MAST Impact Week in DC /LONGWORTH BUILDING 3- 10- 2015 Midwest Alliance of Sovereign TribeS With Tanya Wanageshik (GTB) from Rosette, LLP and Kenneth Defendelder, Professional Staff; Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs (US House of Representatives - Committee on Natural Resources). Councilors Derek Bailey and Mark Wilson
Public Hearing Title VII Indian Education Suttons Bay Public Schools
The 2015 Northport Board of Education will hold its annual review of their Native American Policies and Procedures at the April 13th, meeting. Barbara McCann, 21st CCLC Afterschool Program Director 231.386.5260 Home 231.386.5153 Northport School 231.920.2755 Cell barbarajmccann@hotmail.com
The policy as well as the communication which has been mailed to all parents is PRINTED for you to read on page 38
Please join us and learn about what Indian Education has to offer our children in the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. Thursday, April 16, 2015 5:30 – 7:00 PM Room 202, 310 South Elm Street Suos ay, M 62 231-271-66
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Contents
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Contents Benodjenh - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Taking The Lead - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Memorial - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NRD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Family Notes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Eva Petoskey Career Success Recognized - - - - - - Homes 4 Sale - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Language / Teachings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Career Fair - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Public Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Weather Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GTB Fire Fighters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Community Survey pg1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Community Survey pg2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Community Survey pg3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Community Survey pg4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introducing the NEW Peace Making Program - - FINANCIAL NOTES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OUR APRIL ELDER BIRTHDAYS - - - - - - - - - Tubing and B-Ball - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tribal Council Wants Your Budget Ideas - - - - - - Education - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Summer Youth Camp Application - - - - - - - - - - Benzie Life Long Learning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Summer Childrens Camp Application - - - - - - - - Graduating Information Needed - - - - - - - - - - - Membership Office Announcements - - - - - - - - Elders Calendars - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Human Services - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Regain Your Center - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Health Helps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Northport School Reviews Policy - - - - - - - - - - - Sales Tax Refund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Grand Traverse Band News Send submissions in by the 3rd Friday each month.
Editor: Dave Spinniken dave.spinniken@gtbindians.com 2605 N West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9275 Phone: (231) 534-7366 Cell: (231) 342-7687 Media: George Antoine (231) 534-7008 george.antoine@gtbindians.com Š, Grand Traverse Band News, all rights 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.
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PER CAP HOT LINE 231-534-7372 JOB HOT LINE 1-888-2946
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Tribal Victim Assistance Program
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Election Board Vacancy Announcement
For Victim Assistance, please contact: Jackie Barnowski, TVA Director
The GTB Election Board has two (2) vacancies. Individuals must be over 18 years old and a registered voter of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Should you wish to be considered for this stipend position, please send your letter of interest by May 29, 2015 to: GTB ATTN: Ms. Gail Manzano 2605 N. West Bayshore Drive Peshawbestown, MI 49682
Did you know: Article VII of the GTB Constitution created the Election Board
Traditional Healer Harlan Downwind and Peggy Holappa
APRIL 9th and 10th Location: Medicine Lodge-Behavioral Health Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Bring enough Tobacco for a Pipe bowl full • Women on the moontime cannot attend this session • Please refrain from Alcohol/Drugs 4 days prior • A gift is your choice to bring along with your request for assistance but is not mandatory • Requests for names, colors, clans, doctoring for illness, dreams spiritual guidance, etc. are appropriate requests
Contact BHS at 534-7090
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231-534-7525 2300 N. Stallman Road Peshawbestown, MI 49682 Office is located in the Public Safety Department, in the lower level of the Medicine Lodge Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm After Hours: Tribal Police 231-534-7777
If you or anyone you know is going through victimization due to a crime, we are here to help.
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APRIL IS: “Month of the Young Child”
Celebrating Our Youngest Learners!
Each April, Michigan celebrates Month of the Young Child® (MOYC®).
Head Start student Sofia Manzano, with Early Head Start teacher Mel’lena, and Head Start student Chloe Chippewa painting at March 17th Parent Meeting.
March was Literacy Month so children were reading books and doing an activity that correlated to each book. This book was Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You See and they painted with cotton balls what their polar bear looked like.
This is a time when communities and individuals recognize the needs and rights of young children and their families. Since 1971, one week in April has been celebrated nationally as Week of the Young Child. In 1985, Michigan expanded the celebration to the entire month of April, with each week having a specific focus.
Damien and Tomas at the March 17 Parent Meeting, they were making BEAR SNACKS that correlate to the book “We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.”
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Grand Traverse Band Head Start & Early Head Start
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Taking The Lead
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nmc.edu/hero-race Cecilia J. Chesney, Executive Director
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Memorial
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Mrs. Joanne Koon, a pioneer for Native American activities in the 1970’s. Once headed up the Indian Center in Traverse City, first on Eighth Street, and then again on Garfield. Joanne Koon was GTB’s first Accountant and Payroll Supervisor when programs were first housed in the now our Tribal Court building. Welcome Back “Veteran Snow Birds and Families” American Legion Eagle Town Post #120 Monthly meetings on will resume on Wednesday April 15th at 1830 hr. We will provide light refreshments and the General Meeting will commence at 1900 Hrs / Blessed Katerie Tekakwitha Parish Hall
ALL... Veterans are welcome to attend. For Information please call: Commander Pino (231) 492-6264 -or- (231) 534-7236 Or Adjutant Alguire (231) 271-6620 -or(231) 590-3801
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NRD
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April 2015 NEXT NREC Meeting – Thursday, April 2nd, 10:00 a.m. Tribal Council Chambers (Regular Meetings Are Held First Thursday of Every Month) ** Starting December 2014, ALL NREC meetings are to be held at the Tribal Council Meeting Chambers.
Elk & Bear Lottery 2015 We are currently taking Elk and Bear applicants until the end of May!!! To Enter: please call the Natural Resources office at 231-5347500 with your Name, Tribal I.D. number and confirm that all of your information is up to date with our database.
“Plants Out of Place” Reprinted in part here from www.glifwc.org http://invasives.glifwc.org/ assets/pdf/poop_broch.pdf
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015 30 Volunteers Needed NATURAL RESOURCE AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
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Boardman River Cedar Tree planting at the Brown Bridge Boardman River Resotoration site.
The Natural Resource Department has secured 300 Cedar trees for Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to plant, and they need your help! Where: Brown Bridge Boardman River Restoration site— meet at the parking area. Take Garfield South to River Road, turn left, about 1/4 mile down on left is the parking lot.
When: April 29,
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Bring: Water and your lunch. Come join in on the fun we will have doing this. The more the merrier, and with your help this will be an awesome day!
Carolan Sonderegger Aquatic Biologist GTB Natural Resources Depart Office: (231) 534-7371
Frank Dituri Desk: 231-534-7358 NRD Main #: 231-534-7500 Frank.Dituri@gtbindians.com
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Family Notes
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Alvin Ance has a tremendous collection of patches in his collection. Do you collect the hunter patches? Send Alvin a letter and share your hobby: 10546 E Pobuda Rd, Peshawbestown, MI
FOR SALE: 2007 FORD FOCUS SE, Silver 4 Door, FWD, 4-Cyl. 2.0 Liter, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Dual Air Bags, Sun Roof (sliding), Fuel Economy (City 23/Hwy 31/Combo 26 MPG), Steel Wheels, Four Snow Tires + Four All-Weather Tires (both sets of tires used less than one season), Two 12” Rockford P1 Sub Woofers, Sony 1200 Watt Amp JVC KWR800BT CD Player, 4 Sony Speakers, Oil Changes every 3000 miles, Repair History available at GTB Auto Repair Shop, mileage 113,000. $4,300. Call 271-3212 (leave message, if no answer).
