to Keep or Toss?
• Family size↑, Income $ ↑
• Keep your information safe. • Avoid spam calls!
• Need a Medicaid Card? Call:1-888-367-6557 • Need help fax or scan in documents?
• 65th Birthday approaching • Assistance applying over call me! the phone. Questions or need assistance? Angelina Raphael Office: 231-534-7731 • Text: 231-866-0326 Email: Angelina.Raphael@gtb-nsn.gov
' ● PRC Benefits Coordinator ● Tribal Veteran Representative ● ● MDHHS Community Partner ● Certified Medicaid Medicare Assistance ● ● Program Councilor ●
GTB NEWS 14
http://gtbindians.org/letsheal.asp
NOTICE FROM HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
Updates From Health Administrator: Soumit Pendharkar
The GTB Health Department has administered 5,223 doses as of April 14, 2022:
63% of GTB Tribal members in the 6-county service area age 12 and over have received at least 1 shot. 82% of GTB Elders in the 6-county service area have received at least 1 shot. 19% of GTB Tribal members in the 6-county service age 5-11 have received at least 1 shot. 64% of eligible GTB Elders in the 6-county service area have received a 1st booster dose. 24% of eligible GTB Elders in the 6-county service area have received a 2nd booster dose. We continue to offer vaccinations through clinics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Medicine Lodge, Benzie, Charlevoix, Traverse City offices as well as Turtle Creek. Please call the COVID-19 Vaccination Line (231-534-7475) if you would like to schedule a vaccination or for any questions.
at 8:15am and 1:15pm at the Medicine Lodge and by appointment at Benzie, Charlevoix, and Traverse City Offices. Alternatively, you can request free tests at the COVIDTests.Org website set-up by the federal government. Private insurers are also required to cover up to eight FDA approved over-the-counter tests per month per covered individual.
A reminder that GTB is providing free pulse oximeters, N95, and KN95 masks (while supplies last). Please call the clinic at (231) 534-7200, 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 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
Currently, adults age 50+ can choose to receive a 2nd booster at least 4 months after their 1st booster. *CDC Nowcasting data estimates that 85.9% of specimens now sequenced in the U.S. are BA.2. In Michigan, over 50% of specimens sequenced are now BA.2. Case rates in Michigan are showing an increase with projections suggesting a coming increase. *According to MDHHS data, unvaccinated people aged 12 and over in Michigan had 2.9 times the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 in February compared to people up-to-date on their vaccination. In January, unvaccinated people aged 12 and over in Michigan had 25 times the risk of dying. * You are protected best when you stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. This means, you have received all recommended doses in the primary series and booster shots when eligible. Vaccination is still the best tool we have to moderate the impact of COVID-19. Vaccines continue to protect us from severe disease. Booster doses have been further shown to strengthen and broaden protection against Omicron and other variants. Everyone should get vaccinated and get your booster dose, as soon as you are eligible.
COVID-19 testing & at-home COVID-19 test kits continue to be available at the GTB Health Department for FREE. Please call 231-534-7200 to schedule a test or make a request for a COVID-19 test kit. Testing currently occurs Monday through Friday
GTB Family Health Clinic we offer a number of treatments for COVID-19 including Evusheld, which is indicated for pre-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19. What this means is that Evusheld is given before an individual might be exposed to COVID-19 and is meant to prevent infection and progression to severe illness. Evusheld is a monoclonal antibody treatment indicated for patients who are considered moderately to severely immunocompromised. It is given as two injections and patients are monitored for an hour following treatment. In addition to COVID-19 vaccination, Evusheld is another way that we can protect the GTB community. Other treatments we currently stock include the oral antiviral (Paxlovid) and monoclonal antibody treatments.
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.
GTB NEWS 15
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services News for May 2022 GTB’s wrap-around Family and Behavioral Health Services Mino Gizep!
Scott BHS Peer Recovery Specialist 231-534-7247 scott.scholten@gtbindians.com
Wow! It is May and summer is on the way! Take care of those mother’s by celebrating them on their special day Sunday, May 8th. At Human Services, we 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.
