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Education
from GTB NEWS Oct. 2020
by GTB NEWS
Natural Resources Department News We have a new email for any and all
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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! 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.
Due to the COVID outbreak and to follow the social distancing rules, please call or email for all deer & turkey tag requests. Water Quality Sampling We can post-mail or tape your requests to our front door to grab at your earliest convenience and we are curbside friendly! The spring/summer field season started at the end of May Please remember these specific rules when out Hunting: with collecting spring water quality samples. Samples are 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 from across the country. Environmental Services Personnel conduct field surveys during Licensees
Covid19 All GTB Hunting, Fishing, Gathering & Trapping Licenses expired April 1 st 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 Another field activity that was conducted was the yearly 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 information and opportunities. Note: We do not have a shared database with Membership so information will need to be Stormwater Runoff Survey. This survey is conducted on properties in the Six County Service area with a focus on erosion and stormwater systems. Results from the survey are clean by using surface water quality monitoring, using trends and analysis to detect problem areas, wetland protection and restoration, and education. changed with us as well. Water Quality Sampling are shared with the Tribal Maintenance staff to correct any issues that would interfere with the effectiveness of stormwater systems or any erosion or potential erosion The spring/summer field season started at the end of May with collecting spring water quality samples. Safe for Recycling Samples are taken from ten locations across the issues. 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. Road Stream Crossings Sampling takes place once in spring, summer, and fall. Data is
Plastic Bottles/Containers—Clean and dry. entered into 3 Rules for Recycling the EPA’s Water Quality Exchange (WQX) where it is stored with previous uploaded data.
Food/Beverage Cans—Clean and dry alumiFive road stream crossing surveys were conducted as part The WQX allows researchers, government employees, even the general public the ability to download num, steel, aerosol cans. Check with your local recycling programs for recycling cartons • Recycle clean bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. water quality data from across the country. of the Tribal Stream and Michigan Fruitbelt Collaborative. These surveys are conducted to find any issues related to as they vary by city and county. • Keep food and liquid out of your recycling. Stormwater Runoff Surveys road stream crossings within Leelanau County. Findings are
Paper/Cardboard— Flatten all cardboard. Pizza boxes should not have leftovers in it (cheese, crust, etc.) Glass Bottles/ Containers—Glass rules vary • No loose plastic bags and no bagged recyclables. given to the Leelanau County Road Commission for repairs or replacement of the crossing. Staff are required to conduct at least 5 surveys during the year. Of the 5 survey locations, culverts were perched. Perched culverts serve as Another field activity that was conducted was the yearly Stormwater Runoff Survey. This survey is conducted on properties in the Six County Service area with a focus on erosion and stormwater systems. Results from the survey are shared with the Tribal Maintenance staff to correct any issues that would by local programs. Check with your local proa barrier to fish passage. Not only to larger edible fish such interfere with the effectiveness of stormwater systems or any erosion or potential erosion issues. gram. Road Stream Crossings as trout, but also to smaller fish such as daces and darters.
Not Safe for Recycling Five road stream crossing surveys were conducted as part of the Tribal Stream and
• Do not bag your recyclables. • No polystyrene foam—no Styrofoam to-go containers or Michigan Fruitbelt Collaborative. These surveys Put them loose in the bin. packing peanuts. are conducted to find any issues related to road
No plastic bags. Plastic shopping bags get tan• No dirty diapers. stream crossings within Leelanau County. gled in the recycling equipment. Reduce and • No tangling items. Findings are given to the Leelanau County Road reuse or visit plasticfilmrecycling.org to see • No household items. Commission for repairs or replacement of the where you can recycle them. crossing. • No medical waste. Staff are required to conduct at least 5
No plastic wrap or film—Plastic wrap, bubble • No garage waste—car parts, scrap metal, tires, filters, surveys during the year. Of the 5 survey wrap, sandwich bags/freezer bags. Reduce propane cylinders, etc. locations, culverts were perched. Perched buying these products or reuse when you can. • Do not recycle greasy containers, liquids, soggy items or culverts serve as a barrier to fish passage. Not No cups with wax or plastic coating—do not recycle containers with food still in them. only to larger edible fish such as trout, but also plastic lids. to smaller fish such as daces and darters.
Grand Traverse Band Early Head Start Home Visiting Program
Benodjehn EHS/HS/GSRP still accepting 2020/2021 applications. 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. Individualized services to guide you as you move forward and build a healthy family. How? By partnering with community resources, referrals and provid-
Address: Benodjenh Center 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr. Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Apply 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
*Thursday October 29, 2020, 5-6:30 pm* 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.
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 asstorytelling 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 of storytelling by the GTB Heritage approached, the Anishinaabe turned to indoor activates such asstorytelling to pass the time.
Librarian Francis Carew. Francis will read thebook Life in an Anishinabe Camp, which So, come celebrate Digwaagi (Fall) with an evening of storytelling by the GTB Heritage highlights howwe as Anishinaabe oncelived. This event promotesAnishinaabe oral t Librarian Francis Carew. Francis will read thebook Life in an Anishinabe Camp, which highlights howwe as Anishinaabe oncelived. This event promotesAnishinaabe oral tradition radition and h and istoryand historyand literacy literacy in our youth. Itis free, open to the public in our youth. Itis free, open to the public, and , and all ages are welcome all ages are welcome. This . This eventwill be heldviaZoomand is hosted by the GTB Heritage Library, GTB Lifelong Learning, eventwill be heldviaZoomand 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 of Museums and Library Services. For more information contact Francis Carew @Library: 231-534-7752, or Dawn Shenoskey @231-534-7753. @Library: 231-534-7752, or Dawn Shenoskey @ To Join Zoom Meeting Go To: 231-534-7753.
To Join Zoom Meeting Go To: https://zoom.us/j/91024716730?pwd=Mlg0Um92dkhJZ2xYOStrMDZFSzc4QT09
At 5 years old, Brady needs about 11-12 hours of sleep a day. Getting enough sleep will help him be happier and healthier.
