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Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Completes Ceremonial Signing of Bill that Ratifies the Pokagon Band’s Class III Gaming Compact The Pokagon Band Tribal Council is very pleased that Governor Eric J. Holcomb visited South Bend on Tuesday, May 4 to complete a ceremonial signing of the bill that ratifies the Class III Gaming Compact, a first in Indiana’s history and also a first for Native Americans as the Pokagon Band

is the only federally-recognized Tribe in the State of Indiana. It is also the first piece of Pokagon Band legislation passed in Indiana. This concludes the State of Indiana’s approval process and the Compact will now be sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior for review.

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Chairman’s Corner Bozho, The June newsletter will bring with it the longest day of the year.

Hopefully you will have enjoyed many warm/hot days by the time this reaches your mailbox. It has been an interesting spring and start to summer, but then again, this is Michigan.

I hope by the time this reaches everyone we will have a more definitive understanding of the changes to the guidelines from the CDC. As of this writing there is a lot of scrambling going on by leadership trying to find the safest, most appropriate procedures to protect our community. Similar to last month there continues to be a large number of citizen inquiries regarding the reopening of the campground, lakes, community center, Gage Street, and other summer activities. I know we are all anxious to get back to normal, but we still need to make sure we are exercising every precaution to keep our community safe. The taskforce is reviewing all pertinent information and should have some updated recommendations to council before this edition reaches your home.

Please be patient, I know everyone is anxious to get back to the way it used to be. The expectation is that there will be a relaxing of the guidelines but it may cause a bump in the numbers. Depending on the severity of the bump, my hope is that it will not require the implementation of more strict rules. We will just have to learn to live smarter or as smart as possible.

As the health taskforce works through the changes in guidelines and Doctor Morris continues to educate everyone on the virus variants, I anticipate there will be a relaxing of most of our rules to allow more congregating of our families.

The summer camps are being prepared and scheduled in the safest manners possible. My thanks to the Departments of Language & Culture and Education for their work, and the assistance of the health taskforce.

As mentioned in the last issue, the Gaming Compact with Indiana has been signed, sealed, and delivered to the Department of Interior. The 45-day window for approval or deemed approved is June 18th. It may take additional time to get class three product into the facility, so we may not see full implementation to class three games until August. A ribbon cutting ceremony is in the planning stages and the details will be made public as soon as they have been confirmed.

The following open positions are still available and listed in alphabetical order.

Please refer to the Pokagon website or the May Legislative Edition to read the position descriptions, qualifications and details on how to apply.

• Alternate Position Traditions and Repatriations Committee • Curriculum Committee • Election Board

• Health Care Advisory Board • Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow Committee • Mno-Bmadsen Board Director • Pokagon Rights Board

• Ethics Board

• Revenue Allocation Code Review Committee

• Food Sovereignty Committee

• Salary Commission

• Gaming Commissioner

• Tribal Art Review Committee

• Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow Committee

It is election season and I strongly encourage all age eligible voters to register and cast a vote for your choice of representation. The tribe is just shy of 3,000 age eligible voters with less than 2,000 registered. If you follow the election cycle you will note that roughly 500 citizens participate. This is your government and if you do not like what is happening and you did not vote, you have very little to say about decisions coming from the council table. Please engage in your government, your voice counts.

As always, I appreciate everyone’s patience and willingness to stay the course.

I continue to believe, it remains A Great Day To Be A Pokagon!

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Matthew Wesaw Tribal Council Chairman

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Available to Eligible Citizens A new federal program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will make internet access more affordable for Pokagon Citizens. Benefits to eligible citizens include: • A discount of up to $50/month on broadband internet will be available to eligible households.

• Those on Tribal Lands can also get a discount of up to $75/month (Enhanced Tribal Benefit).

• Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet.

Open Positions Available

• Alternate Positions Pokagon Band Land Use Board

We also received more good news from Pokagon Health Services (PHS), which has received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine can currently be given to anyone age 12 and up. We have additional optimism that Pfizer will have an approved vaccine for children 2-12 soon. There is currently a Pfizer vaccine consent form and information sheet available on the website that parents/ guardians can print/sign and give to their 16-17 year old to bring to the vaccine appointment if a parent/guardian is unable to accompany them: www.pokagonband-nsn.gov/sites/default/files/assets/consent_form_and_ pfizer_fact_sheet.pdf.

Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.

The FCC has announced that consumers can begin applying for and enrolling in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program on May 12, 2021.

The program will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner.

To visit the Emergency Broadband Benefit webpage: https://www. pokagonband-nsn.gov/emergency-broadband-benefit-program-availableeligible-citizens Additionally, for information on how you may be eligible for the Enhanced Tribal Benefit, visit the Enhanced Tribal Benefit Module.

South Bend Administration Office Open on Thursdays The South Bend Administration Office will be open on Thursday’s, beginning May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments will need to be made in advance (as we require with the rest of the government buildings).

Mno-Bmadsen Good Path Awards Mno-Bmadsen is once again accepting nominations for the Good Path Awards!

The Good Path Awards were created in 2019 to promote those individuals who positively contribute to the community through leadership, entrepreneurship, and conducting themselves in the manner of the 7 Grandfather Teachings (Humility, Bravery, Honesty, Wisdom, Truth, Respect, Love). These awards are presented annually during the Potawatomi Economic Gathering (PEG). Award recipients are chosen from nominations submitted by Pokagon tribal citizens. Mno-Bmadsen is currently accepting nominations in the categories of Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Leadership, Outstanding Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Leader. Pokagon citizens are currently invited to submit nominations now through Monday, July 26, 2021. There is an unlimited number of nominations accepted, so citizens may nominate as many different individuals as they think appropriate for each category. For more information on eligibility and to submit nominations for the Mno-Bmadsen Good Path Awards, please visit www.potawatomieconomicgathering.com/award-nominations.