“Together, lets all show Addiction that WE are stronger! Together WE can overcome any obstacle. Let us ALL get together!
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 Anishinaabek Family Services Staff: Mask Up and Stay Safe Are you aware that Human Services has three separate agencies working independently? Anishinaabek Family Services (AFS) provides tribal members and their families in the six-county area •
Prevention Services: Provided to families on a voluntary basis, where there
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is an identified potential for child abuse or neglect. Intervention Services: Provided when a substantiated report of abuse and neglect occurs within the six-county service area resulting in Tribal or State court involvement. Child Protection Services: Investigation on Tribal lands, of any reported incident of child abuse or neglect of children less than eighteen years of age. Adoption Services: Provides adoption services to Tribal members.
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Licensing: Licenses foster care, group homes, and shelter homes on the
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Haley Lamson, Human Services Program Director, 231-534-7906 Andrea Arroyo, Human Services Intake Coordinator, 231-534-7910 On-Call AFS Worker (24 hours): 231-499-5162 Child Protective Services Investigator: Bob Downen AFS Caseworkers: Laura Mains, Maria Guillen and Jordan Langley Human Services Interim Department Manager: Doris Winslow
Behavioral Health Services Staff: Marion Wabanimkee-Minzey, Office Coordinator, 231-534-7090 After Hours Line: 231-342-7686 Psychiatrist: Lawrence Probes, MD Behavioral Health Counselor: Heather Pineda Clinical Social Worker/TBHI Program Director Sandy Dunkin Peer Recovery Specialist: Scott Scholten Prevention Specialist/Niizhanimikiig Program Director: Christa Gasca
reservation. •
Monitoring: Monitors all cases outside of the six-county service area involving GTB children placed outside of their parental home, due to substantiated child abuse and/or neglect charges.
Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides tribal members in the six-county area • • • •
Individual, couples, family and group therapy for tribal members and adolescents (13+) experiencing stressful situations, emotional difficulties or substance use disorders. Assistance with inpatient residential treatment referrals for substance use disorder and developing aftercare plans for sober support to individuals returning to their communities. Contracted psychiatrist one day per week who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adult tribal members and assists with our licensed therapist for the appropriate referrals for children under 15. A behavioral health therapist’s role is to provide assessment and ongoing outpatient counseling to Tribal Members wishing to make life changes. **
**As BHS has limited availability for licensed therapy at this time, support staff is available to assist with referrals to outside providers in the six-county area.
Human Services Program provides tribal households in the six county area • •
Food and utility assistance Food Rescue on Mondays at 11am
Reach out for questions, comments, concerns or assistance! We are here to help! 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
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24 hour Crisis Help Lines for GTB’s six-county service area Northern Lakes Community Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line 833-295-0616 (Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties) Centra Wellness Network 24-hour Crisis Intervention hotline 877-398-2013 (Benzie and Manistee Counties) North Country Community Mental Health Crisis Help Line 877-470-4668 (Antrim and Charlevoix Counties) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hours) 800-273-8255
The TBHI Grant provides the funding for the case management services I provide, 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 and are interested in one of these therapies or just to find out about the TBHI Grant program client supports that are available, call Sandy to check your eligibility!
Case Management News at BHS….
Sandy Dunkin Clinical Social Worker Clinical Case Management Services Tribal Behavioral Health Implementation Grant 231-534-7253 / 231-944-8955 (cell) 231-342-7686 (After hours line 24/7)
All contacts are confidential!
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
FITNESS
STRONGHEART CENTER BENZIE FITNESS CENTER “Patty Schmidt & Maggie Napont - Mother & Daughter Ballers!
Maggie is a junior at Traverse City St. Francis. Three years academic all conference GPA 3.98. Academic interest is science and medicine. She enjoys time with family and competing with friends on travel sports teams. In her free time she enjoys riding bikes, traveling, outdoor activities, and down time. 3 years varsity. All conference basketball, honorable mention all-state Sophomore year. All conference sophomore softball playing shortstop and batting lead off. Batting avg 496. Sophomore Season Record Eagle Girls Basketball and Softball Dream Team."
