Gtbnews feb 2016 by Dave Spinniken

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Doris Winslow, Mary Pelcher, Tribal Manager, Dee Wanageshik and Desmond Berry (inset), loaded water donated by government staff into Desmond’s truck. The water has been donated as a show of support for Flint residents struggling with a bad water treatment and distribution system. STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WATER RESOURCES DIVISION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 9th Take Notice that the MI Department of Environmental Quality’s (MDEQ) Water Resources Division (WRD) will hold a public hearing at the Boardman River Nature Center Community Room, 1450 Cass Road, Traverse City on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at 7 pm. A public informational meeting, providing additional information regarding the proposed project, will precede the public hearing from 5 to 7 pm. The purpose of this hearing is to secure views and concerns of persons following application for permit: Application for Permit No. 2C6-TNM2-HBTC The application is available for review at the MDEQ Web site: https://miwaters.deg.state. mi.us/. This public hearing record will remain open for ten days after the public hearing date. Any written comments to be submitted for the public hearing record must be received at this address on or before the close of the record. MDEQ, WRD CONSTITUTION HALL 525 WEST ALLEGAN STREET LANSING, MI 48933 The applicant proposes to permanently drawdown the impoundment formed by the Boardman Dam, Dam ID 512. In addition to the drawdown to remove the dam’s existing powerhouse and spillway structure; remove portions of earthen embankment, to restore the natural river channel.

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Day Monday

Tuesday Wednesday

Friday

Event Nooner’s (basketball)

Time 12-1

Person

Yoga Elders Walking

5:30-6:30 10 am

Naomi

Girls Volleyball (5th grade up) Nooner’s (basketball)

6-7:30 12-1

Cheyenne

Yoga

12-1

Naomi

Family Night (2x’s month) February 10 &24 Nooner’s (basketball) Elders Walking 2nd Friday movie night February 12, 2016

6- 8:30 12-1 10 am Movie starts 6:15 sharp

“Furious Seven”

Saturday February 27, 2016 Snow Shoeing 10-12 Remember to bring your tribal id and fill out Strongheart membership application if you haven’t done so already. Everyone has to have an application on file in case of and emergency.

Strongheart Activity Reminder Dee Wonageshik reports that YOGA class is offered at the Strongheart Center. YOGA class meets 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Mondays. There is also a group that was started on November 18 and meets Wednesdays at noon. As well as other healthy activities CALL ME, WE CAN HELP BREAK THE WINTER BLUES, IN A GOOD WAY!!

231-534-7551

STRONGHEART Our first Family Night of volleyball, ping pong, badminton was held in January 2016 Family Night event calendar schedule: CALL DEE 231-534-7551

Always please bring clean dry shoes

Facility will be open from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

SORNA: Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act is Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. SORNA outlines mandatory minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification for all US jurisdictions, including states, federally recognized Tribes, and US territories. The purpose of this act is to help protect the public from sex offenders and offenders against children. A person who has been convicted of a sex offense is required to register and have their information, including their name, date of birth, addresses, employer address, school address, physical description, current photograph, vehicle information, whether or not they are in compliance with registration requirements, all sex offenses for which the sex

offender has been convicted and the sex offense for which the offender is currently registered. Information regarding victims, arrests not resulting in convictions and the social security number of the offender are not made available to the public. The purpose of providing this information is to promote public safety; it is not intended to be used for purposes of harassment or intimidation of the offender.

www.nsopw.gov Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website Kiosks are available for community members to view these registries in the following locations: Tribal Police Lobby, Traverse City Office Lobby, Benzie Office Lobby, and Charlevoix Office Lobby.

**Reminder to all registered sex offenders visiting Tribal Lands: You The length of time a person must register as a sex offender varies, from must register your presence with Tribal Police up to 72 hours PRIOR 15 years to lifetime, based on the to entry. Exclusions to this are those offense. patronizing gaming establishments If you have internet access in your and Eagletown Market, and those home, you can check the registries and visiting Tribal Court for a valid purpose. resources attached at the following websites: www.mipsor.state.mi.us If you have any questions regarding Michigan Sex Offender Registry SORNA, please contact Denise Public Website Johnson at 534-7370.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Construction Project: Building Renovation and New Work Building Your firm is invited to submit an offer to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians for construction work located in Peshawbestown, Michigan (Leelanau County). Offers are to be submitted to the Office of the Purchasing Manager at the GTB Governmental Accounting, 2631 N. West Bay Shore Drive, Peshawbestown, Michigan, 49682 by 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, for the following project: Description: The construction/renovation of the existing NRD Fishery Work

Building at the Arthur Duhamel Marina located in Peshawbestown, Michigan to be a certified fish processing facility as indicated on the Drawings. The work includes (but not limited to) permits, new construction (Alternate A-1: wood structure – pole barn type), renovation of existing structure, all FF&E, all associated plumbing, all associated mechanical, and all associated electrical as indicated on the construction documents. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical work shall be “Design-Build” by the General Contractor. Installation of two Owner provided ice machines. Supply all materials, equipment and labor for a complete job.