We would like to wish our beautiful granddaughter Olivia Ptak “Happy 15th Birthday.” Much love, Grandpa and Grandma Ptak, Dad Jim Ptak, Aunt Kris, Sal & Mom, Marjie, Isaac, Maddie & Charlie. 5’8” and still growing. Olivia loves sports and is doing wonderfully in school.
On Being Prepared for an Electical Black Out
Mino Dabiishkaan Nakwe Giiziis, Grandson Riley Wemigwase on your 7th Birthday April 26th, Love Grandma and Grandpa Peters.
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During the 2004 Celebration of Basketry and Native Foods Festival, BASKET ARTIST WINS ‘BEST OF Heard bought a first-place-award-winning basket made by a SHOW’ AWARD FOR SECOND TIME AT the young Jeremy Frey. HEARD MUSEUM GUILD INDIAN FAIR that time Jeremy Frey has gone on to win Best of Show both & MARKET JURIED COMPETITION “Since at the Heard and SWAIA in Santa Fe and now he has won at the Heard again with a basket that has a loon pictured in quill work on Jeremy Frey also took top honors in 2011 the lid,” said Ann Marshall, Heard Museum director of curation and education. judging PHOENIX, AZ – A total of 645 artists participated in this year’s fair, held March 7-8 Jeremy Frey (Passamaquoddy), a basket artist from Indian Township, at the Heard Museum in midtown central Phoenix. The 58th annual Maine, won the 2015 Best of Show Award at the 57th annual Heard Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market will take place on March Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market. 5-6, 2016. Frey, 36, was honored at a March 6 awards reception at the Heard Museum – Native Cultures and Art museum for a basket he titled, “Loon,” Judges named it the best 2301 North Central Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85004-1323 of dozens of works submitted for consideration by members of a 602.252.8840 or visit heard.org distinguished panel of 21 judges. Frey also won the top honor in 2011 for a brown ash basket titled, “Pointy Urchin.” A complete list of winners, including first, second and third places and honorable mentions in each division and recipients of the Judges’ Awards as well as a list of the judges themselves, is available at http://heard.org/news/jeremy-frey-wins-second-best-of-showaward-at-2015-indian-fair/.
Michigan receives $5.5 million to provide rental assistance to persons with disabilities
Happy Double Digits to Jason Arroyo on April 7th. Love Mom, Dad, Adam and Michelle. Happy Birthday GRAMMA JOSIE !!!!! =) We love you so much, from all your Grand babies!!!!!! Happy Birthday to my sister Josie, Love Mel’lena Rae Happy Birthday Wishes to our Aunt Josie Love Timoteo, Luis, Niko Birthday wishes to Shanodin Michelle on the 22nd We love you, From Aunt Mel’lena, Poncho and your little cousins Timo, Luis, Niko Michelle, You mean everything to me. I Love You. Happy Birthday on the 27th. I hope you have a day as special as you are. Love your husband, Joe
Michigan was one of 25 states selected to receive funding from the Section 811 PRA program. For more information about the Section 811 Supportive Housing program, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offi ces/housing/mfh/progdesc/disab811. For more information about housing programs in Michigan, please visit the MSHDA website at www.michigan.gov/mshda.MDCH Contact: Jennifer Smith, (517) 241-2112 MSHDA Contact: Misty Elliot, (517) 373-1858 LANSING, Mich. – Michigan has been selected to receive more than $5.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to provide affordable rental housing and supportive services to extremely-low income persons with disabilities. The Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) grant application process was a collaborative effort between the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). “This is a great opportunity to help create and encourage independence for people with disabilities,” Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said. “These grants will give those who are capable of living on their own the chance to build a home for themselves and their families, ultimately leading to a higher quality of life.” The funding, just announced this month, will be administered by MSHDA. A workgroup consisting of representatives from MSHDA and MDCH will collaborate to identify, refer and support target populations throughout Michigan. ###
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Eva Petoskey Career Success Recognized
Eva L. Petoskey, MS, Director, Anishnaabek Healing Circle, Access to Recovery Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, 2926 Ashmun, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Direct Line: 231-357-4886 epetoskey@centurytel.net
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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s Director of Culinary, Chef Bill Matthews, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2015. Chef Bill was loved by many staff at the Resort and will be remembered as a good leader, mentor, friend and more. Chef Bill grew into his culinary career with his family. He was coowner (with his mother and father) and Chef de Cuisine at Roma’s on the Lake in Torch Lake from 1984 to 1998. After joining the Resort in 2000, he worked his way up through the ranks as Line Cook, Culinary Supervisor, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and was promoted to Director of Culinary in 2013. Chef Bill was a versatile chef, avid golfer, and passionate outdoorsman. One of the highlights of his career came in 2008 when he was named the 2007 Culinary Star of the Industry by the Michigan Lodging & Tourism Association during the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference.
Homes 4 Sale
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The home is move in ready all bedrooms have new carpeting. new faucet fixtures. Yes, you can see the home online, many inside photos in color. My realtor is Dean Baker
Meet Victoria Shomin-John who loves to brush her teeth, pictured with Mom Ashke Shomin
HOME FOR SALE $42,000.00 Beautiful arched window outside doorway. Nice outside deck area, ready for the summer 2682 Four Season in Benzonia, MI 49616 Benzonia trust land. Phone number is 231-421-4312. Leisa Kennedy - Gidner
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Language / Teachings
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Bibezhik Kidwin One Word at a Time Bezhik [be zhik] = one Niizh [niizh] = two Nswe [n swe] = three Niiwin [nii win] = four Naanan [naa nan] = five Ngodwaaswe [ n go dwaa swe] = six Niizhwaaswe [niizh waa swe] = seven Nshwaaswe [n shwaa swe] = eight Zhaangswe [zhaang swe] = nine Mdaaswe [m daa swe] = ten
Aanii Piish (Where)? - Life-Long Learning Building Next to the Peshawbestown Pow-Wow Grounds at 2685 Waabno-Makwa Mi-Kun, Peshawbestwon, MI.
Wenesh Pii (When)? - Monday, 04-06-2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Coffee Makademinaaboo [Ma ka de mi naa boo] She/He is making coffee. Makademinaabooke. [Ma ka de mi naa boo ke]
Wenesh (What)? - Mona Stonefish will share on the Importance of water to women. Water is sacred. Women are sacred. It is our responsibility to care for the water and each other. To respect the silent warriors and their power to heal our communities. The use of Anishinaabemowin in discussing these teachings ensures the revitalization and preservation of the language. It is culturally appropriate for the women to wear a skirt. Sponsored by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Anishinaabemowin Program. For more information, please contact: Misty Callaway at: 231-534-7455; Sammie McClellan-Dyal at: 231534-7758; or Carrie Leaureaux, at 231-534-7462.
Aanii Piish (Where)? - Life-Long Learning Building Next to the Peshawbestown Pow-Wow Grounds at 2685 Waabno-Makwa Mi-Kun, Peshawbestwon, MI.
Wenesh Pii (When)? - Thursday, 04-09-2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wenesh (What)? - Mona Stonefish will share on the
Sweet Grass Teachings and participants will learn how to use needles and black quilting thread to create various items from the sweet grass. This workshop will be culturally and spiritually based for children, youth and families of the community. Sponsored by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Anishinaabemowin Program. For more information, please contact: Misty Callaway at: 231-534-7455; Sammie McClellan-Dyal at: 231534-7758; or Carrie Leaureaux, at 231-534-7462.