CONGRATULATIONS *MIND*BODY*HEART*SPIRIT* WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE WINNERS
1st Place – Kasie Aguayo Patricia Mejia-Goble 2nd Place – Angelina Raphael Jordan Anderson 3rd Place – Victoria Alfonseca Emerald Torrez
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS (all participants gifted Strongheart water bottle) KEEP ON YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY & STAY AWESOME!!
STRONGHEART HOURS MON – THURS 6AM – 7PM FRIDAY 6AM – 6PM SATURDAY 9AM – 2PM 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 BENZIE FITNESS CENTER HOURS MON – THURS 8AM – 7PM FRIDAY 8AM – 5PM* SATURDAY 10AM – 2PM 231-534-7820 Closed Saturday; May 28th for Memorial Day Holiday
BENZIE FITNESS STAFF Lesia Kennedy- Gym Attendant 231-534-7831
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
7500 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
*Closed from 12-1pm for Lunch
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May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
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_______________________
______________________
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 Lottery Mark your Calendars!!!
The Elk & Bear lottery application period will be open: May 1st @ 5:00 p.m. – June 1st @ 5:00 p.m Starting May 1st until June 1st, we will be accepting all completed applications in the order they are received. If for any reason they are not complete, we’ll send it back to address they were shipped from and you will hear from a staff member at Natural Resources to help you finish your application. Option to Submit application: Mail to the address below • email: NRD@gtb-nsn.gov • drop off at the NRD building. Attn: Natural Resources Department 2605 N West Bayshore Dr. Peshawbestown, MI 49682 GTB NEWS 18
AGRICULTURAL & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
AGGRICULTURAL & FOOD SOVEREIGNTY 2022 GTB MAPLE SUGAR SHACK Through March the GTB Sugar Bush was hosted at the Natural Resource Department Office property. Groups of GTB Youth Services, Suttons Bay Public School groups, and GTB citizens stopped in to celebrate the beginning of the Sugar Bush Season. Tribal Elder Jerry Luskey put down Asema (tobacco) and said a prayer to commence the sugar bush season in a good way. With a late start to the warmer weather of spring, much of the sap was not collected until April. Maple syrup is bottled for community give-away at community events, and also is planning to be sold at Eagletown Gas Station. Working with Leanne and the Strongheart Center crew, we are planning to have the maple syrup bottled in a Commercial Kitchen setting for the 1st time, allowing GTB to sell product made here in Peshawbestown! Keep your eye out for maple syrup for sale at Eagletown starting in May.
VEGETABLE PLANT GIVE-AWAY We are planning on having veggie plants to offer the GTB community this spring starting in May. In years past the Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Dept has offered plants to community members to help incentivize people growing their own food at home. GTB Agricultural staff will be at the Pow Wow Ground/Cultural Building Pavilion
May 19th & 25th 4:00pm – 6:00pm FREE vegetable plants. Plants available to community members include tomato, pepper, hot pepper, basil, squash, broccoli, kale, and more! GTB Citizens and GTB Employees can participate in the give-away. To help get everyone excited for the growing season to come, here are a few photos from the 2021 growing season! Spring is just around the corner! Come on down and pick through our flats of vegetable plants to take home to grow delicious food for your family!
AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP HOST A position is currently posted in the Request for Proposal (RFP) section of the GTB Human Resources Job Posting webpage. This position is a great opportunity for someone who has a desire to learn and share information about traditional life ways, including traditional planting techniques, wild food gathering techniques and more! "The Traditional Agricultural Life Ways Workshop Contractor will report to the GTB Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Coordinator. Traditional Agricultural Life Ways Workshop
Contractor will be developing curriculum and host a bi-monthly monthly workshop through the growing season. This includes developing posters, GTB Newsletter content, electronic/ email promotions, and other advertisements to promote attendance of these events. This can include incentivizing attendance through rewards, prizes, or other techniques to encourage GTB tribal member attendance. Attendance will be tracked using sign-up sheets and will be shared each month with the Agricultural Coordinator." This position can pay up to $25/hr, it is a great part-time opportunity to get involved and get paid a respectable wage for disseminating this important cultural knowledge. For the complete job listing, please visit https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/internaljobs/ William Derouin Agriculture Coordinator William.Derouin@gtb-nsn.gov Office : 231-534-7023 Cell: 231-463-0398
GTB NEWS 19
May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT
2021 Annual Water Quality Report for Peshawbestown Water System This report covers the drinking water quality for Peshawbestown water system for the 2021 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2021. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and state standards.
surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Your water comes from three groundwater wells, each over three hundred feet deep. There are no significant sources of contamination in our water supply. If you would like to know more about the report, please contact: Joe Burfield, Grand Traverse Band Department of Public Works
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
(231-534-7376) or joe.burfield@gtb-nsn.gov Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from them health care providers. U.S. EPA/Center for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. EPA prescribes regulations that limit the levels of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health.
Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the GTB NEWS 20
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May 2022 Wawaaskoni Giizis (Blossom Flower Moon)
ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT
Water Quality Data The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2021 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 – December 31, 2021. The EPA allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old .
Terms and abbreviations used below: • • • • • • • • • •
Parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l): one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per Billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/l): one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L): Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Millirems per year (mrem/yr): measure of radiation absorbed by the body. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Level 1 Assessment: A study of the water supply to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. Level 2 Assessment: A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions. Information about lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. GTB Department of Public Works is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Monitoring and Reporting to the EPA Requirements: The U.S. EPA require us to test our water on a regular basis to ensure its safety. We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2021. We will update this report annually and will keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they happen. Copies are available in the GTB Newsletter. This report will not be sent to you. We invite public participation in decisions that affect drinking water quality. For more information about your water, or the contents of this report, contact Joe Burfield, (231) 534-7376 or joe.burfield@gtb-nsn.gov. For more information about safe drinking water, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Monitoring Data for Regulated Contaminants MCL, TT, Regulated Contaminant or MRDL
MCLG or MRDLG
Level Detected
Range
Year Sampled
Violation Yes/No
Typical Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes. Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Arsenic (ppb)
10
0
0
N/A
2021
NO
Nitrate (ppm)
10
10
0
N/A
2
2021
NO
4
4
1.1
N/A
2021
NO
80
N/A
5.4
N/A
2019
NO
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection.
60
N/A
<7
N/A
2019
NO
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection.
4
4
0.2
0.64--0.02
2021
NO
Water additive to control microbes.
15
0
2.37
N/A
2016
NO
Erosion of natural deposits.
5
0
1.28
N/A
2016
NO
Erosion of natural deposits.
TT
N/A
N/A
N/A
2021
NO
Naturally present in the environment.
See E. coli note1
0
0
N/A
2021
NO
Human and animal fecal waste.
TT
Human and animal fecal waste.
Fluoride (ppm) TTHM Total Trihalomethanes (ppb) HAA5 Halo acetic Acids (ppb) Chlorine (ppm) Alpha emitters (pCi/L) Combined radium (pCi/L) Total Coliform (total number or % of positive samples/month) E. coli in the distribution system (positive samples) Fecal Indicator – E. coli at the source (positive samples)
N/A
0
N/A
2021
NO
Action Level
MCLG
Your Water2
Range of Results
Year Sampled
Number of Sample Above AL
Lead (ppb)
15
0
4
0-4
2019
0
Copper (ppm)
1.3
1.3
0.04
0.02--0.04
2019
0
Inorganic Contaminant Subject to Action Levels (AL)
Typical Source of Contaminant Lead service lines, corrosion of household plumbing including fittings and fixtures; Erosion of natural deposits. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
1. The Chlorine “Level Detected” was calculated using a running annual average. 1. E. coli MCL violation occurs if: (1) routine and repeat samples total coliform-positive and either is E. coli-positive, or (2) supply fails to take all required repeat samples following E. coli-positive routine sample, or (3) supply fails to analyze total coliform-positive repeat sample for E. coli. 2. 90 percent of the samples collected were at or below the level reported for our water.