Complete Bid Documents can be picked up from Traverse Reproduction & Supply Co. (Traverse City, Michigan). GTB TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE / NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE APPLIES- Contractors/Subcontractors seeking to qualify for Native American preference shall submit proof of Indian ownership with their Bid. PREVAILING WAGES APPLIES - Davis-Bacon Wage Act (Leelanau County) applies; successful Contractor shall submit certified wage documentation with all pay applications. GTB BIDDING CODE APPLIES The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians reserve the right to accept or reject any or all offers.

Contact:

Steve Feringa, AIA, Tribal Architect Steve.feringha@gtbindians.com

LTBB Tribal Citizen Sean Cahill has been appointed to the LTBB Appellate Court The Ottawa Trails newspaper announced that on December 21, 2015, Appellate Court Justice Bill Denemy administered the oath of office to Sean Cahill, an LTBB Tribal Citizen. Sean Cahill will serve a 6 year term on the LTBB Appellate Court. Congratulations Sean, your career has been steady and shows dedication to Indian Country. We are fortunate to have your participation in our justice system these past years.

Congratulations Mr. Mike Pressey, GTB Citizen We are pleased to announce that Mr. Mike Pressey has been chosen as the Assistant Hotel Manager for Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel, effective 1/25/15. Mike is a Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Member who brings with him over 30 years of Hospitality Management experience. Mike will be working out of the Hotel Administrative area behind the Turtle Creek Hotel Front Desk. He will assist in all areas of the Hotel operations including Front Desk, Housekeeping, Laundry, Uniforms, and the Creek Boutique retail area in the Hotel. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Mike to our Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel Team!

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Tribal Identification Card Changes

Membership Department VI “Important Membership Reminder” Preface: Per 7 GTBC § 12.02 (Grand Traverse Band Code)

Physical Address

“Each Tribal member, as a condition of enrollment, is required to maintain a physical address with the Membership Office that reflects actual residence regardless of the Tribal member’s mailing address.”

VOTER REGISTRATION This is an Election Year. Your have an opportunity and some may say “You Have an Obligation” to take an active part in selecting (or being) a Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Government Official. First thinkg to do is to make sure your voter registration is up-to-date. Take time to read and understand the 2016 Election Regulations. Up-to-date regulations have been mailed out, check that the address delivery that was used is completely correct. Contact the Membership Office with any changes that need to be made. THIS IS YOUR FIRST STEP AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. CONGRATULATIONS TRIBAL CITIZENS!

Mick Robinson earned his Black belt at Seung-Ni Martial Arts with Master Kevin Shoults. Congratulations

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Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to keep germs and food out of their pits and grooves. Studies supported by the NIHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and others have shown that sealants are safe and effective. But many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about sealants. In fact, fewer than one-third of children in the U.S. have sealants on their teeth.

How can I get sealants for my children? Talk to your dentist about getting sealants for your children. Some health insurance programs pay for sealants; ask your health insurance provider or your state Medicaid office. Sometimes sealants are also put on at school. Check with your school about whether it has a dental sealant program.

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOOP DANCE CONTEST WHAT: 26th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, 2016

9:30 a.m. Grand Entry – Saturday and Sunday Competition will end at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. WHERE: Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

COST: $18 general admission, $13.50 seniors (65+), $12 Heard

Museum Members and American Indians, $7.50 for children 4-‐12 and college students with I.D., FREE for children younger than 4. Cost is per day and includes the event and museum admission. Buy tickets in person or online at heard.org/event/hoop. Admission also entitles visitors with entrance to the Heard Museum. INFO/TICKETS: Call 602.252.8840 or visit heard.org/hoop.

MC FOR THE NATIVES HAVE TALENT LSC SHOW WAS PERCY BIRD

High-‐resolution images available; please contact Mark Scarp at 602.251.0283 (cell 602.810.8964) or mscarp@heard.org, or Casey Graham at 602.251.0251 or cgraham@heard.org. DETAILS: – prepare for stunning performances of the men and women who are vying to call themselves World Champion Hoop Dancer. The event combines artistry, sheer athleticism and cultural traditions to create an exciting, colorful and suspenseful competition. In 2015, the competition was so close that two dancers in the adult division had to compete in an additional dance-‐off to determine their final standing, and contests in recent years have been decided by just one to three points. Top American Indian and Canadian First Nation hoop dancers are preparing to enter to try to win the prestigious title and cash prizes at the two-‐day competition, in which men and women compete on an equal field.