Award recipients will be notified this fall and an awards ceremony will be held in December 2021.

Previous Good Path Award recipients include: 2020 • Lifetime Achievement – Majel DeMarsh • Outstanding Leadership – Kevin Daugherty • Outstanding Entrepreneurship – Jason Wesaw • Emerging Leader – Madolyn Wesaw

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Mango Released Chapter 7 of Potawatomi Language Course on Thursday, May 20 The Pokagon Department of Language and Culture is pleased to announce that chapter seven of the Bodwéwadmimwen Potawatomi Language Course through the Mango Languages App is available as of Thursday, May 20!

Chapter seven provides learners with the language needed to communicate about the calendar and birthdays. In addition, users will also learn how to incorporate grammar into their speaking. Examples include the following goals.

Conversational Goals • Ask someone's age and say how old you are • Discuss past and future plans on particular dates • Give the month and date • Say your birthday • Wish someone a Happy Birthday Grammar Goals • Form higher numbers above 12 • Talk about when actions "stop" using bon • Use numbers and tsë with the verb pongezé to talk about ages • Use ė gothêk to discuss activities in months • Use ėwi yawêk and ėgi yawêk to talk about dates The Mango Languages App containing the Bodwéwadmimwen Potawatomi Language Course is available for free download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store!

2019 • Lifetime Achievement – Clarence White • Outstanding Leadership – John Pigeon • Outstanding Entrepreneurship – David Martin • Emerging Leader – Marcus Winchester-Jones

Virtual Meet the Tribal Council Candidates Forum The Virtual Meet the Tribal Council Candidates Forum will take place on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. A Microsoft Teams link and a phone number to dial-in will be provided closer to the forum date. If you would like to submit a question to the candidates, please email the Election Board at Election.Board@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.

Raised Garden Bed on Wheels Program Expanded After consultation with the Food Sovereignty Committee and Resource Development, and review and approval by Tribal Council, the Raised Garden Bed on Wheels Program has been expanded to include all tribal heads of household. Due to logistics of getting supplies around the country, the expanded program has transitioned to a reimbursement program. The intention of the raised garden bed on wheels program is to introduce citizens to gardening as well as provide an opportunity to grow nutritious and healthy foods at their own home. Additionally, this program is intended to offset the negative effects of COVID-19 including isolation,depression, and the possibility of transmission in more crowded situations, like grocery stores. The main reimbursable items within the

program include a wooden raised garden bed on wheels, watering can, hand tools, gardening gloves, raised bed soil, and seeds. Examples for these items and easy links to click and order can be found on the program web page.

Receipts for these types of items must be dated between February 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021. Applications for reimbursement will be open online until July 16, 2021. If you are interested in participating in the expanded Raised Garden Bed on Wheels reimbursement program please go to the main website and use the search term “Raised Garden” or click on the available COVID-19 Citizen Programs for 2021 and you will find the program listed here as well. If you have any questions you may also contact us at the Pokagon DNR at (269) 782-9602 or email PokagonDNR@ PokagonBand-nsn.gov.

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June Harvest Month: Asparagus

Tee Up for Veterans

The word “asparagus” comes from the Greek word “asparagos” meaning sprout or shoot. Michigan was one of the first states to begin growing asparagus. Other early growing sites included New Jersey, California and Washington.

The Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, June 25 at Hampshire Country Club! Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pokagon Potawatomi Veterans Society and the Military Emergency Relief Fund.

Asparagus spears are one of the few plant stems we eat. Stems transport water and nutrients from the plant’s roots to the rest of the plant. Asparagus stems shoot straight up from the ground, which is part of the reason it’s important to rinse or soak them before cooking. In ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow up to 10 inches in 24 hours!

Asparagus patches can take as long as three years to become established, but because they are perennial vegetables, they can continue to be harvested each season for 10-12 years after planting.

Look for asparagus spears that have tight, compact heads and are thin or very thin. Thicker spears tend to have a more tough, woody texture. Check for firm, unwrinkled stalks.

Crispy Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients:

• Prep time: 5 min

• 1 bunch asparagus

• Cook time: 20-25 minutes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Estimated Cost: $2 to $3

• 3/4 tsp salt

• Serves four as a side dish

• 1/4 tsp pepper

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Medal of Honor Recipient, James C. McCloughan will be the featured guest.

Former Army Spc. 5 James McCloughan was awarded the Medal of Honor for distinguished actions as a combat medic assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, during the Vietnam War near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13 to 15, 1969. Mr. McCloughan was born in South Haven and spent his childhood in Bangor, Michigan. The consummate athlete, McCloughan was a four-sport varsity athlete at Bangor High School and went on to wrestle, play football and baseball at Olivet College. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a teaching certificate in 1968, McCloughan accepted a teaching and coaching position with South Haven Public Schools in Michigan. Three months later, McCloughan was drafted into the Army at the age of 22. More information on James McCloughan can be found at www.army.mil/medalofhonor/mccloughan/.

The individual entry fee of $75 includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, soft drinks, lunch, dinner, a goodie bag and raffle! Sponsorships are also available. You can register online by May 27 at www.PokagonBand-nsn.gov/tee-veterans-2021!