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GTB NEWS 21
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100 Employment Government Operations 477 Program Director (FT) Associates Degree in Business Management, Social Science Degree or related field. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, & other computer software. 3 yrs. of related office experience. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$18.40 1.28.22-until filled 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 Youth 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.
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-$52,633 6.25.21-until filled Dental Assistant (FT) Associates Degree in Applied Science in Dental Assisting Certified Dental Assistant-CDA or Registered Dental-RDA Assistant with expanded duties. Certification in Radiology and CPR. -$19.52/hr 9.2.21-until filled Early Head Start Assistant Teacher (FT) Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Experience working with infants/children. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Candidates hired with an Associate Degree must sign an agreement that they will obtain a Bachelor Degree in ECE/CD within 2-4 years of being hired. -$12.83/hr 3.15.22-until filled Early Head Start Teacher (FT) Minimum educational requirement of an Associate's Degree in early childhood education. 2 yrs. experience in infant/toddler classroom is preferred. Able to develop and implement short and long term educational goals. Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children. Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills. Working knowledge of available community resources and Early Head Start components. -$17.29/hr 12.27.21-until filled EHS Education & Family Services Coordinator (FT) Must have a BA in Human Services or Social Work field. Must have experience in a supervisory position, with strong team leadership skills. One to three years experience in working in an Early Head Start and/or Head Start program preferred. Previous experience in the field, with skills in classroom management, and curriculum planning. Must obtain CPR/ First Aid certification. -$21.03/hr 12.13.21-until filled EHS/HS Bus & Classroom Aide (PT) Must be able to effectively communicate with children and adults in an appropriate manner. Must be willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification.Ability to observe & evaluate children in a nonbiased manner. Must be willing to & as well as obtain a CDA within 1st 2yrs of hire. -$12.83/hr 1.21.21-until filled EHS/HS Bus Driver (PT) Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have First Aide Certification or obtain (within 30 days) CPR for infants and children. Must have previous school bus driving experience. -$15.66/hr 6.25.21-until filled EHS/HS Healh & Disabilities Coordinator (FT) Bachelor’s Degree with strong
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emphasis in Health, Social Services, Psychology or Early Childhood Education. 1-3 years experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules and procedures of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification -$43,750 9.3.21-until filled EHS/HS Home Visitor (FT) An Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required. A Bachelor’s Degree & 1yr of 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 (4) 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 Facilities Utility Worker 2nd 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. -$12.78/hr 6.25.21-until filled Head Start Teacher (FT) Associates Degree, with a Child Development Certification, with emphasis in early childhood development, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Previous experience preferred with skills in classroom mgt & curriculum planning. Must maintain current CPR/ First Aid certification. Must be proficient in the use of computers & programs such as word processing. Able to
develop & implement short & long term educational goals. Good observational skills and ability to summarize observed learning/social behaviors in children. -$17.29/hr 9.03.21-until filled Healthcare Administrator (FT) Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration/ Business Administration required. Current or the option of having State of Michigan Healthcare Level of Function License, with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience of managing a healthcare facility with a business model. Thorough understanding of IHS healthcare and clinic management. Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and medical law. -$DOE 3.23.22-3.30.22 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 Maintenance Coordinator (FT) Associates Degree in Facility Maintenance Management, Business, or Administrative Services required. 5yrs of Facilities Management experience preferred. Min. of 5yrs supervisory or management experience. -47,987 4.26.22-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 Peer Recovery Coach Specialist (FT) High School graduate or equivalent. Recovery Coach certification required or agreement to complete certification within 1yr. Must be successful in own recovery for a min. of 2yrs & prepared to share experience and knowledge with others. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$18.40/hr 4.12.22- until filled Physician (FT) Must have an active State of Michigan Physician License, State of Michigan