JAMIE JOHN Winner 1st Place Youth Group 13-17

2016 NATIVES GOT TALENT cont... AGES 13 – 17 1) JAMIE JOHN $200 2) KOBE RAMIREZ & VIN SOFFERDINE -$100 3) NAOMI SAMS, JO JO SAMS, FREYA SOFFERDINE, JAYDEN SAMS - $50

Caitlin LeBlanc Winner 2nd Place Professional Performance Group

2016 NATIVES GOT TALENT AGES 1-12 1) AYDRIAN DAY - $200 2) ANDRES MARTINEZ $100 3) DONELI, MIA, SOPHIE $50

Josh Paul Adults 18 - Up

ADULTS 1) JOSH PAUL - $1000 2) THE KARSTENS - $500 3) LAKOTA & MEISHA - $300 PROFESSIONALS 1) JETTY RAE - $1000 2) CAITLIN LEBLANC - $500 3) BEEDOSKAH & WASKWANE STONEFISH - $300

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SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCES WERE GIVEN BY KEVIN LOCKE AND BUDDY BIG MOUNTAIN Pictured right is a photo of Buddy Big Mountain who brought with him 9 Native Marionettes and two large hand puppets. Buddy even gave the children a once in a lifetime opportunity to dance with his troupe and operate their strings. A few of the children were the same size as the marionettes. I can imagine they’ll forever remember this special weekend. Kevin Locke and his nephew gave a special workshop that included a few lessons on hoop dance techniques. Kevin is a recognized World Champion dancer, storyteller and wonderful teacher. His show and his workshop were “INCREDIBLE, UNFORGETTABLE AND ENTERTAINING”. Soon we’ll be posting parts of the activities we videotaped on our web page: gtbindians.org Thanks to the LSC staff for all their hard work.

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Navtives Got Talent famous celebrity judges were:

Mike Sinclair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WTCM Christal Frost - WTCM NEWSTALK 580 Melissa Smith - TV 7 & 4 Morning News Anchor We truly appreciate their help and the encouragement they gave to all the contestants.

TALENTED GTB YOUTH Some of these young people got up enough nerve to go on stage! We All Loved The Show!

KEVIN LOCKE has DVDs available for purchase. He is pictured here playing his flute for us at the January Natives Got Talent Show

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How the little things can add up:

In one year (M-F, 50 weeks per year)

Saving for your future!

What you decide to give up to put into savings

What you save each day

In 10 years

Coffee Drink

$ 750

$ 7,500

$ 9,900

$ 52,000

Coffee Drink and buying sandwich

$8 (now you bring lunch from home)

$2,000

$20,000

$26,400

$140,000

Driving to work (switch to carpool or transit)

$20 (save on gas and parking)

$5,000

$50,000

$66,000

$350,000

Public Service Announcement Junior Achievement 3 Options Junior Achievement of Northwest Michigan (JA) needs volunteers to deliver financial literacy, work-readiness and entrepreneurship programs to local students in grades Kindergarten through 12th. JA provides all the training and materials you will need. For as little as an hour a week, you can play an important role to empower the future of our young people. Contact Leisa Eckerle Hankins, district manager at 231-922-6330 or janwm@ja.org for more information. Retirees! Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Junior Achievement of Northwest Michigan (JA) needs volunteers, and will provide you with easy-to-use materials and training. You can help youth in our community learn how to be workforce-ready and money smart, and share your professional experiences. Northwest Michigan needs volunteers to deliver programs at Kindergarten through 12th grades. Contact Leisa Eckerle Hankins, district manager at 231-922-6330 or janwm@ja.org for more information. Parents, would you like to volunteer at your child’s school to deliver Junior Achievement programs? Junior Achievement of Northwest Michigan (JA) needs volunteers, and will provide you with easy-to-use materials and training. For as little as an hour a week, you can help students learn how to be workforce-ready and money smart. You can even volunteer for JA in your child’s classroom! Contact Leisa Eckerle Hankins, district manager at 231-922-6330 or janwm@ja.org for more information.

In 10 years if getting 5% interest

In 30 years if getting 5% interest

SKILLS SURVEY SAVING VITAL TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE Mino Kizhep, If you are a Grand Traverse Band Tribal Citizen and have not taken the Traditional Skills Survey, please do so. The results of this survey will be utilized to help bring artists in our community together, provide classes and workshops, and offer presentations to outside communities. This information is vital to keeping our traditional skills and knowledge alive and to be able to enhance the skills and knowledge of our people. You can fill out the paper copy you received in the mail, or if it has been misplaced, or for your convenience you may take the survey online at: www.surveymonkey. com/r/GTBSURVEY Please feel free to email or call with whatever questions you may have. Miigwetch for your time, and for your contribution to this important survey. Kellie J. Barton, Museum Curator & Archivist

