GTB NEWS NOV. 2019

NOVEMBER 2019 A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©

Tribal Council Welcomes Traverse City Officials

- Photo by Leanne Alber

On October 28th GTB Tribal Council met with Traverse City Mayor, Manager, and Commissioners at Eyaawing Museum.

The Traverse City officials were greeted with a drum ceremony from the native youth and treated to some Indigenous Cultural History. Jim Carruthers, the Mayor of Traverse City, presented the Grand Traverse Band with the “Key to the City” for our ongoing contributions to the community. This was accepted by Tribal Chairman McClellan. - More photos on page 16.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

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Benefits f $300 towards drivers training.

lies: Gas cards, $125 supporting extracurricular fees/equipment, and

3-Mile Satellite Office

1st Monday of the month: 11/4 & 12/2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Benzie Satellite Office

1st Wednesday of the Month: 11/6 & 12/4 from 5-6 p.m.

Charlevoix Satellite Office

1st Tuesday of the Month: 11/5 & 12/3 from 5-8 p.m.

Medicine Lodge

2nd Wednesday of the Month: 11/13 & 12/11 from 5-6 p.m.

The Beh protocols, a enrolled in M with each other.

gram will be assisting participants with regalia construction, pow-wow eligible Tribal youth. Youth participants must be 8-24 years of age and these classes. Come enjoy this opportunity to learn how to make moccasins

*Gas cards available to assist wit transportation cost* Please, Contact Ellen Schwander At: (231) 534-7243 (231) 631-1364 • ellen.schwander@gtbindians.com ** MSPI Gen-I Grant (BH16IHS0119 04) This is an Alcohol/Drug Free Event!

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

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5 New Admin. Building Survey 8 Elders Calenders 10 Elders Birthdays 11 Obituaries 12 List- Direct Care Facilities 14 Tribal Council Attendance 15 Agriculture 16 October Events 18 Public Safety 20 Health Care Update 23 Eyaawing

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FIRE DEPARTMENT 231-534-7666 TRIBAL COURT 231-534-7050 GTB HOUSING 231-313-9482 GOV SWITCHBOARD 231-534-7750 TOLL FREE 1-866-534-7750

GTB NEWS SPORTS SECTION

GTB News would like to start a Youth Sports Column and we need YOUR help! Please send in your Childs school sports photos, stories of accolades and triumphs along with game stats.

Victory or Defeat ,athleticism and teamwork can lead to prevention.

SAVE THE DATES 2019 - ELDERS OPEN FORUM Tue. Nov. 12th , 10 AM 3 MILE OFFICE

-GOV. OFFICES CLOSEDMon. Nov. 11 VETERANS DAY

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office of the Tribal Chairman: Thurlow “Sam” McClellan Happy Harvest Time! Here we are again with the end of the year closing in on us quickly! Are you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas? Ready or not, the holidays are approaching as well as the season changes. I enjoy the Autumn season as it offers a colorful time of reflection for everything we are blessed with. I am grateful for many things in my life including my family, Tribal community, Veterans, and our Ancestors. I hope during the season you and your families will share your blessings with one another and create a masterpiece of love and laughter; in fact, my hope is that you make every day a masterpiece. Please treat everyone with respect and kindness and always be willing to be a helper and a good Samaritan. It doesn’t take any skill to tear down something or someone, but it does take skill and character to build someone up. So, let’s all strive to be the type of person that empowers others by focusing on one another’s strengths.

Jiibiye-Giizhigat (All Souls Day) was honored on November 1st, with GTB Government offices closed in honor and respect for this important day. In Indian Country, Ghost Suppers are a special way that we can remember, honor, and show respect to our loved ones who have walked on. I am proud our communities are sustaining our culture and traditions in this way. Keep a look out for the list of Ghost Suppers listed in this newsletter.

Honoring Veterans Day: Monday, November 11, 2019 is a special day for Veterans, and I hope everyone remembers to celebrate, honor, and pray for them. With their commitment to serve, they sacrifice their families and honor God and country by defending our rights, including the right to live in peace. We owe so much to our brave service men and women so Miigwetch! Miigwetch! Miigwetch! Miigwetch! Just to remind you there is a Veterans Pow Wow and Language Symposium in Charlevoix on the 8th and 9th of November.

Let’s sing and dance together as we celebrate and honor the Veterans. All are welcome to attend, so please come out and enjoy yourselves. Please see the Veterans pow wow flyer and Symposium flyer in this newsletter for more details.

We celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14, 2019 and on this day, we honored our Heritage, Culture, Native Traditions, and Tribal Spirit. The Office of Governor presented GTB with a Certificate of Proclamation on behalf of the people of Michigan hereby proclaiming the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This is a very proud moment for our Tribe. Also, on this day the State Theater in Traverse City screened the film Blood Memory, which was initially requested by the GTB for the TC Film Fest back in July.

At that time, the Film Fest Board chose a different movie to showcase during Film Fest. The Blood Memory documentary is a story of hope and love that details the plight of a woman set out to organize the first Welcome Home Ceremony. Her mission is also to help others find their way back home through song and ceremony within the community from which she was removed over 60 years prior. The movie was emotional yet resourceful in giving

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October 28th was a busy day as Tribal Council started out with a meet and greet with the Mayor of Traverse City, some commissioners, city council members, and township supervisors at Eyaawing Museum. GTB Youth drum helped welcome our guests in song and we had encouraging comments from our guests. We will be setting up more meetings with the City leaders soon with the goal of working together in the best interest of everyone. My motto for the upcoming year is “Working Together” in all aspects. We look forward to future meetings and developing relationships with Traverse City leaders.

Later in the day, we gathered at Clinch Park Tunnel in Traverse City for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the gorgeous mural paintings created by artist Bobby Magee Lopez. Traverse City Mayor attended and again commented on how the GTB Tribe has helped Traverse City in a lot of projects including the Clinch Park Tunnel.

On Thursday, October 31st, a Tribal-State Summit down in Mt Pleasant was held. This included lunch with the Governor and the 12 Tribal Leaders, Council Members, Tribal Liaisons, and State Liaisons. There was time set aside on the agenda so that all leaders could have the opportunity to address the Governor on their Tribal concerns. I will give you more information next month on our meeting.

Our new Attorney Chad Depetro will be starting towards the end of November and we are looking forward to him coming on board.

At the Tribal Council Regular Session of October 30th, two new Judges were sworn in to our GTB Court; Chief Judge Ken Akini and Appellate Judge Matthew Massey.

We have been faced with issues that have forced us to reevaluate certain policies and procedures to better serve

Tribal members and employees. We will continue to be vigilant in addressing all matters, issues, and concerns that may confront our members.

I would like to wish every family a Happy Thanksgiving!

When you gather around the family table, cherish these moments and make them special! As the bible says, you are the apple of God’s eye and that makes you and your family very special! May the Lord bless you and keep you and let His light shine upon you. I speak this blessing over you that you are highly favored, richly blessed, completely forgiven and that He abides within you.

Miigwetch for taking the time to read this article and the GTB newsletter. Please know this article includes solely my opinion and is not representative of Council as a whole. Feel free to email me at Thurlow.McClellan@gtbindians.com and the Council at the GTB member login site @ gtbindians.org. or feel free to call my office any time, 231.534.7129.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back this coming Saturday, November 2nd.

Miigwetch, Chairman “Sam” McClellan

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE VACANCIES The GTB Compensation Committee currently has Two Compensation committee vacancies available. These vacancies are for 2 year terms as appointed by Tribal Council approval.

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Rental Rates:

Resident Selection Criteria

1 bedroom $756 2 bedroom $902

Welcome! Before you complete your application for a home here, please review our resident selection criteria.