• Preheat oven to 400°F. • Break off the tough ends of the asparagus- each spear should have a natural breaking point that can be found by gently bending the spear from the tough end until it breaks.

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• In a medium mixing bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper.

• Spread coated asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and place in oven.

Roast for 20-25 minutes*, until the stalk is tender and heads are crisp. *If using a convection oven, your cooking time may be cut down to 12-15 minutes.

Tribal Council has approved the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program for April through June 2021

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Pokagon tribal citizen households who have increased need or job-loss related need caused by COVID-19 during those months may receive financial assistance to help with those kinds of expenses.

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To receive up-to-date information about the application process, who is eligible, what expenses are covered, or other questions you may have about the program, please visit www.PokagonBand-nsn.gov/Citizens/COVID-19-EmergencyAssistance-Program-2021.

Or to speak to someone, please call Pokagon Band Social Services at (269) 782-4300.

Zagbëgon Academy registration is now open!

We are thrilled to announce that Zagbëgon will be reopen in the fall for the 2021-2022 school year. If your child is at least 3 years of age by September 1, and potty-trained they qualify for enrollment. If you are interested in registering your child in Zagbëgon visit our website at PokagonBand-nsn.gov, under the Department of Education, and go to the department link: Zagbëgon: An Early Learning & Development Academy for more details.

Pokagon Health Services | Family Activity Center July 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

COVID-19 antibody testing is now part of our normal disease panel screening for all successful donations.

Sign up at MIBlood.org or contact Elizabeth Leffler at (269) 462- 4406 or Elizabeth.Leffler@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.

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Pokagon Potawatomi Black Ash Baskets: Our Storytellers opens to the public April 16, 2021 in the Maran Gallery near the Maori House The Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 In the last century, items of Native material culture have become items for non-Native collections, museums, and exhibitions-although they were often poorly labeled, identified, and understood. However, particularly since the 1990s, Native peoples have demanded a voice and authority in sharing the beauty, technology, and meaning of their art and artifacts. One of the powers in these objects includes the ability to facilitate conversations between peoples of different communities and backgrounds. The Field Museum has been an important example of the new way in which Natives and non-Natives collaborate on exhibitions about Indigenous cultures. This spring the Field Museum will open Pokagon Potawatomi Black Ash Baskets: Our Storytellers to further strengthen the transition to shared storytelling.

The Pokagon Potawatomi peoples are familiar with the traditions of our ancestors and know the multiplicity of stories within baskets. The basketsassumed silent, static, and lifeless-speak to many of us. We have ears that will listen. We know the origins. The baskets are imbued with the spirit of the material and maker. We hear the stories that the basket waits to tell.

A thank you prayer, spoken softly, a song sung to the basket as busy hands work the ash. Hands that lay down tobacco, weave strips into another life; scrape ribbons of wood until they are as smooth as satin. Listen for the voices that sing children to sleep, comfort a partner, worry over an elder, and pray.

The hands heard weaving are the same hands that make bread and plant seeds for food. Seeds of knowledge and wisdom are also planted with these busy

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This exhibition celebrates these baskets and their makers. It tells a story of survival and resilience. But it also contains a cautionary tale and a warning of environmental catastrophe as the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle from Asia, decimates black ash populations in North America. What will the Pokagon Potawatomi make their iconic baskets out of if all the black ash trees are gone? That is a question that concerns us all.

Many of the baskets in the exhibition will share their stories with visitors.

This basket, crafted in the 1960s, shares that it was sold in order to help its maker earn a living.

Image courtesy of Dr. John N. Low.

Article courtesy of Dr. John N. Low, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Co-Curator and Basket Caretaker. This article also appeared in The Ohio State University, Newark Earthworks Center Blog. www.newarkearthworkscenter.blogspot.com/2021/04/pokagon-potawatomiblack-ash-baskets.html

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hands. Stories emanate from the baskets.

Like the songs, prayers, and plantings of our grandmothers, we hear those stories. Because we know to listen. We know the songs the baskets sing.

Traditional medicine services Available Traditional medicine services are now being overseen by the Department of Language and Culture. If you are interested in seeing Keith Smith for traditional medicine services, he will be available one Friday and Saturday, per month to see tribal Citizens by appointment only. Appointments are taking place in the Government Annex(formerly the Blue House), 58653 Sink Road, Dowagiac, MI.

June 11 & 12 July 9 & 10

CPR /first aid certifications Students between the ages of 11 and 14 are invited to learn about caring for children, child development, fire safety, safety in the home, and will obtain CPR /first aid certifications.

Please RSVP by calling Angelina Herman at (269) 783-2485.

Limited to 12 students. Class will not be held if fewer than five students register. COVID precautions will be taken.

July 26-29 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Pokagon Family Activity Center

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Nov 12 & 13 Dec 10 & 11

All tribal citizens are welcome to schedule an appointment, whether it will be your first time or you are returning for a follow up. Please contact Nicole Holloway at the Department of Language and Culture at (269) 783-3513 (desk), (269) 783-6131 (cell) or Nicole.Holloway@Pokagon Band-nsn.gov, to schedule an appointment or to inquire about the services provided.

**We honor patient confidentiality **Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of our Citizens and staff, a health questionnaire and body temperature of less than 100 degrees F will be required before each scheduled appointment.

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Our Annual Baby Celebration!

