GTB NEWS Oct. 2020

October 2020

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

GTB offers more options for COVID-19 testing

- Photos by James Sullivan

The GTB Health Department is now offering more testing opportunities at designated times in satellite office locations. GTB Health strongly encourages everyone to get a COVID-19 test at the GTBHD at this time and receive their annual flu vaccination. GTBHD has to date performed 1,260 tests with 8 positive results. Please do not hesitate to contact the GTBHD for concerns regarding this update or questions. More info on available locations, dates and times for testing as well as Health Department update on page 16.

Update from the Anishinaabemowin Program Kizheb Anamewin Morning Prayer Miigwech Gzheminidoo kiin kina-gegoo gaa-zhitoowin.

Thank you, Creator for all that you have created.

Miigwech Nmishoomis giizis gii-bi-waase-yaazheyin nongo.

Thank you, Grandfather sun for shining on us today.

Miigwech Nokomis dibik-giizis gii-bi-waase-yaazheyin ni-dibikag.

Thank you, Grandmother moon for shining on us at night.

Miigwech Shkakimi-kwe gii-miizhiyaang bimaadiziwin.

Thank you, Mother Earth for giving us life Gii-miizhiyaang miijim, gii-miizhiyaang nbiish, For giving us food, for giving us water, Gii-miizhiyaang wesiinyag, miiniwaa gii-miizhiyaang nesewin.

For giving us the animals and for giving us the air that we breathe.

Semaa nbagidina giiwedinong, waabanong, zhaawanong miiniwaa epingishmag.

I offer my tobacco to the north, east, south and to the west.

Naadimooshin ji-mshkoogaabwiyaanh miiniwaa ji-zoongde’eyaanh.

Help me to stand strong and the have a strong heart.

Miigwech Gzheminidoo Thank you, Creator.

A message from the Anishinaabemowin Program Aanii kina-waya (Hello everyone) Maanda gchi-aakoziwin megwaa bembideg aabji-zegendaagwad ji-kweshkamang.

(This COVID-19 sickness that is now going around is a very scary thing that we are confronting.)

Weweni giziinjii-daa miiniwaa bekaa endaadaaying yaa-daa.

(Let’s wash our hands carefully and let’s all stay in our individual homes.)

Ms. Patricia Osawamick and I (Isadore Toulouse) continue to teach the language through the platform called Meetcheap. You can access this site daily at 10:50 am at https://78236669.myownmeeting.net/ login As a Grand Traverse Band member, please log in with GTB then your name so we can identify GTB members.

We are in the process of creating a ZOOM account which will help us access more classes in the near future. Classes continue daily at 11:00 am on the above https site, and in the near future through ZOOM on Monday evenings from 7-8 pm and on Wednesday

evenings from 7-8 pm.

Please contact us if you require further information; Isadore.Toulouse@gtbindians.com Patricia.Osawamick@gtbindians.com Sammie.Dyal@gtbindians.com Miigwech Anishinaabemowin Emaamowi-nokiitigig The Language Team

Some Simple Anishinaabemowin Words Jiibaakwe-gamig-oong kidwenan (Kitchen words) 1. Wiisini-daa -Let’s eat 2. Wenesh waa-miiji-yin?

-What do you want to eat?

3. Bi-wiisinin -Come and eat 4. Bi-wiisinik -All of you come and eat 5. Bininan ziitaagan -Pass me the bread 6. Bininan waasgang -Pass me the pepper 7. Bininan bikwezhigan -Pass me the bread 8. Aatebidoon gizhaabkiizigan -Turn the stove off 9. Ziiginamooshin niibiishaaboo -Pour me some tea 10. Kii-zhkwaa-wiisin na?

-Have you finished eating?

Zhichigewinan (Action Verbs) 1. Wiisini -He/she is eating 2. Nbaa -He/she is sleeping 3. Kinoomaage -He/she is teaching 4. Zhaa -He/she is going 5. Bimose -He/she is walking 6. Giigido -He/she is speaking 7. Aakozi -He/she is sick 8. Bimipto -He/she is running 9. Jiibaakwe -He/she is cooking Enaamdakweng (Weather) 1. Mina-giizhigad -It is a nice day 2. Ngwankwad -It is cloudy 3. Ksinaa -It is cold

4. Gimewan -It is raining 5. Zoogpo -It is snowing 6. Nimkiikaa -It is thundering 7. Aabowaa -It is warm 8. Owan -It is foggy 9. Gchi-noodin -It is very windy 10. Mzhakwad -It is a clear day

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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office of the Tribal Chairman: David Arroyo At the time of writing this article, we as a Tribal Council, have been in office for less than a month. Waabaabigaa giizis-September seemed to fly by. Typically, the Tribal Government budgetary review process takes the better part of the summer, beginning toward the end of June, and throughout July, with approval of the budget being finalized by the end of August. For tribal government, we began the budget review process the week of 8/31/20 through 9/99/10/20 and continued with more budget review work sessions on 9/16-9/17/20.

The budget view process for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (GTRS) takes place during the same time as the Tribal Gov budget, just on different days. Normally the EDC and GTRS budget review process is not as lengthy as the tribal government budget review process.

The FY2021 tribal government budget will be added to the Tribal Council Special Session on 9/30/20 for approval and adoption.

On August 27, 2020 we had a work session for the EDC FY 2021 Budget, and on 9/14/20 we held a work session to review the GTRS FY 2021 Budget. The EDC and GTRS budgets will be added to the September EDC Regular Session for approval and adoption.

The Tribal Council passed Resolution 20-38.3270 for additional time to review and complete the budget process. Chi’miigwetch to all the Tribal Government staff, the EDC staff, and GTRS staff for working diligently to complete the budget process. I wanted to describe the budget process as a matter of fact and detailed as possible, being honest and forthright. I am not pointing fingers or placing blame, the truth is, this is what we had to deal with. We were sworn in to office on August 14th. Normally a Tribal Council is sworn in to office at the end of May. We lost almost 3 months of time, because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the GTB election delay, this caused issues with the normal schedule for the budget review and approval process.

In last month’s newsletter I forgot to mention that on August 19th the Tribal Council attended the CORA meeting via Zoom. I happen to be the Chair of CORA for this cycle. This was my first time chairing the CORA meeting, and it was a great experience. And on August 20th most of the Tribal Council participated via Zoom for the Executive Council Meeting, which consists of the five CORA tribes and representatives from the Federal and State governments.

On August 25th we met with our partners for the VGT (Village at Grand Traverse) property; the land on M72 near the Meijer store. Our partners are the Anderson Group and Steve Smith.

As this partnership/venture develops, we will inform and share information, depending on the nature and confidentiality of how the business progresses. At the beginning of September, the 158 acres went into trust, with finalization near completion, and minor paperwork filing at this point.

On August 28th, a virtual check presentation was held between HUD officials and GTB. We received $900,000 from the HUD Cares Act through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG). These funds will be used to purchase generators and specially designed air filters that stop the spread of pathogens.

On August 31st, the annual government to government meeting was held. The participants of this meeting were Tribal Council, GTB Legal department, GTB Tribal Court, GTB Public Safety and the Western District of Michigan Attorney General Andrew Birge. This meeting is about maintaining communication and dialogue between GTB and the Attorney General of the Western District of Michigan, regarding issues and concerns that may involve legal and/or jurisdictions matters, throughout Indian Country.

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As a Tribal Council, we are in contact with Native Vote, to utilize and obtain promotional material that is used to encourage voter participation. Their website is nativevote.org. The Native Vote is a non-partisan initiative by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). Voter participation is always important in any election. I am hoping we can coordinate with this organization in time before the November election. And maybe, maintain voter participation/awareness for our own elections.

The NCAI held their 2020 Tribal Unity Impact Days on Wednesday September 16, 2020 – Thursday, September 17, 2020. This event is an opportunity for Tribal leaders and Congressional leaders to meet informally on a government to government basis. Tribal leaders had the opportunity to ask questions directly to a Congressional leader.

On both days, from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Congressional Virtual Roundtables were held between Tribal leaders and Congressional leaders. I was invited to participate in a panel on Thursday at 4:30p.m. – 5:30p.m. with Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, Chairwoman for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah; Tilford Denver, Chairman for the Bishop Paiute Tribe; Juana Majel-Dixon, Legislative Councilwoman for the Pauma Band of Mission Indians; Ernie Stevens Jr, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association and enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin; Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator of Massachusetts. This was an honor to represent GTB on the national stage, even though it was a virtual event. I feel this was a great opportunity for GTB. I asked for consideration and support to extend the Special Diabetes Program for Indians by enacting S.3937 The Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2020. I also asked Senator Warren to consider an extension for the Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), and to allow tribes the flexibility in how the funds are utilized and administered. The senator offered a response that was supportive and provided understanding to the issues facing Indian Country.

This was a great experience. Although the panel was brief and informal, I believe meaningful discussion between leaders of five nations was accomplished. The link to the panel will be posted on the GTB website.

The GTB Tribal Emergency Management Team has been working diligently on emergency preparedness initiatives for the Tribal Government. The Tribal Emergency Management Office, which is in the GTB Medicine Lodge, works collaboratively with Leelanau County 911 Center on tribal, county and state of emergency events for Leelanau County as well as cooperates with surrounding counties of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, and Manistee counties on emergency preparedness. The GTB Emergency Management Team consists of the Tribal Manager, Health Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Manager Deputy 1 (Housing Manager), Emergency Manager Deputy 2 (Communications Department Manager), Legal Department, and OMB if funds are involved for COVID-related expenditures.

The goal of GTB Emergency Management Office is to work collaboratively with local county Emergency Management Offices on preparedness initiatives for each area of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee counties and surrounding counties in the northwest region of Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

GTB Emergency Management Office collaborates with GTB Tribal Government Departments to prepare for natural and man-made disasters through exercises and trainings and continually updating GTB Emergency Operations Plans.

As of this writing Tribal government is still under soft closure, which has been extended through October 2, 2020, for the safety and health of Tribal Members, employees and community due to the Labor Day holiday, schools opening and an increase in COVID-19 cases in our area. GTB will remain vigilant in safety measures and will continue monitor any cases that occur in our area and the Michigan governor’s executive orders. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) provides recommendations to Tribal Communities (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/community/tribal/index.html); if you scroll down there are community resources with informational videos, including one entitled “Wes Studi Offers COVID-19 Guidance to Tribal Communities” where he speaks about how to protect the Circle of Life. Please take the time to review the information and videos and, if possible, share with your family and loved ones.

