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POWWOW 2016

All GTB adults over the age of 18 years old

Incentives: Tribal Member incentives for completed Community Survey!  2-Grand Prizes @ $1,000 each!  Special Drawings for Tribal Members that mail their completed survey in: prize drawings ranging from $50 to $300.  Special Drawings for Tribal Members that complete the survey one-on-one option: prize drawings ranging from $50 to $125.

*Plus One-on-one survey takers will receive a $25 incentive for completed surveys. Survey will be mailed out - August of 2016 and due by October 24, 2016. Drawings will be announced in the November GTB newsletter. Results of the survey will be available in January 2017. Inquires should be sent to GTB.OPDE@gtbindians.com with subject line: GTB SURVEY 2016 One-on-one meetings: Health Fair, Powwows, Elders Advisory, PRC meetings, Language Camp, Fair & Feast and Membership meeting.

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 911

PER CAP HOT LINE 231-534-7372 JOB HOT LINE 1-888-2946 TRIBAL GOV 231-534-7000 TRIBAL POLICE 231-534-7777 FIRE DEPARTMENT 231-534-7666 TRIBAL COURT 231-534-7050 GOV SWITCHBOARD 231-534-7750

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FRESH EMPLOYEES PUBLIC NOTICES SEPTEMBER CALENDERS HEALTHCARE ELDERS BIRTHDAYS SHOUT OUTS GTB POWWOW PUBLIC SAFETY AUTOMOTIVE TIP HEALTH FAIR ALDEN CAMP BOARDMAN FLOAT EYAAWING 2% ALLOCATIONS ONE WORD AT A TIME LAUNGUAGE CAMP

PRC OUTREACH UPDATES Charlevoix September 19th Benzie September 21st Ptown September 26th 3mile September 28th 11am-3Pm for each site, Patients can bring Tribal Ids, state issued Id’s and insurance cards along with Proof of Residencay a Bill in their Name. If you have any other questions Please Call Monica Anderson, at 534-7210

TOLL FREE 1-866-534-7750

Grand Traverse Band News

2016 save the date

Editor: Jared Sonderegger

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Send submissions in by the 3rd Friday each month.

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reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission of the editor is prohibited. The Grand Traverse Band does not assume liability for unsolicited materials. Materials submitted for publication become the property of the Grand Traverse Band. The right to edit or refuse to print is maintained. Subscriptions are $24 per year. Please contact the editor for assistance.

gtb annual membership meeting 10/ 22

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Dates of Drum Practice Lead Singer/Teacher Shocko Hall Sr. All GTB Boys Invited Ages 6 to 12 yrs. Old

Thunder Eagle Singers Dates of Drum Practice at the Behavioral Health Department at the Medicine Lodge     

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September 1st (5 – 6 PM ) Thursday September 6th (5 – 6 PM) Tuesday September 8th (5 – 6 PM) Thursday September 12 & 15 (5 – 6 PM) Monday and Thursday September 19th Drum Social Invite Community (Potluck Drumming) For more information contact Sharon K. Wasageshik 231-534-7247 Sponsored by Department 7 Behavioral Health Shki-Maajtaang Prevention Program

Tribal CounCil CommuniTy meeTings 4 - 7 PM

light dinner and door prizes.

GTB Members:

Please come to the Community meetings with the Tribal Council. The Tribal Council looks forward to presenting and discussing current affairs of Tribal government and gaming business, upcoming endeavors, and to gather input from Tribal members. There will be a light dinner and door prizes provided.

Aaniish pi: (When) / Aapiish: (Where) Benzie Office: September 6th, 2016

Traverse City Office: September 13th, 2016

Peshawbestown Council Chambers: September 8th, 2016

Charlevoix/East Jordan Office: September 20th, 2016

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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES GTB News would like to acknowledge the employees that were recently hired. Welcome, and the best of luck on your new career paths.

Emily Goodwin Receptionist On Call

Savannah Epplett Youth Site Coordinator (Benzie)

Dennis Jacko Receving/ Accounting Assistant

Mikk Jacko Utility Worker (PT)

Sandy Jacko Utility Worker

David Anderson Utility Worker

A NOTE FROM THE

GOVERNMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Would you like to receive our daily job posting? Email our Employment Coordinator to request to be added to the distribution list.

krystina.alveshire@gtbindians.com Donâ€™t have an email? Our Job Hotline is updated daily as well! Local Hotline: (231) 534-7534 Toll Free: (888) 588-2946 Questions about employment? Please call: Krystina Alveshire, Employment Coordinator Phyllis Wanageshik, HR Assistant

(231) 534-7412 (231) 534-7100

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3rd Friday of Month ~ 9 am - 4 pm KMTS Peshawbestown Classroom

October 21, 2016

Basic Computer

November 18, 2016

World Wide Web

December 16, 2016

Windows 7

January 20, 2017

Using email

February 17, 2017

Microsoft Word

March 17, 2017

Social Media

April 21, 2017

Microsoft Excel Basics

May 19, 2017

Microsoft PowerPoint

Must be a Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe.

Free Digital Literacy Training & Inclusion Websites will be shared and explored for further training on monthly training topics and more.

Please call to register Workforce Training & Resources/477 Program 231- 534-7767

Quarterly Workshops ~ 9 am - 4 pm KMTS Peshawbestown Classroom October 14, 2016 January 13, 2017 April 14, 2017 July 14, 2017 Agenda

Must be a Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe.