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Career Fair
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GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA Join us on Wednesday April 15 from 3pm-6pm in our Michigan Ballroom for our career fair. This is an excellent chance for those looking to join the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa team to learn more about current openings. “On-the-spot” interviews will occur with the right candidates so have your resume information polished and ready! We’ll have computer stations available so you can apply for openings during your visit.
CAREER FAIR
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April 15 TIME: 3:006:00pm VIEW ALL CURRENT OPENINGS
Grandtraverseresort. com/careers-en.html
For more information about career opportunities, call our Human Resources Department at 231-534-6501.
There are many ways you and your family can get healthy together.
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Fill half of your family’s plates with fruits and vegetables.
Limit kids’ screen time to no more than 2 hours a day.
When your family is active, be sure it’s for at least 10 minutes at a stretch.
Replace sugar-sweetened drinks with water or fat-free milk.
Try a new fruit or vegetable with dinner each week.
Be Active. Eat Healthy.
Ask your kids what physical activities would tempt them away from the TV or other forms of media.
Eat together as a family as often as possible.
Go to www.NIH.gov/WeCan for more tips!
Make a list before grocery shopping.
Help your kids be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day.
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Public Safety
April 20 1 5 / Ziis ib a a ka da ke Giizis ( Su g a r B u sh Mo o n) EMERGENCY DRILL PROCEDURES Announcement For the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Government And Community Members
TORNADO SHELTER LOCATIONS # 1
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Charlevoix
Location West side of Elder’s Complex (behind complex) East side of Elder’s Complex (near cul-de-sac in front) Peshawbestown Road near weather monitoring station Antrim near playground area Benzie Community Center near pow-wow grounds Charlevoix Community Center near playground area
Address 11201 Ki-Dah-Keh Drive - behind
Longitude/Latitude 45* 01’13N – 085* 37’ 53W
11201 Ki-Dah-Keh Drive – front
45* 01’10N – 085* 37’ 50W
2809 NW Bay Shore Drive .09 mi south of Putnam Rd – West side Cherry Avenue, Kewadin – WingashMikun, Rapid City 7282 Hoadley Road, Benzonia
45* 01’43N – 085* 37’ 40W
10085 Wa-Ba-Noong-Mi-Kun
45* 12’33N – 085* 11’ 03W
45* 12’32N – 085* 11’ 01W 44* 35’21N – 086* 05’ 34W
TORNADO SHELTER GUIDELINES The following are suggested guidelines for the Tornado Shelters which are located on tribal lands: 1. The shelters were designed and installed for the safety and protection of the residents without basements in their homes for sheltering during a tornado event. Each shelter will hold approximately 24 people. That number may be reduced, depending on pets and items carried. 2. When a tornado watch is announced, it means that weather conditions are where severe storms could produce a tornado. At this time you should have the previously prepared kit accessible, remain alert for approaching storms. Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for information. All Tribal Commercial Buildings received a NOAA Weather Radio. 3. When a tornado warning is announced, it means that a tornado has been sited or has been indicated by weather radar. At this time you should take your emergency kit and immediately seek shelter. 4. Each household should have an emergency kit readily located within their home that they could take with them to the designated shelter area. The kit should be stocked with a flashlight (batteries left out), non-perishable food (for you and your pets), a radio (batteries left out), minor medical kit, and enough fresh drinking water for all family members and pets. 5. Each shelter will be locked from October 1st until April 1st for the winter months. GTB Fire/Rescue Department shall lock/unlock the shelters and notify Tribal Police. GTB Fire Chief, Tribal Police and Office Managers shall have keys to the Shelters located in their offices. 6. There are three (3) storm shelters located on the reservation. The first unit is located behind the Elder’s complex, the second unit is located near the cul-de-sac in front of the Elder’s complex on Ki-Dah-Keh and the third unit is located on Peshawbestown Road near the Natural Resources weather monitoring station. 7. We also have one unit located near the playground equipment at the Charlevoix Satellite Office, one unit located near the Pow-Wow grounds at the Benzie Satellite Office and one unit located near the playground area at the Antrim location. ***********************
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WEATHER SIREN 1. There is a weather Siren located near the Pow-Wow grounds in Peshawbestown which is activated April 1st to October 1st each year. 2. Date and Time siren is activated will be determined by Leelanau County Emergency Management Office. 3. The Siren is tested monthly through Leelanau County Dispatch Center. 4. The Fire Department Chief/Administrator and GTB Tribal Police Department shall listen each month to determine if the Siren is activated when Leelanau County sounds the test alarm. 5. If these agencies do not hear the Siren during the test phase, they shall contact the agency to fix the Siren and notify Leelanau County Emergency Management Office immediately that the Siren is not working. 6. The Siren should be actively working during the April to October season. 7. A notice shall go in the GTB Newsletter in March and October each year notifying the community members that the Siren will be tested a specific date and time so the community and/or employees are not alarmed when the test is conducted each month. 8. If there is inclement weather, Leelanau County will activate the Siren and community members should understand why the Siren is being activated (inclement weather) and seek immediate shelter. 9. Announcements of Inclement Weather, Watch and Warning definitions shall go in the GTB Newsletter every year to inform community members and how to respond accordingly during emergency events. 10. Announcements of emergency preparedness and web sites to obtain additional information should go in GTB Newsletter annually to assist community members on preparedness.