A soft opening of the Onyx Sports Book was held on Friday, September 18th for opening of the book and turning on the selfservice betting kiosks for live sports betting at both TCCH and LSC, and the Grand Opening was held on Wednesday, September 23rd. All TCCH and LSC employees (off duty and not in uniform) will be able to place bets no matter which property they work at, and Sports Book staff can also place bets but only at opposite properties.

The Tribal Council continues to meet using the Zoom meeting platform, for the regularly monthly scheduled Tribal Council Regular Session and Tribal Council Special Session. And meetings for the EDC Regular Sessions and Special Sessions are conducted via Zoom. As a Council, we are getting back in the routine of having work sessions and round tables. For these types of meetings, a combination of in-person meeting and the option to use Zoom is available as well. And when meeting in person, we follow social distancing guidelines.

Please stay safe and healthy during this COVID-19 Pandemic. We will get through this pandemic.

Miigwetch to those who completed the recent GTB health survey, and their 2020 Census forms by the September 30th deadline.

The surveys help guide the tribe provide better services to tribal membership, and funding on a national level.

I encourage any and all Tribal Members to contact my office with any 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

Please Join Us for a Celebration of Indigenous People in Northern Michigan

Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Agenda: 7:00 p.m. Opening Prayer and Song: David Arroyo, Chairman, GTB Tribal

Council; Anita Hall, GTB Tribal member and SCIT Youth Advocate 7:15 p.m. Land Acknowledgment and Thanks: Ty Wessell, Leelanau County

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7:20 p.m. The Original People of this Land—The Anishinaabeg (video)

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ber; Theresa Pelcher, Secretary, GTB Tribal Council 7:45 p.m. How We Came Together— The Doctrine of Discovery and the Genocide of the Indigenous People: Holly T. Bird, San Felipe Pueblo 7:55 p.m. Panel Discussion: Moving Forward Together; Holly T. Bird, Moderator; Melissa Isaac, SCIT Education Director; Tom Peters, GTB Elder; JoAnne Cook, GTB Elder; Aaron Two Crow, Family HWGTC Peacemaker, GTB; Melissa Petoskey, GTB Tribal Member 8:25 p.m. Closing Song: Shocko Hall, GTB Tribal Member

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G i i z i s / ( Fal l i n g L ea ve s M oon) As always, Council’s wanting to caution all to continue social distancing and wearing masks. Council is hearing that we are a long way from a vaccine for this virus, and there are scientists all over the world working on potential cures. The economy will continue to have its ups and downs until a cure is found for the pandemic. Our Public officials will ponder over whether and when to open or close schools, public buildings and businesses. It seems like the entire world is holding it’s breath while we wait for normalcy to return.

From the desk of Councilor Bob K.

Ah Boozhoo!! The Grand Traverse Band held it's election this past summer for the positions of Tribal Chair and three Tribal Councilor seats and we are honored to have been elected by the members to serve as your new Council for next four years. Different candidates have different approaches and ideas, but in the end we all agree that the important thing is improving the lives of our members and securing our businesses for a bright future. Representing the members of the Grand Traverse Band Nations continues to be the greatest honor of our lives and we are very excited about what we will accomplish together over the next four years.

During this past month, we attended virtual meetings on a wide variety of topics daily. These included meetings with the Turtle Creek executive staff & Marketing, Grand Traverse Resort Staffs, economic developing meeting, Tribal Court Judge meeting & 2021 budget meeting with all departments of the Tribe, Tribal Council meeting, EDC meeting. We have all had to adjust to this new world of doing business in a virtual environment and in many ways, I think we are becoming even more productive. New to me are the continuous challenges Tribal Council faces with competing meetings and needing to be in two places at the same time. These days, we can be in many different places on the same day without needing to travel. We are excited to continue expanding our opportunities for members to be involved in government through virtual connections and using virtual meetings to keep members informed. We are waiting to meet outside in a social-distancing environment, and it would be wonderful to see our members in person again.

Little do we realize, that we are experiencing something that is bringing us closer than we have ever been in our shared humanity.

We really are all experiencing this together; learning together, moving forward together and feeling hesitant about the next phase together. I think we have all realized that what we once thought of as normal, may not go back to normal for a while, and we will have to adopt a new normal.

We are living through a major historic event and it is moments such as these when we need to remember all we have been through, in our history as native people. Hundreds of Hundreds of years ago we moved from our summer camps to deer camps to winter camps surviving off the lands. When the Europeans came, many of our native peoples died from illness they brought, but we as native people continued on. The United States government tried several times to remove us from our lands, but we stayed and would not be removed. Our native warriors fought in two World Wars, Korea, Viet Nam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Our past Tribal Council’s have survived hostile federal, state, and county government decisions and actions, yet we still survive.

Now today we are faced with this challenge and as we fight the virus with all the medical and spiritual wisdom we have. We will survive this economic downturn, and we will come back better than ever. As our ancestors taught us, we must draw our strength from our land, from water on the bay, from our spirituality, from our wisdom of our Elders and we’ll fight for the future, for a better tomorrow. Tomorrow will be another day, we will get up and do it all over again, our ancestors, our grandparents knew that life was not easy but they survived, it is not easy for us now but we will continue to adapt. This Tribal Council will get up each day and do our Jobs, we will work, we will fight, and in time we will win for a better tomorrow.

Pama wish you well.

GTB Emergency Phone Numbers GTB Emergency Phone Numbers when Offices are CLOSED

GTB Department Managers will be available to answer any inquiries during COVID-19 Closures

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Tribal Manager DEPARTMENT 1 Elders Tribal Manager DEPARTMENT 2 Public Safety

Rebecca Oien

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Tribal Manager Executive Assistant — Doris Winslow

Dawn Shenoskey Jolanda Murphy

— — Public Safety — Main — Tribal Manager Executive Assistant — Doris Winslow Police Captain — David Crockett — — Dawn Shenoskey — Garrett Fairchild Fire Department — Rebecca Oien — — Jolanda Murphy

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866-6175 866-1108 DEPARTMENT 1 Elders 313-8609 DEPARTMENT 3 DEPARTMENT Tribal Management 2 Public Safety 866-1165 Communications — Jared Sonderegger — 534-7777 Public Safety — MainOMB — Ken Thelen For Bereavement Assistance — 866-1264 Police Captain —Housing David Crockett — Nicole Basch — Human Resources Mike Teeple — Garrett Fairchild — 866-1271 Fire Department — Department 4 Facilities Management Ron Anderson — — 866-6175 3 Tribalyour Management Sonya Zotigh For PowerDEPARTMENT Outages contact local — — Paul McGrath — 590-2686 Agricultural —Facilities William Derouin Electrical Company — — Department 5 Conservation David Crockett — 492-6147 Automotive — Duane Burfield — — Department 6 Membership Diana Arnold — 866-0820 — — Department 7 Human Services Arlene Kashata Communications — Jared Sonderegger — 632-7447 — — — Sammie#Dyal BehavioralCultural Health ON-Call — AFS — — 649-9379 For Bereavement Assistance OMB — Christina Loucks — — Department 8 Health Services Soumit Pendharkar — 313-9482 — Nicole Basch — Stella Chippewa — Emergencies Housing PRC Referrals — — Medical Transportation needs.

Shaw 631-7134 Human Resources — Mike Teeple Michelle — — Clinic SBR — Nurse Joe Huhn — Mari Raphael 499-4235 — — Department 9 Tribal Court Sherri Vezina — — 631-9983 Department 4 Facilities ManagementErik Olsen Ron Anderson — — Department 10 Natural Resources For Power Outages contact your — — Department 11 Regulatory T J McClellan — 866-0381 Facilities — Paul McGrath — — Department 12 Life Long Learning Dawn Shenoskey local Electrical Company — Benodjenh — Joyce McClellan Department 5 Conservation David Crockett — — 866-1264 Strongheart Center — Delores Wonegeshik —

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The Heroes Cup

Well, now it’s feeling like summer is over and I’m proud to recognize one of the successful events we have hosted to raise money for the region. After 29 years as The Bob K Golf Classic, the annual charity invitational now called The Heroes Cup, was held on The Wolverine at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa last month and was a great success. The event was designed to recognize and support funding for our everyday hometown heroes, including military veterans and first responders, but this year we changed it to include the healthcare heroes working on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, we raised $5,000 through player registration and sponsorships to donate to the Munson Healthcare COVID-19 Response Fund. The money will be used for COVID-19 response supplies in the emergency triage departments, surgical and emergency rooms, and testing sites to help prevent the spread of the disease in the Northern Michigan region.

attend because of travel restrictions to the United States, but we did see tribal players from throughout Michigan and gaming dignitaries such as National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernest L Stevens Jr and his wife Pam drove in from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The energy and generosity of the golfers and sponsors in support of this first annual tournament is overwhelming and we cannot thank you enough.

The feedback we’ve received has been amazing, and speaks so well to the kindness and generosity of the golfers and sponsors. I wish I had the opportunity to tell each of you some of the stories I heard this year and in the past from the golfers and their families that have been able to attend. This is truly a unique tournament built over the years that not only supports the charities but camaraderie amongst the golfers, the employees, the sponsors, and native community as a whole. Everyone has embraced the vision of coming together for a purpose, and every year we are able to even better for the causes we support. We grow and learn from one another on and off the course, and I can honestly say I’ve become a better person from being a part of this event. It is a privilege to partner with and participate in the Heroes Cup. The golfers and their families that travel here to be a part of this is a testament to all we can do together, as a tribe and as a nation.

Again, thank you for all the smiles and gracious support of this first Hero Cup event and hope to see you all next year at the 2nd Hero Cup event in August.

Pama wishing u well!

We were lucky to have warm and dry weather for this year’s event, especially with the 90% chance of heavy rains that were forecasted for the weekend of August 28-29. We kicked off the weekend with an incredible skins game on Friday night, and the official 1st Annual Heroes Cup followed on Saturday.

Despite the pandemic, we had 106 golfers in attendance! Many of our players from Walpole Island on the Canada side could not

REMINDER -- LESS THAN A MONTH TO THE DEADLINE! Applications Due October 15, 2020 Apply Now for First Nations’ Native Agriculture & Food Systems College Scholarships Attention Native college students: First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is now accepting applications for its Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship Program that aims to encourage more Native American college students to enter these fields so that they can better assist their communities in advancing Native food sovereignty and improving overall health.

First Nations will award 20 to 25 scholarships of $1,000 to $1,500 each for the 2020-2021 academic school year to Native college students majoring in agriculture and agriculture-related fields, including agribusiness management, agri-science technologies, agronomy, animal husbandry, aquaponics, environmental studies, fisheries and wildlife, food production and safety, food-related policy and legislation, food science and technology, horticulture, irrigation science, and sustainable agriculture or food systems.