Portable Fireplaces: Tips for Staying Cozy and Safe Portable fuel-burning fireplaces have become a popular way for people to heat their homes during winter months. However, if not used properly, these devices can be dangerous and pose a serious fire hazard. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Learn how to “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires.” Before you snuggle up to a portable fireplace, keep these NFPA safety tips in mind: · Make sure the fireplace has an Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) listing. This ensures the product has been tested for safety; · Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely; · Keep the area where you’re using the fireplace well ventilated; · Do not use the fireplace in sleeping areas; and

· Light the fireplace using a utility lighter or long match. As with all heating equipment, space is important! Create a “safe zone” around the device by keeping children, pets, and anything that can burn at least three feet away. To find out more information and protection tips on portable fireplaces, go to the NFPA website: http://nfpa.org/safetyinformation

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GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA & CHIPPEWA INDIANS LIFE LONG LEARNING

February 2016

Charlevoix Newsletter K-12 Education Department

GTB Youth Intervention Specialist Tyvin Whittaker 231-534-7065/342-7690

Serving GTB Students in these Schools  Charlevoix Elementary  Charlevoix Middle  Charlevoix High  Northwest Academy  East Jordan Elementary  East Jordan Middle  East Jordan High  Boyne Falls Public

Charlevoix Summer Youth Recreational Activities This summer the Life Long Learning Department in Charlevoix will be providing afternoon recreational activities and field trips for youth K-7 who enroll in the Summer Enrichment Program at the Charlevoix site. The SEP will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, 6 consecutive weeks beginning June 13th, in ending July 19. Recreational activities will include swimming, water sliding, archery, hiking, gathering, basketball, and other SEP enrollment forms will be available in April on the GTB website. Meals, snacks, and transportation will be provided for.

Hunter Safety Course Candidates GTB Youth Interested in exercising Tribal Treaty Fishing/Hunting/Gathering rights are encouraged to contact Tyvin Whittaker about taking a Hunter Safety Course this year. Salmon & steelhead fishing/spearing, turkey hunting, morel mushroom gathering, and deer hunting opportunities are available to those who successfully pass the course.

 Boyne City H.S.  Boyne City Middle  Petoskey High  Central Elementary  Round Lake Alternative  Lakeland Elementary  Cherryland Middle  Elk Rapids H.S.  Mancelona Elem.  Concord Academy  Central Lake

CABIN FEVER

Charlevoix/East Jordan GTB Community Center has snow shoes and ice skates that Tribal Members may check out and use during the winter months. Tribal Members are also welcome to use Computers in the Education Room and work out in the Exercise Room/ or use the Gym for an activity. Mid Winter Break No School February 18th (Presidents Day)

UPCOMING COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS NMC February 4, Traverse City, Mi. NCMC February 5, Petoskey, Mi. Northern Michigan University February 14-15 Marquette, Mi. H.S. Students Contact: Tyvin Whittaker for more information 534-7065

February Birthdays Freyah Sizemore 9th/Coby Dyer 21st/Dakota Burnett 22nd

TRIBAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TREKS In the spring and summer and fall of 2016, the Life Long Learning Department, in addition to their summer programs (Camp Alden, Summer Enrichment Program) will once again be offering Tribal Youth Empowerment Treks. These Empowerment Treks target Tribal youth between the ages 14-18 who are enrolled in the Life Long Learning Program and are seeking adventure and challenge. Each Trek will be a 3 day/ overnight outdoor wilderness backpacking expedition into one of Northern Michigan’s backcountry areas. Last summer Trekkers went to Wilderness State Park, and South Manitou Island. Interested Tribal youth in participating in one of this years TREKS please contact Tyvin Whittaker at 231-534-7065, Limited space is available, applications will be available in April.

Extra Curricular Financial Support Available 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. A Student Service Request Packet needs to be completed and submitted to the Education Department for funds to be allocated toward a students extra curricular activity. These activities may include and are not limited to the following: purchase of athletic shoes for school sports, senior expenses, special lessons, field trips and group outings, art supplies, driver’s education, etc.. Please contact Tyvin Whittaker for a student service request packet for your child or children. Student Service funding is available until funding last.

