Babysitting Course

About the Tribal Historic Preservation Office

The Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Officer carry out many responsibilities and duties, including:

• Executing the Historic Preservation Plan

• Maintaining responsibilities of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. In April 2023, 400 requests were reviewed

• Ongoing NAGPRA Consultations

• Managing and updating the THPO site database

• Informing the Tribal Council of potential threats from possible development to historically or culturally relevant sites

• Educating tribal government staff about the history of the Band

• Informing other tribal governments and entities of the history of the Band

• Pursuing repatriation of ancestral remains and associated funerary objects from various institutions

• Expanding program with a Historic Research Specialist

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Nithë ezh mathigék How,s it Growing?

Interested in gardening and foraging? Join us any and every Tuesday throughout the growing season. Activities may include: walking tribal lands to see what edible, medicinal, or otherwise useful plants we can find.

Working in the garden.

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

Please RSVP by calling Angelina Herman at (269) 783-2485. Must RSVP by June 9th to attend course. Limited to 12 students. Class will not be held if fewer than five students register.

June 20 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. June

Preparing food or medicine. Making cordage, or tools from what we have gathered.

What we do each week will be dictated by what is in season, the weather, and what participants want to do. This will be a great place to learn about the plants around us, and to share our knowledge with each other. Dinner will be provided at the beginning of the evening.

Center of History & Culture Tuesdays – April 25 through October 2 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

For more information contact Cusi Ballew at (269) 519-0097 or Peter.Gibbons-Ballew@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Pokagon Band Elders

May 1, 2023, through October 31, 2023

Yard Care Reimbursement Application Form

Name: ________________________ Address: ____________________________________

City: ________________________State& Zip Code: ______________________________

Phone No: ____________________ Tribal ID: _________________

THIRD-PARTY YARD CARE 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 yard care services provided to their residence by third-party service providers. The maximum reimbursement an Elder may receive over the entire season is $250 per household.

You are responsible for finding your own third-party yard care service provider. You will not be reimbursed if you are the person who cared for your own yard. 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 October 31, 2023 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 4/19/2022

Tribal Council June Calendar of Events

Stay connected. Check PokagonBand-nsn.gov for the latest information. Join all meetings virtually via Microsoft Teams.

5 Tribal Council Special Session, Administration, 10 a.m

6 Gaming Authority, New Buffalo, 10 a.m.

10 Tribal Citizen Saturday Meeting, Community Center, 10 a.m.

12 Tribal Council Special Session, Administration, 10 a.m.

13 Gaming Authority, South Bend, 10 a.m.

19 Pokagon Government Offices Closed in Obser vance of Juneteeth

20 Gaming Authority, New Buffalo, 10 a.m.

26 Tribal Council Special Session, Administration, 10 a.m.

27 Gaming Authority, South Bend, 10 a.m.

Tribal Council July Calendar of Events

Stay connected. Check PokagonBand-nsn.gov for the latest information. Join all meetings virtually via Microsoft Teams.

3 Pokagon Government Offices Closed in Obser vance of Day before Independence Day

4 Pokagon Government Offices Closed in Obser vance of Independence Day

8 Tribal Citizen Saturday Meeting, Community Center, 10 a.m.

10 Tribal Council Special Session, Administration, 10 a.m.

11 Gaming Authority, New Buffalo, 10 a.m.

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

18 Gaming Authority, South Bend, 10 a.m.

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

25 Gaming Authority, New Buffalo, 10 a.m.

31 Tribal Council Special Session, Administration, 10 a.m.

Elder's Council February Calendar of Events

Stay connected. Check PokagonBand-nsn.gov for the latest information. Our Business Meetings begin at 11 a.m. at the Community Center. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, June 1. The Social Luncheon is Thursday, June 15, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Community Center. We hope to see you there.

Open Positions Available

The following open positions are still available. Please refer to the Pokagon website or the Legislative Edition to read the position descriptions, qualifications, and details on how to apply.

• Cannabis Regulatory Commission

• Election Board

• Ethics Board

• Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow Committee

• Mno-Bmadsen Board Director

• Pokagon Rights Board

• Ogitchedaw Board

• Tribal Art Committee

Per Capita News

The Enrollment Office needs the following individuals to update their addresses. Please contact the Enrollment Office at (269) 782-1763 or the Finance Department at (269) 462-4209.

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.

Per Capita Important Dates

Thursday, June 15 Thursday, June 29 Friday, June 30

Friday, July 14 Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28

Tuesday, August 15Wednesday, August 30Thursday, August 31

Friday, September 15Thursday, September 28Friday, September 29

Friday, October 13Monday, October 30Tuesday, October 31

Monday, November 13Tuesday, November 21Wednesday, November 22

Friday, December 15Thursday, December 21Friday, December 22

Elder's Benefit

Soon to be 55 years old? Please submit an Elder's Benefit Registration form for benefits to Elder's Hall. The form is available on the Pokagon Band website, search “Elders Services” on www.PokagonBand-nsn.gov.

Submit the completed documents by mail, fax, or email.

Mail: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Attn: Elder's Hall

P.O. Box 180, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Fax: (269) 782-1696

Email: Social.Services@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

The Elde'r Specialist at Elder's Hall can answer questions, call (269) 782-0765 or (800) 859 2717.

The Social Services Department needs the following individuals to update their address and phone number for Elder's Benefit. Please contact the Enrollment Office at (269) 782-1763.

Tribal Council Directory

(888) 376-9988 toll free or (269) 782-6323 office

CHAIRWOMAN

Rebecca Richards (269) 519-0150

Rebecca.Richards@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

VICE CHAIR

Gary Morseau, Sr (269) 519-6497

Gary.Morseau@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

TREASURER

Alex Wesaw (269) 462-1170

Alex.Wesaw@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

SECRETARY

Sam Morseau

(269) 462-1830

Sam.Morseau@PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Elder's Council Directory