Complete information and a link to the online application can be found at https://www.firstnations.org/grantmaking-scholarship. All applications must be completed and submitted by 5 pm (Mountain Daylight) on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

To be eligible, applicants must: • Be full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in an agricultural-related field, or be able to demonstrate how their degree program relates to Native food systems.

• Be tribally-affiliated and able to provide documentation.

• Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75.

• Demonstrate a commitment to helping their community reclaim local food-system control.

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application and provide other required information, including proof of tribal affiliation (e.g., enrollment card, CIB, letter from tribe, OHA registry), college enrollment verification form, unofficial transcript, letter of recommendation from faculty member, and an optional photograph (headshot) for possible use in First Nations’ publicity activities.

First Nations believes that reclaiming control over local food systems is an important step toward ensuring the long-lasting health and economic well-being of Native people and communities.

Native food system control has the potential to increase food production, improve health and nutrition, and eliminate food insecurity in rural and reservation-based communities, while also promoting entrepreneurship and economic development.

For more information, contact Abi Whiteing, First Nations Lead Program Officer, at awhiteing@firstnations.org or (303) 774-7836.

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REQUEST FOR GTB ADMINISTRATION TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP BUILDING SURVEY COMMENT

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.

New GTB Administration Building Survey To start this process of GTB Membership and Employee input we would propose the short survey below. You can cut out and send your answers 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 Tribal Court Human Resources

GTB is applying for a grant through HUD’s ICDBG CARES program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the GTB sixcounty Service Area.

The GTB Tribal Health Clinic, Public Safety and Facilities Departments requires continuity of essential services to reduce imminent threats to health and safety. The unexpected surge of the COVID virus requires tribal health and emergency management preparedness and remains essential to ensure facilities maintain power to provide essential services to community members and critical workers to reduce the potential spread of the virus between patients and by staff.

GTB proposes to purchase generators for the Medicine Lodge, which houses the GTB Clinic, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), law enforcement, behavioral health services and fire department are critical. Generator support will not only provide back-up power aspect but also the ability to serve as an aid station for low level oxygen support and other critical emergency support requirements to save lives.

In addition, GTB proposes to purchase generators for the Benzie and Charlevoix satellite community centers and Strong Heart Center Civic Center, which are designated as emergency shelters and are essential to provide emergency shelter for the GTB Tribe’s six county service area community to effectively respond to COVID-19 and public health pandemics.

GTB is accepting and considering comments about the proposed Project. Please contact Jolanda Murphy, Public Safety Department Manager, at 231-534-7111 or Jolanda.

Murphy@gtbindians.com, or Ron Anderson, Government Maintenance, at 231-534-7034 or Ron.Anderson@ gtbindians.com or direct comments to grants office GTB. OPDE@gtbindians.com , 231-534-7218. We appreciate your thoughts and comments as we continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Aanii Tribal Membership!

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FROM THE CEO, Roger D. Stull, CHA, MBA, MS

Lisa Leedy, GTED Director of Grants

This is a special time for me as September marked my one-year anniversary as CEO at GTED. As I look back on the last year, I see a tremendously growing team, and am thrilled to engage with the board of directors, and tribal council - we should all be very proud of the significant growth of revenue that we’ve achieved across our companies in FY 2020. I am especially proud and am very excited about the creation of training programs and many jobs for Tribal Members (26) and Veterans (6) in the last year! Job creation and growth is the mission, and GTED companies are working very hard to develop the Grand Traverse Science and Technology Innovation Center which will include new manufacturing and a training center.

This is a project that we are working with NMC and MIWORKS to create STEM, manufacturing and construction courses, and apprenticeships opportunities. Now, I eagerly look to this next year projected ahead of us in 2021 to prepare economic growth for the next Seven Generations of the Grand Traverse Band!

Please visit our new website for more details on GTED and subsidiary companies, as well as new job opportunities available at www.GTEDUSA.com! _______________________________________________________ _____________________

Lisa has extensive leadership in economic development, including business attraction and retention; community growth to promote healthier, sustainable communities; and workforce development. Her expertise in grant writing, leveraging resources and project management has led to successful new endeavors including broadband, sewer, road, and building construction projects. Lisa considers herself a lifelong learner, recently beginning the coursework toward becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBERS

Check out the September issue to meet other members of the team Leona Monroe, GTED Office Manager

Join Our Team GTED has 68 full-time employees. 33% of new hires are tribal members.

Bay Shore Steel Works is Hiring!

Human Resources & Safety Coordinator Laser Operator CNC Machinist Process Engineer Water Jet Operator Machinists, Operators, ADD Welders All current job openings at GTED: https://gtedusa.net/careers/ ____________________________________________________

EXCITING NEWS

Leona is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe but was raised on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation in northern Idaho. She recently relocated to Michigan where she loves attending school sports with her family. She brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years combined time spent in Casino Operations and Human Resources. She is a graduate of Gonzaga University and has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership.

Ryan Buck, GTED Director of Commercial Sales & Marketing

Ryan came to Traverse City 7 years ago, bringing 20+ years of Hospitality and Sales and Marketing leadership experience. A proven performer and leader in hospitality in cities like Miami, San Francisco and his hometown Chicago, Ryan has a proven track record of sales, leadership and an overall strange ability to always stay positive. Having built and led high producing sales teams, Ryan is beyond excited to join GTED and to deliver profound, lasting success and valuable opportunities for the GTB. Ryan also enjoys long walks on the beach, not being too tired to play in his band, cheesy 80’s action movies and Agatha Christie novels.

GRAND TRAVERSE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTER (GT STIC) Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED), is very proud to be an active member of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturer’s Association (MAMA) leading the Michigan Space Program including the MI Satellite Launch Facilities Initiative (SLFI) and the White House supported 5G for Rural Areas Program that will bring thousands of jobs to Michigan.

Mr. Gavin Brown Executive Director of MAMA announced Tuesday Sep 1st at the 2020 North America Space Symposium (NASS 2020) held at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Aug 30th – Sep 2nd; that the Grand Traverse Science & Technology Innovation Center (GT STIC, former Camp Pugsley) of the Traverse City, MI area, owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians thru GTED, is in the top 6 sites selected by MAMA after Phase I evaluations, to be the potential future home for the MI Space SLFI Command and Control Center (C2 Center).

MORE… LAUNCH OF COVID-19 TESTING TELEMBEDICINE CALL CENTER GTB Health Solutions, LLC operating Covid -19 Response call centers for the State of Michigan & Texas creating jobs for people all across the country.

EXPANDING SPACE COMMUNICATIONS TERRAPORT joint venture with ATLAS Space Operations, participation in NASS 2020 conference, work closely with Michigan Aerospace Manufacturer’s Association (MAMA).

Follow us on LinkedIn at Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED) as we share more about our upcoming initiatives and projects!

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Grand Traverse Band Automotive Program

PERCH NETS FOR SALE. 2.5 inch Small mesh gill nets used for perch. $250 per net box, 3 nets per box. $200 per box if buying multiple boxes.

Contact Bill Fowler 231-866-1728

ANNOUNCEMENT

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 went 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. Employees of the Grand Traverse Band and any adult living in Tribal housing may be called to sit on a jury for a trial under this law.

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 Bill Gregory, Tribal Prosecutor at 231-534-7637, william.gregory@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.

Servicing Most Makes and Models Available to all tribal members living in the 6 county service area Please call Debbie at 231-534-7705 for an appointment Tribal Identification, proof of insurance and state vehicle registration $ 30.00 per labor hour charge for tribal member.

The automotive department provides low cost automotive repairs for tribal members who live in the 6 county service area. We also maintain and repair all the vehicles owned by the GTB Government and EDC. Provide a fleet of motor pool cars for staff to utilize during their daily job duties.

Research and negotiate new vehicle purchases and leases for Government and EDC operations.

Automotive Program Menu Pricing 1.

Oil Change

$ 12.00 + parts

2.

Rotate Tires

$ 30.00

3.

Rotate and Balance Tires

$ 45.00 + parts

4.

Front Wheel Alignment

$ 60.00

5.

Seasonal Tire Change

$ 15.00 per tire + parts

6.

Mount and Balance Tires ( $ 3.00 per tire disposal fee )

$ 15.00 per tire + parts

7.

Air Conditioning Recharge

$ 30.00 + parts

8.

Tire Repair

$ 15.00 per tire + parts

9.

Transmission Fluid Service

$ 45.00 + parts

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!!!! ""

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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.

Princess Arleena Boomer Antoine!

NEW GTB RFP/Contract system Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians has partnered with BidNet as part of the MITN Purchasing Group to post bid opportunities to this site. As a vendor, you can register with the MITN Purchasing Group and be sure that you see all available bids and opportunities. By selecting automatic bid notification, your company will receive emails once the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians has a bid opportunity that matches your company's business. In addition, the site handles bid opportunities, RFPs, and RFQs for other member governmental agencies throughout Michigan.

Princess Arleena Boomer Antoine, Waabanakwe Dook, would like to say a Kchii Miigwech to all who supported her during her reign as Courtade Elementary Cherry Festival Princess 2020. Arleena has now earned the title as Cherry Festival Princess Alumni.

Her time as Cherry Princess was not a "normal" one, but she took it in stride and wore her crown with pride! According to the NCF you may even see her in next year's Cherry Festival parade's.

A special shout out to her Auntie Elizabeth TwoCrow who beaded the beautiful crown Arleena is wearing and sent it from North Dakota. Liiiliiliilii!!!

Kchii Miigwech Antoine Boomer Family

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians looks forward to providing you with more bid information and simplifying the entire bid, proposal, and quote processes for everyone involved.

We appreciate your cooperation and welcome your participation. If you need help registering, please call the MITN Purchasing Group support department toll free 1-800-835-4603 option #2.

Link to Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians open solicitations: MITN Purchasing Group Link to Vendor Registration Screen for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians: Go to the GTB website under RFP’s by Department or visit MITN Purchasing Group at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/ grandtraversebandofottawachippewaindians.