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MICHIGAN SALES TAX REFUND FOR RESIDENT TRIBAL MEMBERS The Tribal Government Accounting/Revenue Department must have current addresses for all members enrolled as RESIDENT TRIBAL MEMBERS under the Tax Agreement. All name or address changes must be updated separately with the Revenue Department. Changes done through Membership do NOT update your information for the Tax Agreement. The 2015 Michigan Resident Tribal Member (RTM) Annual Sales Tax Credit Form 4013 is mailed in January to all RESIDENT tribal members. Please make sure it will be mailed to the correct address. To updated your RTM status or register as a RTM please complete an application or change of address/name form – available at the Government Accounting Office, 3 Mile Office, Benzie, and Charlevoix Offices. REQUIRED INFORMATION Option 1: Submit a copy of your valid driver’s license or Michigan State Identification and a copy of one of the following items. All documents must include your current name and physical address (please do not submit a document with only a post office box number). 1. a current utility bill, 2. a current bill that you receive on a monthly basis, 3. 2014 W2, 4. 2014 Federal Income Tax Return, or 5. a current monthly bank statement 6. Option 2: Submit a copy of your photo tribal identification card, and two (2) of the following: 7. a current utility bill, 8. a current bill that you receive on a monthly basis, 9. 2014 W2, 10. 2014 Federal Income Tax Return, or 11. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Michigan Income Tax Exemption Tribal Members living within the Tax Agreement Area must have been pre-registered with the Tribe prior to claiming exemption from Michigan Income Tax. Eligibility starts the first day of the subsequent month when your application is completed.

Forms are available at the Government Accounting Building, 3 Mile, Benzie & Charlevoix Community Centers Contact: Donna Swallows at (231) 271-7130

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.

Calling Aimee Robertson, yes you should be a proud mom, your daughter Lydia got 2nd place If you have any questions regarding the tax agreement, please feel free to contact Donna Swallows by email donna.swallows@ in the bee competition. Joy gtbindians.com or at (231) 534-7130. Ogema got 1st & Dakota Agosa – not sure of his placement but Ragamuffin Theatre and Company he’s in the top 6. The top 6 will go to Glen Lake Schools on Feb A Theatre Troupe from Charlevoix, th 4 to compete with the other that has two tribal members (youth) schools. 3 Grand Traverse Band on it, they did a workshop here at the Charlevoix site over the summer, kids in the top 6 Spelling Bee and presented at Camp Alden one Competition. This is exciting summer for youth. news !!!! Maybe you can attend the Glen Lake event! The Tribe is responsible for ensuring compliance with the tax agreement. The RTMs failure to update the Tribe with current data may result in denial of their tax exemption status with the State of Michigan Tax Agreement resulting in tax liability, penalties, and interest.

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WINNERS: 1-12 year old

1st Place - Aydrian Day $200

2nd Place - Andres Martinez $100

3rd Place - Doneli, Mia, Sophie $50

13-17 age group

1st Place - Jamie John $200

2nd Place - Kobe & Vin $100

3rd Place - Naomi, Jo Jo, Freya, Jayden $50

18 & Up

1st Place - Josh Paul $1000

2nd Place - The Karstens $500

3rd Place - Lakota & Meisha $300

Professionals

1st Place - Jetty Rae $1000

2nd Place - Caitlin Leblanc $500

3rd Place - Beedoskah & Waskwane $300

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Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2016 CONTACT: Jennifer Eisner, (517) 241-2112 Free Nicotine Replacement offered throughout February in conjunction with national Tips campaign LANSING, Mich. – In conjunction with the fifth year of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tips from Former Smokers campaign, throughout the month of February the Michigan Tobacco Quitline will offer 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy to anyone who calls and enrolls.

A Special Drawing was conducted by our Tribal Manager Mary Pelcher and her assistant Doris Winslow. The lucky staff person who won was awarded time off to take a little Rest and Relaxation. Each staff person who donated bottled water for Flint residents received a ticket for the drawing. There was over 70 Gallons of water donated, and this water is on the way to several good causes in Flint, such as the Children’s home and a couple of community centers that are needing water. Your donations were appreciated! 4 hour time off certificates were awarded.

In Michigan, 16,200 residents die every year from smokingrelated diseases. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. It kills about 480,000 Americans each year. For every person who dies from a smoking-related disease, about 30 more people suffer at least one serious illness from smoking. Nearly 70 percent of smokers say they want to quit. “As residents listen to the newest ads from the Tips campaign, we are hoping to help them quit for good by providing 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy,” said Nick Lyon, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. “Each year we help thousands of Michigan residents quit through the Quitline. These ads help us further those efforts by helping people quit and never start.” The fifth year of ads from the Tips campaign began on January 25, and will run for 20 weeks on television, radio, billboards, online, and in magazines and newspapers. The campaign features real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases. “All the Tips ad participants are heroes,” said Corinne Graffunder, DrPH, MPH, Director of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health. “By courageously sharing their painful personal stories, they’re inspiring millions of Americans to make the lifesaving decision to quit smoking.” More than 30 people have leant their voice and story to the Tips campaign since 2012. Each real story represents thousands of Americans suffering from similar illnesses caused by smoking. Ads also highlight the benefits of quitting for loved ones, and the importance of quitting cigarettes completely, not just cutting down. The Michigan Tobacco Quitline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reached at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800784-8669) or 1-855-DEJELO-YA (1-855335356-92). For more information about the campaign, including profiles of the former smokers, links to the ads and more, visit www.cdc.gov/tips. For more information about tobacco in Michigan, visit www. michigan.gov/tobacco. ###

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EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES 2016

The last day to submit a Traditional Skills Survey and still be eligible to be entered into the drawing for the Pendleton Blankets is MARCH 1ST 2016 Get those surveys in please!