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Not Pictured Ambrose Farquhar 7.25.2020 Rhys Puruleski 2.28.2021 Henry Rothwell 2.22.2020

Aurora Eleanor Rose Brady 3.10.2021

Legacy Baith 12.26.2019 Rosaline Bixler 4.24.2020

Eden Alexis 2.16.2021

Amelia Carlsen 9.18.2020

Ryver Bryson 9.18.2019 Evelyn Budd 7.12.2020

Roxie Bryson 11.24.2020

Luke Carlson 8.20.2020

Damon Goodrich 11.14.2020

Camilia Ferguson 9.15.2019 Tyler Chapman 8.20.2020

Noelle Brown 9.10.2020

Beckham Gatties 9.25.2020

Nova Hatchew 8.8.2020

Olive Lukasik 5.20.2020

Audra Ketchum 12.6.2019

Penelope Huffman 8.21.2020

Everly Morris 1.14.2019

Logan Miller 12.19.2020

Lauren Muller

Damien Morris 12.12.2020

Bebamset Miller 10.3.2020

Aubree Peek 4.17.2019

Lucas Olvitt 1.25.2019

Ivory Phelps 3.9.2020

Raelynn Pauley 10.15.2020

Liam Nunez 2.23.2020

Serenity Schoff 5.10.2020

Presli Quinn Rapp 5.10.2019

Milo Siebold 10.15.2020

Scarlet Rohl 8.9.2019

Finley Jane Rapp 11.12.2020

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Austyn Kotecki 3.12.2020

Gavin Johnson 7.30.2020

Colt Teunissen 4.10.2020

Jamison Tone 3.22.2020 Madison Sonnenburg 8.17.2019

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Kynzlee Winchester 9.14.2020

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What’s that Edible/Medicinal Species?

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

What’s that Invasive Species?

Curly-Leaf Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus)

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) or greater henbit, gets its name from the observation that chickens like to eat the plant. This plant is within the mint family and has a square stem, but not a strong mint flavor.

Henbit may be confused with purple deadnettle, however, both are edible.

The main differences are that purple deadnettle has leaves with petioles all the way to the top of the plant and are heart shaped. The leaves of henbit are also typically smaller than those of purple deadnettle. The leaves, stem, and flowers of henbit are edible and have a slightly sweet and peppery flavor, somewhat similar to celery.

The plant can be eaten fresh, cooked, or used to create teas. You can add it to salads, soups, wraps, or smoothies. Since henbit is an early season blooming flower, please be sure to leave some flowers behind if you are harvesting because the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds utilize this flower for the early nectar it provides. As with any new edible or medicinal, please ensure that you have a positive identification before use and utilize in small quantities at first to make sure there are no allergic or adverse reactions.

Curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is a non-native species that is native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Curly-leaf pondweed has been identified from at least one waterbody in every state in the continental U.S. This plant can outcompete native aquatic vegetation and reduces overall plant diversity found within a waterbody.

Curly-leaf pondweed can grow very dense within a waterbody, to the point of limiting fish movements and creating negative impacts to recreational activities. This plant can grow to just almost 7 feet in length and the flower spikes grow above the water’s surface. The leaves are dark green and wavy with small serrations along the margins. Curly-leaf pondweed is perennial, starting to grow in late fall and winter, and dying back in July. Mechanical removal may be possible but is very time consuming and intensive if the infestation is dense. If you believe you have identified curly-leaf pondweed on tribal properties, please take as many pictures as possible and report the location to the Pokagon Department of Natural Resources.

South Bend Cubs Tickets are Available for Pokagon Citizens!

General Admission South Bend Cubs tickets are available for Pokagon Citizens for games at Four Winds Field from May 30 through September 5. 200 vouchers are available for each game, until all tickets are claimed. Up to 10 tickets (5 vouchers) may be requested per game, per family/household.

Provide your Tribal ID when picking up your tickets.

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If you live outside the ten-county area mail delivery is available (Tribal ID must match Enrollment). If you would like for your tickets to be mailed, please call the Tribal Office at (888) 376-9988 or (269) 782-6323 on Wednesday, May 19 or Friday, May 21 between 9 a.m.­-11 a.m. or 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

In-person ticket pick up is available on Wednesday, May 19 or Friday, May 21 between 9 a.m.-11 a.m. or 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Vouchers will need to be presented at South Bend Cubs box office at Four Winds Field to receive your tickets.

Box Office Hours: The South Bend Cubs Box Office is open during the season Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Saturdays and Sundays during non-gamedays. The Box Office is open on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the end of the 7th inning.

We currently have tickets available for: • Sunday, May 30 – 7:05 p.m.

• Saturday, June 12 – 7:05 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 23 – 7:05 p.m.

• Friday, June 25 – 7:05 p.m.

• Sunday, June 27 – 2:05 p.m.

Tribe vs Tribe ONLINE Competition July 12 -16, 2021 • Each Tribe will compete in their own community.

• Tribal Coordinator will designate times to participate in the events.

• We encourage performing the events with your Tribal coordinator in person, however if you are not able to you can submit your results to them.

• Look for more information on events soon!

• Contact your local Tribal coordinator for more information.

Pre-register at: www.sagchip.org/mifo/ Registration will open: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Score/results deadline:

All event scores/results are to be submitted to your coordinator

by Friday, July 16 at 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact: Dean Orvis at (269) 462-4290 or Dean.Orvis@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Each participant will receive a 2021 MIFO T-shirt

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Elders Council Update did you belong to any clubs, play sports, what was your favorite subject, did you go to college, your favorite job, how many siblings???? Also you can submit a picture to go with the article.

Bozho, to our Pokagon Elders and families.

With this June newsletter we hope that everyone is doing well. It’s so nice to hear the birds chirping, and the rabbits hopping around with their little baby bunnies following.