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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

Birth Day

Judson, James, 1-Oct, Raphael, Paul, 1-Oct, Simon, Christine, 1-Oct, Dodge, Alan, 2-Oct, Sheahan, Robert, 2-Oct, Bennett, Gregory, 3-Oct, Sheahan, Steven, 3-Oct, Traylor, William, 3-Oct, Bailey, Allen, 4-Oct, Wilson, Donna Lou, 5-Oct, Francis, Linda, 7-Oct, Hillyer, Glen, 7-Oct, Lewis, Arnold, 7-Oct, Dudley, Leonard, 9-Oct, Keefe, Kathryn, 9-Oct, Warren, Bette, 9-Oct, Scott, Tillie, 10-Oct, Wabindato, David, 10-Oct, Judson, Ronald, 11-Oct, McGrath, Paul, 11-Oct, Oliver, Edward, 11-Oct, Reyes, Laurie, 11-Oct, Swallows, Donna, 11-Oct, Antoine, Mary, 12-Oct, Smith, Barbara, 12-Oct, Smith Curtis, 12-Oct, Feringa, Steven, 13-Oct, McSawby, Gary, 13-Oct, Hirth, Kenneth, 14-Oct, Tighe, Denis, 14-Oct, Wonegeshik, Steven, 14-Oct, Allen, Gilda, 15-Oct, Miller, Anthony, 15-Oct,

Last Name

First Name

Birth Day

Putney, Patricia, 16-Oct, Robinson, Linda, 16-Oct, Sharp, Barbara, 17-Oct, Sineway, Charles, 17-Oct, Concannon, Rita, 18-Oct, Navarre, Cheryl, 18-Oct, Brun, Thomas, 19-Oct, Homminga, Donny, 19-Oct, Moore, Ellie, 19-Oct, Palmer, William, 19-Oct, Debo, Charlotte, 20-Oct, Mann, Raymond, 20-Oct, Wright, Mary, 20-Oct, Burgess, William, 21-Oct, Wilson, Donna Jean, 21-Oct, Cobb, Edward, 23-Oct, Jensen, Janice, 23-Oct, Wabanimkee, Linda, 23-Oct, Ance, Troy, 24-Oct, Bradley, Dessira, 25-Oct, Mattson, Albin, 25-Oct, Dudley, Ruth, 26-Oct, Hall, Catherine, 26-Oct, Williams, Debra, 26-Oct, Antoine, Cletus, 27-Oct, Polakis, Wanda, 27-Oct, Whitfield, Rosa, 28-Oct, Ulrich, Elayne, 29-Oct, Van Conett, Carol, 29-Oct, Andrews, Rae, 30-Oct, McSawby, Glenn, 30-Oct, Sams, Francis, 30-Oct, McDonald, Robert, 31-Oct,

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

Aasland, Catori Rynn Alber, Kiana Gene' Allard, Evonne Marie Anderson, Caleb Aaron Anderson, Jacob Michael Antoine, Pieter James Bailey, Catina Jeanette Bailey, Rita Lynn Bailey, Scott David Bartholomew, Leesa Nicole Bass, Jeremy Paul Beach, Jennifer Dawn Becker, Ariel Christina Bigjoe, John-Al Bonilla, Teresa Victoria Brenner, Jon Nathaniel Bressette, Jessie William Brisk, Maniyan Little Fawn Bronson, Benjamin Jeffrey Broome, Christopher Lee Burfield, Duane Anthony Burfield, Justin Bryan Calkins, Robert Joseph Case, Miigizi Miigwan Casper, Jennifer Marie Cates, Shane Patrick Chippewa Jr., Frank James Chippewa, John Henry Chippewa, Ki-Ja-Te Everette Chippewa, Morgan Elizabeth

Chippewa, Nolita Valentina Chippewa, Raymond Joseph Churchill, James Paul Connor, Celeste Day, Kneelynd Curey Dudley, Jacob Silas Favela, Laura Lee Fish, William John Gregory Floyd, Mariya Lin Fowler, Iyana Trinity Fowler, Joseph Redfeather Fowler, Shyshonee Faith Fowler, William Anthony Garcia, Miki Marie Gaston, Avree Quinn Gauthier, Darrell James Germaine, Ian Michael Gingway, Diane Lynn Gi-sha-ga-ta, Opt-ta-ni-bin Gould Bennett, Devon Lee Hall Jr., Wallace Richard Hall, Azalea Jane Hirth, Kenneth Louis Hodge, Darien Christine Howell, Anne Marie Jacko, Heather Marie Johnson, Monica Grace Jolly, Lisa Annette Jones, Annette Sue Kalinowski, Paul Lee Marshall

Keefe, Kathryn Lee Keway, Valarie Jo Kissee, Rosetta Marie Kline, Laci Yvonne Rose Koopman, James Fisher Krause, Beatrice Lynn Krause, Robert Douglas Lewis, Robert Madagame, Heidi Gwin Maldonado, Joseph Alexander Mamagona, David Thomas Marlin, Cheyenne Marie Massey, Chayton Derek May, Ernest Sheldon McDonald Jr., Eric Francis McQueer, Charles William McQueer, Monica Eileen McSawby, Tina Marie Meza, Xochilt Priscilla Miller #826664, Dennis Eliot Miller, Randy Thomas Mosher Jr., Kenneth Harris Mosher, Ambrose Paul Mosher, Cheyenne Nicole Mosher, Heath Allen Newstead, Alan Paul Oskaboose, Richard Michael Peltonen, Jacob Jeremy Perez, Santana Lynda Perkins, Andrew John

Peters, Elizabeth Joyce Pierce, Barbara Jean Platt, Wendy La Verne Quijas, Briana Mari Raphael #557038, Joseph Lee Raphael, Jayton Mathias Russell, Cerise Waqsejuan Sanchez, Malaya Kaylee-Angel Sawmick Jr., Gregory George Sawmick, Andrew Scott Scholten, Olivia Nicole Shawano, Tawnee Lee Shomin, Francis John Skop, Bruce Lloyd Sorg, Kandy Lynn Spear, Wyman Lawrence Swanson, Clifford Leroy Swanson, Clifford Rex Swanson, Emma Jacquelyn Tedder-Manzano, Xavier Homero Turner, Mark Aaron Van Fraley, Wayne Earl Michael Veloz, Roseann Marie Wabanimkee, Shannon Wayne, Vicki Renee White, Curtis Clarence Wilson, Alex Gary Wiser Jr., Frederick Alexander Woollard, Trevor Kenneth Young, Michael Alan

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OBITUARIES Moses Leonard Wilson, Jr. GTB Tribal Member Mount Pleasant, Michigan 1/24/1967 – 9/17/2020

County Veteran Service Fund Emergency Relief From vehicle and home repairs to medical expenses, groceries to personal items and more, we understand Veterans need emergency assistance throughout COVID-19. Eligible veterans from all eras – both wartime and peacetime – in participating counties can use the money to make necessary repairs, pay medical expenses and meet other needs determined emergent.

Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Last day for 2020 Census Last day for Census 2020 is 10/5/2020 If you haven't participated in the 2020 Census yet, Sacred Fire you can still respond online, phone or by mail through Information to follow October 5, 2020.

For more information please contact: Chris Bailey, Veterans Affairs Service Officer (231)256-8103 Leelanau County Office (231)995-6070 Grand Traverse County Office

Visitation

Information to follow

PURCHASED/REFERRED CARE (PRC) CORNER

If you liveFuneral in the following Servicecounties:

If you live in the following counties:

to follow Antrim,Information 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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GTB Elder Program Updates Dear Grand Traverse Band Elders, Hope your enjoying the summer sun and nice weather. Take time to enjoy the warm days and cool nights. The Grand Traverse Band Elders Program has prided itself on being ready to serve all GTB elders offering support and resources.

Listed below is some program information that we want you to be aware of. If you have any questions regarding any GTB programs or services that you are seeking, please feel free to reach out to our elder’s coordinator to assist you. If you are trying to contact staff during the Covid-19 epidemic, we want to be sure that each of you have the staff contact information. Also, we want to inform you that some staff are working from home and have limited hours in the office. So, please use the phone directory below and when contacting staff be sure to leave a message including your name and contact information. In addition, we want you to know that prior to the Covid-19 GTB closure, one of our GT Coordinators relocated to the Benzie area, please reference the staff Directory for the updated contact information: Interim Dept Manger Dawn Shenoskey: 534-7753 (cell) 313-8609 Program Director Tanya Raphael: 534-7746 (cell) 3136922 Leelanau County Greg Bailey: 534-7740 (cell) 492-4976 WaSinade Raphael: 534- 7740 (cell) 866-1013

Elders Emergency Elders emergency requests are still available for you to use.

Your request will need to be submitted by Sept 4th to ensure that you DO NOT lose any funds that are available. Staff can assist you with your request over the phone, you do not have to come into the office.

Farmers Market Coupons: If you were in the program last year, and your household size or income has not changed you are certified to receive Farmers Market Coupons this year. If you have not contact by staff by now, please call them to arrange to get your coupons. Remember If your household or income has changed – a new application will be required.

Care Provider /Grandparent Care Giver Program: Care providers caring for an elder 55 and older, Care Providers 55 and older that are caring for someone or Care Provider Grandparents caring for grandchildren are eligible to receive support through the care giver program. Please contact your Elders Site Coordinator Home Delivery Meals: The Elders staff have been delivering meals to elders each Monday for Four Days. Meal deliveries will more than likely continue through the end of the fiscal year of Sept 30th or longer depending on Covid- 19 epidemic. If you are in need or interested in receiving meals, please contact your Elders Coordinator.

Grand Traverse County Sharon Edgington: 534-7710 (cell) 866-6074 Benzie County Robbin Raphael: 534-7824 (cell) 492-4352 Charlevoix County Virginia Fields: 534-7066 (cell) 4924351

ELDER’S SUPPORT SERVICES 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: This program is for all elders living 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

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 If you have questions about the application process, please contact your area Elders Site Coordinator.

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

Tribal Id:

Current Address:

City:

Michigan

Email Address:

Contact Number:

Zip

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

Tribal Id:

Address:

City

Michigan

Zip

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:

Michigan

CONTACT NUMBER:

CELL NUMBER:

Zip:

TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY OR OLDER ADULTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Length of time you provide care: ⃣ Temporary Length____________ ⃣ Permanent ⃣ over 20 days________________ Do you receive payment for caregiving services that you are providing?

Phone: Yes No If yes, from which agency: Duplication of services is prohibited PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANT TO PROVIDERS THAT CARE FOR ELDERS THAT ARE “FRAIL” FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED DUE TO COGNITIVE OR OTHER IMPAIRMENT OR OLDER ADULTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN List two Difficult Activities of Daily Living that you provide support None ⃣

feeding ⃣ dressing hygiene-bathing ⃣

⃣

⃣

All

⃣ toileting - bladder and/or bowel function ⃣ appearance ⃣ mobility / transferring ⃣

walking – stair climbing

List two Instrumental activities of daily living that you provide support ⃣

None ⃣

shopping Finances ⃣

⃣

What type of illness does recipient take medication for or been diagnosed with

⃣

All ⃣

Dementia Cancer

⃣

⃣

⃣

Mental Illness Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s ⃣

Mobility_______________ ⃣

Other_________________

cleaning

⃣ cooking meals ⃣ using phone ⃣ taking medication

⃣

⃣ ⃣

Yard work Transportation

⃣

ALS

⃣

MS

Brief description of assistance requesting:

I declare that all documentation and statements contained herein are true and genuine. I understand that falsification of any information contained in this application may subject the application to criminal offenses. It may also result in an immediate denial of services.