Please call to register Workforce Training & Resources/477 Program 231- 534-7767

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

We need your input! The Grand Traverse Band’s LIHEAP Program held a public hearing at the June 29, 2016 Tribal Council Special Session for the purpose of reviewing the past year’s LIHEAP program and receiving any comment on that program and/or recommendations for next year’s LIHEAP Program! We want to continue this gathering of comments from you with application review by the following method. Last year’s application will be available for review at the following sites: GTB Tribal Administration Building in Peshawbestown, GTB satellite office in Charlevoix, GTB satellite office in Benzie, GTB satellite office in Traverse City, and at the LIHEAP program office at the Medicine Lodge. We need your comments by the end of July. Your comments will be critical in developing next year’s LIHEAP program! You can make comments at by submitting your comments to any of the following GTB staff: Connie Two-Crow, Human Services Intake, 534-7906, Connie.TwoCrow@gtbindians.com Helen Cook, AFS/BHS Supervisor, 534-7681, Helen.Cook@gtbindians.com Arlene Kashata, Human Services Department Manager, 534-7255, Arlene.Kashata@gtbindians.com Ruth Dudley, OPDE Coordinator, 534-7221, Ruth.Dudley@gtbindians.com Program Background What does the LIHEAP program do? LIHEAP provides funding assistance to low-income households, targeting those who are truly vulnerable: the disabled, elderly, and families with preschool-age children. LIHEAP offers one-time financial assistance to qualifying low-income households who require support in paying their home heating or cooling bills. Applicants must have an income less than 150% of federal poverty level or 60% of state median poverty level to be eligible, however some states/tribes have expanded their programs to include more households. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (Title XXVI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, Public Law 97-35, as amended, authorized a number of block grants including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, authorized grants since 1982 to states, tribes, and territories to assist low-income households with the costs of home energy. For a direct grant to a tribe, an amount is reserved from the state’s allotment. GTB currently has a negotiated agreement between the state and the tribe on the number of households to be served. If a tribal grantee chooses to run a direct-funded tribal LIHEAP program, tribal programs must include a heating assistance program and/or a cooling assistance program and include a way to handle crisis situations, usually through a crisis intervention component. LIHEAP grantees may also choose to provide a low-cost weatherization program or other energy-related home repair. The allotments are based upon available federal funding, and it is important to continue this much needed program!

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION AND OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT/OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENT AND REQUEST FOR HEARING NOTICES NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT DEYOUNG The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 (231) 534-7050 Case No. 2016-002609-CV-FJ Plaintiff: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court 6954 East Broadway Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 775-4807 vs. Defendant: Robert Deyoung 3243 N. West Bay Shore Drive Suttons Bay, MI 49682. 1. You are being sued. 2. You have 28 days to file an answer with Grand Traverse Tribal Court and to serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action. 3. Failure to file an answer or take other action within the time allowed may result in a default judgment being entered against you for the relief requested in Plaintiff’s complaint. This Judgment expires 10/26/2016. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN THE MATTER OF KRISTY SHANANAQUET The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 (231) 534-7050 Case No. 2016-002630-CV-FJ Plaintiff: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court 6954 East Broadway Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 775-4807 vs. Defendant: Kristy Shananaquet 2817 Union Avenue, S.W. Wyoming, MI 49515. 1. You are being sued. 2. You have 28 days to file an answer with Grand Traverse Tribal Court and to serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action. 3. Failure to file an answer or take other action within the time allowed may result in a default judgment being entered against you for the relief requested in Plaintiff’s complaint. This Judgment expires 10/26/2016. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN THE MATTER OF BARTLETT GIBBS The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 (231) 534-7050 Case No. 2016-002623-CV-FJ Plaintiff: Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Court 6954 East Broadway Road Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 775-4807 vs. Defendant: Bartlett Anthony Gibbs 1621 Keystone Hills Drive Traverse City, MI 49696. 1. You are being sued. 2. You have 28 days to file an answer with Grand Traverse Tribal Court and to serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action. 3. Failure to file an answer or take other action within the time allowed may result in a default judgment being entered against you for the relief requested in Plaintiff’s complaint. This Judgment expires 10/26/2016.

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SORNA: Who needs to register with GTB? The GTB Code pertaining to Sex Offender Registration has designated who must register with the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police Department. The following individuals are required to register with GTB Tribal Police:  A sex offender who has been convicted by GTB Tribal Court, regardless of whether or not that person is or will be residing on Tribal Lands.  A sex offender who is incarcerated by the Tribe while completing any sentence for a covered sex offense, regardless of their location.  A sex offender who resides within Tribal Lands, is homeless within Tribal Lands, or is transient within Tribal Lands.  A sex offender who is employed by the Tribe in any capacity or otherwise employed within Tribal Lands.  A sex offender who is a student in any capacity within Tribal Lands.  A sex offender who is visiting Tribal Lands. Registration requirements pertain to ALL convicted sex offenders, regardless of the court or location they were convicted in. Registered sex offenders who are visiting Tribal Lands are now required to register their presence with Tribal Police PRIOR to entry onto Tribal Lands, and may register up to 72 hours prior to their visit. This includes entering onto Tribal Lands for ANY PURPOSE with the exclusion of patronizing gaming establishments or Eagletown Market, and visiting Tribal Court for a valid purpose. You are strongly encouraged to contact the Tribal Police Department at 231-534-7777 prior to arriving in order to ensure that someone is available to assist you with registration. If you are unsure if you are required to register with GTB Police Department, please contact Denise Johnson in the SORNA Office at 231-534-7370. You can also contact GTB Tribal Police Department: 231534-7777.

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND FIRE AND RESCUE 3501 PUTNAM ROAD PESHAWBESTOWN, MI 49682

STATION 231-534-7666

FAX 231-534-7966

WILDLAND FIRE SAFETY Aanii Community Members, Now that summer is here, wildland fires (brush fires) can ruin your day quickly. Wildland fires start because of camp fires being unattended, not on purpose but by accident, from campfires not being put out all the way. The best way to tell if the camp fires are all the way out is to pour LARGE amounts of water into the fire, stir the embers, put your hand over the now wet embers and “feel” for heat. I know camp fires are great to sit around, but they are the No.1 Reason wildland fires start. I know pow-wow (Jingtamok) season is here so be extra careful with your fires during the pow-wows. Our Peshawbestown Pow-wow is coming up pretty quick. I know as I am getting excited to dance at our powwow. Be safe and extra careful with your camp fire during our summer months. If you have any questions about fire prevention tips, please feel free to call the GTB Fire Department at (231) 534-7666 or you can call Firefighter/EMT Todd Brewer on my cell: (231) 866-1930. ** Reminder to contact GTB Fire Department for home inspections to receive free smoke alarms and fire extinguisher for your home. From the desk of Todd Brewer, Firefighter/EMT