TORNADO or INCLEMENT WEATHER DRILL *********************
1. Tornado or Inclement Weather Drills are conducted annually for the safety of the GTB employees and/or visitors to the Tribal Gov’t buildings. 2. Leelanau County Emergency Management Office conducts an annual Tornado (Inclement Weather) Drill county-wide each year. 3. GTB Fire Department shall coordinate, if at all possible, the county-wide Tornado (Inclement Weather) Drill for each Tribal Gov’t building at the same time as the county. If not, each tribal building must complete drill annually before May 15th. 4. GTB Fire and Tribal Police Departments shall contact Leelanau County Emergency Management Office on the County Tornado (Inclement Weather) Drill procedures in March of each year and coordinate efforts to complete tribal building drills. 5. GTB Tribal Gov’t Buildings shall participate in the annual Tornado (Inclement Weather) Drills and employees and/or visitors in Tribal Buildings are required to move to the designated Tornado location for their building. There are specific locations identified on the floor plans for each Tribal Building. 6. Management shall notify employees and/or visitors in their building of the drill procedures every year on locations to report to during drills. 7. Every Tribal Gov’t Building shall have two personnel identified prior to drill to conduct the head count during the Tornado Drill and shall document the Drill time, number of employees/visitors participating and issues encountered during drill. Everyone is required to participate in the tornado drill. A copy of the Drill Forms should be with the GTB Fire Department and/or Tribal Police Department and GTB Emergency Management Office. 8. A copy of the completed Drill documentation shall be provided to the GTB Fire Chief and GTB Tribal Police Captain/Officers after the drill is finished and all drill forms will be returned to GTB Emergency Management Office. 9. GTB Fire and Tribal Police Department shall contact Leelanau County Emergency Management Office after the drill has been completed for documentation purposes. ******************* FIRE DRILL 1. GTB Tribal Gov’t Buildings shall participate in annual Fire Drills which are conducted a minimum of once a year during unannounced times coordinated by each building manager and GTB Fire Department Chief/Administrator. 2. Fire Drills should be conducted in early spring of every year and shall be unannounced. (Building management and GTB Fire Chief and Tribal Police will know when drills will occur so they can coordinate date and time of drill if staff need assistance). 3. All Employees and/or visitors within the tribal buildings are required to move to the designated outside fire location for their building. There are specific locations identified for each tribal government building and management shall provide information to employees every year. 4. Prior to activating a buildings fire alarm to conduct a fire drill, the GTB Fire and Tribal Police shall contact the alarm companies and Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire/Rescue Department and Leelanau County Emergency Management Office/Dispatch Center that a Fire Drill will occur. These departments shall provide a date and time of drill so SBBFD will not send/activate emergency personnel to the Drill. Preferably the GTB Fire Chief should use a bullhorn to pretend a fire alarm was activated instead of using the buildings fire alarm and go throughout the building announcing the fire drill. 5. Each Tribal Gov’t Building shall have two personnel identified prior to drill to conduct the head count during the Fire Drill and shall document the Drill time, number of employees/visitors participating and issues encountered during drill. Everyone in the building is required to leave the building. All drill documents used during the drill shall be given to the GTB Fire Chief and GTB Tribal Police Captain/Officers who will submit documents to GTB Emergency Management Office. 6. The GTB Fire and Tribal Police Departments shall contact Leelanau County Emergency Management Office and notify them that they participated in the drills and file the Drill Documents with the GTB Fire Chief/Administrator and GTB Emergency Management Office. ****************** Rev. 3/12/15
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GTB Fire Fighters
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GRAND TRAVERSE BAND FIRE AND RESCUE 3501 PUTNAM ROAD PESHAWBESTOWN, MI 49682
STATION 231-534-7666
FAX 231-534-7966
REQUEST FOR HOME INSPECTION Tribal Member’s name:
Tribal ID #
Phone:
Address: Approximate age of this home: Is this home handicap accessible? Are there currently hearing impaired residents at this address? Number of floors in your home
Approximate square footage:
Current number of fire extinguishers:
Current number of smoke detectors:
Last time inspected:
Last time inspected:
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Yes, I am interested in having GTB Fire Rescue inspect my home for proper placement of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Signature:
Date:
WHAT DOES FIRE PREVENTION MEAN
Removing and not replacing smoke alarms makes firefighter jobs harder. If your alarms are more than 10 Fire prevention, and what it means to me? What does it years old or if you’ve lived in your home more than 10 mean to the common man? To a firefighter what it means years and the alarms never were replaced, please call is having a fire prevention plan in place for your home in the fire station. GTB Fire/Rescue staff will either email case a fire occurs. The next question is, what are you going you a Home Inspection Request Form to install new to do to prevent a fire? Listed below are tips to help you alarms or stop by the GTB Fire/Rescue Office on Putnam prevent a fire in your home. Road in Peshawbestown and staff will give you a Home Inspection Request Form. Also there are Home Inspection STEPS TO PREVENT OR REDUCE A FIRE IN YOUR forms at the Medicine Lodge in the health and human HOME: services offices. You can pick one up there and fill it ✔✔ Each home should have properly installed out and scan, email or mail it to the GTB Fire/Rescue working smoke alarms in your home as a first Dept and fire personnel will schedule your home for an step to prevent a fire in your home. inspection and install new smoke alarms. The smoke ✔✔ Annually change the batteries in your smoke alarms and fire extinguisher are free upon inspection of alarm 2 times a year, when we turn the clocks ahead and again when we turn the clocks back. your home and the training that comes with both is FREE! It won’t take long and it might be the smartest choice you ✔✔ Have a working charged fire extinguisher and can make. knowing how to use the extinguisher. To the common man the smoke alarm is a pain when the batteries start going bad because the alarm chirps, and instead of changing the batteries, most people disengage the alarm to silence the alarm, never to replace the battery or re-install the alarm. This may result in a smoke alarm not going off when its needed or you or your loved ones waking up to a room full of smoke and panic or not wake up at all.
For questions, please call GTB Fire/Rescue Department: GTB Fire/Rescue Chief GTB Firefighter II/EMT Andrew Anthony Todd Brewer 231-534-7161 231-534-7666 Andrew.anthony@gtbindians.com todd.brewer@gtbindians.com
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☛☛Mail-in surveys can be sent to the Tribal Council Administrative Offices: 2605 N. West Bay Shore Dr, Peshawbestown, MI 49682 ☛☛Hard Copy surveys can be sent via interoffice mail to Katrina Milks at the Administrative Annex in Peshawbestown.
Katrina Milks would like to suggest that you fill out this community survey in electronic form on-line. We have a placed a link on the gtbindians.org web site under “Public Information”. This link will open a new window on an interactive web survey site call “Surveymonkey.com”. 1
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Introducing the NEW Peace Making Program
Hi Everyone! My name is Sandy Anderson. I’ve accepted the Administrative Assistant I/Program Director for the Facilities Department. I began my new job on March 16, 2015 leaving my previous GTRC Purchasing Clerk positon on March 13, 2015. Though my experience on the EDC side was an enjoyable one I am thankful to be back working for the government side of the Grand Traverse Band. I bring years of Facilities Maintenance experience with me as I held this position previously for over 10 years. My main objective is to administer the daily administrative operations of Facilities Maintenance which includes maintaining the work order system. I look forward to working with government employees again. Please send work orders via email sandy.anderson2@ gtbindians.com, fax 231-534-7701 or you can call me at 231-5347700. If you have any questions, please call or stop by anytime. Best regards, Sandy Anderson
Aanii, My name is Debbie McSawby. I’m the Administrative Assistant for G.T.B. Automotive Department. I started my new position March 9, 2015. I’m excited to be a part of the automotive team. I look forward to working with the community and staff. Miigwetch. Debbie McSawby, Automotive Department (231) 534-7705
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FINANCIAL NOTES
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2015 ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ELDERS DISTRIBUTION ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 16TH. PLEASE CONTACT THE MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS CHANGES.
JUNE 2015 PER CAPITA PER CAPITA ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS MAY 13TH. PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS CHANGES.
2014 Elders Distribution Checks As of March 17th, the following members have unclaimed elders checks from 2014 distribution at the Accounting Office. JERRY CHUPP EDWARD COBB Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information.
ELDERS TRUST FUND DIRECT DEPOSIT If you have not already signed up for direct deposit of your elders distribution checks, Friday SEPTEMBER 4TH is the deadline to sign up for a direct deposit of your 2015 elders distribution and all future elders distribution checks. The form must be received in our office by September 4th. This deadline (September 4th) 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 16th. Mailing address: Grand Traverse Band Attn: Accounting 2605 N West Bay Shore Dr Peshawbestown MI 49682-9275
PER CAPITA DIRECT DEPOSIT If you have not already signed up for direct deposit of your per capita checks, Friday, May 1st is the deadline to sign up for a direct deposit of your June 2015 per capita and all future per capita checks. The form must be received in our office by May 1st. This deadline (May 1st) 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 per capita direct deposit will be suspended until a valid address is received in the Membership Office. If you need to change the information for your direct deposits, 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 Per Capita Office or fill out the Direct Deposit Cancellation form. If not using the form, please write that you wish to cancel your per capita direct deposit, sign, date, and include tribal id number and/or social security number. The deadline to cancel your current direct deposit is Wednesday, May 13th.
December 2014 Per Capita Distribution Checks As of March 17th, the following members have unclaimed per capita checks from December 2014 distribution at the per capita office. The member has until five business days before the next per capita distribution to claim this check. Philip Barrera Corey Duncan Mary Mantowash Ambrose Paul Jr Santana Perez Ryan Stevens Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information.