SIGNATURES 14B

Signature to release information (Name) on Purchase Order: Signature of applicant:

Date:

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SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH COVID-19 MITIGATION For information on Gov. Services when offices are open, please visit:

http://www.gtbindians.org/downloads/2020_prog_service_book_final_draft_a1.pdf

Also stay up to date on any changes by visiting: http://www.gtbindians.org/pubinfo.asp

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS - ELDERS DEPARTMENT 2020 SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

PARTICIPANT APPLICATION FIRST NAME _____________________________________________ Age: _________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________ STREET CITY STATE HOME PHONE (____)________________________________ SEX:

ZIP

____ M ____ F

EMAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________ TOTAL HOUSEHOLD SIZE: __________ TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME _____________ The collection of race and ethnicity is requested solely for the purpose of determining the State agency’s compliance with Federal civil rights laws and ensures that the program is administered in a non-discriminatory manner. Your responses to these questions will not affect consideration of your application. If you choose not to self-identify race and ethnicity, the person taking the application must record the participant’s race and ethnicity based on visual observation.

ETHNICITY CATEGORY: _____ HISPANIC OR LATINO _____ NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO RACE CATEGORY (select one or more): _____ AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE _____ ASIAN _____ BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN _____ NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR ANOTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER _____ WHITE To be eligible to receive SFMNP coupons, you must be 55 years of age and meet the income guidelines, which are based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines during the current fiscal year. You have been given a copy of the current income guidelines for this fiscal year. You must provide a copy of the acceptance letter that you are a participant in SSI or a member of a family/economic unit participating with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or on a waiting list for WIC. A copy of your Tribal ID will be needed, proof of residency, copy of driver license, State ID, or household bill in your name.

PROXY A proxy is a person only authorized to receive and/or redeem SFMNP coupons. A proxy should be a least 18 years of age and dependable for the duration of the program months of operation. For the coupons to be issued to a proxy, the proxy must present identification as well as written approval from the participant. Proxies must sign a designated line on the coupon log sheet prior to receiving the coupons. Proxies have the same obligations to follow program guidelines when purchasing fruits and vegetables from an authorized farmer.

I, _____________________________ authorize the following individual(s) to act as my proxy.

Participant signature Assigned proxies: ______________________________ ______________________________ 1st proxy named 2nd proxy names ____ Check here if no proxy was assigned CERTIFICATION BY PARTICIPANT I have been advised of my rights and obligations under the SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that I cannot receive farmers’ market benefits from more than one state, more than one local agency or program model (check, coupon or CSA). This certification form is being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance.

Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law. Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. I certify I meet the 2020 household size and income guidelines provided by the state and that I am eligible to receive SFMNP benefits. ______________________________________ Signature of Participant

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Issued SFMNP booklet # ___________thru___________

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“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.’

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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 Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/ Chippewa Indians http://www.gtbindians.org 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Phone: 231.534.7103 Hannahville Bay Indian Community http://www.hannahville.net N14911 Hannahville B-1 Road Wilson, MI 49896 Phone: 906.723.2600 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community http://www.kbic-nsn.gov 16429 Beartown Road Baraga, MI 49908 Phone: 906.353.6623

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indians http://wwwlvdtribe.com PO Box 429 Watersmeet, MI 49969-0429 Phone: 906.358.4577

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians http://www.pokagonband-nsn.gov PO Box 180 Dowagiac, MI 49047 Phone: 800.517.0777

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.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov 7500 Odawa Circle Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Phone: 231.242.1400 Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi http://www.mbpi.org PO Box 218 Dorr, MI 49323 Phone: 616.681.9510 Nottawaseppi Huron Band Of Potawatomi http://www.nhbpi.com 2221 1 ½ Mile Road Fulton, MI 49052 Office Phone: 269.729.5151

National Elder Fraud Hot line

Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians http://www.saulttribe.com Sault Ste Marie HHS 523 Ashmun Street Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783 Phone: 906.635.6050 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!

Raise Awareness of the National Elder Fraud Hotline for Victims Earlier this year, Attorney General Barr announced the opening of the National Elder Fraud Hotline. This toll free call center, managed by OVC, helps combat fraud against older Americans and provides support to victims who have been victims of financial fraud.

The National Elder Fraud Hotline is staffed by caring professionals who will treat you with dignity and respect at all times. Use this call center to—

Call 833–FRAUD–11 (833–372–8311) to receive help from a hotline case manager.

Michigan Indian Legal Services is offering remote estate planning. MILS is able to work with you to draft a Will, Power of Attorney, Patient Advocate Designation, Funeral Representative, and Lady Bird Deeds. These documents can be signed and executed from the comfort of your own home. The guidelines of this program will allow us to cater to a broader group than is typically permitted by MILS' funders. This program is available to those who make up to 500% of the poverty and eligibility guidelines. The threshold starts at $62,450 and is increased by $22,100 for each additional member of the household. For example, Michigan Indian Legal Services will be able to provide wills and estate planning to a family of four that makes up to $128,750 annually.

Visit the National Elder Fraud Hotline website today and help OVC raise awareness for this valuable resource with digital artwork for your website and digital marketing campaigns.

OVC will also be releasing a public service announcement (PSA) in the coming weeks. Learn how to stay connected with OVC to be notified of the PSAs release.

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. Give us a call at (231) 947-0122 or toll-free at (800) 968-6877.

• report incidences of fraud; • obtain a case manager who will help you through the reporting process at the federal, state, and local levels; • connect with other helpful resources on a case-by-case basis.

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Bnaakwii The GTB Health Department (GTBHD) would like to announce the following updates • Transportation services have been fully restored. We are currently transporting all patients and providing pickup and delivery services.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, transports are currently occurring one patient per vehicle only and for local distances in all GTB services areas. Please call the transportation hotline at (231) 534-7222 to schedule your service.

• Please see table below for additional locations and service hours for COVID-19 testing and the flu shot. Additional updates will be announced as we are working to provide more services at all our locations. If you would like to schedule a COVID-19 test, please call (231) 534-7256. All COVID-19 testing will occur by appointment only.

Flu-shots can occur on a walk-in basis.

The CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this fall and winter. Getting a flu vaccination is thus more important than ever to protect yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal influenza virus, and to conserve medical resources in case they are needed to care for people with COVID-19.

We strongly encourage everyone to get a COVID-19 test at the GTBHD at this time and receive their annual flu vaccination. GTBHD has to date performed 1,260 tests with 8 positive results. Please do not hesitate to contact the GTBHD for concerns regarding this update or questions.

Respectfully, Soumit Pendharkar, MHA, FACHE Health Administrator

COVID-19 Testing Policy Update The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is committed to taking necessary steps to keep the Tribal community and the community-at-large protected and armed with the most recent information on the COVID-19 outbreak within the GTB Reservation.

As a result of the detection of additional COVID-19 positive cases, the Tribal Council has enacted restrictions limiting the number of people who can gather in one place, has scaled back Tribal government operations to essential staff only, and reduced Health Clinic and Dental services to essential services.

The Tribal Council also taken two policy-based actions to specifically address COVID-19 concerns in the workplace. They have been attached for your review and reference. Section 705.01 Employee Travel Outside Local Area/Exposure/Self-Quarantine has been modified to apply the current MLOA Policy regarding funerals, MLOA (pre-approved LOA), Jury Duty (Court Subpoena), etc., to apply in circumstances where employees are traveling outside of the local area. In some cases, depending on the circumstances, the employee may be required to utilize PTO/Vacation time and required to selfquarantine, therefore employees are asked to take this into account when considering travel outside of the area.

The Tribal Council has also implemented a mandatory testing policy for those employees who may be asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 and who are in the workplace. Your department manager will inform you of those dates selected for your department to test. The GTB Health Clinic will perform these tests at no cost. You are not required to test at the Health Clinic, but please be advised that testing at another location may be at your own expense and you will be required to ensure test results are received by the Human Resources Department. In the event you have a positive test, please ensure the Human Resources Department has been notified. You will be provided further instructions as to next steps, including re-testing, quarantine, isolation, and a return-to-work protocol.

Please be advised that these policies are in the nature of protecting the health and safety of you, your fellow employees and the community. Your compliance is strictly required (See Personnel Policy, §500.00 (9)). Failure to comply with these policies may subject you

G i i z i s / ( Fal l i n g L ea ve s M oon) to disciplinary action up to, and including, termination.

At this time, GTB will continue to pay non-furlough government staff affected by the closure through October 2, 2020. The Tribe will monitor the need for extensions of closures and will notify Tribal employees accordingly.

The Tribal Council will continue to monitor the situation and monitor its re-opening plans, keeping in mind that limiting contact is our best defense to the spread of the virus. In order to ensure you are aware of some specific terms related to COVID-19-based preventative measures, please see definitions of some common terms and best practices below.

Additional announcements and information will follow.

Quarantine: If you have been in “significant contact” with a laboratory confirmed positive case, it is recommended that you quarantine for 14 days and consider getting tested. This is CDC guidance based on the average time of viral infection and replication. The purpose is to separate yourself from other people and the general population to avoid spreading an illness. This means: • Staying home, not going to work, rescheduling doctor’s visits, and if you need groceries or supplies having someone bring those to your home.

• This is regardless of a negative test. It is possible to have a negative test because of a low viral colonization and still shed the virus to other people.

• Consider having other people tested in the home, especially if there are symptoms.

• If you develop symptoms you need to manage them like a cold or flu and consider getting re-tested if your initial test was negative.

Significant Contact: • You’ve been in contact with someone that has had positive laboratory confirmed test.

• You must have been within 6 feet or less, for 10-15 minutes or more, with or without masks.

• Any touching, kissing, hugging, or similar physical contact. Any sharing of eating or drinking utensils. Being coughed or sneezed on.

• Contact must have been 2 days before the positive test or patient’s start of symptoms.

Isolation: This is stricter than quarantine. This applies when you have had a positive test AND/OR experiencing symptoms consistent with respiratory illness (cough, sore throat, fever, etc.). This is when you “isolate” yourself at home from all people that are not sick. The purpose is to avoid getting other people sick and to take care of yourself while you recover.

This applies to people that have: • Symptoms and positive test • Symptoms (consistent with respiratory illness) and waiting to be tested • No symptoms but positive test This means: • Isolating yourself in your home, potentially from other people in the same house if they are not sick; • Managing your symptoms like a cold or flu, monitoring for severe symptoms; or • Monitoring for symptoms to develop if you’ve had a positive test and are asymptomatic.