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September 2016 Antrim/Traverse City Sun Robbin Raphael

492-4352 534-7769

Mon

Wed

All activities are Alcohol and Drug Free events

All GTB Elders Last day to try on your jacket @ 3mile Sept. 8th Dead line Sept 9th

6 Lunch w/ Benzie Elders L.V. @ 10:30 am

12 Leave for NICOA 3 mile site @ 6am

NICOA Conference

26 Craft Day 1:30 –2:30pm

Fri 2

Sat 3

Staff Meeting @ 3 mile site @ 9 am

Euchre Day 3 mile site @ 1pm Lunch @ 11:30am

NICOA Conference

Benzie Pow-Wow L.V. @ 10:30am

17 Natural Resources Fair & Feast 10am -3pm On Your Own 24

Return Home From NICOA @ 6 am

21 Tribal Council @ 9:30

22 All site Bingo 3mile site Lunch @ 11:30

28 B-Day bash 1pm –2pm

Farm MKT. L.V.@ 1:30pm

Thu

All activities subject To chance Please call ahead

Closed Labor Day

Tue

Euchre Day 3mile site @1pm Lunch @ 11:30am

Leelanau September 2016 Sun

Mon

Tue

All Activities Greg Bailey : Subject to 231-492-4976 Change, Please 231-534-7740 Call ahead !!!

Delora Anderson;

6Lunch at Dex’s

Closed Labor Day

11:30 am

TC Store Run 9am

Fri

Sat

2 3 11:30 am Staff Meeting Labor Day Elders Advisory 9am Weekend 11:30a

9 10 11:30am 11:30 am 11:30 am Kalkaska Farm Benzie All Site Pool Euchre 3mile Market

7Lunch at Dex’s

8Lunch at Dex’s

Pow wow

1:00pm

12 Lunch at Dex’s 13Lunch at Dex’s

14Lunch at Dex’s

15Lunch at Dex’s

11:30 am

NICOA

Return home From NICOA

21Lunch at Dex’s

22All site

Leelanau Bingo TC Store Run 1:30 9:am

23 24 11:30 am Lunch/Bingo National Indian Tribal Council Day Gov’t 3 mile 11:30 9:30a offices closed

26Lunch at Dex’s

27Lunch at Dex’s

28Lunch at Dex’s

29Lunch at Dex’s

11:30 am

19 Lunch at Dex’s 20Lunch at Dex’s 11:30 am

Thu 1Lunch at Dex’s

231-866-6034 231-534-7740

Leave for NICOA 3mile NICOA

Wed

All Site Crafts 1:30-3:30

11:30 am

Bargain Store 9am

Birthday Bash 1p

Euchre 1pm 3mile

17 10:00am NRD. Fair and Feast

All Activities are Alcohol and Drug Free Events

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September 2016.BENZIE/ MANISTEE ELDER’S Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

BENZIE ELDER ALL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR: ARE ALCOHOL & GLORIA PTAK DRUG FREE. 231-534-7824 PLEASE CALL 231-492-4358 AHEAD TO CONFIRM.

GOVT. OFFICES LUNCH 11:30 CLOSED MANISTEE SHOP LABOR DAY 1-3 (LV. @ 12:30)

STAFF MEETING T.C. 9:00

ALL SITE POOL ALL SITE EUCHRE TOURN. /PIZZA T.C. 1-4 T.C. 1130-3 (LV. @ 11) (LV. @ 10:30)

N.I.C.O.A.

CONFERENCE (LV. T.C. @ 6 A.M.)

Sat

MANISTEE SHOP BREAKFAST BUFFET 9-12 (LV. @ 8:30)

LUNCH 11:30 MINI BINGO 12:30-1:30

BENZIE POW WOW FEAST 11:30 GRAND ENTRY 1:00

NAT. RESOURCE FAIR & FEAST P.TOWN 10:00 (ON YOUR OWN)

FARM MARKET ALL SITE FALL NAT. & STATE KALKASKA 9-3 LUNCH & BINGO INDIAN DAY (LV. @ 9) T.C. 11:30-3 OFFICES CLOSED LV. @ 10)

ALL SITE CRAFT/ LUNCH 11:30) BIRTHDAY BASH ALL SITE EUCHRE LUNCH 11:30-3 GAME DAY 12:30T.C. 1-2 T.C. 1-4 P.TOWN (LV. @ (LV. @ 11) (LV. @ 11 2:30 10)

SEPTEMBER 2016 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S ACTIVITY CALENDAR Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu 1

Virginia Fields (Gene) Elder Dept. (O) 231.534.7066 © 231.492.4351

12 Leave for NICOA 3-M Lv Time: 6:00 am

LABOR DAY GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED

Exercise Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

Crafts Peshawbestown 1:30-3:00 pm

Farm Market Petoskey 10-1:00 pm

NICOA

Crafts Chx 10:00-1:00 pm

7 Pool Tourny/Lunch Lucky Jack’s 11:30-2:30 pm

NICOA

Euchre 3-M 1:00 pm

Return from NICOA 3-M

Fri 3

2 Staff Meeting 3-M 9:00 am 9

10 Benzie Pow Wow Feast 11:30 am Grand Entry 1:00 pm

17 NRD Fair & Feast Peshawbestown 10:00 am 24

Sewing Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

21 Tribal Council Peshawbestown 9:30 am

22 All Sites Lunch/ Bingo, 3-M 11:30-3:00 pm

Lunch/Mini Bingo Chx 12-2:00 pm

28 Birthday Bash 3-M 1-2:00 pm

Calendar subject to

CHANGE. Please call ahead to confirm activities.

Sat

Shopping Petoskey 10:00-2:00 pm All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events.

Meal Site is Charlevoix Senior Center, Serves Monday—Thursday From 12-12:30 pm

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HEALTH CARE

Annual Gerald Anderson Sobriety Cookout Pavillion at the Powwow Grounds

Time: 6:00 PM Date: 09/21/2016 The GTB Behavioral Department will be hosting the Annual Gerald Anderson Sobriety Cookout The GTB Behavioral Health Department/ATR Program will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and salads. Please bring a dish to pass. Medallions will be given to recognize sobriety. Please come and enjoy good food and have a few laughs. Bring your families.