Controlled Substance License, and Federal DEA License, with Board Certification in Family Practice. Must have Community Staff Privileges at Munson Medical Center or obtain within a reasonable time. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$DOE 3.9.22-until filled Play/Art Therapist (FT) Master’s Degree in social work for related field required with specialized training in art/play therapy. State of MI Social Work License or licensed Professional Counselor. A minimum of 2yrs experience providing substance abuse & mental health counseling is required. Must have a valid MI Driver’s License & be insurable by GTB insurance carrier. -$57,729 6.25.21-until filled Police Officer (FT) Must be at least 21 Years of Age at the time of hire. High School diploma required, Associates Degree preferred in law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections or related field.1yr prior experience working in a law enforcement setting preferred. Must be certified/certifiable by MI Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) required. Must obtain & maintain a BIA (Special Law Enforcement Commission. Must become LEIN certified. Must complete Field Training Officer (FTO) Program for continuation of employment. -$26.24/hr 8.30.21-until filled Probation Officer (FT) Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Business, or Administrative Services. A combination of education & experience may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree.General knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, & administration is required. Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$18.40/hr 4.29.22-until filled Purchasing Clerk (FT) High School diploma or GED required. Must have at least two years' experience working in an office environment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. -$15.06/hr 4.6.22-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 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 Traditional Agriculture Workshop Host (REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS) High School Diploma or GED Must have passion for gardening, farming, or passion to learn about food production Must be able to show up on time, and work duration of assigned workshop. Must be able to work in "field" conditions; ability to traverse uneven, loose ground Ability to work in adverse weather (rain, snow, cold weather). Field activity will be halted for severe weather (lightning, thunder, high wind events) Ability to lift 50 lbs. All questions relating to this RFP, can be submitted to: William Derouin 231-534-7023 William.Derouin@gtb-nsn.gov Paint GTB Buildings (REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS) Prepare building exterior to be painted. Paint exterior of buildings using paint/stain colors selected by the Grand Traverse Band. Remove and replace wood that has dry rotted. Remove all chipped stain and paint as needed. Haul away and dispose of all construction materials. Repair any and all damage to existing drywall and siding caused by the contractor in the construction process. Clean-up and remove all trash and debris from the site when complete. RFP, can be submitted to: Ron Anderson GTB Facilities Manager. 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr. Peshawbestown, Michigan 49682 or by email to: Ron.Anderson@gtb-nsn.gov HS/EHS Mental Health Consultant Provide Reflective Supervision for groups and individuals with respect to their culture. Conduct Classroom Observations. Provide Professional Development training for staff. Be available to families/parents for consultation and home visits. Provide education to parents on various mental health topics at Parent Committee Meetings Shall comply with any health and safety measures implemented by the Tribe and Benodjenh's policy while on Tribal premise.RFP, can be submitted to: Trista Erickson 231-534-7994 Trista.Erickson@gtb-nsn.gov
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Advertisements GTED Operations CNC Machinist (Experienced) (FT) (Charlevoix) High School Diploma or equivalent. 4yrs min experience. Technical Certificate desired. This position is non-exempt (hourly) with a 2nd shift per diem rate for 2nd shift hours worked. -$17- $20/ hr, experience 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, based upon experienceWater 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.
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.
Welders 1st & 2nd Shift (BSSW) (FT) Welding experience, MIL-STD Certifications for Armor Grade Steel. An understanding of inches, metrics, fractions, & decimal places. A High School Diploma or equivalent. 3yrs min. experience or training -Wages commensurate w/ experience.
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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 commensurate with experience. Project Estimator/Project Manager (Traverse City) (FT) Prior work experience on
45-Day Posting Compensation Committee Vacancies (2) committee vacancies: (1) appointment to be filled by the Tribal Council for a 2-year term; and (1) appointment to be filled by the Compensation Committee for a 3-year 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.
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