Even if you are quarantined or isolated, it is okay to leave your home, for example, to go for a walk, if there is no contact with other persons.

GTB Health Clinic COVID-19 will continue to provide testing for all staff working on site testing if they have adequate supplies. Events will be announced using NIXLE social media pages as well as text messaging services.

COVID-19 symptoms: include a fever, sudden loss of taste or smell, dry cough, fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. In addition, you should consider taking precautions if you have been in close contact with anyone who has been confirmed positive test. In these cases, please contact your medical provider immediately.

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Mino Gizep!

We are still here at GTB Behavioral Health and providing counseling, case management, psychiatric and peer recovery support services for your mental health and substance use needs.

We are utilizing tele-health or zoom sessions to ensure your access to services during this pandemic. So, give us a call and let us know what you need or just to check in and say: “I am okay”. We care about each one of you and are here to assist you in the best way possible.

Please call our BH office and speak with Marion to complete our initial intake or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Probes, our Psychiatrist.

Behavioral Health Program Staff: Marion Wabanimkee-Minzey Office Coordinator @ main BH number: 231-534-7090; On-Call BH Counselor (24 hours): 231-342-7686 Behavioral Health Counselors: Bill Martell, Bob Fernandez and Nadine Stark Peer Recovery Specialists: Scott Scholten and Alicia Hall

The topic this month is negative thinking. This can be challenging to cope as these thoughts may pop up in your head and you wonder “where did that come from?”

Labeling is a type of negative thought, where you tend to describe yourself with negative and harsh terms. For example, “I am stupid” or “I cannot do anything right” and these thoughts can become your description of yourself. Negative reasoning is acting on the negative thoughts as if they are valid truths, which they are not. Another example would be “discounting the positive” and focusing only on the negative.

Start listening to the statements you tell yourself and how that makes you feel: • Be Aware – start realizing the things you say about yourself rather than just letting the talk control you.

• Question – Ask yourself, “Is this really true? Or is this one of those negative untrue statements that I heard enough in my life that I began to believe it. These negative thoughts can be changed to reflect the positive strengths you have. You do not have to believe everything you think or what other people say that is untrue.

• Intentional Focus – Reshaping the negative thought by focusing on a positive part of yourself. One example is wearing a rubber band on your wrist and snapping to help you be aware of when the negative thought occurs. Another example is on your mirror, posting a positive thought, “I am beautiful, I am smart, I can do this.”

Once you make a habit of changing your thought process and letting go of negative thoughts, you may find that your days are more positive and productive as your mind and body do not get bogged down with all the negatives thoughts playing over and over in your head.

Art/Play Therapist: Erika Magers Clinical Social Worker: Sandy Dunkin

Another idea is to create peaceful mindfulness in your life through prayer, yoga, and/or meditation. Ending your day with a nice cup of chamomile tea with honey and a relaxing guided meditation may just be the way to encourage a great night’s sleep and to enjoy the next day feeling more uplifted and energetic.

Psychiatrist: Dr. Lawrence Probes Human Services Department Manager: Arlene Kashata Wear your mask and stay safe!

Positive thought for today is:

Clinical Management Services Corner

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results” --Willie Nelson

- Negative thinking Hi again, this is Sandy, your BH Clinical Social Worker, at GTB Behavioral Health. It is almost October and I cannot believe how fast the summer has gone. It certainly has been an interesting six months and an unusual summer with the COVID 19 pandemic and coping with all the changes such as mask wearing and social distancing.

If you want to talk, call me, I am here.

Sandy Dunkin, MA LLBSW

Desk phone: 231-534-7253

Cell phone: 231-944-8955 (call or text)

Email: Sandra.dunkin@gtbindians.com

Wednesday October 7th 2020 3:00PM to 4:30PM

Resiliency and Healing after Sexual Assault

A virtual “zoom” presentation and discussion held

by GTB Behavioral Health

Join us for presentation about helping survivors of sexual abuse to heal, immediately followed by a community discussion group.

Adults only please.

To register or for questions contact: Erika Magers, GTB Art Therapist Erika.magers@gtbindians.com

231-866-0534

Sponsored by OVW TSAS Grant# 2018-KT-AX-0002

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OCTOBER 2020 Newsletter – Emergency Preparedness Back to School Preparedness As the school year resumes, even though we are in a pandemic, we still need to prepare kids to return to school. FEMA provides resources for families to develop emergency plans. Go to Ready. gov to access templates and educational materials to open communication with your family to have preparedness plans for any type of emergency.

FEMA provides up to date information on preparedness. The article below can be found on: https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes or How to Prepare for a Tornado to plan and take action to keep you safe.

Tornado Preparedness

Some simple steps to get you started on a Family Communication Plan: 1. Sign up for Alerts and Warnings 2. Make a Plan 3. Practice Emergency Drills 4. Know Evacuation Routes 5. Secure important documents, etc.

Please visit www.Ready.gov to access all these resources on emergency preparedness and know school emergency plans, childcare facilities, after-school programs, evacuation routes, social media and contact information, etc.

Watch a 4-minute video “It Started Like Any Other Day, about families who experienced disaster and learn what to do to help you prepare. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_omgt3MEBs . Click the lower right to turn on the video. Create #BacktoSchool Family Emergency Communication Plan

Earlier this month, hundreds of thousands of households across the Midwest remained without electricity, days after a serious windstorm that hit the Midwest and devastated parts of the power grid.

According to the National Weather Service, the derecho produced seven tornadoes in the Chicago metropolitan area, including an EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds. The weather service also confirmed two tornadoes in southern Wisconsin and two in northern Indiana, including an EF-1.

About 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States every year and everyone in the Midwest is at risk of experiencing a tornado warning.

Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. They can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.

Tornadoes can: • Happen anytime and anywhere; • Bring intense winds, over 200 MPH; and • Look like funnels

Here are some helpful tips: • When the kids go #BacktoSchool update your family communication plan: https://www.ready.gov/kids/make-aplan • Make sure you can get updates from your kids’ school in an emergency. Add school social media and contact info to your family communication plan.

• Update school records and discuss emergency contact numbers with kids before they go: https://www.fema.gov/ media-library/assets/documents/34330 • Get the kids involved in building their own emergency kit: ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit Center for Disease Control has resources for keeping kids safe when they go #BackToSchool. Stay safe and learn more - cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html Tornado Awareness Tornadoes can strike at any time and northern lower Michigan tornadoes have happened. Be aware of the signs of a Tornado and be ready to take shelter to keep you and your family safe. The Grand Traverse Band Tornado shelters will be closing October 1, 2020 for the season so have plans to seek shelter if storms occur at any moment.

Article from FEMA Region V.

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THE ONLY THING SCARY ABOUT HALLOWEEN SHOULD BE THE COSTUMES STAY SA E! The way we celebrate Halloween in Michigan will be different this year due to COVID 19. There are still many ways to celebrate safely. Here are some tips to help Michiganders stay safe this year.

Make sure to also check on and follow guidance or regulations released by the local health department.

HOMEOWNERS

Do not hand out candy if you are sick.

Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose.

Use duct tape to mark 6 foot lines in front of your home and leading to driveway/front door.

Position a distribution table between yourself and trick or treaters.

Distribute candy on disinfected table to eliminate direct contact.

Wash hands often.

Consider handing out candy in an open space where distancing is possible, rather than from the front door.

Consider a neighborhood costume parade, it is an easy way to keep safe space between children.

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS FOR SAFE HA O EE A HERI S:

Consider refraining from Halloween gatherings this year or use an online meeting platform to have a virtual party instead.

If you choose to have a gathering: Only have a few people over to limit the possibility of crowding. Indoor gatherings over 10 people are prohibited by EO 2020 176.

Have all food and party favors set out individually to prevent cross contamination. (Avoid buffet style or shared food and drinks.)

Make sure there are plenty of areas with hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

Stay 6 feet away from others.

Wear a fun face mask, instead of a costume mask.

State of Michigan COVID 19 Website Michigan.gov/Coronavirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Halloween Guidance: CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019 ncov/daily life coping/holidays Partnership for a Safe Halloween: Halloween2020.org

PARENTS AND TRICK-OR-TREATERS Share with your children that this year may be different than last, but let them know some of the new ways you plan to celebrate and still have lots of fun.

Stay home if sick.

Talk with your children about safety and social distancing guidelines and expectations. Keep a 6 foot distance from others not in your family group.

Trick or treat with the people you live with.

Participate in one way trick or treating and guide children to stay to the right to ensure social distancing.

Avoid congregating in groups around houses.

Carry a flashlight at night and ensure your children have reflective clothing.

Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose A costume mask (such as for Halloween) is not a substitute for a cloth mask.

Do not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask if wearing both causes difficulty breathing. Instead, consider using a Halloween themed cloth mask.

Only go to houses with safety measures in place.

Inspect candy.

Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol, especially before eating or after coughing/sneezing, and as soon as you return home.

Check out halloween2020.org to find exciting activities and ways to celebrate Halloween this year based on levels of COVID risks in your area.

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Fire Prevention Week 2020

Winter Is Among Us Halloween Activities

Winter Is Among Us

Wow, what a year! I started with GTB Fire Rescue a little over a year ago and have been serving as your Fire Chief for the past nine months.

Pandemic, social distancing, COVID, mask, among a whole list of other words I never thought I would be using daily.

A plus for the fire department has been the As we are all aware winter has shown up with some laying a blanket of upwards of 2.5 feet of addition of the birthday, graduation, or special force, snow within a 36 hour time frame on Monday the GTB Fire Chief made his way around the area to 11th of November. Your Tribal Fire Department occasion drive by parades. It has been a struggle for hand out candy to some spooky guests that had was here to protect those in our area that could a visit to our Tribal Halloween functions on have been affected by this natural occurrence. all of us at the department notmade out in the the being 28th in Grand Traverse, 29th in Charlevoix and on the 30th here in Peshawbetown. GTB Fire would community. Open doors at a fire station has been a like to thank those who visited these areas to make Halloween activites a success. long standing tradition. SincetheMarch, our doors Inside this Issue have been forced to be closed,Inside sothisthat we can assure 1. Halloween Activities Issue 2. Winter is among us the health and safety of our members so that we 3. Tribal Fire Department Extrication Training 1. Halloween Activities 4. Fire Preventions Tip of the Month 2. Winter is among us are able to respond to any emergency.