Please contact Lisa L. Shawandase, (231) 534-7090, for any questions or information.

6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.— Sign-in 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.—Eat 7:00 p.m.—Speaker, Medallion presentation, Honor song 8:00 p.m.—Closing

Diabetic Shoes

There will be 1 pair of shoes with inserts and 1 pair of slippers provided this year. The dates & location for the fittings: Location: Munson Community Health Center Pharmacy at 550 Munson Ave. Traverse City, MI. 49686, Dates & Times: September 14, 2016 9 A.M.-5 P.M. September 21, 2016 9 A.M.-7 P.M. Shoe delivery will also be done here in the pharmacy. Tentative dates: Oct 19th & Oct 26th Time: 9A.M.-7P.M.

We are having another diabetic shoe fitting program this year. This is only for GTB tribal members who have been diagnosed with diabetes who live in the 6 county service areas of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee counties.

*After the second fitting on Oct 26th all left over shoes will be sent to Kathy at GTB and appointments will need to be set up for Kathy and Kathleen to deliver the shoes. Note: These are the only days for fittings and we will not be able to add any more dates or times so please try and make one of these days in September for fittings.

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American Indian Health & Family Services Minobinmaadziwin “A Good Life” AIHFS is a non-proﬁt health center serving the Native American community of Southeastern Michigan. We are dedicated to the physical, emotional, cultural, environmental, and spiritual health of the Native American community while also welcoming others who are seeking wellness. AIHFS combines Western medical practice with traditional healing to encourage overall wellness among the people.

Mission

Empower and enhance the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing of Native American families and other underser ved populations in Southeast Michigan through culturally grounded health and family ser vices.

Vision

AIHFS will be nationally recognized as a leading Urban Indian health and community center suppor ting healthy Native people, families, and communities.

Our approach integrates traditional Native American healing and spiritual practices with contemporar y western medicine in both treatment and prevention in the areas of: • Medical Care • Behavioral Health Care • Youth, Family & Community Wellness Programs

4880 Lawndale St. · Detroit, MI 48210 Clinic Hours

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm Lunch 12:30-1:30pm Wed – 12:00pm to 8:00pm Lunch 3:30-4:30pm 1st Friday every month closed until 1:30pm (training)

American Indian Health and Family Services may provide transportation within 35 miles of the agency to those who qualify. Please call for information.

Ph: 313-846-6030 Fax: 313-846-2751

For more information, please visit our website at aihfs.org.

Commit to Happy & Healthy

American Indian Health & Family Ser vices is a 501(c)(3) non-proﬁt and your generous suppor t is tax-deductable.

Your Health Matters! Physical Health Care American Indian Health and Family Ser vices has a family practice that is open to persons with or without insurance. Native Americans enrolled in federally or state recognized tribes are eligible for free ser vices without co-pays or deductibles. Insurances we accept can be found on our FAQs webpage. Ser vices are also available with payment plans and sliding fee scales based on income. However, we do not turn ANYONE away. Be healthy as a whole Emotional and spiritual wellness plays a role! We provide individual, group and family counseling ser vices to suppor t restoration of individual and community strength. AIHFS has an experienced team of emotional and spiritual wellness practitioners dedicated to exploring wellness through your eyes. Healthy Foods Join the community as we takes steps to a healthy life, from growing and cooking healthy foods to exercise classes to get you moving and energized! We par ticipate in the Fresh Food Share (FFS) community food program that provides affordable access to fresh produce, increased nutrition knowledge and suppor t for local farmers. Assistance is available to those who need help buying groceries ever y month and we can provide enrollments for Food Assistance Beneﬁts and Emergency Energy Relief Assistance.

For more information, please visit our website at aihfs.org or call at 313-846-3718.

Grow Your Community If you are looking for a community that cares for one another, seeks to ﬁnd solutions and par tnerships, and continually incorporates Native American teachings and traditions, American Indian Health and Family Ser vices is the place for you. AIHFS offers a variety of ser vices and events such as sweat lodges, women’s circle, men’s circle, wellbriety, youth group, monthly advisor y meetings, and many others.

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SEPTEMBER ELDERS BIRTHDAYS GTB News would like to acknowledge the August elders birthdays! We hope you celebrated joyous and memorable birthdays filled with love and happiness. “Mino-Dibishkaan!” - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sincerely, GTB News Staff & The Membership Department. Last Name First Name Kewaygoshkum Robert John Gary Carlson Robert Lewis Anita Willis Terrie Koon Steven Molina Bryan Waukazoo Ronald Williams Jerry Fuller Nancy Anderson Jacob John Phyllis Blackmer Judith DeVerney Gloria Conner Elizabeth Mattson Wilfred Schocko Roseanne Tighe Carolyn Ghering Perry Norton Thomas Wabsey Daniel Raphael Shirley Wayashe Michael Tubergen Vonda Blanchard Betty Miller Roger Mattson Robert Menefee Ernest Wabanimkee Tracy Wright Robert Dashner Gerald Avery Donna Beckman Betty Chippewa Helen Running Deborah Cobb Keith Ance Kay Harris Nancy Menefee Kenneth Wilson William Williams Keith Pikaar Pamela Alker Bessie Maniteau Walter Van Paris Dean Martell William LeGault Mary Bailey Gregory Bussey Ruth Burgess Mary Crowley Catherine John Debra Niewiadomski Jeffery Lachniet Bruce Stevens Allen Anderson Nora Keway Edward Sams Patricia Ogemagegedo Ruby

Birth Day 1-Sep 1-Sep 1-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 5-Sep 6-Sep 6-Sep 6-Sep 7-Sep 7-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 18-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 21-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep 27-Sep 27-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep

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YUBA PICINIC

The Annual Yuba Elders Picnic was held on August 18th at the beautiful Yuba Park in Acme Mi. The sound of the beach eased through tall lush trees. While Elders were treated with a fried chicken lunch and many side dishes. After lunch participants were treated to a full day of Bingo and raffles with a plethora of donated prizes being awarded. The beautiful yuba picnic is a time for elders to reconnect and cut loose before the annual GTB powwow festivities.