The term "applicant(s)" under these criteria mean the person(s) that are over the age of 18 and will be occupying the apartment home. The term "occupant(s)" in these criteria means the person(s) that are under the age of 18 that will be occupying the apartment home.

These rents do not include utilities. Those would be the responsibility of the tenant.

No application or holding fees. Pet deposit will be $100 Proposed Eligibility Criteria: A total household income of $ $27,216 will be required for a 1-bedroom unit A total household income of $32,472 will be required for a 2-bedroom unit Background requirements for our Market Rentals are proposed to be: 1. No registered Sex Offenders 2. 7 year wait on Felonies with no additional offenses (acts of violence or drugs) 3. 2 year wait on Misdemeanors (acts of violence or drugs)

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Occupancy Guidelines Lease signers must be at least 18 years of age.

Our properties allow up to the following number of occupants per unit. One bedroom units - three persons; Two bedroom units -five persons; Three bedroom units -seven persons.

Any person over the age of 18, must qualify as a new resident and be placed on the lease. The addition of a Resident to the residential lease agreement that results in exceeding the Occupancy Guidelines will not be allowed.

Identification A copy of both the state issued ID(s) and social security card will be required upon application for residency.

Application for Residency An Application for Residency must be completed and maintained for each person over the age of 18.

Qualifying Standards • Rental History: Up to 36 months of rental history may be verified on present and previous residences. A positive record of prompt monthly payment, sufficient notice, with no damages is expected. For applicants who are homeowners, permission must be granted to verify payment history with bank or lending institution.

If there is an eviction or balance due to any apartment community or private owner reflective on the credit report, it must be at least 3 years old, and positive rental history must be established in the interim.

• Credit History: An unsatisfactory credit report can disqualify an applicant from renting an apartment home.

An unsatisfactory report is one which reflects past or current bad debts, late payments or unpaid bills, liens, judgments, foreclosures or bankruptcies. If the applicant is rejected for poor credit history the applicant may contact the reporting agency that provided the credit report. An applicant rejected for the unsatisfactory credit is encouraged to obtain a copy of the credit report from the agency and correct any erroneous information that may be on the report.

Liz McGrath at 231-534-7800 for an application.

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GTB VENDOR DIRECTORY

Ahnee Tribal Members, we are developing a GTB Vendor directory for any and all Tribal member-owned businesses/ talents/or services. Please provide the following information via email and/or send it to Denise Wilson @ Denise.

Wilson3@gtbindians.com or 2605 Bayshore Drive, Ahnee Tribal Members, we are developing a GTBNW Vendor directory for any and all Tribal member-owned businesses/talents/or services. Please provide the following information via Peshawbestown, MI 49682.

Please feel free to share any email and/or send it to Denise Wilson @ Denise.Wilson3@gtbindians.com or 2605 NW Bayshore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682.

Please feel free to share any certifications that certifications that you think would be beneficial as well.you think would be beneficial as well. We can use this directory to solicit bids for purchases or We can this directory to solicit forGTB purchases services.

Weuse have initiated an Request for Proposal (RFP) bids link on the website; we areor posting RFP’s on the GTB Government HR site; and posting RFP’s in the GTB newsletter.

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We have initiated an Request for Proposal (RFP) megwetch for your consideration! link on the GTB website; we are posting RFP’s on the GTB Government HR site; and posting RFP’s in the GTB Tribal member Name: newsletter.

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Tribal member Business Name:

Tribal member Name: Tribal member address and/or business address: Tribal member Business Name: Tribal member ID #: Tribal member address and/or business address: Tribal member and/or business contact phone number: Tribal member ID #: Tribal member and/or business Tribal member and/or business contact email address:contact phone number: Tribal member and/or business contact email address: Summary of services/talents that can be provided by GTB: Summary of services/talents that can be provided by GTB: Sonya Zotigh, MPA Sonya Zotigh, MPA Grand Traverse Band Tribal Manager Grand Traverse Band Tribal Manager (o) 231-534-7136 (o) 231-534-7136 (c) 231-866-6175 (c) 231-866-6175

GTB RFP WEBPAGE Looking for contracted work? We have initiated a

Request for Proposal (RFP) link on the GTB website; we are posting RFP’s on the GTB Government HR site/ job listings.

These availabe Contracts can be viewed at http://www.gtbindians.org/pages5244053.asp Current Available RFP’S -

RFP RFP RFP RFP RFP

Strategic Planning Antrim Housing Benzie Unit Rehab Benzie Unit Roof For Professional Election Services

http://www.gtbindians.org/downloads/rfp2.pdf

- RFP For Snowplowing/ Snow removal And Many More!

Welcome New Employees

-Christy MartinPolice Officer Trainee

-Jordan AndersonReceiving and Purchasing Coordinator

Happy 10th Birthday Ava!

Ava age 1

Happiest 10th Birthday to Our Soccer Star Ava Jazzelle. We love you! Mom, Dad, Alex and Landon.

Save the Date

For the Elder Christmas Party Friday, December 20th, 2019 Flyer will follow in December Newsletter

Save the Date

For the Community Christmas Party Friday, December 20th, 2019 Flyer will follow in December Newsletter

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Odawa Country Taxi Cab Ahnii, my name Steve Schwander I'm proud to announce I am the owner and operator of

Odawa Country Taxi Cab. Phone number is 231-946-2222 Certified through the state of Michigan and fully insured. We have recently just launched in the middle of August we are open and ready to do business. Give us a call so that we can give you any of your transportation needs.

I have an 8 passenger Honda Odyssey. Willing to do Wedding Parties, Bachelor, bachelorette parties, Wine Tours, PowWow Tours, Cash your Percap-check tour, also specializing in picking you up to and from your airport destinations and I am willing to take you anywhere in Odawa Country. Please call to set up a time so you may get to your destination and get a quote don't forget to ask your tribal discount the company is based out of Traverse City so when you're ready for a pickup call your transportation specialist. "" Who's Your Odawa!!!! ""

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND 40TH ANNIVERSARY

The Grand Traverse Band is coming upon our 40th anniversary of Federal Recognition—May 27th, 2020. If you are interested in being a part of this volunteer committee, please submit your name and tribal id to Doris Winslow at Doris.winslow@gtbindians.com or at 2605 NW Bayshore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682. We would like to have at least two Tribal members from each community. We will set up meeting dates and times to plan for this exciting event, working in coordination with the GTB EDC Marketing team.

Megwetch for your consideration!

GTB 477 Program

A Training & Employment Assistance Program

231-534-7767 477 Training Position available with Benodjenh Child Care Center as a caregiver. This offers 520 hours @ $10/hr. to be used within 3-6 months (totaling a total training stipend of $5,200.00! Applicants must apply with the 477 Program and be interested in childcare as a career option, or want to try it to see if it is something that they would like to pursue as a career.

If interested, Please call Wosgi Campos, 477 Director, 231-534-7767.

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New GTB Administration Building Survey Ahnee GTB Tribal Members & GTB Employees: Through grants and long-term guaranteed loan financing, the Grand Traverse Band Government is evaluating & assessing developing a plan for a NEW Administration Building. There have been comprehensive studies completed on the oldest to newest buildings in Peshawbestown that have served us well but many are costing the Tribe a lot of money. One of the main issues is that we have 17 buildings that require cleaning, maintenance, seasonal work, and capital expenditures. Currently our costs per square foot to manage all of this plus our outlying county buildings is very high, the annual budget for space costs for several years ranges from $2.2 to $2.7 million.