The Elders Council held a candidate forum for the elders who are running for the Elders Representative that serves on the Tribal Council. A big MIGWETTH to the Election Board, the Election Staff, Chick Topash from IT, and Nicole Holloway. Nicole was the moderator for the forum, the citizens who are running for the seat were allowed 3 minutes to give an opening statement, then 2 minutes for each question that was submitted, and then a 3 minute closing statement. Nicole has been the moderator for the Tribal Council forums, and she did a fabulous job. This was a new change that the Elders Council put in to place to provide a well organized and good way to for all of the candidates to respond fairly.

After months of challenging times, following the guidelines for our safety, and getting the vaccines, hope for a safe and enjoyable future is needed for all. The Elders Council have continued to meet. Currently we have been working with Marchell Wesaw discussing what things are allowed to provide assistance for all Elders from the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Please contact any of the Elders Council members, via phone or email if you have suggestions.

As the CDC is making recommendations for reopening, at the May 26 Elders Council meeting we will be discussing future plans. The Elders Council meeting dates, call in information are now provided in the newsletter. If you have a problem getting on a meeting contact any of the Elders Officers or the IT Department.

The Elders Council will be working and getting the Elder Citizens input regarding the Elders Representative seat for Tribal Council. If we want to make a constitutional change or if a change in the Elders Council Code As we are working to plan events to safely bring the Elders together we are making will be adequate. the plans with a plan A and a plan B. The Elders Council have currently been NOTICE TO ALL POKAGON ARTISTS!!!! working with Dean Orvis to provide various options to help you with getting some exercise. Dean has set up the cardio drumming for June 2nd at 1:00 outside The Elders Council is in the process of planning the 2022 calendar. Artists can of the Wellness Center. Another outside event that he is working on is a scavenger submit photos; required size is 8.5 x 11 inches at 300 DPI resolution. You are welcome to submit more than one photo. The Elders Council will choose only hunt that actually all ages will be able to enjoy!!! More to come on this.

1 photo to be used in the calendar per citizen. The citizen’s photos which are The Elders are also planning a picnic for July. More details will be provided in chosen will be published in the newsletter, and each chosen recipient will the next newsletter.

Please turn to page 14 Each month we allow in the Elders Budget for an “ELDER OF THE MONTH”, once the article is in the newsletter the Elder will receive a $75.00 gift card. If Natagéwen - Did you know? you are interested in submitting an article, and you need help putting it together, In Potawatomi, we call summertime "niben." Niben actually you can contact the Elders Hall and a message will be shared with us. Some ideas breaks down to mean plentiful as this is the time of year in to write about yourself can be, where did you grow up, who are your parents, which crops, berries & other food sources are in abundance. do you remember any stories about the tribe that you might want to share,

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Obesity

The Wellness Center is open… by appointment

Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person’s weight is greater than what’s considered healthy for his or her height.

We have increased the number of members permitted in the Wellness Center and look forward to seeing you return. There are some scheduled events, weekly classes, aquatics therapy, and personal training sessions now available. Call the Wellness Center today to schedule your appointment! The Michigan Indian Family Olympics will be held virtually this year and we hope to have your participation as we compete against other tribal nations in these annual games.

More information is available on the flyer found in this newsletter. Additionally, we are now offering pandemic-friendly outdoor classes for our elders and youth.

The youth program will be on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 3:30 p.m. and consist of a variety of events to include:

Obesity and overweight individuals have increased in prevalence among Native Americans and Alaskan natives with diabetes, increased insulin resistance, and raised blood glucose levels. Obesity exacerbates diabetes complications and make diabetes management more complex. Lifestyle changes to achieve weight loss are key components of weight management counseling and are essential for managing diabetes and its comorbidities.

Obesity happens over time when you eat more calories that you use. The balance between calories in and out differs for each person. Factors that could affect your weight include genetics, overeating, eating high-fat foods, and not being physically active.

Obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes, some cancers, stroke, arthritis, and heart disease. Losing even 5-10% of your weight can delay or prevent some of these diseases. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, losing 10-20 lbs. will help.

When you visit your provider, her or she will usually weigh you and measure your height. These numbers are used to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI).

BMI indicates whether you are at a healthy weight or if you are overweight or obese. The higher the BMI, the higher your risk for certain diseases such as the diseases listed above.

Research published by the World Health Organization found that a rise in fast food sales correlated to a rise in body mass index, and we Americans are notorious for our fast food consumption. Fast food makes up about 11% of the average American diet. Another study found that the full effect of added sugars from soda and energy drinks are wreaking havoc on waistlines as well.

So, it’s not just how much we eat but what we eat. The role of diet in the U.S. obesity epidemic is obviously major, but it’s also complex. Consumers are sent wildly mixed messages when it comes to what to eat and how much. On one hand, larger portions, processed packaged food, and drive thru meals are branded as “American”-fast, cheap, filling, and delicious. On the other hand, we spend over $20 billion annually on weight loss schemes, from diet books and pills all the way up to last resort surgeries like lap bands and liposuctions.

It’s no wonder we’re looking for fast food and fast weight loss options; we spend more time at work and less time in our homes and kitchens than our parents did.

Following a healthy eating plan with fewer calories if often the first step in trying to treat overweight and obesity. People who are overweight or obese should also start regular physical activity when they begin their healthy eating.

Being active may help you use calories. Regular physical activity may help you stay at a healthy weight.

Tips for losing weight: • Whatever plan you decide on, make sure it’s right for you.

Not all plans are one size fits all.

• Consult with your physician before starting any type of restrictive weight management or new physical activity.