Uncashed Per Capita Distribution Checks As of March 17th, the following members have uncashed/ unclaimed per capita checks from June 2014 or earlier distributions: Amy Allard Augustine Floyd Miguel Kenwabikise Alfonso Moreales Santana Perez John Reed Francis J. Shomin Curtis White Please contact Christina Loucks, Senior Accountant, at the Government Accounting Department (231) 534-7131 for further information on how to obtain a new check.
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OUR APRIL ELDER BIRTHDAYS
Updated Addresses Needed
Below is a list of tribal members (as of March 17th) that do not have current addresses with the Membership Office and Per Capita Office. Please contact Membership at (231) 534-7101 to request an Address Change Form. This form is also located on our website www.gtbindians.org. AMBER CHARLES LEVI PHILIP JAIME JEREMY JAMES JESS PATRICK ROBERT BRIANNA BRYAN MIKAYLA JERRY TEHYANA EDWARD CARRIE AGNES PATRICK COREY KATIE CASEY SAVANNAH BRIAN AUGUSTINE DAKOTA JAMIE RACHEL BILLY CRYSTAL JASON PETER RONALD SARAH THOMAS BRITTANY RAYMOND LAWRENCE JESSICA LACI CHRISTINE CYNTHIA MARY STACEY LEVI ERIC MICHELLE
ANDERSON ANDERSON ANTOINE BARRERA BARRIENTOZ BASS BROOME BURFIELD BURRIS CALKINS CHAMBERS CHIPPEWA CHIPPEWA CHUPP CLOUD COBB COGER CROSS DEVERNEY DUNCAN EATON ELLIOTT EPPLETT FAIRLEY FLOYD FUNMAKER GAUTHIER GENEREAUX GROSE GUERRERO HOGAN JAUKKURI JR JOHN JOHN JOHNS JR JONES JOURDEN KING KITCHEN KLINE LEWIS MANN MANTOWASH MARTINEZ MCCLELLAN II MCDONALD JR MCGRATH
CHRISTOPHER RICHARD CODY DENNIS KRYSTAL JACQUELYN KELLY ALAN MICHELLE TODD NATASHA CATHERINE AMBROSE AMBROSE ANTHONY SANTANA ELIZABETH ISAIAH KENNETH NIKO LLOYD BRIANNA ELISSA LAWRENCE GERALD KRISTINE MICHELLE VICTOR CHRISTAL WYMAN FRANCIS TRENTON AUSTIN JOHN RYAN ANTONIO BIANCA CAREY TONY NICHOL SUSAN FELICIANNA KATHRYN DOUGLAS RICHARD PONTIAC
MEIER MENEFEE MIKEL MILLER MILLER MISHLER MOHN NEWSTEAD NIEBUR NIEWIADOMSKI OLIVARES PAGE PAUL JR PAUL PAUL PEREZ PETERS PRESTON REED ROMITTI ROSE SALAZAR SCHAAR SCHAUB SCHWANKE SHEAHAN SIMMS SINEWAY SMITH SPEAR ST GERMAINE ST GERMAINE STEEBY STEED STEVENS THRASH THRASH THRASH THRASH VAN RIPER WHEELER WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WILSON YANNOTT YOUNG
NameFirst Scott Stanley Joseph Barbara Rose Alvina John William Robert Richard William Yvonne Patricia Lorraine James Gail Barbara Ronald James Louis Thomas Gwendolyn Richard Larry Geneva Sandra Lora Charles Sandra Elizabeth Sharon Jack Ginger Gertrude Mabel Henry Patrick Deborah Vincent Cornelia Laverne Gail Quintin Percy William Beth Louis David Mark George Luella Debra Kathleen Joan Carl Sarah Ella Nicholas George Rebecca Richard Delores Robert Eugene Judith Debra Jane Lilly Debra Virginia John Arlene Elaine Joseph Alice Alvina Michael Diane Patricia
NameLast Thompson Bigjoe Raphael Pierce Denemy Napont Moore Bailey McDonald McGrath Reed Gale Randolph Livingston Mills Diaz Hanninen Scheiding Harter Gates McSauby LaLonde Church Gates LaSieur Yannott Robert Petoskey Turner Gribbell Reisedge Harter Hardy Minzey Burns Bailey McGrath McNeil Held Two Crow Winters Woods Walker Anderson DeVerney Hensley Williams Mamagona Russell McClellan Cote Gannon Lewis Petoskey Paepke Bray Germaine Bailey Warren Kalush King Ermatinger Lewis Wabindato O’Neill GreenSky Rohl Pocock Koepp Lofgren Concannon DeVerney Marquez-Haggerty Finch Markus Marshall Bailey Smith Alexander
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Tubing and B-Ball
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A Great Family Fun Tubing Event at Timberlee, March 7 & 8, thank you Aaron TwoCrow and GTB Housing for organizing this community gathering.
Suttons Bay Basketball, Class D, Champions photo above Tribal Members, Justin McSawby, Jon-Jon Anderson, and Adam Arroyo with Coach Ron Anderson
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Dayton Swallows is a wonderful student with excellent creative writing and math skills. He is always willing to help out classmates who need a little assistance. He is friendly and well-liked by all. Please add my grandson Dayton to the paper, he was February’s student of the month for elementary grades at Suttons Bay. We think you are doing great Dayton, congratulations, Grandma Donna.
GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS LIFE LONG LEARNING April Birthdays! Jacob Woods—April 3rd Brendan Schneider—April 4th Dylan Schneider—April 4th Jacob Anderson—April 9th Taylur Gould—April 16th
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
April TCAPS TITLE VII PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Lynne Gould—April 21st
Coordinator: Amber Ochoa—933-5852 or ochoaam@tcaps.net
Jayton Raphael—April 25th
Central High School: Sue Chang—933-1688 or changsu@tcaps.net
Yasmin Alfonseca—April 26th Riley Wemigwase—April 26th
Mnodibishkaa!!!
STUDENT OF THE MONTH!! Congratulations to Christian Sams of East Middle School for being named Student of the Month!!!!!!!
West Senior High School: Mary Kay Hicks—933-7524 or hicksma@tcaps.net East Middle School: Michelle Sehl—933-7398 or sehlmi@tcaps.net West Middle School: Michelle Sehl—933-8285 or sehlmi@tcaps.net Blair: Cheryl Erickson—933-5719 or ericksonch@tcaps.net Central Grade: Jane Conway—933-5636 or conwayja@tcaps.net Cherry Knoll: Barb Hutchison—hutchisonba@tcaps.net Courtade: Deb Solomonson—solomonsde@tcaps.net Eastern: Sue Change—changsu@tcaps.net Interlochen Community: Sue Struble—933-5974 or strublesu@tcaps.net Long Lake: Mary Kay Hicks—933-7845 or hicksma@tcaps.net Montessori Glenn Loomis: Jennifer Osburn—osburnje@tcaps.net Old Mission: Mary Merrill—merrillma@tcaps.net Silver Lake: Barb Hobson—hobsonba@tcaps.net Traverse Heights: Corinna Schug—schugco@tcaps.net or 933-6512 Westwoods: Kathy Easter—easterka@tcaps.net Willow Hill: Diane Behrens—behrensdi@tcaps.net
Board of Education Meetings Traverse City Area Public Schools: Monday, April 13th @ Boardman Building
Central Michigan University College Campus Visit On March 17th 13 students enjoyed a presentation by an Admissions Representative, a fantastic (and free!) lunch, a tour of campus and a meet and greet session with current students enrolled in both the Native American Affairs program and Multicultural Division Program at CMU. Chi Miigwech to Amber Ochoa (TCAPS Title VII Coordinator), Sue Change (Central High School TIA)& Page Paul (GTB YIS for Benzie County) for helping make this event possible!