5. Thanksgiving Safety Tips 3. Tribal Fire Department Extrication Training GTB Fire Chief made his way around the area to hand out candy to some spooky guests that had made a visit to our Tribal Halloween functions on the 28th in Grand Traverse, 29th in Charlevoix and on the 30th here in Peshawbetown. GTB Fire would like to thank those who visited these areas to make the Halloween activites a success.

As we are all aware winter has shown up with some force, laying a blanket of upwards of 2.5 feet of snow within a 36 hour time frame on Monday the 11th of November. Your Tribal Fire Department was here to protect those in our area that could have been affected by this natural occurrence.

4. Fire Preventions Tip of the Month

Thanksgiving Safety Tips Events such as the Pow Wow,5. Cherry Festival, area 4th of July fireworks were all canceled.

Being my Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter - Page 1 first year in the area, all of those, among others, were priorities for me. However, we as a community must remain vigilant and safely walk forward.

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As Fire Chief, I am dedicated to service. GTB Fire Rescuse is currently seeking like minded individuals to join us, as Volunteer Firefighters.

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1. From the Fire Chief From the Fire Chief Con't 2. Fire Prevention Week 2020 Our members are proud and honored to serve the 3. Apparatus Testing Grand Traverse Band and our guests.

4. Mission Statement We have added several new items to the 5. Safety Tip of the Month departments inventory, including a LUCAS CPR 6. Flu Vaccines Compression Device. When we are allowed to safely

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open our doors, we will be holding an open house.

Safety Tip of the Month From the Fire Chief Con't Grand Traverseand Band Fireto Department Newsletter - Page 1 In closing we are your fire department strive Our members are proud and honored to serve the provide you with the and bestour possible service with Grand Traverse Band guests. professionalism and skill. If you have any questions We have added several newa items or would like to schedule drive to bythe parade, please departments inventory, including a LUCAS CPR contact the fire station at 534-7666.

Compression Device. When we are allowed to safely open our doors, we will be holding an open house.

In closing we are your fire department and strive to provide you with the best possible service with GTB Fireand Rescue Mission professionalism skill. If you haveStatement any questions or would like to schedule a drive by parade, please contact the fire station at 534-7666.

The mission of the Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue Department is to provide the first response to critical emergencies on the Grand Traverse Band Reservation.

These emergencies primarily consist of GTB Fire Rescue Mission Statement fire in progress, medical emergencies, other threats to the life, property, or health of residents or Rescue guests The mission of the Grand Traverse Band Fire Department is to provide response to critical within the jurisdiction ofthe thefirst Grand Traverse Band. emergencies on the Grand Traverse Band Other responsibilities include fire prevention and Reservation.

These emergencies primarily consist of inspection, handling of hazardous materials, fire in progress, medical emergencies, other threats equipment maintenance andof operation, with to the life, property, or health residentsalong or guests education and training. within the jurisdiction of the Grand Traverse Band.

Other responsibilities include fire prevention and inspection, handling of hazardous materials, equipment maintenance and operation, along with education and training.

If you need a fire extinguisher or would like yours checked, contact the fire department. We have a limited supply of fire extinguishers for the community and can check your current extinguishers.

If you need a fire extinguisher or would like yours checked, contact fire department.

We have a Remember that the contacting emergency personnel is limited of fire extinguishers for the crucial,supply even for small fires. If the fire starts to community and can check your current develop, exit the building immediatly. extinguishers.

Remember that contacting emergency personnel is crucial, even for small fires. If the fire starts to develop, exit the building immediatly.

Apparatus Testing

Front Line Services out of Freeland recently spent a Apparatus Testing few days at the fire station doing apparatus testing.

Annual maintenance and pump testing was Front Line Services out of Freeland recently spent a completed to ensure that doing our apparatus aretesting. able to few days at the fire station apparatus perform in the eventand of an emergency.

Engine 711 Annual maintenance pump testing was and Rescue both passed inspections and were completed to741 ensure that our apparatus are able to perform in the water event at of the an emergency.

Engine 711 able to pump rated capacity of 1500 and Rescue 741 both gallons of water per passed minute.inspections and were able to pump water at the rated capacity of 1500 gallons of water per minute.

It is likely that the flu virus and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter. Healthcare be flu overwhelmed treating bothcauses patients with Itsystems is likelycould that the virus and the virus that COVID-19 both spread this fall and winter. the flu andwill COVID-19.

This means getting a fluHealthcare vaccine systems be overwhelmed treating both patients during could the 2020-2021 is more important than ever. with the flu and COVID-19. This means getting a flu vaccine during the 2020-2021 is more important than ever.

While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against

COVID-19, are many important benefits, such as; While getting there a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, there are many important benefits, such as;

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Become a GTB Firefighter!

Community NOTIFICATION GTB Awarded Generator Grant

Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB, Grand Traverse Band) was awarded an Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Funding Coronavirus Aid, Picture yourself becoming a vital member of your Halloween Activities Winter Is Among Us Relief, and Economic Security Act (ICDBG-CARES) Grant to provide local fire department. emergency power generators to tribal community satellite centers in Benzie and Charlevoix counties, the Strongheart Civic Center in The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Fire Peshawbestown, Medicine Lodge building and Fire Department.

Rescue Department is seeking Paid-on-Call Firefighters.

The Medicine Lodge includes medical and dental clinics, A paid-on-call firefighter is a resident of our community who, just behavioral health, emergency operations center, police department, like you, has an interest communications departments and the GTB IT Department which As we are all aware winter has shown up with some in helping his or her neighbors whenever a fire, accident or force, laying a blanket of upwards of 2.5 feet of snow within a 36 hour time frame on Monday the supports communication technology infrastructure for the entire Fire Chief made his way around the area to other natural disaster strikes. As a combination department, GTB full 11th of November. Your Tribal Fire Department hand out candy to some spooky guests that had was here to protect those in our area that could GTBfunctions Governmental economic development operations. made a visit to our Tribal Halloween on have been affected byand this natural occurrence. time firefighters supported by paid-on-call firefighters the Grand the 28th in Grand Traverse, 29th in Charlevoix and on the 30th here in Peshawbetown. GTB Fire would Traverse Band Fire Rescue Department depends upon the timely like to thank those who visited these areas to make the Halloween activites a success.

GTB will relocate the Medicine Lodge's smaller existing generator and determined response of these citizen members who selflessly to the GTB Fire Station which does not have a generator. In total, Inside this Issue serve their community when the alarm sounds.

1. Halloween Activitiesfive tribal buildings will receive needed back-up generator power 2. Winter is among us 3. Tribal Fire Department toExtrication assistTraining vulnerable populations during extended power outages, Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, paid-on-call firefighter 4. Fire Preventions Tip of the Month 5. Thanksgiving Safety Tips or EMS personnel are responsible for answering calls, extinguishing natural disasters, and other emergencies. In addition, GTB will replace HVAC air filters to help prevent the spread of COVID–19.

Grand Traverse Band Fire Department Newsletter - Page 1 fires, protecting life and property, operating and maintaining fire The HVAC filters will be installed in Medicine Lodge, OMB, Benzie, equipment, apparatus and station. The position requires extensive Charlevoix Satellite Offices (designated as Emergency Shelters) and training in the use of apparatus, tools, and equipment and the Strongheart Center. performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may require strenuous exertion.

As a paid-on-call firefighter, you will have the opportunity to participate in public education events that take place in the station, schools, and other community areas. Firefighters share a special bond that goes beyond friendship. Come and join our family and enjoy the benefits of genuine support group.

The Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue Department will provide the necessary training to become a Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Responder. You do not need to have these certifications or license as the GTBFRD will provide the training for you to obtain them.

Minimum Requirements for a Paid-On-Call Firefighter/EMS • 18 years of age • High school diploma or equivalent • Live within the 15 minutes of the Fire Station • Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Michigan • No felony convictions • Not subject to restrictions that would interfere with firefighting/EMS duties • Previous education or experience in the area of firefighting is not necessary. Successful applicants will be provided with the equipment and support needed to complete State of Michigan Fire and EMS training requirements.

Who to Contact If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Fire Chief Garrett Fairchild by email garrett.fairchild@gtbindians. com or call 231-534-7666.

UPDATE FROM GTB LAW ENFORCEMENT The Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Department will no longer UPDATE FROM GTB LAW ENFORCEMENT be offering Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)services due to the current COVID19 pandemic. Recent up ticks in local COVID19 7.20.20 have increased the risk of exposure to officers and workers at The Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Department will no longer be offering Preliminary Breath theTesting Police Department.

The daily service be suspended (PBT)services due to the current COVID19 pandemic.

Recentwill up ticks in local COVID19 have increased the risk of exposure to officers and workers at the Police Department. The daily service will until which time we can deem administering them is safe again. be suspended until which time we can deem administering them is safe again. We apologize for any this may those seeking PBT’s. this may cause with those Weinconvenience apologize forcause anywith inconvenience seeking PBT’s.

David Crockett

Captain, Grand Traverse Band Law Enforcement 2606 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, Mi. 49682-9275 (231)534-7777 (231)866-1264 cell David.Crockett@gtbindians.com

The addition of these generators will support the Grand Traverse Band, which has 4,191 enrolled members, with 1,929 residing in the service areas of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee counties.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact in Michigan and GTB. GTB government continues to provide services and participates with local health departments, community partners, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on preventative measures to limit exposure to coronavirus.

The GTB Clinic at the Medicine Lodge generator support is critical to support health response and oxygen support for patients, provide aid station for patients in need, provide nebulizer treatments, retain full access to health information to continue provision of care, and provide diagnostic, point-of-care testing. The Benzie Office and Strongheart Civic Center are identified as Red Cross Shelters and the generators will support the community during power outages.

The Grand Traverse Band’s rural location has seen an increase of weather-related emergencies, often resulting in lengthy power outages. Generators will provide back-up power to assist vulnerable populations of families and homeless persons during the COVID-19 pandemic and used in the event of a natural disaster or community emergency. The addition of generators to the tribal facilities will be critical to allow these critical services to continue to provide services for our community.

The Project activities and updated community shelter capabilities will be posted on the GTB Emergency Management website (http://www.gtbindians.org/ems.asp), in the GTB Tribal Newsletter, and electronic notices will be sent immediately upon award so community members will be notified of available housing alternatives in the preparation, prevention and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several GTB Tribal departments have been instrumental in planning this endeavor including Tribal Administration, Health Department, Emergency Management, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Program Development and Evaluation, Facilities Management and the Tribal Architect. All these departments and individuals provided input in the program design, and the proposed plan represents the consensus for the common good of the Grand Traverse Band. All parties will continue to be involved in the Project through the design, construction, and implementation phases of the Project. The Project will be completed over a twelve-month period.