We would appreciate hearing from GTB Tribal membership and employees through a survey of what you would envision for a NEW GTB Administration Building. Leadership and managers have been discussing this for several years and themselves envision how much more efficient a one-stop shop building/facility would be for providing services to the GTB Membership. A few of the major questions that have come up are: where the NEW Administration building would be located, exactly what services would be housed there, and how do we ensure it fits into our future growth and development.

To start this process of GTB Membership and Employee input we would propose the short survey below. You can answer via mail: 2605 NW Bayshore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 or email to members.speak@gtbindians.com What location would best serve the Grand Traverse Band Government Administration Building? Circle one Leelanau County

Grand Traverse County

What government services should be housed within the Grand Traverse Band Government Administration Building?

Circle all that apply Membership Office of Management and Budget Health Services/Dental Services Behavioral Health/Family and Human Services Public Safety/Fire Safety

2019 GHOST SUPPERS November 1, 2019 (Friday) Pauline Barber 12910 Bussa Rd, Rapid City 4pm - ?

Paul & Tanya Raphael Ghost Supper 8160 N West Bay Shore Dr. Northport 5pm - ?

November 2, 2019 (Saturday)

November 4, 2019 (Monday)

Saint Kateri Parish Ghost Breakfast 2753 N West Bay Shore Dr. Peshawbestown (Parish Hall) 7:30am – 11am

Miller/Barrientoz Ghost Supper 3216 N West Bay Shore Dr. Suttons Bay 3pm - ?

Pino/Harris/Shaw Family Ghost Supper 3333 N. West Bay Shore Dr. Peshawbestown 1:30pm - ?

November 6, 2019 (Wednesday)

Miller Family Ghost Supper 5885 N. Swede Rd. Omena 4pm - ?

November 3, 2019 (Sunday) John Family Ghost Supper 3008 Cedar Valley, Traverse City (Directly behind TBA Credit Union on S. Airport) 2pm - ?

Wilson/Bird/Leaureaux/ Vezina Ghost Supper 12370 E. Tatch Rd. Omena (M-22 to Omena, sharp left onto Co. Rd. 633/Tatch Rd. go ¼ mile on left) 4pm - ?

Anderson/Shananaquet/ Pelcher/Alberts Family Ghost Supper 6805 Carin Hwy. Kewadin 4pm - ?

November 9, 2019 (Saturday) Kenwabakise Family Ghost Supper 3922 Brook Dr. Traverse City (Behind Meijers) 5pm – Elder’s & Disabled 6pm – Everyone Wasageshik/Stevens Ghost Supper 2660 Beems-Kwa-Ma Peshawbestown 5pm - ?

- Submitted by Jacqueline Trojanek

A Special Thanks To LSC

Tribal Court Human Resources Legal Tribal Council and Administration Natural Resources Education Cultural Services Elders Services Housing Facilities Management Other services not listed: Employee #

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Tribal member #

The GTB Facilities Maintenance Staff wants to thank Leelanau Sands Casino for letting them use the lift to accomplish a new look for the GTB Medicine Lodge. A Special thanks to Ken Roush for helping them use the lift for this big job. There were a lot of complements on how different it looks by employees and Tribal members as they were coming in and out of the building.

Megwetch!

-Facilities Maintenance Staff

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Public Notices

NOTICE OF RIGHTS TO OBTAIN TRIBAL COURT LEDGER

All persons with money judgments in the Tribal Court have a right to obtain a copy of their FullCourt Ledger. Money judgments in the Tribal Court may be from cases originating in the Tribal Court or from foreign court judgments. Money judgments may result in capture of Per Capita distributions. If you have any questions or a copy of your FullCourt Ledger, please contact the Tribal Court at 231-534-7050.

ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: SEALED BID - NEW Item for Sale -

2005 Chevrolet Impala

3.8L engine with 139920 miles. Can be seen at the Automotive shop.

Sealed bid with no minimum bid. Bidding will open October 18, 2019 till November 18, 2019.

Please submit your sealed bid to Maxx Jacko in Government Accounting by 5 PM on November 18, 2019.

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

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

If you have questions about these changes to the law, please contact: Anna Heiselman, SDVCJ Project Coordinator at 231-534-7377, anna.heiselman@gtbindians.com or Matthew Feil, Tribal Prosecutor at 231-534-7637, matthew.feil@gtbindians.com Find more information at: www.gtbindians.org/sdvcj.asp This project was supported by Grant No. 2016-SD-AX-K007, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

2. 1977 Stamas Yachts 1. 1990 Four Winns with with trailer: Minimum Bid trailer: $2000.00 OBO $750.00 OBO - Items for Sale The Grand Traverse Band will be taking bids on various items below.

All items are as is.

1. 1990 Four Winns with trailer: $750.00 OBO 2. 1977 Stamas Yachts with trailer: $2,000.00 Bids will be accepted at the government accounting office or by mail to the following address: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians Attention: OMB 2605 N.West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Updated Addresses Needed Please update your address through the Membership Office. @ (231) 534-7670

PARENT SUPPORT CIRCLE Topic: Sexual Abuse Prevention & Healing *How to talk to your kids about Risks & Safety *What can you do to minimize risks? *My child said something happened- now what?

Monday November 18, 2019 5:00p-6:30p GTB 3Mile office 845 Business Park Dr, Traverse City This is a time for adults only to talk freely about this topic, Please, no children.

Alexander, Orval Bruce Anderson, Michael David Anderson, Thomas Craig Bailey, Rita Lynn Baker, Laurie Ann Barrientoz, Mariah Janae Beckman, Patricia Anne Brenner, Jon Nathaniel Bullis, Thelma Jean Burris, Patrick Morgan Calkins, Robert Joseph Callaway, Elizabeth Teresa Chippewa, Raymond Joseph Cross, Julie Diane Crysler, Jason Jay DeRivera Jr., Manuel Anderson DeVerney, Cheyenna Nicole DeVerney, Dennis Domminic Fortenberry, Deborah Fowler, Shyshonee Faith Garcia, Miki Marie Hachey, Roland Louis Hanninen, Barbara Jean Harris, Melody Marie Himebauch, Hailey Rose Hirth, Kenneth Louis Hoffman, Julye Ann Hollman, Stephanie Danielle Hunsberger, Kimberly Nicole Isbell, John Eugene John, Jessica Rose Judson, Ronald Harry Kenwabikise, Robert Dakota Kewagshken, Anthony Kewagshken, Jesse Allen Kiernan, Caitlynn Marie Kline, Laci Yvonne Rose Koopman, James Fisher MacDermaid, Ashley Lauren Mann, Leonard Charles May, Ernest Sheldon McDonald Jr., Eric Francis Miller, Dennis Eliot Miller, Charles Cornelius Mitchell, Irene May

Mitchell, Michael Allen Mosher Jr., Kenneth Harris Mosher, Ambrose Paul Mosher, Cheyenne Nicole Mosher, Heath Allen Munnell, Marie Myrick, Andrew Robert Myrick, Joan Marie Myrick, Nathan Thomas Oskaboose, Richard Michael Page, Donna Marie Paul Jr., Ambrose Gene Perez, Santana Lynda Peters, Elizabeth Joyce Posada, Hector Preston, Isaiah Xavier Pribble, Travis Glen Raphael, Amanda Kay Raphael, Arieh Fernando Raphael, Simone Crystal Reddick, Devon Michael Reddick, Michael Wayne Reimer, Jered Michael Rinehart, Mildred Rebecca Rodriguez, Bianca Maria Romitti, Sabrina Nichole Rose, Lloyd Jason Salazar, Brianna Morgan Schaub, Lawrence Edward Shananaquet, Clara Louise Shawnoskey, Casey Jay Shomin, Francis John Shuttle, Charles Dewayne Sineway III, Anthony James Skop, Bruce Lloyd Smeltzer, Keith Alan Smith, Evelyn Elizabeth Mae St Germaine, Francis Paul Thrash Jr., Anthony Lamar Traylor, Daniel Lou Trester, Zachary Michael Wabanimkee, Lois Ann Wabanimkee, Mark

Winstone, Cheyenne Bryndon

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12 13 All Sites 14 All Sites TC O.F., 10-12:00 pm Pool Tournament Thanksgiving Elder’s Advisory, Lunch w/Lunch, LJ Dinner, Bingo, 3-M, 12-2:30 pm 11:30 am 11:30-3:00 pm

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All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events.