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Education
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Lif e Long Lear ning K -12 Leelanau Newsletter School Board Meeting
April 2015 Welcome Back from Spring Break!!!
Suttons Bay Schools
School resumes April 6th
April 13th @ 7pm
Lets make these last couple of months count. If you need tutoring help contact your Y.I.S to set up tutoring services.
Northport Public Schools April 13th @7pm
PROM April 25th Contact your school for details
Leelanau Youth Intervention Specialist TaShena Sams Phone: 231-534-7231 Fax: 231-534-7646 E-mail: Tashena.sams@gtbindians.com
Suttons Bay Title VII Parent Committee Meetings April 16th @5:30pm Suttons Bay High School
Extra Curricular Support Available
Suttons Bay High School Graduation
GTB students enrolled in the Life Long Learning Program who maintain a 2.0 GPA and have no Truancy issues are eligible to receive financial support for extra curricular activities.
May 9-10
Pow-wow Sutton's Football Field More Info: Walker Stonefish 231-866-1458
Please contact Melissa Alberts 231-534-7765
Tribal Member Students ROCK CHECK THIS OUT / CONGRATULATIONS
AMELIA ANTHONY – THE LAKER LOGISTICS TEAM CAMERON KITCHEN – SUTTONS BAY TEAM 3688 (Norseman) Here is that link to the district championships in Grand Rapids. http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/regional-events Here are the standings for Team 5562 the Glen Lake “The Laker Logistics” is at 46th place, Amelia Anthony Tribal member. And
Suttons Bay Team 3688 “Norseman” are at 26, Cameron Kitchen Tribal member in the fray at Championship level competition: http://frc-districtrankings.usfirst.org/FIM
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Summer Camp Application
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Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 Snacks will be provided along with transportation given prior notice. Students will be doing a variety of different activities along with a homework lab. Tutors will be on site to help.
Hello, My name is Page Paul and I am the new Benzie Youth Intervention Specialist. I have recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology. In both areas of study I focused on children and adolescents. I am originally from St. Ignace Michigan but have a large number of family member living in Traverse City and Benzie. Due to this I decided to start my schooling at Northwestern Michigan College, and transferred to Saginaw to finish school. I loved the area so much I decided to pursue a career path here in Traverse City. I am a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and I am hoping that the new community I am working in will accept me and allow me to help facilitate change and growth for the next generation of tribal youth.
LEELANAU COUNTY - Join the Fun at Exploration Days 2015! Leelanau County youth are invited to join over 2,500 young people for three days of fun, adventure and learning at Exploration Days, 2015. “Explore the Possibilities” is the theme for this annual 4-H event. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26 on the campus of Michigan State University. Leelanau County loves 4-H Exploration Days! For the past ten years, “little” Leelanau County has been in the top five counties in the state with the most participants! We hope that you will join us this year – note that you do NOT have to be a current member of 4-H to join the fun!!! Don’t miss the excitement on MSU’s campus! From crafts to biology, sports to science, participants are able to take part in sessions that are suited the interests of everybody – choose from over 200 different action-packed options! And, during free time, you can choose from behind-the-scenes tours, entertainment, recreational activities, and much more. Participants must be at least 11 years old by January 1, 2015. The event is sponsored by the Michigan 4-H Program, but participants do not need to be a current 4-H member to attend. So, invite a friend to join you! Parents and 4-H volunteers are invited too! If you are interested in volunteering as an adult chaperone, feel free to contact the MSUE office for more details. The fee to attend is $165 ($175 if not a current 4-H member) and includes 2 nights lodging, 7 meals, an event T-shirt, and the learning option(s) of your choice (a few options have additional fees). It also includes optional recreational activities like swimming, a dance and evening entertainment. Transportation to and from campus is provided via school buses for a small fee. Registration opens on March 17th and runs through Thursday, April 30th. Early registration is strongly encouraged as many options fill quickly. There will be an orientation in late May for all participants and their parents. For more information or registration forms, call the Michigan State University Extension office at 256-9888 or visit online at www.msue.msu.edu/Leelanau. You can also get additional information and download copies of registration forms and booklet at http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events/4-h_exploration_ days.
CONTACT: Susan Lee, Leelanau County MSU Extension, 4-H Program Coordinator Phone: 231-256-9888 Fax: 231-256-8331 Email: leesusa4@msu.edu
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GNEEJAWNISANANIK OUR CHILDREN’S CAMP
Ages 8—14
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS
APPLICATION 2015 Return it to the 3-Mile Office, Traverse City location
June 21-27
Gneejawnisananik Our Children’s Camp is an experiential learning summer camp for GTB girls & boys who will come together to
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complete health history information. I will not allow my child to attend if they are not in good physical condition or if they have been exposed to any contagious disease prior to the camp start date.
for ensuring the well-being of each camper and keeping the fun-level high!
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knowledge there are no contraindications to my son or daughter’s participation in all camp activities both on and off the camp ground location.
Counselors In order to provide positive role models for the youth, Gneejawnisananik staff are selected and trained to model outstanding qualities for our campers. They are experienced and committed to helping our children to flourish mentally, physically and spiritually. Counselors work with each camper
Parent Signature_____________________________ Date__________ Camper should be brought to camp on the Sunday 1:30—3p.m. at the campers registered session. All campers will be released to parents for camp departure at 12:30 pm on Saturday. All campers must be picked up by 1 pm on Saturday.
I give permission for information to be released to other programs within the tribe and/or medical personnel as deemed necessary by camp staff
to develop goals while giving encouragement and support
and only pertaining to camp sponsored activities. I also understand the
along the way. Counselors were selected to be part of
Grand Traverse Band Programs retains the right to use for publicity and
Gneejawnisananik camp because they are friendly, have a
advertising purposes, photographs and videotapes of the participants.
genuine love of children, are skilled and value Native American cultural and heritage. Camp Setting
Parent Signature______________________________Date__________ Please list one activity that you would like to experience at Camp this Summer.
The camp is an indoor/outdoor facility with showers and
Camper
indoor toilets, an indoor meeting area and mess hall. The camp has cabins for the campers to sleep in. It has a fire pit, nature trails, small creek, cultural workshops and pro-
I understand participating in the ~ Gneejawnisananik ~ Our Children’s _______________________________________________________________
grams. Gneejawnisananik is for GTB Youth ages 8 to 14
be to give 100% at all activities. I also pledge to be a good citizen while
years old living in the six county service area of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians which in-
at camp as well as in community, by being a positive role model. I also _______________________________________________________________
pledge to remain substance/alcohol and drug free and have no confrontations with county, state, federal and tribal law enforcement.
clude the counties of, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand
I agree to
follow the rules set and discussed prior to and upon arrival at my camp
Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee. The GTB ~ Gneejawnisananik camp is funded by the Grand
Camp ~ is a privilege and that I will participate and that my attitude shall
_______________________________________________________________
Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians.
session. I understand that if I break the rules set for me I will be asked to leave the camp and my parents will be notified to pick me up.
Camper Signature:______________________________Date_________ Medical Information and Medical Authorization In case of an emergency, accident or illness to the camper, the ~ Gneejawnisananik ~ —Our Children’s Camp” Staff is authorized to seek medical attention and to contact the following:
CAMP IS LIMITED TO 40 CAMPERS PER CAMP AND ENROLLMENT WILL BE BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. PLEASE RETURN CAMPER ENROLLMENT FORM BY MAIL TO THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 845 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, TRAVERSE
Contact Name: _________________________Relationship_________________
Phone (h)______________________________(w) or (cell)_________________
CITY, MI 49686. All enrollment forms will receive a date stamp upon receipt.