• Keep in mind calories count, portion size matters, and don’t forget to count your drinks as intake.

• Even a small amount of weight loss can lead to big health benefits.

• Strive to develop good habits to last a lifetime.

Sources: Publichealth.org, CDC, Ihs.gov

• Stretching • Fitness enhancement • Bicycling • ‘Rat ball’ • Lacrosse • And much more The elder’s fitness class will be on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 1:30 p.m. The June schedule will be: • June 2 – Nature hike on the fitness trails • June 9 – Scavenger hunt at the government complex • June 16 – Cardio Drumming (or equivalent) • June 23 – Beginners Yoga • June 30 – Enhanced mobility We hope to see you at one of our classes or by scheduling an appointment by calling (269) 462-4290. Migwetch for your continued support of the Pokagon Band Wellness Center.

Advice On How To… Let Your Trust Fund Grow!

Are you in need of money and thinking about dipping into your trust fund?

You might want to weigh out your options before you do. Think about it! If you keep your money in your Trust Fund, it will gain interest and eventually accumulate and grow into more money for your future.

Okay, so you need money now! What should you do?

You could apply for a loan. There is interest on most loans and after comparing what you will gain by keeping your money in your Trust Fund it out weighs what you will be paying in interest for your loan.

Another positive thing about getting a loan is that it will build your credit and create a trade line on your credit report.

As always, Chi Ishobak exists to help you manage your financial resources in today’s World. From business consulting and Small Business Loans to Consumer Loans and Financial Wellness coaching and workshops, we stand by ready to assist.

Contact Chi Ishobak Today! Visit www.chiishobak.org, phone (269) 783-4157, or email at info@chiishobak.org.

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For Office Use Only Received by (initials)/Date: ______________________ Elder Status Verified By (initials): _______________

May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021

LAWN MOWING REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FORM Name: ________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City: ________________________State& Zip Code: ______________________________ Phone No: ____________________ Tribal ID: _________________ THIRD-PARTY LAWN MOWING SERVICE PROVIDER INFORMATION Name: _______________________ Address: _____________________________________ City: _________________________ State & Zip Code: _____________________________ Phone No: ____________________ Business Name: ____________________ Pokagon Band Elders anywhere in the U.S may be reimbursed for lawn mowing services provided to their residence by third-party service providers. The maximum reimbursement an Elder may receive over the entire season is $200 per household.

You are responsible for finding your own third-party mowing service provider. You will not be reimbursed if you are the person who mowed your own lawn. Except for those residing at Phase ll (Rent to Own), those residing at Pokagon Band Housing are ineligible for reimbursement, as the Pokagon Band already provides lawncare services.

To be eligible for reimbursement, you must complete and return this application along with invoice(s) or receipt(s) from the third-party service provider. We may contact your service provider for verification.

Incomplete applications, applications without invoice(s)/receipt(s), and applications received after November 15, 2021 will not be processed. Reimbursements will be paid until annual budget funds are exhausted.

Applicant must be age 55+ at the date(s) of service.

The completed application with accompanying invoice(s)/receipt(s) must be returned to: Elders Council/P.O. Box 180 Dowagiac Michigan 49047 Any questions call Elders Hall, (800) 859-2717 or (269) 782-0765 By my signing below, I certify that all information provided on this application is true/correct.

Signature of Applicant: _________________________________ Date: __________________ Print Name: _________________________________ Created 4/13/2021

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Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Completes Ceremonial Signing of Bill that Ratifies the Pokagon Band’s Class III Gaming Compact, continued page one Having a Class III Gaming Compact with Indiana will enable us to operate our South Bend casino, Four Wind South Bend, in a similar manner as our three other Four Winds Casinos in Michigan and the commercial casinos in Indiana. Additional revenue generated from Four Winds South Bend will support essential programs and services for not only our nearly 6,000 Tribal Citizens and other Native Americans living in the region, but also Indiana residents.

We appreciate the willingness of Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Sara Gonso Tait, Executive Director of the Indiana Gaming Commission, to negotiate the Compact in a timely and cooperative manner, and the efforts of Senator Ryan Mishler, Senator David Niezgodski, Senator Linda Rodgers, Senator Jon Ford, and Representative Dr. Tim Brown. We would also like to thank the Indiana General Assembly for their approval. This process has demonstrated the value of the ongoing governmentto-government relationship between the State of Indiana and Pokagon Band.

We look forward to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s review of the Compact, and hopefully approval in the near future.

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8 Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Quinoa Salad Brussels Sprouts Peaches

15 Italian Rustic Cod Green Beans Quinoa Salad Peaches

22 Chipotle Lime Tilapia Rice Pilaf Asparagus Cottage Cheese

29 Breakfast Wrap Cereal Nutrigrain Bars

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Cottage Cheese

Pears

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Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cottage Cheese

Yogurt

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Egg Salad Sandwich

Pears

Yogurt

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Turkey Sandwich

Fruit Cocktail

Yogurt

Pears

Brussels Sprouts

Fruit Cocktail

Tomato Salad

French Style Green Beans

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Cottage Cheese

Tater Tots

Baked Beans

Sloppy Joe’s

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Cottage Cheese

Salad

Baked Chips

Buffalo Burgers

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Green Beans

Artisan Mac n’ Cheese

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Brussels Sprouts

Italian Beef with Au Jus

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Broccoli Salad

Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Salisbury Steak

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Cottage Cheese

Mixed Vegetables

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Salmon Patties

Salad

Cottage Cheese

Chicken Wrap

Salad

Tortilla Chips

Black Bean Quinoa Bowl

Salad

Baked Chips

Turkey Wrap

French Style Green Beans

Please call the day before if you would like to pick up a meal (269) 782-0765. Meals are subject to change. Please stay in your vehicle and we will bring your food out to you.