CHANGE. Please call ahead to confirm activity.

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NOVEMBER 2019 BENZIE/ MANISTEE ELDER’S..2 Sun

Mon BENZIE ELDER COORDINATORGLORIA PTAK 231-534-7824 231-492-4358

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LUNCH 11:30 EUCHRE/GAMES SPANISH RICE-B. POTATO-COLESLAWMUFFINS

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ALL SITE THANKSGIVING LUNCH/BINGO T.C. 11:30-3 (LV. @ 10)

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ALL SITE B.DAY BASH T.C. 11:30-1:30 (LV. @ 10:30)

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Canning - 11:30- 1pm participants lunch & hand outs

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Elder’s Birthdays

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

“Mino-Dibishkaan!” - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sincerely, GTB News Staff & The Membership Department.

Last Name

First Name

Bastien William

John Harry

Juralbal Debra Menefee Robin

Newstead Martin Anderson Erick Manzano Gail Warrington Susannah Yannett Donald Yannott Mary Favela Laura Boulch Treva Poertner Patricia King Michael Mann Diana Fetterhoff Sandra

John Ronald Wayeshe Anthony Gunderson George Jones Annette Paull Christine Peplinski Eva Raphael Clayton Gaslin Suzanne Page Donna Case Janice Page Catherine Reyes Felipe Roxbury Violet Bennett Bruce Niewiadomski Gerald Richert Donna Johnson Brian Scott Lavern Winslow Doris Peters Thomas

Birth Day 2-Nov 3-Nov 3-Nov 3-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 8-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 11-Nov 12-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 14-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 15-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 16-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov

Last Name

First Name

Birth Day

Smeltzer Keith Chambers Joseph Seegraves Richard Chippewa Wyman McGeshick Tammy Napont Clifford Peters Erma Doner Michael Emery Marcia Jacko Russell Kenwabikise-Halpin Mary Lewis Jodi Perez Michael Rizzo Filomena

Smith Anna

Stewart Michelle Wilson Barbara

Bastien Bruce Florip Susan

Lawrence Gerald Chippewa Phillip Crampton Valerie Mayers Tama King Robin Lentz Doris Waukazoo Sandra Munoz Tammy Wilson Joyce McGrath Charles McSauby James Two Crow Elizabeth Chippewa Nancy Cholewka Kimberly Hoffman Julye Keusch Jo

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Elder's Activities

October 2019 Elders all site pool Tournament Winners Men Left to Right: 1st Place Laverne Scott - Henry Lewis Wally Hall.

Ladies Winners: 1st Place Philamena King Florine Yannott - Harriett Marez.

October 2019 Elders all site pool Tournament players and spectators.

- Submitted by Gloria Ptak

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Obituaries

Donna Thompson

Elder’s Halloween Party

GTB Tribal Elder Plainwell, MI August 23, 1946 – October 2, 2019

Grand Traverse Band Elders

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Cremation Will Take Place

1. If you didn’t receive your Blanket from the Christmas Party, please contact your nearest Elders Site Coordinator.

2. Don’t forget Elder receives Elder Support funds. If your unsure if you used your share, please contact your nearest Site Coordinator.

Elders Share: 55-64

$ 600 65-70

$ 800 71 and older $ 1000 Leelanau – 534.7740 & 534.7743 Grand Traverse / Antrim 534.7710 & 534.7749 Benzie – 534.7824 Charlevoix – 534.7066

Help Wanted Looking for individuals looking to go on the powwow trail working Native American food stand.

Elders all site Halloween Party Held on Oct. 17th.

Costume Contestants: 1st Place Sandy Waulkazoo 2nd Place Arnold Fluette 3rd Place Pat Putney 4th Place Lou Wilson

No experience necessary, will train.

Must be reliable ,dependable and currently sober.

Must be able to travel over weekends.

Excellent opportunity to see and visit powwow and reservations throughout the great lakes.

Bill Wilson Won the Jar of Candy guessing it held 86 out of the 87 pieces it held.

Call or text anytime if interested Jonathan @ 231-499-5355.

All meals and Transportation will be provided.

- Photos submitted by Gloria Ptak & Tanya Raphael

PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE (PRC) CORNER If you live in the following counties:

If you live in the following counties:

Antrim, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse

Benzie, Leelanau, Manistee

Please call Monica Anderson (231) 534-7210

Please call Mary-Jo McSauby (231) 534-7884

Monica.Anderson@gtbindians.com

MaryJo.McSauby@gtbindians.com

For all Eligibility, Claims, Appointment Authorizations

For all Eligibility, Claims, Appointment Authorizations

Angelina Raphael

Stella Chippewa

Benefits Coordinator/PRC Intake

PRC Manager/Program Director

(231) 534-7731

(231) 534-7931

Email: Angelina.Raphael@gtbindians.com

Email: Stella.Chippewa@gtbindians.com

Pre-approval Guidelines • •

You must obtain authorization from PRC at least 2 day /48 hours before your scheduled appointment X-rays and lab work can be same day approval

Authorization for Emergency Room/Urgent Care (via phone, voicemail, email) Notify PRC within 3 days/72 hours of illness/accident Elders/Disabled have 30 days to notify PRC of illness/accident

Emergency is defined as: Necessary services to prevent the immediate death or serious impairment of the health of the individual Claims/Bills If you receive a bill/statement call your PRC Representative to go over bill/statement with you to see make sure you obtain authorization for appointment. And if so then PRC Representative will look in our system to see why a bill was sent to you.

Eligible bills that did not have prior authorization will be reviewed for payment on a case by case basis.

Please make sure you present all of your insurance cards at time of appointment

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR NEW MEDICARE CARD TO PRC FOR PROPER BILLING PURPOSED IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO.

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DIRECT CARE CLINICS IN MICHGAN Here is a list of Direct Care Clinics in Michigan for your information and review.

Tribal Information – Michigan Tribes

Bay Mills Indian Community http://www.baymills.org 12140W. Lake Shore Drive Brimley, MI 49715 Phone: 906.248.8114

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indians

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians http://wwwlrboi-nsn.gov 375 River Street Manistee, MI 49660 Phone: 888.723.8288

Saginaw Chippewa Indian http://www.sagchip.org 7070 E. Broadway Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: 989.775.4000

Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians

http://www.saulttribe.com Sault Ste Marie HHS 523 Ashmun Street Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 Phone: 906.635.6050

http://wwwlvdtribe.com PO Box 429 Watersmeet, MI 49969-0429 Phone: 906.358.4577

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians

http://www.gtbindians.org 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Phone: 231.534.7103

http://www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov 7500 Odawa Circle Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Phone: 231.242.1400

Hannahville Bay Indian Community http://www.hannahville.net Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi N14911 Hannahville B-1 Road http://www.mbpi.org Wilson, MI 49896 PO Box 218 Phone: 906.723.2600 Dorr, MI 49323 Phone: 616.681.9510 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community http://www.kbic-nsn.gov Nottawaseppi Huron Band Of Potawatomi 16429 Beartown Road http://www.nhbpi.com Baraga, MI 49908 2221 1 ½ Mile Road Phone: 906.353.6623 Fulton, MI 49052 Office Phone: 269.729.5151

http://www.pokagonband-nsn.gov PO Box 180 Dowagiac, MI 49047 Phone: 800.517.0777

Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Very respectfully submitted.