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Membership Office Announcements
Graduating Information Needed
Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training Graduates From summer 2014, fall 2014, winter/spring 2015. Your Attention Please: Preparations are being made for the “2015 Education Celebration” and would like to recognize all of our Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training graduates. We would like to include your picture and profile in the June edition of the newsletter. Please complete this form and return it with a copy or your Diploma, Degree, or Certificate of Completion to the GTB Higher Education Office at 845 Business Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 by May 1, 2015. Please send a digital photo if possible, with your name as the file name or in the Subject Line. Miigwetch! Melissa Alberts – Higher Education Specialist, (231) 534-7765 melissa.alberts@gtbindians.com SEND US YOUR INFORMATION AS SOON AS YOU READ THIS
Name: (Please PRINT clearly as you would like it on your certificate) School Name: List Degree Earned: Post-Graduation Plans: (ie; next level in college, travel, employment, etc.)
SPECIAL NOTES FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP OFFICE 2015 Summer Distribution: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, TCRS Resolution to close for Per Cap. We will accept applications until Friday May 1, 2015close of business AND Per Capita Direct Deposit deadline. We will process applications until Friday May 8, 2015-close of business. Monday, May 11, 2015 - Email with # of enrolled members sent to OMB Wednesday May 13, 2015 ACF deadline AND the Deadline for CANCELLING Direct Deposit of per Capita checks. We will reopen for applications Tuesday June 2, 2015. Elders Distribution Friday, September 4, 2015 is the deadline for Elders Distribution Direct Deposit. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 is the deadline for Elders ACF AND the Deadline for CANCELLING Direct Deposit of distribution checks. 2015 Winter Distribution Wednesday, October 21, 2015, TCRS Resolution to close for Per Cap. We will accept applications until Friday October 30, 2015- close of business. We will process applications until Friday November 6, 2015-close of business AND Per Capita Direct Deposit deadline. Monday November 9, 2015- Email with # of enrolled members sent to OMB. Wednesday November 18, 2015 ACF deadline AND the Deadline for CANCELLING Direct Deposit of per Capita checks. We will reopen for applications Wednesday December 2, 2015.
3-11-15 Elders all site pool tournament winners were these critters: Ron Judson (1st) Joe Wilson(2nd) & Frank Sam’s (3rd)
Catting around: Gloria Ptak, Billy Cabinaw & Gene Field
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Elders Calendars
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April 2015 Antrim/Traverse City Sun
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Calendar Subject to Change. Call Ahead To Confirm Activity
Robbin Raphael 534-7769 492-4352
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LUNCH 11:30 MANISTEE SHOP 1-3 (LV. @ 12:30)
THRIFT SHOPS T.C. 10-3 (LV @ 9)
WAL MART/ LUNCH 11:00 ALL SITE EUCHRE ELDER’S ADVIS. GAME DAY 12-2 T.C. 1-4 MTG. /LUNCH (LV. @ 11) 9:30 T.C. 11:30-3 TRIBAL COUNCIL “OUR MEDS” 1-3 3 MI. OFFICE TALK GIVEN BY M.I.E.A. CATHY BROW
LUNCH 11:30 ALL SITE EUCHRE LUNCH 11:30 ALL SITE CRAFT T.C. 1-4 MINI BINGO P.TOWN/LUNCH GAME DAY/ 11:30-3 (LV. @ 11) 12:30-1:30 EXERCISE 12:30-2 Organization (LV. @ 10)
Laverne and Sissy Scott at the All Sites Elders lunch and bingo
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CHARLEVOIX APRIL ELDERS CALENDAR
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Virginia Fields (Gene) Cvx Elder Site Coordinator Ofc: 231.534.7066 Cell: 231.492.4351 Fax: 231.534.7148
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All Site Crafts Peshawbestown 1:30-3:00 pm Elder’s Advisory Shopping, 3-M 11:30-2:30 pm
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MIEA Manistee (Deleg)
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Birthday Bash 3-Mile 1:00-2:00 pm
Pool Tournament/Lunch 11 :30-3:00 pm
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Tribal Council Peshawbestown 9:30-12:00 pm
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All Sites Crafts Peshawbestown 1:30-3:00 pm
Charlevoix Senior Center Meal Site 12-12:30 pm
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April 2015 LEELANAU Sun
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GREG BAILEY OFFICE -534-7740 CELL-492-4976
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE
PLEASE CALL COORDINATOR TO CONFIRM THE ACTIVITY IS BEING HELD
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Human Services
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Caregiver Heads-Up As if we don’t have enough challenges already as family caregivers, there is a one in 10 chance that restless legs syndrome (RLS) is keeping you and/or your loved one up at night. According to the RLS Foundation’s Web site, restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), is a disruptive neurologic disorder that seriously affects two to three percent of the adult population. RLS results in an irresistible urge to move the legs, which is often accompanied by unusual or unpleasant sensations in the legs that may be described as creeping, tugging, or pulling. Because RLS most often occurs in the evening, it can severely disrupt sleep and reduce quality of life. If you have restless legs syndrome, you are not alone. Up to 10 percent of the U.S. population may have RLS. Many people have a mild form of the disorder, but RLS severely affects the lives of millions of individuals. Unfortunately, many people living with RLS never get proper treatment because it’s hard to explain and often misdiagnosed as simply being “nervous.” Even your physicians may not take your symptoms seriously and friends and family members who are not living with RLS have no idea how negatively RLS can impact your or your loved one’s quality of life
Do I or my loved one have restless legs syndrome (RLS)? How many of the questions are true for you? 1. When you sit or lie down, do you have a strong desire to move your legs? 2. Does your desire to move your legs feel impossible to resist? 3. Have you ever used the words unpleasant, creepy crawly, creeping, itching, pulling, or tugging to describe your symptoms to others? 4. Does your desire to move often occur when you are resting or sitting still? 5. Does moving your legs make you feel better?
6. Do you complain of these symptoms more at night? 7. Do you keep your bed partner awake with the jerking movements of your legs? 8. Do you ever have involuntary leg movements while you are awake? 9. Are you tired or unable to concentrate during the day? 10. Do any of your family members have similar complaints? 11. Does a trip to the doctor only reveal that nothing is wrong and there is no physical cause for your discomfort? If you answered “yes” to a majority of these questions, you may have RLS. Gary Barg, Editor-in-Chief, Today’s Caregiver magazine gary@caregiver.com
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Regain Your Center
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“Monthly Community Feast” Living in Balance Feast Please join the Behavioral Health Department at the Medicine Lodge for a monthly feast. We will meet on the last weds of every month beginning on April 29th, 2015 from 6-8 pm. We will provide the main dish and drinks and you bring a side dish and/or a dessert to pass. Please bring your bundle. We will also have a speaker each month! Please call Christa Gasca 231-534-7187 or Lisa Shawandase 231-534-7090 with any questions.
Women Supporting Women Group Peshawbestown – Medicine Lodge AFS Conference Room 5:15pm-6:30pm 3/16/15 ********************** Charlevoix – 11:30am-1pm 3/20/15 ********************** Traverse City – Noon -1pm 3/18/15 ********************** Benzie – 2pm-3pm 3/18/15 All women are welcome! For more information please call Yvette Weese; CTAS PA-5 Counselor/Project Director at 231-534-7348.