We appreciate the ICDBG CARES Grant award number 20BV2625480 to provide generators to the tribal facilities. The Generator Project will enhance assistance to community members in crisis in the preparation, prevention, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect its vulnerable population and critical assets to preserve life and safety.

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Natural Resources Department News We have a new email for any and all Natural Resources Department requests!!!

NRD@gtbindians.com

And as usual you can reach us at 231-534-7500.

Deer & Turkey Season It is officially hunting season!

Due to the COVID outbreak and to follow the social distancing rules, please call or email for all deer & turkey tag requests.

We can post-mail or tape your requests to our front door to grab at your earliest convenience and we are curbside friendly!

Environmental Services Personnel conduct field surveys during Covid-19 During the past few months Environmental Services employees have conducted fieldwork relating to the Clean Water Section 106 and 319 Programs. These programs assure that the ground and surface waters are clean by using surface water quality monitoring, using trends and analysis to detect problem areas, wetland protection and restoration, and education.

Water Quality Sampling

The spring/summer field season started at the end of May with collecting spring water quality samples. Samples are Please remember these specific rules when out Hunting: taken from ten locations across the Six County Service Area. These sample locations are: Leland River, Victoria Creek, Mebert Creek, Crystal River, Betsie River, Boardman River, Mitchell Creek, Elk River, Clam River, and Torch River. Sampling takes place once in spring, summer, and fall. Data is entered into the EPA’s Water Quality Exchange (WQX) where it is stored with previous uploaded data. The WQX allows researchers, government employees, even the general public the ability to download water quality data Environmental Services Personnel conduct field surveys during from across the country.

Licensees

Covid19

All GTB Hunting, Fishing, Gathering & Trapping Licenses expired April 1st Please call the Natural Resources Department for your 2020/2021 renewal sticker.

Stormwater Runoff Surveys Make sure your information is up to date, so you don’t miss out on any of your Treaty Rights During the few months Environmental Services employees have conducted fieldwork relating to the information andpast opportunities. field activity thatground was conducted the yearly Note: We do not have a shared database with Membership so information will need to be Clean Water Section 106 and 319 Programs.

TheseAnother programs assure that the and surfacewas waters changed with us as well.

Stormwater Runoff Survey. This survey is conducted on

are clean by using surface water quality monitoring, using trends and analysis to detect problem areas, properties in the Six County Service area with a focus on wetland protection and restoration, and education. erosion and stormwater systems. Results from the survey are shared with the Tribal Maintenance staff to correct Water Quality Sampling any issues that would interfere with the effectiveness of The spring/summer field season started at the endstormwater of May withsystems collectingor spring quality samples.erosion any water erosion or potential Samples are taken from ten locations across the Six County Service Area.

These sample locations are: issues.

Leland River, Victoria Creek, Mebert Creek, Crystal River, Betsie River, Boardman River, Mitchell Creek, Elk River, Clam River, and Torch River. Sampling takes place once inCrossings spring, summer, and fall. Data is Road Stream Plastic Bottles/Containers—Clean and dry. entered into the3 EPA’s Quality Exchange (WQX) where it is stored with previous uploaded data.

Rules Water for Recycling Food/Beverage Cans—Clean and dry alumiFive even road the stream crossing surveys conducted as part The WQX allows researchers, government employees, general public the abilitywere to download • Recycle clean bottles, cans, paper and cardnum, steel, aerosol cans. Check with your of the Tribal Stream and Michigan Fruitbelt Collaborative. water qualityboard. data from across the country. local recycling programs for recycling cartons These surveys are conducted to find any issues related to as they vary by city and county.

• Runoff Keep food and liquid out of your recycling.

Stormwater Surveys road stream crossings within Leelanau County. Findings are Paper/Cardboard— Flatten all cardboard.

• No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclathe Leelanau County Commission for repairs Another fieldbles. activity that was conducted was thegiven yearly to Stormwater Runoff Survey.Road This survey is Pizza boxes should not have leftovers in it or replacement of the crossing. Staff are required to conducted on properties in the Six County Service area with a focus on erosion and stormwater systems. (cheese, crust, etc.) conduct at least 5 surveys during the year. Of the 5 survey Results from the survey are shared with the Tribal Maintenance staff to correct any issues that would Glass Bottles/ Containers—Glass rules vary locations, culverts were perched. Perched culverts serve as or any erosion or potential erosion issues. by local programs. Check withinterfere your local pro-with the effectiveness of stormwater systems a barrier to fish passage. Not only to larger edible fish such gram. as trout, but also to smaller fish such as daces and darters.

Road Stream Crossings

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Five Safe road stream surveys were Not forcrossing Recycling conducted as part of the Tribal Stream and

Michigan Collaborative.

These surveys • No polystyrene foam—no Styrofoam to-go containers or Do not bag your recyclables. Fruitbelt packing peanuts.

Put them loose in the bin. are conducted to find any issues related to road •

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stream crossings within Leelanau County.

No plastic bags. Plastic shopping bags get tanNo tangling Findings toitems. the Leelanau County Road gled in the recycling equipment.

Reduce andare• given • for No household items.or replacement of the reuse or visit plasticfilmrecycling.org to see Commission repairs where you can recycle them. crossing. Staff • Noare medical waste. required to conduct at least 5 •

No dirty diapers.

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No plastic wrap or film—Plastic wrap, bubble • Nothe garage year. waste—carOf parts,the scrap metal, tires, filters, surveys during 5 survey propane cylinders, etc. wrap, sandwich bags/freezer bags.

Reduce locations, culverts were perched. Perched buying these products or reuse when you can. • Do not recycle greasy containers, liquids, soggy items or

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No cups with wax or plastic coating—do not recycle only to larger plastic lids.

culverts servecontainers as a barrier to fish passage. Not with food still in them. edible fish such as trout, but also to smaller fish such as daces and darters.

For questions or concerns please contact: Carolan Sonderegger, Environmental Services Coordinator, Natural Resources Department carolan.sonderegger@gtbindians.com, (231)534-7371 For additional information please visit the source website:

https://www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/recycle-right/recycling-101

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The GTB Benodjehn EHS/HS/GSRP is still accepting applications for the 2020/2021 school year. Application are available on the website (http://www.gtbindians.org/benodjenh.asp) or we can be contacted at 534-7650 to get an application.

Now accepting applications for 2020-2021

Serving expectant mothers, children ages 0-3, and their families.

Serving those in: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee counties.

What to Expect:

Weekly virtual face-to-face visits in the comfort of your home. Tools to support growth and development as your child’s first teacher. Plus, monthly virtual group experiences.

*Computer w/wifi or smartphone beneficial.

Address: Benodjenh Center 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr. Peshawbestown, MI 49682

Individualized services to guide you as you move forward and build a healthy family. How? By partnering with community resources, referrals and providApply today!

Application can be found at http://www.gtbindians.org/benodjenh.asp or the qr code below Select Application 2020-2021 or 2020-2021 Expectant Mothers

For application assistance or more information, Contact our Office Phone: 231-534-7607 Email: Leona.Burfield@gtbindians.com Anne.Kiogima@gtbindians.com Cheyenne.Kiogima@gtbindians.com

GTB Heritage Library’s Fall Storytime *Thursday October 29, 2020, 5-6:30 pm*

GTB Heritage Library’s Fall Storytime

Are you concerned about possible learning gaps that students may have developed due to the early closure last school year?

All K-12 GTB students – public, private, or homeschool - are eligible for our online Math, Reading, and Language Arts individualized assessment and learning path program.

With this program, we will identify any learning gaps based on Michigan Standards, and assign an online “learning path” to close those gaps!

Offered by the GTB Education Department Email cindi.mcilrath@gtbindians.com for more information about the program and how to enroll a student.

(Please use GAP in the subject)

You can help him get the sleep he needs.

*Thursday October 29, 2020, 5-6:30 pm*

Miisa Digwaagig (It is now Fall) Miisa Digwaagig (It is now Fall)

Traditionally, as the hot days of Summer waned and the colder months of Fall and Winter approached, the Anishinaabe turned to indoor activates such as storytelling to pass the time.

Traditionally, as the hot days of Summer waned and the colder months of Fall and Winter So, come celebrate Digwaagi (Fall) with an evening ofasstorytelling the GTB Heritage approached, the Anishinaabe turned to indoor activates such storytelling by to pass the time.

So, come celebrate Digwaagi (Fall) with an evening of storytelling by the GTB Heritage Librarian Francis Carew. Francis will read the book Life in an Anishinabe Camp, which Librarian Francis Carew. Francis will read the book Life in an Anishinabe Camp, which highlights asAnishinaabe Anishinaabeonce once lived. event promotes Anishinaabe oral tradition highlightshow how we we as lived.

ThisThis event promotes Anishinaabe oral tradition andhistory historyand and literacy literacy in open to the and all ages welcome.

This and inour ouryouth. youth.It isIt free, is free, open to public, the public, and allare ages are welcome.

This event will be held via Zoom and is hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, event will be held via Zoom and is hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, and the Institute of Museums and Library Services. For more information contact Francis Carew and the Institute@ofLibrary: Museums and Libraryor Services.

For more information contact Francis Carew 231-534-7752, Dawn Shenoskey @ 231-534-7753. @ Library: 231-534-7752, Dawn Shenoskey To Join ZoomorMeeting Go To: @ 231-534-7753. https://zoom.us/j/91024716730?pwd=Mlg0Um92dkhJZ2xYOStrMDZFSzc4QT09 To Join Zoom Meeting Go To:

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At 5 years old, Brady needs about 11-12 hours of sleep a day. Getting enough sleep will help him be happier and healthier.

Children need plenty of sleep to feel and do their best. Getting enough sleep helps them have fewer mood swings and better control of their emotions. It may help them reduce their risk for obesity and diabetes.

If your child is older and in school, getting enough sleep will help them think, remember information, solve problems, and learn.

Thank you to Brady Wyatt Garcia (Navajo/Acoma) and his family for helping with the photo.

Here is how much sleep children should get per day, including naps: •

Newborns: 16-18 hours

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Toddlers: 12-14 hours

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Preschool Age Children: 11-12 hours

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School Age Children: At least 10 hours

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Teens: 9-10 hours

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Mask Maskupupand and help help slow slowdown downCOVID-19 COVID-19 To keep To keep yourself yourself andand others otherssafe safefrom from COVID-19, COVID-19, keep keep practicing practicing these these safety safetymeasures: measures:

Wear a mask Wear a in mask in public places public places

Wash Wash hands hands regularly regularly

Avoid Avoid touching touching face face

6 feet 6 feet

Maintain Maintain 6 feet6offeet distance of distance between between others others

Socialize Socialize responsibly– responsibly– avoid avoidlarge large gatherings gatherings

earn more Learn more at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.