From the office of the Health Dir. Ruth Bussey If you need further information, please call me at my desk at (231) 534-7241.

Megwetch!

ELDER’S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FY19 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Elders Program - Elders Emergency Service

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

Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ Name:________________________________________________Amount:________________________ • • • •

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

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

Application’s Signature ___________________________________________Date___________________ Office Notes:

Aanii Grand Traverse Band Tribal Elders:

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

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

Age Category • 55-64 years • 65-70 years • 71-older

This program is for all elders living

and amounts: $600 $800 $1000

The Elders Emergency Service program is to assist elder’s and is not limited to any situation.

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

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

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

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

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

GTB Elders Department

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Ba a s h kaado di n G i i z i s / ( F R E EZ I NG M OON) GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS TITLE VI PART C CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROCEDURES Purpose: It will be the purpose of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Title VI Part C Caregiver Support Program to offer support services to all eligible Native American Caregivers, Grandparents or older relative residing in the service area as well as respite care when program funds are available.

The Caregiver Support Program provides a comprehensive referral and service system for caregivers. This is for families/ individuals who are caregivers to elders who are chronically ill or who has a life altering physical, mental or developmental disability, and for grandparents or older individuals who is the primary caregiver for a child or a relative of a child by blood, marriage, or adoption, or raising the child informally and who is 55 years of age or older and lives with the child. Services available include information about services, caregiver training, support groups, counseling, assistance to caregivers in gaining services, and respite services to compliment care provided by caregivers. This is not an exclusive list.

PROCEDURES: Eligibility 1. Priority; Caregivers who are older individual with the greatest social and economic need, Older individuals with the greatest economic need particularly of low-income individuals, Grandparent/Older individuals providing care to individuals with severe disabilities, including raising children/children with disabilities, and to Family caregivers who provide care to older individuals with the greatest social and economic needs.

2. Care Recipient (i.e., the person whom the caregiver is providing care) 55 years or older must reside within the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Service area and be a federally recognized tribal member.

3. Care Recipient under 18 must reside with the grandparent/ older individual in the Grand Traverse Band of Indians Tribal Services area.

4. Caregiver (i.e., the person providing care to the care recipient) must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and reside within the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Service Area. Also meet one of the following: • Caregivers are Native Americans who are 55 years and older, who provide care and support services to the care recipient that are 55 years and older who, for reason of illness or frailty; • Caregivers are Native Americans who are under 54 years and age, who provide care and support services to the care recipient who is 55 years and older, for reason of illness or frailty or to an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction; or • Grandparents/Older individual (55) years or older, who are primary caregivers for and/or child or a relative of a child by blood, marriage, or adoption, or raising a child informally under 18 years of age and whom cannot function independently.

5. The Care Recipient 55 years or older must need assistance with at least two of the criteria of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) that includes eating, dressing, bathing, transferring, toileting, walking, shopping, doing laundry, managing money, taking medication, and require supervision due to Alzheimer’s or other Dementia.

6. The Care Recipient 55 years or older with two of the Activities of Daily Living cannot be a caregiver when being cared by a caregiver through the GTB Caregiver program.

This is due to prevent and eliminate stress upon the care

recipient and to prevent fraudulent activity.

7. Respite Care provides the caregiver with “time off” from their care giving duties where the caregiver chooses his/her own respite worker. Respite care range from a few hours a day to a week or more. The respite place and the length of time depends on the needs of the family and the available resources. Respite Service Agreement and Responsibilities and a conduct of a complete background will be required before services are rendered.

8. The Respite Provider must be age 18 or older.

9. Respite Providers/Caregivers are not considered employees of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians but are temporary program participants receiving services.

10. Family members or other who show proof that Caregivers/ Respite Providers are not taking proper care of the Care receiver will be immediately terminated.

11. Elder Site Coordinator are ineligible to receive respite support for elders during working hours.

The Tribal Caregiver Support Program provides: 1. Respite Assistance 2. Opportunity for the Caregiver to access assistance services.

3. Caregiver Training 4. Caregiver and/or Grandparents/older individuals Support and Support Groups 5. Resource assistance information will be collected and provided to the Tribal Caregiver clients who are in the Tribal Programs service area.

6. Contracting for services from local health care agencies for: Caregiver training, forming caregiver support groups, and basic caregiver coping skills.

7. Background checks on Respite Providers; Caregivers/ Respite providers are responsible for submitting documents to conduct a background check.

The Tribal Caregiver Support Program does not provide: 1. Mediation for family conflicts. Tribal Caregiver Support Program is to remain impartial.

2. Reimbursements

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND ELDER’S PROGRAM CAREGIVER AND OLDER RELATIVE SUPPORT APPLICATION CAREGIVER PROVIDER Signature Name:

Tribal Id:

Current Address:

City:

Michigan Zip

Email Address:

Contact Number:

Relationship to Elder: ELDER OR OLDER ADULT (18-54) RECEIVING CARE Elder’s Name:

Tribal Id:

Address:

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Michigan

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Contact number: Signature of Elder or Older Adult receiving care: CHILDREN LIVING WITH GRAND PARENT AND/OR OLDER RELATIVE RECEIVING CARE “CHILD DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED” Child Name:

Age:

Tribal ID (If Applicable):

Child Name:

Age:

Tribal ID (If Applicable):

Child Name:

Age:

Tribal ID (If Applicable):

RESPITE CAREGIVER INFORMATION IF NEEDED Name: Email: Address:

City:

CONTACT NUMBER:

CELL NUMBER:

Michigan Zip:

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Meeting

Required Attendance

Chairman McClellan

Vice Chair Vargo

Secretary Frankenberger

Treasurer Rohl

Councilor Arroyo

Councilor Napont

Councilor Wilson

9/20/19

GTB LLC Meeting

Treasurer Rohl, Councilor Wilson

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9/23/19

Tribal Council All Council Special Session EDC Round All Council Table

Present

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Attending Food Sovereignty Present Summit

Absent

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9/25/19

Tribal Council All Council Special Session

Present

Present

Attending Food Sovereignty Present Summit

Present

Present

Present

9/26/19

WS/ Personnel All Council MatterElizabeth Gibbs TMO All Council Roundtablecancelled

Present

Present

Attending Food Sovereignty Present Summit

Vacation requested

Present

Absent

10/1/19

EDCSS

All Council

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Present

Attending UTFAV Conference

Present

Present

Absent

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10/3/19

NREC

Councilor Napont, Secretary Frankenberger, Treasurer Rohl

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10/4/19

GTB LLC Board Treasurer Rohl, Meeting Councilor Wilson

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Attending G2E Conference

PTO Requested

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9/30/19

Elders Open All Council Forumcancelled 10/11/19 Tribal Council All Council Special Session

Attend Fire Keepers meeting

10/8/19

10/17/19 CORA

Chairman McClellan, Councilor Napont

Attending G2E Conf.

Traditional Healer

Red Road Group

Absent

and Helper

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

──── Wednesdays 1:30 pm 3 Mile Office

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

You are not alone! Come join us!

Will be here on:

Location: Medicine Lodge – Behavioral Health Program Time:

BEGINNING

NOV. 6TH, 2019 RED ROAD GROUP

Jay Bird and Patricia Bird

GTB BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 3 Mile Office Contact: Bill Martell (231) 534-7686

Jiisakaan (Shake Tent) Ceremony: 8:00 p.m.