GTB FOOD PANTRY HOURS TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED OUTSIDE OF THESE HOURS/DAYS

DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY

TIME

2016 ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 21st. PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS CHANGES.

ELDERS TRUST FUND DIRECT DEPOSIT • If you have not already signed up for direct deposit of your elders distribution checks, Friday SEPTEMBER 2nd is the deadline to sign up for a direct deposit of your 2016 elders distribution and all future elders distribution checks. The form must be received in our office by September 2. • This deadline (September 2) also applies to those that are currently signed up for direct deposit and wish to change the bank information. • Please Note: If you do not have a valid address on file with the membership office, your elders distribution direct deposit will be suspended until a valid address is received in the Membership Office. • If you need to change the information for your current direct deposit, please submit a new Direct Deposit Agreement form. To request one, you may call Christina Loucks at (231)534-7131. This form is also available on www.gtbindians.org. • Once completed, the Direct Deposit Agreement form must be mailed in or dropped off at the Government Accounting building. Faxes will not be accepted. • If you wish to cancel your direct deposit, you need to submit this request in writing to the Government Accounting office or fill out the Direct Deposit Cancellation form. If not using the form, please write that you wish to cancel your elders distribution direct deposit, sign, date, and include tribal id number and/or social security number. The deadline to cancel your current direct deposit is Wednesday, September 21st. • Mailing address: Grand Traverse Band Attn: Accounting 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown MI 49682

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SHOUT OUTS

Keith Jr. and Sheena Kiogima are happy to announce the birth of their son Adrian Howard Kiogima. Adrian was born on July 22nd, 2016. Welcome to the family Adrian, welcome to the world little man, you already make us proud!

My son, GTB member Shane McSauby, was selected by the Sundance Film Institute for the 2016 Native Filmmaking Lab back in July. They also gave him a grant to fund his film which he is working on right now in Grand Rapids. Congratulations son!

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HOUSING EXTRAVAGANZA

The event was held in Peshawbestown,Charlevoix, Traverse City, and Benzonia. The largest gathering being in Peshawbestown, where the event staff were briefly overwhelmed with attendees. They pulled through and had to gather more resources to support the massive gathering in attendance. In the end families went home with full stomachs freshly stocked and prepared for this upcoming school year.

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By Jared Sonderegger Editor

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The Annual Back to School Housing Extravaganza was held in the evening hours from Monday Aug. 15th through Thursday Aug. 18th. Tribal Housing Students in the six county service area were able to Sign up for school clothing and supplies while participating in family fun activities, cook outs with treats and desserts present and bounce houses for kids to burn off that contained energy. The Program was Sponsored by the Housing and Education Departments and is held before every school year in support of children in tribal families in dire need of school supplies. Kids were able to pick

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GTB POWWOW 2016

By Jared Sonderegger Editor

The annual Peshawbestown Jiingtamok Honoring the Past, Present and Future was held August 20th through the 21st. Originally scheduled as always to be located at the beautiful GTB POWWOW grounds, the event was moved last minute due to nasty rain conditions. The Strongheart Center was used to house the event and keep the spirit alive.

As always, delicious vendor foods, amazing hand crafted item and fantastically beautiful Regalia were a staple of the event. Indigenous people from all over attended the two day celebration. The dancing talent was incredible among elders, adults and youth backed by powerful indigenous drums.

Vendors scrambled to displace their cooking equipment and booths and tables. The last minute changes were not enough to dissuade the ingenuity of the people as make shift booths and tables were created. People banded together to ensure the success of the event and spirits were never broken. There were a series of drums with the host Host Drum being War Paint. The MC was Allard Teeple and Arena Director-Dave Shananaquet. The Head Veteran was George Martin and head male and female were picked at each session. There were countless tribal members, members of GTB government, and the POWWOW Commitee that put forth great effort to ensure the success of the event. A numder of dance specials were held awarding prize money to include Men and Womens Fancy Dance, Youth and Adult team Dance, Hand Drum Youth and Adult, and Two Step (Free Style)Youth and Adult.

Although this years annual Jiingtamok was unorthodox in its location, the decisive move was a strategic action needed to keep the event thriving. Those who made the call kept the people sheltered from the inclement weather and kept the beating heart alive. It is in these moments when the community comes together that proves the adaptable strength of the Anishinaabe people.

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PUBLIC SAFETY PREPARE FAIR!

Michigan State Police is having a Prepare Fair Thursday, September 8, 2016 in Traverse City at the Target Store Parking Lot at the Grand Traverse Mall from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Several local fire departments will be at this event including Grand Traverse Band Fire and Rescue Department. Learn how to prepare for disasters. Free preparedness items while supplies last. Stop by and visit and participate in games and meet fire and police personnel.

Preparing makes sense In the past, hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat, and severe winter snowstorms have threatened Indians in the Northeast. Now consider the possibility of home fires and even terrorist attacks. Are you prepared to make it on your own for a few days in the event of an emergency? Northeastern tribal people recognize the importance of self-reliance as individuals and part of a community. Simple preparations today can keep you safe during a disaster or emergency. Have a plan. Be ready.

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Water, one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food like dried fruit, meat or fish, protein bars, and canned goods Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both Flashlight and extra batteries Local maps First Aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation Copies of wills, family records, health insurance cards, medical records, tribal ID cards, deeds, credit or debit card and bank account information, in a waterproof container

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Infant formula and diapers Cell phone and charger Cash or traveler’s checks Change of clothes Prescriptions and a week-long supply of medications Eyeglasses, hearing aid batteries, wheelchair batteries, oxygen Operating instructions for lifesaving equipment Pet food, extra water, supplies, and medical records Books, playing cards, toys, comfort items

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Preparing makes sense for american Indians and alaska natives. get ready now.

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GRAND TRAVERSE BAND TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT “Old Cell Phones Can Still Call 911” by ROY FURCHGOTT

The Federal Communications Commission requires all cell phone service providers, like Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, and Bell Atlantic, to accept 911 calls from any wireless phone -- even one that no longer has a phone number or service contract.