Please remember to fill out the traditional skills surveys if you haven’t already! If you complete your survey and send it in or submit it online you will be entered to win one of two Pendleton blankets! If you have misplaced your paper copy, the survey can be accessed online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ GTBSURVEY Miigwetch!

Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center & Odawa Gamik Open to the Public WEDNESDAY SATURDAY 10A.M. - 4 P.M.

Find us on Facebook! Scan the code below or go to: www.facebook.com/ eyaawingmuseum

Happy Valentine’s Day from Eyaawing Museum!

Eyaawing staff will be scheduling and planning for the Expressive Culture Series for this summer! We are looking for volunteers to teach, present, or demonstrate any topic of cultural interests. Please contact Kellie Barton at 231-534-7768 or kellie.barton@gtbindians.com

if you are interested.

Make plans to share your knowledge with your community this Summer!

Information Wanted! We would like to create a Veteran's Memorial here are the museum! To do this we need names, military branches, and rank of our Veterans, both recent, and our ancestors who served as well. Please email information to: Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com 231-534-7768

@EyaawingMuseum

Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Contact Information

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

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F e b ru a ry 2 0 1 6 . B E N Z I E / MANISTEE ELDER’S 3 Sun

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LUNCH 11:30 SHOPPING DAY 1-3 (LV. @ 12:30)

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

ALL SITE CRAFT/ WAL MART/ELDER’S ADVISORY MTG. LUNCH T.C.12:30-3 P.TOWN 1:30-3 (LV. @ 10:30) (LV. @ 10)

LUNCH 11:30 ALL SITE MOVIE SHOPPING DAY DAY T.C. 1-3 (LV. @ 12:30) 12-4 (LV. @ 10:30)

ALL SITE CRAFT/ LUNCH P.TOWN 1:30-3 (LV. @ 10)

LUNCH 11:30 GAME DAY 12:30-2

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ALL ACTIVITIES ARE ALCOHOL & DRUG FREE. CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM ACTIVITY.

BENZIE ELDER COORDINATOR: GLORIA PTAK OFFICE: 534-7824 CELL: 492-4358

DAY TRIP... LUNCH 11:30 MT. PLEASANT(LV. TC @ 9:30) GAME DAY 12:30-2 (LV BENZIE @ 8)

ALL SITE POOL ALL SITE VALENTINE LUNCH/BINGO TOURN./PIZZA T.C. 11:30-3 T.C. 11:30-3 (LV. @ 10) (LV. @ 10:30) THRIFT SHOP- ALL SITE EUCHRE PING T.C. 10-3 T.C. 1-4 (LV. @ 10) (LV. @ 11)

LUNCH 11:30 BIRTHDAY BASH ALL SITE EUCHRE MINI BINGO T.C. 1-2 T.C. 1-3 12:30-1:30 (LV. @ 11) (LV. @ 11)

STAFF MTG. T.C. 10:00

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Philomena King ...Jan. 2016 Birthday Bash

Benzie elders visit with our good friend, Dorothy Gee who is at Tendercare, in Suttons Bay.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE The Hotline can be accessed via the nationwide number 1-800-799-7233. The Hotline provides service referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Persons can also contact the Hotline through an email request from the Hotline website (http://www.thehotline.org). Services provide Crisis Intervention, domestic violence education, safety planning, directly connecting callers to service providers such as local shelters, referrals to agencies that provide legal, economic self-sufficiency, sexual assault, elder abuse, children’s and other related services.

Happy Birthday to Angie Shinos on February 11th. Hope your day is simply wonderful! Lots of love, Mom, Sam, Aimee, Dajia, Nadine, Hazen, Lilliana, Aaron, Samantha, Keeley, Urijah, Akeela and Maycie. Happy Birthday to Jackie Marie on February 10th – love you lots, Auntie Con

February Leelanau 2016 Sun

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Fri

1 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 10a Exercise Strongheart

2 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 Leelanau Bingo 1:30

3 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 TC STORE RUN 9AM

4 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30– DAY TRIP GRAND RAPIDS 8AM