(Strongheart Center)

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

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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Department 2020 Programming The 2020 growings season is not far away. With so many accomplishments in 2019, we are excited for what 2020 will hold. Some projects we are looking forward to include: - GTB Food Waste: Managing Food Waste from Grand Traverse Resort restaurant outlets. This form of GTB managing its own waste is a step in the right direction for food sovereignty and sustainability. Diverting food waste from restaurants can save 100,000’s of pounds of produce from being landfilled annually! Thats a lot of extra trash no longer hauled awatu!

- Meat Chickens: Hosting a poultry flock (chickens raised for meat) in Peshawbestown to feed GTB restaurant food waste to. The chickens can then be harvested and sold back to GTB restaurant outlets.

- 2020 Sugar Shack. The Natural Resource Department (NRD) in years past has done a fabulous job initiating the tribally operated sugar shack.

In 2020, the Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Dept will be collaborating with NRD to make the syrup flow. This program will be passed off to the Ag. Dept in subsequent years.

Suttons Bay School Farm Market On October 24th, the GTB Agriculture & Food Sovereignty Department participated in a Farm market event at Suttons Bay Public School. The purpose of the event was to allow the students to participate in a mock farmers market. Ticket vouchers were given to the kids to “purchase” produce items at the event. The GTB Ag. Dept brought a bunch of pumpkins, indian corn, squash, carrots, and turnips for the students to interact with. This event allowed our new department to interact with the wider community, and engage with the many tribal youth who attend Suttons Bay Public School.

2019 Indian Corn

This spring the Ag. Dept planted 2 pounds of traditional “Indian” Flint Corn to be used in cultural programming. We will also be using the corn to start our own seed stock for our 2020 planting! We will be waiting for the stalks of the corn to dry, and the corn will be ready for harvest and winter storage. Once picked (likely during the week of Halloween) we will dry the corn on display in the language building. As we move into our 2nd growing season, we hope we can share more of this prized harvest with the community as elders meals, youth programming, and seasonal gatherings hosted by the GTB Cultural Department.

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OCTOBER COMMUNITY EVENTS Native Art Unveiled GTB Eagle Release at Clinch Park Tunnel.

On October 9th the Wings of Wonder foundation, a raptor rehabilitation sanctuary, released two immature bald eagles back into the wild. The release was held near the GTB Pow Wow Grounds, where a large group of people gathered to see the eagles up close, and to learn a bit more about raptors.

A small ceremony was held, followed by the release of the eagles. Rebecca Lessard, founder of Wings of Wonder and Raptor Rehabilitation Specialist, spoke with us and stated, “there is no reason for the eagles to leave”. We hope they stay in the area so that we can all see them in the future!

For more photos of this event visit the “GTB Community Services and Events!” Facebook page. Video of the Event can be seen on the “Grand Traverse Band Communications” YouTube Channel.

On October 28th, a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the Clinch park Tunnel in Traverse City to honor Local Indigenous culture. The tunnel had paintings honoring the Grand Traverse Band decades ago but due to tunnel renovations those paintings were lost. This project was an effort to bring back a lost sense of culture that deserves to be there. The project was made possible by a public arts fund, GTB grants and the TC Arts Commission.

A drum ceremony was held by R.J. Smith and the Tribal Youth drum group, their second event of the day. It was a rather large gathering as a 19 panel mural was officially unveiled depicting local wildlife, Native American Culture and most importantly the often overlooked history of the region.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

- by James Sullivan

- Photos by James Sullivan

GTB Citizen Featured on NDN Sports ndnsports.com/three-sport-star-aiden-martell-ottawa-chippewa-playing-well-at-strong-safety-for-no-5-ranked-

byron-center-hs-football/

Eyaawing Meeting with TC Mayor’s Office

- Photos by James Sullivan and Leanne Alber

- Photograph courtesy of Aiden Martell family featured on NDNsports.com.

GTB member Aiden Martell was recently featured in an article this month on ndnsports.com. Aiden participates in many sports such as wrestling in the winter and lacrosse in the spring. The featured article centered on Aidens current accolades as a junior strong safety for the Byron City High School football team.

Byron City High school is currently 5-0 and #5 Michigan Division 3 state ranked.

Aiden has been described by his coaches as an “elite defender” and an “absolute competitor”. His athleticism and character are much appreciated by his coaches and peers on the field. Aidens parents are Kenneth and Terri Martell of Byron Center, Michigan. Keep up the great work Aiden! Its always uplifting to see GTB members featured on platforms such as NDN Sports, a National Native American sports page focussing on Indigenous athletes.

The full article, with interviews, by Dan Ninham can be found at http://www.ndnsports.com/Football.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

- Photos by James Sullivan and Leanne Alber

GTB Tribal Council Meet & Greet at Eyaawing Museum with Traverse City Mayor, Manager, and Commissioners. The meeting was held at our beautiful Eyaawing Museum to offer guests some historical perspective of GTB while providing an atmosphere for open dialogue. R.J. Smith led the GTB Tribal Youth Drum honoring our guests in powerful songs followed by Isadore from Language & Culture Dept offering an opening Prayer. To conclude the meeting Jim Carruthers, Traverse City Mayor, presented GTB with the Key to the City accepted by Chairman McClellan.

The City officials that visited Eyaawing were ; Jim Carruthers - Mayor, Amy Shamroe - Mayor Pro Tem, Richard Lewis - Commissioner, Brain McGillivary - Commissioner, Roger Putman - Commissioner, Tim Werner - Commissioner, Marty Colburn - City Manager, Penny Hill - Assistant City Manager, Frank Dituri - Director of Public Services.

Chi-Megwetch to all who were in attendance!

-Submitted by Leanne Alber

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GTB Halloween Spooktacular!

Benodjenh Visits Pahl’s Pumpkin Patch

- Photos by James Sullivan

As the month approached “All Hollows Eve”, each GTB Satellite office hosted its own community Halloween Party.

Benzie and TC /Threemile hosted there events in office and on site. The Charlevoix office held its trunk-or-treat at the Kewadin Indian Mission Church. The Leelanau party was held at the Strongheart Center, in conjunction with the Trunk-ortreat hosted by GTB government department volunteers.

Each Event offered costume contests, best decorated trunk contests, a wide variety of spooky games, food and candy of course. Below are a few photos depicting the fun spirit from each site. These photos and more will soon be available on the “GTB Community Services and Events!” Facebook page.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

In celebration of the fall season, Benodjenh Head Start classes went on a field trip on October 17th to Pahl’s pumpkin patch, located at Pahl’s Country Store in Buckley MI. The children’s eyes lit up as they ran through the hay maze, observed whacky farm animals, and rode on the rumbling “tractor train”. The kids were treated to Donuts with Apple Cider and even got to choose their own pumpkin just in time for Halloween. Its great to see these youngsters out and enjoying the season before the inevitable snow fall.

Miigwetch to Pahl’s and Benodjenh staff for looking after these rambunctious sugar-filled kids and treating them to such a wonderful and lasting memory.

- by Jared Sonderegger, Editor

Grateful Gifts From A Bountiful Hunt

Bear, shot 7:30a.m 9/26/19 with my son kneeling behind me as I stalked up on her 40 yards away. She died in less than a minute and her 4 death moans could be felt throughout the entire universe.

Chi-Miigwetch Bear.

Elk, shot 7:30a.m 9/30/19 with my husband standing behind me as I stalked up on her 30 yards away. She took 4 shots, living up to the legendary strength and endurance of the elk.

Chi-Miigwetch Elk.

The first thing I would like to say is how thankful I am to God for providing us with this magnificent mother earth we inhabit, and for giving me the ability to see and experience all her many wonders.