On cell phones that are under a service contract, emergency services can quickly obtain information about the user -- including name and address -that would be helpful in locating a dazed caller. Such information is not available with uninitialized phones, including the Mobile911. New triangulation technology may soon allow wireless service providers to locate the source of any call. In general, all wireless phones have some weaknesses as emergency devices. Although the F.C.C. has ruled that 911 should become the universal emergency number, not all areas of the United States have the service, so calls in some areas might go unanswered. And as anyone with a wireless phone knows, you cannot always get a signal -- even in the middle of a large city. Also, wireless phone networks are not available in 20 to 30 percent of the United States, although most of those areas are unpopulated.

There may be other disadvantages to using uninitialized cell phones for 911 calls. For example, signals from old phones that operate on an analog network would not be picked up by a digital-only service like Sprint. In some areas, that could reduce the chance of a message getting through. Used wireless phones can be purchased from Web auction sites for less than $10, and even though uninitialized phones have drawbacks, they are not far worse than regular cell phones, and they are certainly better than nothing.

David Crockett, Tribal Police Captain Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Office: (231) 534-7182 Fax: (231) 534-7639 Cell: (231) 866-1264 David.Crockett@gtbindians.com

Grand Traverse Band Fire and Rescue Department Aanii, well summers coming to the end, next month will be Labor Day, boy where did the summer go? Our jingtamok is just around the corner, please be careful of your fires. Right now the U.P. and northern Lower Michigan are under a red flag warning ….meaning… No Burning!!!! There is a wildland fire burning in or around Camp Grayling and last known acreage is 7500 acres. So please be careful with your fires here and at your camp sites.

I hope to see all of you at the jingtamok (powwow) on the weekend of the 20th. There are free smoke alarms and fire extinguishers at the GTB Fire Station if you need or would like some, please contact me and I can set you up with these items. Home inspections are available too.

Also the batteries in your smoke alarms will need to be changed in October, an easy way to remember when you changed the batteries is to write the date you installed the smoke alarm and 6 months later replace the batteries. Soon it will be deer season and deer camps will pop up all over.

(231) 534-7666 or by my cell (231) 866-1930.

You can reach me either at the Fire Station, 3501 Putnam Rd., or via phone

From the desk of GTB Fire Chief Todd Brewer.

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A Note from the Tribal Prosecutor’s Office September 2016

So far, August has turned out to be an extremely warm month, but, as of this writing, we are only at the beginning of the month; this is Michigan and the weather can turn on a dime. The Tribal Prosecutors Office would like to describe some of the services the Tribal Prosecutors Office provides. Indian Child Welfare Case Process Matthew J. Feil is the Prosecuting Attorney (in criminal matters) and is also known as the Presenting Officer (in Indian Child Welfare Case Act “ICWA” matters). The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Anishinaabek Family Services handle Tribal membership inquiries from all around the United States. We receive approximately 100 inquiries per month. A majority of inquires result in the inquiring party not being an enrolled member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. There are several instances, however, when a party is either eligible for membership with the Grand Traverse Band or they are enrolled members. Either way, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will file what is called a Notice of Intervention and an Authorization of Tribal Representative in matters where an individual is either eligible for membership or is a member – if there is Court involvement. Court involvement usually means that there is a current case of abuse / neglect, suspected abuse / neglect, abandonment, adoption, or any number of reasons a Court may be involved in family affairs (excluding divorce and custody matters). A representative of the Tribe, either the Presenting Officer, or AFS (Tribal Representative), will attend hearings from all over the country via telephone. Occasionally, a Court in a different jurisdiction may request that the case get transferred to the Grand Traverse Band Tribal Court. Normally though, they remain in the Court of original jurisdiction.

To make an inquiry, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Membership Office would need the following information: • Name and date of birth of subject • Names and dates of birth of parents and grandparents • Names and dates of birth of related Tribal members (helpful) ✔✔ Anyone can make an inquiry as to Membership eligibility. A person can retain an attorney to assist with the inquiry, or go through the Department of Health and Human Services. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office keeps files on all ICWA cases involving the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. We track hearing dates, case events, adoptions, parties to the case, and when and how they close and AFS works closely with the respective case workers / managers, monitors all events with the case (case proceedings) and provides concerns and input on desired outcome. How busy we end up with ICWA cases depends vastly on how many parties are either eligible for enrollment or are enrolled, how many of those matters have Court involvement, the number of hearings, cooperation of parents and/or guardians (or lack thereof), and the severity of the case. That’s just one part of our job at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Tune in next month for more information on what we do here. Have a great day! Contact Information: GTB Tribal Prosecutors Office 2300 N. Stallman Road Peshawbestown, MI 49682 GTB Tribal Prosecutor’s Office: (231) 534-7637 GTB Paralegal: (231) 534-7365

TRIBAL COUNCIL EMAILS Exciting new changes have happened on the GTB website! Tribal members can now directly email the Tribal Council their questions, concerns, suggestions, and general inquiries. Under the GTB member login on the www.gtbindians.org website, Tribal members can login, provide their email address, then type in the communication with Tribal Council. You will receive a receipt of your communication and shortly after receive a response. Tribal Council would like to encourage Tribal members to use this communication tool in advance of the GTB annual membership meeting (10/22/2016), at which time responses to received emails can be provided. Megwetch to all Tribal members for your interest, as Tribal Council works to provide new communication opportunities with GTB membership!

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AUTOMOTIVE TIP

September Automotive Special Automatic Transmission Flush $102.90 Importance of Tire Pressure Keeping your tires properly inflated has many benefits. Your tires will wear evenly, which prolongs their life and can improve your vehicle’s fuel economy. When correctly inflated, your tires can perform at their best which means better handling, dependable traction and a more comfortable ride for you. A Few Things to Keep in Mind: You should always set your tires to the pressure specified in your vehicle’s owner manual or tire information placard. Always check and adjust your tire pressure first thing in the morning before driving on them. Temperature differences affect your tire pressure. Cold, winter weather may cause your pressure to drop while warm, summer weather may cause your pressure to increase. Although you should check your tire pressure periodically as part of good vehicle maintenance, it is exceptionally important to check it when the season changes.