5 STAFF MEETING 10AM

8 LUNCH AT DEX’S

9 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 ELDER ADVISORY 11:30TC

10 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 POOL TOURNAMENT

11 NO DEX’S LUNCH ALL SITE LUNCH BINGO TC 11:30 Valentines

16 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 BARGAIN STORE 9AM

17 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 TRIBAL COUNCIL 9:30

18 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 TC EUCHRE 1:00

23 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 TC STORE RUN 9AM

24 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 BIRTHDAY BASH TC 1:00

25 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 TC EUCHRE 1:00

Greg Bailey Cell: 231-492-4976 Office 231-534-7740 10a Exercise Strong11:30 CRAFTS 1:30 PESHAWBESTOWN

heart 14 Delora Anderson Cell : 231-866--6034 Office 231-534-7740

15 LUNCH AT DEX’S

22 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 10a Exercise Strongheart

11:30 LEELANAU BINGO 1:30

10a Exercise Strongheart

CRAFTS PESHAWBESTOWN 1:30

29 LUNCH AT DEX’S 11:30 10a Exercise Strongheart

All Activities are

Alcohol and Drug Free

Sat

Office Day 10a Exercise Strongheart

All Activities are Subject to CHANGE call your coordinator To Confirm Activities

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SENIOR BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 2016 Name First Name Last-------------- BirthDay Faith Anderson--------------- 19-Feb Eliza Beers-------------------- 20-Feb Shirley Bennett----------------- 27-Feb Michelle Burchfield-------------- 8-Feb Enos Cabinaw----------------- 24-Feb Linda Campbell--------------- 28-Feb John Case---------------------- 7-Feb Abraham Cripps-------------------- 28-Feb Karla Dismuke----------------- 1-Feb Debbie Drudge------------------ 6-Feb Lois Ermatinger------------- 9-Feb Lula Erwin-------------------- 16-Feb Samuel Evans-------------------- 22-Feb Cecil Francis------------------- 16-Feb Judith Fry------------------------ 13-Feb Mary Geiger------------------- 7-Feb Christine Gilmore----------------- 5-Feb Peggy Gossett------------------ 13-Feb Galana Hamby------------------ 17-Feb Cynthia Hanson------------------ 4-Feb Theresa Huey--------------------- 22-Feb Abraham Jacko--------------------- 4-Feb Marian Jarman------------------ 23-Feb Suzanne Johnson----------------- 10-Feb Georgianna Jolly-Comstock-------- 17-Feb Timothy Koon--------------------- 20-Feb Suzanne Leaureaux-------------- 4-Feb

Julia Leaureaux-------------- 16-Feb Ruben Lewis--------------------- 15-Feb Jimmy Madagame------------- 28-Feb Keith Maleski------------------ 11-Feb John Markus------------------ 17-Feb Jeffrey Marshall---------------- 28-Feb Patricia Mashka-Burfield------ 26-Feb Leroy Mattson----------------- 3-Feb Andrea McDowell--------------- 20-Feb James McGrath---------------- 23-Feb Lucille McSauby---------------- 18-Feb Roxanne McSauby---------------- 22-Feb Irene Mitchell----------------- 28-Feb Diane Nichols------------------ 14-Feb Matthew Niewiadomski--------- 2-Feb Terri Palmer------------------- 13-Feb Wanda Raphael----------------- 3-Feb Clive Raphael----------------- 17-Feb Ricardo Rodriguez--------------- 19-Feb Kent Running----------------- 24-Feb Mary Scott--------------------- 16-Feb Jerome Seegraves--------------- 21-Feb Jerry Sikes--------------------- 21-Feb Lena Wabanimkee----------- 14-Feb David Wabanimkee----------- 15-Feb Edna Watrous----------------- 13-Feb Christopher White-------------------- 3-Feb Sheryl White-------------------- 13-Feb Shirley White-------------------- 21-Feb James Wilson------------------- 18-Feb Delores Wonegeshik------------ 4-Feb Wallace Yannott------------------ 15-Feb

National Hoop dance champion Kevin Locke and his nephew were great, Thank You LSC Entertainment Staff

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1-13-16. Elders whole site pool tournament winners for the guys were left to right: 1st Rudy Bailey, 2nd Ernie Gablow, 3rd Hank Bailey // Winners for the ladies were: right to left.. 1st Gloria Ptak, 2nd Filomena King, 3rd Florine Yannott

FEBRUARY 2016 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S Activity Calendar

Sun Virginia Fields (Gene) Cvx Elder Site Coordinator Ofc: 231.534.7066 Cell: 231.492.4351 Fax: 231.534.7148

Mon 1

Happy Valentines Day

Sewing Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

All Sites Crafts Peshawbestown 1:30-3:00 pm

Puzzle Day Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

22 All Sites Crafts Peshawbestown 1:30-3:00 pm

Tue 2

Exercise Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

Elder’s Advisory 3-M 11:30-2:30 pm Exercise Chx 10:00-12:00 pm Sewing Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

Wed 3

Crafts Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

Fri 6

Grand Rapids Day Trip, 8:00-8:00 pm

Sat

Staff Mtg 10:00 am

All Sites Pool Tourny/Lunch, 3-M 11:30-2:30 pm

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

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

All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events

Charlevoix Senior Center is Meal Site, Serves 12:00-12:30 pm

Crafts Chx 10:00-12:00 pm

Calendar subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm activity.