I want to say how very grateful I am to my tribe the Grand Traverse Band for affording me the opportunity to spend so much time in the woods doing something that I love to my core, by ensuring our tribal hunting rights are upheld year after year. I owe a special thank you to Audrey and Jim Chambers for instructing me on how to pray and offer my tobacco ties when I received my tags, as well as providing me and my husband with traditional wild rice to prepare with the elk. I owe my gratitude to the Bear and to the Elk that they provided me with meat to feed my family, and for the spiritual journey and all it's lessons as we partook in the Great Hunt together. I owe my family a huge debt for putting up with my hours upon hours in the woods, and to my husband and friends who covered for me at work so I could focus on these hunts. I truly don't have the words to express the depth of my gratitude so I will leave it at this; - photos by James Sullivan and Jared Sonderegger, Editor

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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATES - Submitted by Jolanda Murphy

Home Use Devices Preparedness Listed below is information from the FDA.Gov website on how to prepare for power outages for home use devices.

Items we may not think about daily but are important for those who rely on these devices. The FDA.Gov website has additional information to add to your emergency preparedness initiatives so you and your family can be prepared when the power goes out or you are away from home for longer periods of time to ensure your devices have power to operate when you need it.

Download the Home Use Devices: How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices that Require Electricity booklet so you are prepared for emergencies.

Some of the information listed in the booklet is reflected here to provide an overview of devices that can be listed.

All these Home Device Resources can be found: Home Use Devices article on How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices that Require Electricity https://www.fda.gov/media/80782/download Home Use Device Website: http://www.fda.gov/ homeusedevices Also check out: Center for Preparedness and Response www.cdc.gov/ prepyourhealth website which has information on maintaining medicines during power outages. See the attached article on Prepare Your Health: Prescriptions.

Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter Tribal Fire Department – All around the Nation Fire Departments and their Firefighters try to promote Fire Safety through Fire Prevention presentation. Your GTB Fire Department joined in on this and promoted fire safety and prevention by joining with Benojehn on Oct/17/2019 for their annual fire safety family event by bringing the Smoke Trailer over and teaching the kids what to do in the case of a fire.

After they completed their evacuation of the smoke house, they all joined our ranks with some awesome fire hats and a small goodie bag.

The month of October was a great month for the Fire Department with the addition of a new asphalted driveway that will continue to help maintain our fire trucks and equipment.

With the Fire Department’s Chief retiring a new Fire Chief has filled that void, I would like to introduce the new Interim Fire Chief Garrett Fairchild (Chief Fairchild). With his knowledge and experience he will help this department and community grow for the years to come.

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Ba a s h kaado di n G i i z i s / ( F R E EZ I NG M OON) Prepare Your Health: Prescriptions Receive up-to-date information affecting your neighborhood

Many people depend on daily medications and medical equipment. Nearly half of Americans take at least one prescription drug, and one in four Americans take three or more medications.

A pandemic or large-scale natural disaster, such as a hurricane, could make it difficult to get prescription and over-the-counter medicines so you and your family may need to rely on a prepared emergency supply.

The Basics: Stay instantly informed of Tribal Council updates, scheduled meeting changes, GTB sponsored events, Government weather closures, public safety emergencies and other community information.

A 7 to 10 day supply of prescription medications stored in a waterproof container.

Go to the GTB Membership Homepage at http://www.gtbindians.org/member_home.asp and access the web widget. ( You will have to Login as a member to gain access to the Nixle widget.)

An up-to-date list of all prescription medications, including dosage amounts and the names of the generic equivalents, and known allergies.

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You will receive text message verification from 888777. Follow the sign up prompts.

At any time you can text STOP to cancel receiving updates.

Over-the-counter medications, including pain and fever relievers, diuretics, antihistamines, and antidiarrheal medications.

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GREEN Committee Bi-Monthly Bulletin

October 2019

GREETINGS FROM THE GTB GOVERNMENT GREEN COMMITTEE! The GREEN Committee wants you! We have one vacancy! Please consider joining our environmentally conscientious committee for a one-year commitment! There’s PTO in it for you! E-mail Mary Kelley for a pledge form at Mary.Kelley@gtbindians.com. We welcome you at our monthly meetings, which take place the first Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Meetings are held in the Tribal Council chambers at the administration building. Please note that the next meeting however, for November, will be a lunchtime meeting, taking place on Friday, November 8th from noon to 1:30 p.m. We had to change the date due to government offices being closed on November 1st for All Soul’s Day. Grand Traverse Resort Green Team – Mary Kelley and Dee Wonegeshik attended the GTR Green Team’s meeting on October 1st where information was shared on green events and outreach with local businesses that thrive on being green. It was a great meeting and we thank GTR’s Green Team!

PLASTIC INITIATIVE – One of the objectives of the Green Committee is to bring environmental awareness to our fellow employees, and this edition focuses on plastics. Miigwetch to Jackie Berz, Green Committee member for the following: “Plastic Pollution” The use of plastics can be convenient – we use them for food wrappers, bags, toys and many other things in our daily life. However, they are also a big contributor to the pollution of our water and our wildlife. The use of plastic bags is reported1 to be one of the worst polluters, ending up in the landfill where they become toxic waste that seeps into the Earth. Birds can mistake shredded plastic bags for food, and once consumed, toxins enter their bodies.

Over 22 million pounds of plastic enters the Great Lakes every year! Plastic breaks down into tiny pieces called microplastics, which are almost impossible to detect. These toxins can be ingested by marine life, and even by human beings through our drinking water.

All of this information can feel overwhelming, but we can make decisions to limit the use of plastic in our lives. We can stop using single use items like plastic straws, plastic water bottles, and plastic bags. We can begin using cloth shopping bags, metal water bottles, paper straws. We can also recycle. Designate a child in your family to become a “Recycling Policeman” to help family members recycle, ensuring our responsibility to Shkakamikwe (Mother Earth).

“Keeping it Green Because Green Matters” – Did you know…?

“In general, it is not recommended to heat food in plastic containers with the codes 3 and 7. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advises Americans not reuse margarine tubs, take-out containers, whipped topping bowls, and other one-time use containers, which are more likely to melt and cause chemicals to leach into food.” Who’d a thunk!

Harmful Plastic Fact, courtesy of: https://www.earthday.org/2018/03/14/fact-sheet-the-plastic-threat-to-human-health/

Quote for this edition: “Single-use plastic is a ticking time bomb for the environment. Avoid it wherever and whenever possible.”

– Jennifer Nini, Eco Warrior Princess https://ecowarriorprincess.net/2019/07/25-inspiring-quotes-plastic-free-zero-waste/ 1

Alliance for the Great Lakes, “Great Lakes Plastic Pollution” found at http://greatlakes.org

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HEALTH CARE

HEALTHY MICHIGAN PLAN CHANGES COMING IN 2020!

By Soumit Pendharkar, MHA, FACHE, Health Administrator

What are the new requirements?

Beginning January 1, 2020, under Public Act 208 of 2018, to keep Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP) coverage, some American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiaries will be required to work or complete other activities, such as a job search, for at least 80 hours per month. Beneficiaries must report work or other activities (through self-attestation) to MDHHS on a monthly basis.

Beneficiaries may also receive an exemption (reason to be excused) from these requirements. If a beneficiary fails to meet work requirements for three months in a calendar year, the beneficiary will lose eligibility. Coverage may be reinstated after the beneficiary comes into compliance after serving a penalty month of coverage.

What do I need to do?