A Measure of Our Support for Others The Behavioral Health and Family Services programs of the Human Services department have donated 16 Red Road to Wellbriety Books to the Pugsley prison. The books will be used on a regular basis with the Native Inmates. A GTB Behavioral health employee has been attending a Native group every other Saturday at the prison since December 2014 to help inmates with this program. Miigwitch, Don.
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Health Helps
Effective Monday, March 9, 2015, Purchased Referred Care will be open during the lunch hour, in addition to regular hours. They will be available to answer your questions and assist with PRC issues. Thank you!
Benzie elder, Carol Ramey flew home from Florida to see her new granddaughter Isabella, who weighed in at 6.5 pounds. Also pictured is her very good friend Lucy Mitchell.
Elders Coordinator Team Caption 2-12-15. Left to right..Benzie elder Coordinator Gloria Ptak, Leelanau Coordinators Greg Bailey and Marianne Antoine, Pat Putney and Charlevoix Coordinator Gene Field. Not pictured was Traverse City Coordinator Robbin Raphael.
Clinic staff and others who deal with you and your records must attend HIPPA Training and learning how to follow all sorts for regulations and procedures. Just so you know, the GTB has the greatest, most reliable health care team ever. Mari Raphael and Mary Jo McSauby are perfect examples of the best staff, they keep the train on the track.
Rose Nunez / Department 8 / Health Services Manager
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Northport School Reviews Policy
Greetings The Native American Policies and Procedures will be reviewed and approved at the April School Board meeting, April 13, 2015. I have enclosed a copy for your review. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns. Title VII Grant for 2015-2016: I have completed Part I of this grant and will complete Part 2 in May. We will need to have a parent meeting in late April to approve a budget and activity items. For the past several years we have used funds for Shady Trails Camp, ACT test prep and tutoring.
Please contact me if you have ideas for other student needs.
Barbara McCann 231-920-2755 barbarajmccann@hotmail.com
NORTHPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL
NATIVE AMERICAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES All Native American school age children will participate in all school programs on an equal basis as all other students attending Northport Public School. No teacher, support staff, or program director is to exclude or limit participation in any district activity on basis of nationality. Native American students requiring additional services to succeed will receive such services as needed. Native American students’ progress shall be assessed on a continuing basis and reported to parents. Tribal officials, parents of Native American students, Native American Education Parent Committee members and staff will meet regularly to address comments and concerns regarding Native American children’s equal participation in the educational programs of the District. Northport Public School will continue to work with Tribal officials to provide a more complete educational experience for Native American children as we have done in the past. Officials will have the opportunity to provide input in regards to policies and procedures which involve the education of Native American students. The following meetings will occur annually: Northport Public School’s Native American Education Parent Committee. Northport Public School Board of Education public hearing on Native American policies and procedures: Tribal officials and Native American parents and staff will be notified at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Notice will be posted in the School Office and a copy will be sent to the Tribal Council for posting. The Grand Traverse Band Indian Education Committee will serve as a Review Board to analyze student progress and programs relative to Native American children. Recommendations for academic changes, if necessary in the best interest of Native American students will be brought to the attention of the administrator for review and possible action and to the Board of Education if review or action is needed at that level. Native American parents will be invited to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluative programs involved in the education of their children. The District shall seek input from the Parent Committee and/or the Native American Policies and Procedures Committee, when necessary, in order to modify educational programs and services when progress is not being made, or there appears to be a lack of equal participation for Native American students. Copies of these policies and procedures will be sent home annually with each Native American student in this district. Copies will be sent to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Office. The Northport Board of Education, meeting in regular session on April 13, 2015 will review these policies and procedures relating to tribal and parent involvement in the education of Native American children and approves their implementation. These shall remain in force until revised by official action of the Board of Education.
Aanii Community Members, My name is Ernie Gablow, the Elder Community Liaison for our Elder’s Advisory Board, and I need your assistance. A portion of my responsibilities is to contact our Elders when they are in the hospital or nursing homes to send cards or visit with them. The challenge I am having is with the new confidentiality laws that prohibit me from gaining information
about anyone who is in the hospital or nursing homes and their visiting times. If you could contact me at 231-534-4889 and let me know if an Elder in your family is hospitalized or what nursing home they are in; it would be so helpful. We want to keep in contact with our Elders and your assistance would be greatly appreciated. A cheery hello or card does wonders for the spirit. Miigwetch! Ernie Gablow, Elder’s Advisory Board Liaison
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LIST OF RESIDENT TRIBAL MEMBERS - CURRENTLY INCLUDED ON LIST FOR THE TAX AGREEMENT ANDERSON
AMBER
DAWN
ANDERSON
JACOB
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ANTOINE
AARON
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BARAJAS
VICTOR
CHESTER
JUSTINE
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CRAMPTON
VALERIE
JEAN
FOLWER
JONATHAN
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FULLER
NANCY
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GUNDERSON
GARY
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HILBORN
BRANDON
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HILBORN
ERIN
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JOHN SR
ALLEN
JEROME
KING
EVELYN
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MANTOWASH
MARY
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MCGRATH
MARY
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MCNEIL
DEBORAH
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MCSAUBY
DAWN
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MILLER
DENNIS
ELIOT
MORENO
TESSIE
LYNN
MUNOZ
TAMMY
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MURILLOSOUTHBIRD
JULIO
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NARAGON
ANGELINE
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PETERS
OLIVIA
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QUIJAS
RUEBON
JON
SCHOCKO
SHYLA
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SCHOLTEN
SCOTT
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SCHWANDER
KATRIKA
MONEE
SHANANAQUET
MICHAEL
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SHOMIN
ELIJAH
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SHOSTAK
DAVID
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SIMS
GRANT
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TRAYLOR
SUZANNE
TWOCROW
ALLISON
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WABANIMKEE
GAIL
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WILSON
DONNA
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WILSON
JOYCE
MARIE
WINSTONE
ODESSA
CYERRA
Sales Tax Refund
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MICHIGAN SALES TAX REFUND FOR RESIDENT TRIBAL MEMBERS Notification: The 2014 Michigan Resident Tribal Member (RTM) Annual Sales Tax Credit Form 4013 was mailed in January to all registered members. If the mailing was returned to the Tribe due to an incorrect address your RTM status will automatically cancel by April 30, 2015 if no action is taken. A list of names is included for returned mail. If your address or name has changed since your enrollment into the Tax Agreement you need to provide update information. In order to either continue your RTM status or register as a RTM please complete an application or change of address/name form – available at the Government Accounting Office. It is necessary to update the Revenue Department with current information for any name or address changes. REQUIRED INFORMATION Option 1: Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license and a copy of one of the following items which includes your name and physical address (please do not submit a document with only a post office box number): a current utility bill, a current bill that you receive on a monthly basis, 2013 W2, 2013 Federal Income Tax Return, or a current monthly bank statement Option 2: Submit a copy of your photo tribal identification card, and two (2) of the following: a current utility bill, a current bill that you receive on a monthly basis, 2013 W2, 2013 Federal Income Tax Return, or a current monthly bank statement Bills, statements and documents listed above must contain the resident tribal member’s name, physical address, and dated within one month of the requested change date. On-line statements or bills are not acceptable documentation for address verification.
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Applications are processed to the State of Michigan once a month at the end of each month. A receipt date of the 25th of each month has been implemented to allow accounting staff sufficient time to forward data to the State. The Tribe is responsible for ensuring compliance with the tax agreement. Failure to update the Tribe with current data by APRIL 30, 2015 will result in the removal of your name as a resident tribal member for the State of Michigan Tax Agreement. If you have any questions regarding the tax agreement, please feel free to contact Donna Swallows by email donna.swallows@ gtbindians.com or at (231) 534-7130.