Always check your tires with a good quality tire pressure gauge. Many vehicles come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Generally, this system will alert you if your tires are losing air or are below the recommended pressure. You should never try to visually estimate your tires inflation pressure. We recommend keeping a tire pressure gauge in your glove compartment – even if you have a TPMS built into your vehicle. This will ensure you are getting a consistent reading each time rather than using multiple gauges at different gas or service stations. If you suspect your TPMS system is malfunctioning, we offer a TPMS service package designed to fix the faulty component.

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HEALTH FAIR

The Health fair was held August 19th facilitated by none other than the Strongheart Center. There were a variety of different vendors available on site with one common objective, promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle. The event was mcâ€™d by Tribal Councilor Mark Wilson, who provided a whimsical and informative tone to this family targeted event. Many booths were present from departments including the Natural Resources Department, Tribal Court, Public Safety, Education, Human services, and of course Health Services. There were many service booths from outside representatives. Several activities were available such as; snacks & door prizes, two bounce houses, energy therapy, massages, and a photo booth for group or family pictures. The standout event was the fresh-fruit/ sugar-free cake walk. This was run like your average cake walk for kids and adults alike but awarded health alternatives for snack prizes. The elders also held a fund raiser selling freshly made lunches to those present. Fresh vegetables and fruit was available near the bounce houses, providing kids with healthy natural sugar to be burned off while participating in the active and By lively fun houses. Jared Sonderegger Editor

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Families of Tradition Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM Medicine Lodge Conference Room A Starting in September 2016 Everyone is invited Dinner will be served at 7pm For more information call 534-7247 Sharon K. Wasageshik Potluck Dinner

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ALDEN CHILDRENS CAMP

Summer provides ample time for independent childhood learning. As soon as that last School bell rings it releases kids to roughly three months of non structured freedom. This is a perfect chance for kids to get out into the wilderness and back to their roots. The Alden children camp provides many activities for tribal youth, not only to keep them busy during this down time but to assist in harnessing lifelong skills, and memories that will last and be shared for generations. The Camp was broken into two separate groups. The first week housed children ages ages 8-11 yearsd old and the second week was focussed on Kids 12 to 14 years old. Activities were shifted to cater to the different age groups, insuring their interest and involvement with program activities. The camp facilities are well maintained and the children have many accommodations to support them while away from home. Camp Councilors are friendly and able to connect with the children that not only establishes them as authority figures but as teachers and mentors.

Being in touch with nature assists one in realizing what was before industrialization and mechanical congestion. The wilderness shows a person what truly is the foundation of our sustainability. It allows one to respect it more and reach certain fellowship with the trees, the wind, the earth. These fruitful early years of a childs development are crucial. These are precious times for childhood experiences. Memories are made during the special times far away from the norms of daily life. The Alden Children camp is a perfect example of this memory fuel. Memories spark like a flickering fire, burning through a dark night, the embers raising to the heavens and resting amongst the stars.

By Jared Sonderegger Editor

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NRD BOARDMAN FLOAT

The Natural Resources Department hosted a float down the Boardman River. Showcasing the section of the river that was for a long time trapped behind the Brown Bridge Dam. The trip is used as a leisurely guided canoe float. Two excursions were offered but due to low enrollment on the first day the trip was held on August 10th. In order to leave personal vehicles at the end of the trip, participants were shuttled from the Brown Bridge parking area to the â€œSchecks Campgroundâ€? canoe launch site.

This slice of a nature is a fantastic local waterway meant for human and nature coexistence. This is a great example of a restoration project that should be viewed by anyone who believes in the necessary success of natural conservation and successful restoration.

Although it was a sweltering day, all participants remained in good spirits, even embracing the occasional canoe tip. This served as sort of rest bit from the pressing heat. These venturers spent several hours on the river seeing first hand how the restoration of the river near the Brown Bridge Area has held out since its removal. The overwhelming natural beauty of this area, and how the Boardman River slithers and winds along the forrest and into the rolling fields makes for a beautiful sight. It is refreshing to witness the area return back to the earth through the active restoration it has received.

By Jared Sonderegger Editor

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GTB MANOOMIN CAMP

The Circle of Flight grant through the Natural Resources Departmentsâ€™ Inland Lakes program, hosted a Wild Rice Camp during the weekend of August 26th. The Manoomin (wild rice) Camp was held at the Grass Lake State Forest Camp ground. Special guest, Lee Sprague, former Ogema of The Little River Band of Odawa Indians, instructed a workshop on how to traditionally gather and prepare wild rice. Tribal and community members camped and crafted tools such as: rice knockers, push-poles, and parching sticks, that are necessary for the harvest. Once the supplies were constructed, participants canoed up river to the Manoomin beds. The rice was harvested and then brought

back to camp where Lee Sprague taught the group how to process the manoomin and cook the crop. Manoomin once flourished in beds of Michiganâ€™s lakes and rivers, making it a key crop for the Anishinaabek. Wild rice stands have long suffered from various changes such as water level fluctuations to recreational actives, among many other impediments. It is an imperative goal to once again restore this culturally and ecologically significant plant back to the inland lakes. Photo and Article Courtesy of Carolan Sonderegger Aquatics Biologist GTB NRD

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Durant Roll Preservation Project

EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES 2016 All summer long on most Saturdays Eyaawing will host an Expressive Culture Series at the museum from 12:00-3:00. Upcoming Presentations: August 27th— Anishinaabemowin Language

Grace Soave, Curator/Archivist working on the Durant Roll

Please mark your calendars. and join us! Expressive Culture Series Vision Quest Chris Olszewski

@EyaawingMuseum

TRIBAL VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED:

Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center & Odawa Gamik Open to the Public WEDNESDAY SATURDAY

Eyaawing has the paperwork to begin the process of becoming a volunteer. Please pick up a packet and return the forms to HR Must be able to pass a background check

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Expressive Culture Series Medicinal Plants Tracy Koivisto Wild Carrot Flower