• Please watch the mail. MDHHS has started mailing notifications to beneficiaries starting September 3, 2019. Please see sample letters at the end of the article. o Beneficiaries without an exemption were being notified by mail starting September 3, 2019. o Beneficiaries with an exemption are being notified that the requirements do not currently apply to The beneficiary needs to be aware of the requirements in case they ever lose their exemption and are subject to requirements. Letters are being sent by mail starting October 1, 2019. o Beneficiaries are be being notified where work requirements will not ever apply to them since they are 62 and older. Letters are being sent by mail starting October 1, 2019.

• Beneficiaries who are non-compliant with work requirements will serve a penalty month unless they report an exemption.

• Beneficiaries can re-enroll once they complete and report completion the completion of work or other activities.

Where can I get help?

• Please contact Angelina Raphael, Benefits Coordinator as follows: o Office (231)534-7731 o Cell (231) 866-0326 o Email: Angelina.raphael@gtbindians.com • Beneficiary Help Line: 1-800-642-3195 • Michigan Enrolls: 1-800-975-7630

• The beneficiary gets State of Michigan unemployment benefits.

• The beneficiary gets temporary or permanent disability payments from a private insurer or the government.

• The beneficiary has a medical condition that limits work, approved by a doctor.

• The beneficiary is caring for a dependent with a disability and doctor’s order for full-time care (One claim per household).

• The beneficiary is caring for a person who cannot make decisions for themselves.

• The beneficiary is medically frail due to one or more of the following: o Physical, mental, or emotional condition that limits a daily activity, like bathing o Physical, intellectual, or developmental disability that makes it hard to do daily living activity o Physical, mental, or emotional condition that needs to be checked often o Disability based on Social Security criteria (SSDI) o Chronic substance use disorder (SUD) o Serious and complex medical condition, or special medical needs o The beneficiary is in a nursing home, hospice, or gets home help services o The beneficiary is homeless o The beneficiary is a survivor of domestic violence o MDHHS will use data to assign the exemption based upon a retrospective data analysis:  ICD-10 diagnosis codes (over 350 codes) which includes serious and complex medical conditions, physical, intellectual, or developmental disability, etc.  Data that identifies that a beneficiary is in a nursing home, hospice or is receiving home help services o Beneficiaries may also report this exemption through:  Completing the Medicaid Application  Reporting the exemption in a similar way to other exemptions (through self-attestation) • The beneficiary has a good cause because the beneficiary or a close family member: o Has a serious illness; o Is hospitalized; or o Has a disability that meets the government definition.

• Individuals who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program are also exempt for work requirements.

• MDHHS will use data to assign this exemption to beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries cannot report this exemption.

Reporting Process • In-person (Kiosks in MDHHS Field Offices-Head of Household Only) • Online (via the MI Bridges Portal-Head of Household Only) What activities can meet the new requirements?

• By Phone (via the Health Michigan Plan Work Requirement and • Beneficiary has a job or income.

Exemption Reporting Line) • Beneficiary is a student (completing high school, GED, or col• Through the Application and Redetermination Process (Renew My lege).

Benefits) • Beneficiary is looking for a job.

• If reporting exemption prior to February 1, 2020, MDHHS has • Beneficiary is volunteering. created a form to allow beneficiaries to report exemptions, • Beneficiary is in job training. which can be submitted to the Special Processing Office by mail • Beneficiary is in a tribal employment program. or fax.

• Beneficiary is in rehab (substance use).

Sample Sample Letters Letters • Beneficiary is participating in vocational training.

• Beneficiary is completing an internship.

What are the reasons to be excused (i.e. exemptions)?

• An exemption means that an HMP beneficiary may be excused from: o HMP work requirements and/or o Other HMP program requirements • Exemptions can last up to one year. Some exemptions can be renewed.

• Beneficiaries can tell MDHHS about an exemption (through self-attestation). MDHHS may also use internal data to identify beneficiaries who should be excused from the requirements.

• Once a beneficiary tells MDHHS about an exemption, MDHHS will send the beneficiary a letter with the date the exemption ends.

Reasons to be Excused • The beneficiary is pregnant or was pregnant in the last 2 months.

• The beneficiary is the main caretaker for a family member under 6 (One parent per household).

• The beneficiary is a full-time student.

• The beneficiary is under age 21 and was in Michigan foster care.

• The beneficiary was in prison or jail in the last 6 months.

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BEADING& CRAFTING SOCIAL

WHAT IF I DON’T KNOW HOW TO BEAD? THAT’S OKAY! Everyone has to start somewhere. All types of experiences are welcomed.

WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ANY BEAD SUPPLIES?

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Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center

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BRING YOUR LUNCH • BRING YOUR BEADS • BRING YOUR CRAFTS • BRING A GREAT ATTITUDE • BE READY TO SPREAD GOOD VIBES •

OF COURSE NOT! Stop in for a quick “Hey there!” and see what beautiful art is being created.

CALL OR EMAIL KRYSTINA JOHN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:

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Project Craft Project Craft exists to allow community members to work on their crafts in a social setting where knowledge and resources can be exchanged. Join us at Eyaawing on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and share your crafting skills! You must bring your own craft supplies.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”

-Albert Camus

Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center and Odawa Gamik (Museum Store) Happy Birthday to my mom. I love you and am thankful for all you do for us.

Open to the Public TUESDAY SATURDAY 10AM - 4 PM

December is approaching and with it Eyaawing’s annual Holiday Bazaar!

Be sure to join us on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 3 pm for a chance to buy one of a kind creations from GTB artists! Have your own crafts to sell? Register for a table by contacting our curator at 231.534.7768 or kirsten.bisson@gtbindian s.com

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@EyaawingMuseum Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Contact Information

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Baas h kaado di n G i i z i s / ( F R E EZING M OON) A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©

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2753 N. West Bayshore Dr. Peshawbestown, MI 49628

PLEASE SEE THE LIST POSTED IN THIS GTB EDITION AND BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THIS EVENT. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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GRAVESITE MEMORIAL Veteran’s Group photo

The Hunter & His Widow Raffle

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HONORING VETERANS of ALL NATIONS

Thank You to Our Community Heroes We Appreciate You! Veterans, Fire, Police, EMS Personnel Suttons Bay Elementary Schol invites all Community Heroes to our 2nd Annual Appreciation Day.

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Friday, November 8th, 2019 GTB Charlevoix Site 10085 Wa-Ba-Noong Mi-Kun, East Jordan, MI

Potluck Feast 5:00pm

Please bring a dish to pass & feast bundle if you have one

Grand Entry 6:00pm

Thursday, Nov. 14th, 2019

DANCE SPECIALS

12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Women’s Jingle & Men’s Grass

Suttons Bay Elementary Cafeteria 310 Elm Street, Suttons Bay, Mi 49682

Prize Money / More Specials TBA

Suttons Bay Students will be hosting a special lunch for our community members who have served and continue to serve as Veterans, First responders, Firefighters and Police Officers.

Enjoy Lunch and Recognition for your dedication and contributions to our community.

Please RSVP to Rachel Foumier, Elementary School Counselor Email: foumier@suttonsbayschools.com Call or Text: 231.866.0042 For questions or more info please call Rachel Foumier, 231.866.0042 Transportation Can be Provided Upon Request

Head Staff & Drums To Be Announced

SPONSORS, DONATIONS, VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS WELCOME FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO SPONSOR A SPECIAL OR DANCE CATEGORY ON BEHALF OF RELATIVES WHO SERVED/ARE CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES. FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION, TO MAKE A DONATION, VOLUNTEER, SPONSOR A SPECIAL, OR OTHER QUESTIONS & INFORMATION, CALL RJ SMITH, Cell# 231/866-6360 or Office# 231/534-7065 Email: robert.smith@gtbindians.com