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Tribal Council June Calendar of Events Stay connected. Check Pokagon.com for the lastest information.

1 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

3 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

7 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

8 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

12 Tribal Citizen Saturday Meeting, TBA, 10 a.m.

14 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

15 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

17 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

21 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

22 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

24 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

28 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

29 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

Please check the website, www.PokagonBand-nsn.gov, or call (888) 782 -2426 before attending to confirm that a meeting has not been cancelled.

Tribal Council July Calendar of Events Stay connected. Check Pokagon.com for the lastest information.

1 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

5 Tribal Government Offices Closed In

Observance of July 4th 6 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

8 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

10 Tribal Council Election Day 12 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

13 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

Week of July 19, Tribal Council Special Session and PGA Meetings Cancelled Due to Travel Lack of Quorum 26 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

27 Gaming Authority, TBA, 10 a.m.

29 Tribal Council Special Session, TBA, 10 a.m.

Please check the website, www.PokagonBand-nsn.gov, or call (888) 782 -2426 before attending to confirm that a meeting has not been cancelled.

Elders Council Calendar of Events

Stay connected. Check Pokagon.com for the lastest information.

Per Capita Important Dates DEADLINE TO RECEIVE CHANGES/UPDATES/ ADDITIONS

CHECKS MAILED OUT ON

CHECK DATE DIRECT DEPOSITS IN ACCOUNTS

Tuesday, June 15

Tuesday, June 29

Wednesday, June 30

Thursday, July 15

Thursday, July 29

Friday, July 30

Friday, August 13

Monday, August 30

Tuesday, August 31

Wednesday, September 15

Wednesday, September 29

Thursday, September 30

Friday, October 15

Thursday, October 28

Friday, October 29

Monday, November 15

Tuesday, November 23

Wednesday, November 24

Wednesday, December 15

Wednesday, December 29

Thursday, December 30

* Please note the November deadline for changes is November 8. This is due to time limitations on all the events that occur at this time of the year.

Per Capita News The Enrollment Office needs the following individuals to update their addresses.

If there is an X in the column(s) by your name, you have either a Christmas check and/or per capita payments due to you. Please contact the Enrollment Office at (269) 782-1763 or the Finance Department at (269) 462-4209.

NAME

CHRISTMAS 2019

MONTHLY PER CAP

Bobby M. Haynes

X

Angeline Case

X

Scott A. Brewer Jr

X

You can update your address on the PokagonBand-nsn.gov website under Citizens > Enrollment or phone (269) 782 -1763 for an address form by mail.

Elders Council Update, continued page nine receive a $50 gift card. The deadline to have your photo’s submitted to the Elders Council is Sunday, August 1st, 2021. Next month we will have the information in the newsletter notifying where to submit the pictures. As staff are coming back to work, we will make sure to have this coordinated.

Elders Council June Calendar of Events 9 Meeting, Call (586) 250-2691, ID Number 214 826 622#, 10 a.m.

As always, the Pokagon Elders Council is here to serve you. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact any of us, or you can send an email to all of the Council at once, at Elders.Council@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.

23 Meeting, Call (586) 250-2691, ID Number 908 302 342#, 10 a.m.

Be safe, enjoy the spring weather,

Elders Council July Calendar of Events 14 Meeting, Call (586) 250-2691, ID Number 996 205 334#, 10 a.m.

28 Meeting, Call (586) 250-2691, ID Number 286 548 637#, 10 a.m.

Mno-yathmowas - Fun facts Did you know that we, Bodéwadmik, have our own constellations with their own origin stories?

The months of Mnokmé (Spring) bring to us the stories of the following constellations: Wthik Negos (Fisher Star/Ursa Major), Mdodoswen (Sweat Lodge/Corona Borealis), Wenondeshik (One Who is Exhausted/Hercules), Nenikboz Negos (Nanobozho Star/Orion).

You can learn more about our Bodéwadmi star map by visiting www. wiwkebthegen.com and searching “Potawatomi constellation star map.”

Judy Winchester Elders Council Chair (269) 462-1578 Judy.Winchester@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Judy Augusta Secretary (269) 783-6304 Judy.Augusta@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Julie Dye Vice Chair (269) 462-1004 Julie.Dye@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Cathy Ford Member at Large (269) 783-9380 Cathy.Ford@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

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Tribal Council Directory (888) 376-9988 toll free or (269) 782-6323 office CHAIRMAN

MEMBER AT LARGE

MEMBER AT LARGE

Matthew Wesaw (269) 462-5379 Matthew.Wesaw@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Alex Wesaw (269) 462-1170 Alex.Wesaw@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Mark Parrish (269) 479-6283 Mark.Parrish@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

VICE CHAIR

Andrew Bennett (269) 479-6224 Andrew.Bennett@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

MEMBER AT LARGE

MEMBER AT LARGE

Brandon Rapp (269) 519-0334 Brandon.Rapp@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Steve Winchester (269) 591-0119 Steve.Winchester@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

TREASURER

MEMBER AT LARGE

ELDERS REPRESENTATIVE

Gary Morseau (269) 259-1554 Gary.Morseau@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Colin Wesaw (269) 259-1555 Colin.Wesaw@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

John Morseau (269) 519-0954 John.Morseau@PokagonBand-nsn.gov SECRETARY

Kelly Curran (269) 591- 0604 Kelly.Curran@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