A grant awarded by the Institute of Muse-um and Library Services (IMLS) to the Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center provided funds to preserve a silver-coated copy of the “Durant Roll.” This paper copy was transferred to Eyaawing’s permanent collection by Jo Keusch in the GTB government membership office, where the document was found inside a file cabinet and was warped, brittle and overall in very poor condition. In January 2016, Grace Soave, curator and archivist, began working on preserving the copy. There are a total of 220 pages, each measuring approximately 16x20”. In order to carefully preserve this document it had to be placed in a temperature and humidity controlled room. Each page was then assessed, pressed and placed in Mylar sheeting for permanent housing, better ease when handling, and to be protected for many years. This document is a copy of the 1908 census roll (known as the "Durant Roll" for its compiler, Horace B. Durant) of the Chippewa and Ottawa tribes of Michigan, Durant's field notes, and related correspondence. The Durant Roll contains the names of all members or ancestors of members enrolled with the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes of Michigan in 1870 who were living on March 4, 1907. The roll also serves as an index to Durant's field notes. The field notes provide the genealogical information used to determine if an individual was eligi-ble to be listed on the census. The corre-spondence consists of letters received and sent by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Horace B. Durant which concern the enrollment process, procedures, and policy. These records are part of the Special Agent Files, 1907-1948, in the Records of the Bu-reau of Indian Affairs, Record Group (RG) 75, and are housed at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. A selection of pages are now on display at Eyaawing Wednesday through Sundays from 10am until 4pm.

Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Contact Information

2304 N. West Bay Shore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Mailing Address: 2605 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Director: Cindy Winslow (231) 534-7764 Curator/Archivist: Grace Soave (231) 534-7768 Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com — Grace.soave@gtbindians.com — http://www.gtbindians.org/eyaawing.asp

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2% ALLOCATIONS

The Grand Traverse Band announced its distribution of $722,692.68 of gaming revenue allocation to 33 local applicants of government units. This is an event that takes place twice a year and has been ongoing since 1994. Tribal Council voted to determine which organizations would receive funding in late July. Out of the 84 applicants 33 were selected to receive the gaming revenue. Many local schools medical clinics and fire rescue services were given these allocations to provide a more stable and educated community. Youth programs such as the Traverse City At Risk Boxing Program an the Womans Resource Center which shelters victims By Jared Sonderegger of domestic violence also Editor received sizeable donations. Important Membership Announcement The Compensation Committee currently has six (6) committee vacancies: • • •

one (1) appointment to be filled by the Tribal Chair for a 4-year term; three (3) appointments to be filled by Tribal Council for a 2-year term; and two (2) appointments to be filled by the Compensation Committee for a 3-year term.

Interested registered voters of the GTB membership who are not currently employed by the GTB government, EDC gaming enterprises, or the Grand Traverse Resort are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Tribal Chairman’s office. Please note: you must reside in GTB’s six-county service area to serve on this committee. The Tribal Councilors’ Salary Ordinance states that the establishment of the Compensation Committee is to address the questions of compensation, allowances and benefits for Tribal Council positions. The open committee positions will be filled according to 1 GTBC § 404(d) of the GTB Code: The Compensation Committee shall be composed of seven registered voters of the Tribe. (1) Two shall be selected by the Tribal Chair and have a term of offices for four (4) years. Three shall be selected by the Tribal Council by a majority vote and have a term of office for two (2) years. The other two committee members shall be selected by majority vote of the five selected members and have a term of office for three (3) ears. (2) Vacancies shall be selected in the same manner as the position which was vacated by term of office, resignations or death. Please send your letter of interest to: Office of Thurlow “Sam” McClellan, Tribal Chairman GTB of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians 2605 NW Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682

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ANISHINAABEMOWIN BIBEZHIK KIDWINAN (One Word at a Time)

Gichinendam. [gi chi nen dam] = S/He is happy.

Kwenbwaachidaa.[kwen bwaa chi daa] = Let’s visit.

Baapi. [baa pi] = S/He is laughing.

Dewege. [de we ge] = He/She is drumming.

Maanaadendam.[maa naa den dam] ozaawaa [o zaa waa] = S/he is sad. = yellow Mwi. [m wi] = S/He is crying.

mskwa [m skwa] = red

Niiskiigweni. [niis kii gwe ni] = S/He is frowning. S/He frowns.

mkade [m ka de] = black

Dewegan = a drum.

waabshkaa [waab shkaa] = white

[de we gan] sp~ also Dewe’igan.

Biwiidabamshin. [bi wii da bam shin] = Come and sit with me.

gwajiing [gwa jiing] = outside

Nbishigendaan waabminaa. [n bi shi gen daan waab mi naa] = I like to see you. Ndogiiwe. [n do gii we] = I am going home.

mchikan [m chi kan] = fence Giiwe. [gii we] = S/He is going home.

Welcome Patricia Osawamick, the new GTB Fluent Anishnaabemowin Language Instructor.

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LANGUAGE CAMP

The 2016 Family Anishinaabemowin Language camp was held August 22nd through the 24th at the POWWOW grounds. There were many workshops to challenge children and adults alike in a variety of learning techniques to assist with reclaiming the Anishinaabemowin language. Vendors and families were allowed to camp at the Peshawbestown Powwow grounds on a first come first serve basis thanks to reduced lodging rates at The Lodge for supporting these participants. Not only does language camp offer a variety of language learning activities but it assists with the re-connection of Anishnaabe culture and traditions. Examples of some of the presentations included; Fry Bread making and stew cooking classes, Anishnaabe games, hand drumming, the teachings of making traditional dream catchers, the making of sweet grass pins, beadwork, and many others. Many fluent presenters were available outside of the course schedule for questions and revelations on the ever changing Language. Not only was the focus on reclaiming the spoken word but the growth of the language as well. It was presented by several instructors that in order for a language to remain active it must also be able to adapt to the times, much like the additions of new words and phrases in other languages as time progresses.

Anishinaabemowin is a language resurrected. It is imperative that generations to come continue to learn and teach this launguge that was once forbidden and on the brink of deletion. It is every generations obligation to propel this indigenous language forward to the next, maintaining the importance of Anishnaabe cultural history.