MEMBER AT LARGE

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Anita Morales (269) 479-6285 Anita.Morales@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Melissa Rodriguez (269) 462-4203 desk (269) 591-9521 cell Melissa.Rodriguez@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Elders Council Directory Elders Hall (800) 859-2717 toll free or (269) 782-0765 office CHAIR

SECRETARY

MEMBER AT LARGE

Judy Winchester (269) 462-1578 Judy.Winchester@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Judy Augusta (269) 783-6304 Judy.Augusta@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Cathy Ford (269) 783-9380 Cathy.Ford@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

VICE CHAIR

TREASURER

Julie Dye (269) 462-1004 Julie.Dye@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Vacant

Directory of Services ADMINISTRATION

ELECTIONS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SOUTH BEND AREA OFFICE

58620 Sink Road Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 (269) 782-8998 office (888) 281-1111 toll free

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-9475 office (888) 782-9475 toll free

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-8998 office (800) 517-0777 toll free (269) 782-6882 fax

COMMODITIES

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-1763 office (269) 782-1964 fax

3733 Locust Street South Bend, Indiana 46614 (574) 282-2638 office (800) 737-9223 toll free (574) 282-2974 fax

(269) 782-3372 office (888) 281-1111 toll free (269) 782-7814 fax COMMUNICATIONS

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-8998

ENROLLMENT

FACILITIES

57824 East Pokagon Trail (269) 783-0443 office (269) 783-0452 fax

COMPLIANCE

FINANCE

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-8998

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-8998 office (800) 517-0777 toll free (269) 782-1028 fax

CHI ISHOBAK

27043 Potawatomi Trail (269) 783-4157 EDUCATION

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-0887 office (888) 330-1234 toll free (269) 782-0985 fax ELDERS PROGRAM

53237 Townhall Road (269) 782-0765 office (800) 859-2717 toll free (269) 782-1696 fax

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

57824 East Pokagon Trail (269) 783-0443 office (269) 783-0452 fax HUMAN RESOURCES

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-8998 office (269) 782-4253 fax

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

59291 Indian Lake Road (269) 462-4325 MNO -BMADSEN

415 East Prairie Ronde Street (269) 783-4111 NATURAL RESOURCES

32142 Edwards Street (269) 782-9602 office (269) 782-1817 fax

TRIBAL COUNCIL

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-6323 office (888) 376-9988 toll free (269) 782-9625 fax TRIBAL COURT

58620 Sink Road (269) 783-0505 office (269) 783-0519 fax TRIBAL POLICE

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-4141 office (888) 440-1234 toll free

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-2232 office (866) 399-0161 toll free (269) 782-7988 fax

SOCIAL SERVICES

ZAGBËGON

POKAGON HEALTH SERVICES

58620 Sink Road (269) 782-8998 office (800) 517-0777 toll free (269) 782-4295 fax

58620 Sink Road (269) 783-2469 office (269) 782-8680 fax

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Citizen Announcements

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LOOKING FOR A FUN AND EXCITING NEW CAREER?

Kë Pkëbthegémen

GET IN ON THE ACTION AS A TABLE GAMES DEALER!

LET’S PICK THINGS - HARVESTING ACTIVITY Join the Department of Language and Culture and walk the Pokagon properties while identifying plants that can be used for food and medicine, or event plants and trees that can be used to make things like cordage. Learn how to harvest, clean, store, and in some cases cook in-season plants.

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We will provide the basic tools needed to harvest. Please dress for the outdoors.

Masks and social distancing will be required. You will be asked to complete a health assessment before participating. RSVP will be required and limited space is available for the safety of our participating citizens and team members. Our traditions s d tell us not to harvest in the rain, o o of the W n e k so cancellations due to weather are ic h C possible. Please call, text, or email Nicole Holloway to RSVP.

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Paid Dealer Training ◆ Four Winds South Bend

LEARN HOW TO DEAL BLACKJACK, MISSISSIPPI STUD, CRISS CROSS POKER ◆ Classes start June 15 and continue for 6 weeks, through July 25 ◆ Classes are held 2 days per week, Tues & Weds or Sat & Sun ◆ Two convenient class times: 9am to 3pm or 4pm to 10pm ◆ Compensation: Trainees will be paid $12 per hour for attending We care about the safety of our employees and guests, we will be practicing social distancing and utilizing COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Visit Fourwindscasino.com/employment and search for “Dealer Trainee” to view qualifications and requirements.

June 6 • June 20 Leeks

Meet at the Department of Language and Culture in the parking lot at 1 p.m.

Please contact Nicole Holloway at (269) 783-3513 (desk), (269) 783-6131 (cell) or Nicole.Holloway@PokagonBand-nsn.gov for more information or to check for cancellations.

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Ability to pass an audition is no guarantee of an offer of employment.

Four Winds Casinos is a drug free environment.

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COVID-19 Vaccines are Available at Pokagon Health Services Happy 76 Birthday!

June 19 Leona Elaine Falk

Pfizer for ages 12 and up Moderna for ages 18 and up C O V I D - 1 9 VA C C I N E S : Are Safe and Effective Will Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community And Help Us Return to Normal Call the Pokagon Health Services vaccine voicemail today at (269) 692-5812 to request an appointment.

Ages 12 through 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian You are fully vaccinated 2-weeks after the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna Visit CDC.gov for more information about COVID-19 Vaccines or speak to your doctor Pokagon Health Services is located at 58620 Sink Road in Dowagiac, Michigan