Elders Birthday Bash. Right to left: Fred Harris, Arnold Fluette, Mary Guiney & Bernice Sineway.

Thu

All Sites Euchre 3-M 1:00-4:00 pm

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Bibezhik Kidwin ~ One Word at a Time mdaas [m daas] = sock mdaasan [m daa san] = socks mkizin [m ki zin] = shoe mkizinan [m ki zi nan] = shoes Baabiichige. [baa bii chi ge] = S/He is waiting Baabiiwshin. [baa biiw shin] = Wait for me Baabiijigen. [baa bii ji gen] = Wait your turn Baabiiw. [baa biiw] = Wait for him/her Baabiitoon. [baa bii toon] = Wait for it Zhoonyaa [Zhoon yaa] Money Zhoomaankenh [Zhoo maan kenh] a Penny Mzinaazigan [M zi naa zi gan] a Camera Biimskowebshkigan [Biim sko web shki gan] a Bicycle Segaachige. [Se gaa chi ge] S/he is decorating Shkapijigedaa. [Shka pi ji ge daa] Let’s wrap gifts, presents Shki-maajtaang [shki maaj taang] = a new beginning, a fresh start Maajtaadaa! [maaj taa daa] = Let’s start! / Let’s begin! Aapiish izhaayin? [aa piish i zhaa yin] = Where are you going? Oden [O den] a Town Mzinaatesjigegamik [M zi naa tes ji ge gamik] a Movie Theatre Aaniish enagokwaanik? [aa niish e na go kwaa nik] = What size is it? Mdidaa. [M di daa] She/He is big, large Gaachii’enh. [Gaa chii enh] S/He is small Wiina. [Wii na] She/He is fat, obese Skanzi. [Skan zi] She/He is skinny biito-gwiwin [bii to gwi win] = underclothes giishkjiiyaan [giishk jii yaan] = vest chipzowin [chip zo win] = belt zenbaa [zen baa] = ribbon, bow Jiibiingweni. [jii biin gwe ni] = S/He is winking Gitimi. [gi ti mi] = S/He is lazy Giimoodamii. [gii moo da mii] = S/He is tip-toeing; to tip-toe Wewebendam. [we we ben dam] = S/He is in a hurry/is hurried Zhoomiingweni. [zhoo miin gwe ni] = S/He is smiling Mkwenim. [m kwe nim] = Think of him/her Mkwenimik. [m kwe ni mik] = Think of them Miigwechwendamidaa. [mii gwech wen da mi daa] = Let’s be thankful wiikwaan [wii kwaan] = hat eshkonh [esh konh] = cabbage zhaagaangwash [zhaa gaan gwash] = onion Zaamgwaam. [Zaam gwaam] She/He is oversleeping, or She/He sleeps too much Dkaasin. [d kaa sin] = The wind is cold mkoomiinhsan [m koo miinh san] = frost Jiishkaamgige. [jiish kaam gi ge] = S/He is raking (leaves). jiishkaamgigan [jiish kaam gi gan] = rake Waaboozonh [waa boo zonh] = rabbit kookoosh [koo koosh] = pig bezhigoogzhii [be zhi goog zhii] = horse baakaakwaanh [baa kaa kwaanh] = chicken bizhiki [bi zhi ki] = cow Naadamaage. [naa da maa ge] = S/He is helping Naadamooshin. [naa da moo shin] = Help me Naadamoo. [naa da moo] = Help him/her Nganaadamaage. [n ga naa da maa ge] = I will help Naadamaagewok. [naa da maa ge wok] = They are helping Kwasmaan [kwas maan] = pumpkin Naadamoo. [naa da moo] = Help him/her. pin [pin] potato pinaaboo [pi naa boo] potato soup jiisenhs [jii senhs] carrot mnijiiminak [m ni jii mi nak] peas

Pick a favorite word and then see how many times you can use the word throughout your day. This is a good exercise for your own learning experience but you are also encouraging others too. Listen closely to other examples, ask questions if you are unsure about what they are saying, If your are more advanced then offer your corrections in a gentle pleasant way. Remember the grandparents who daily enjoyed speaking their own special language. It is a precious talent you have when you can speak and share a second language. Communication needs to be developed slowly and with care, it is a gift to give and receive.

SCAM ALERT The subject line says “Get Protected,” and the email talks about new features from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that can help taxpayers monitor their credit reports, and know about unauthorized use of their Social Security number. It even cites the IRS and the official-sounding “S.A.F.E Act 2015.” It sounds real, but it’s all made up. It’s a phishing email to get you to click on a scammer’s link. If you do, a scammer can install malware — like viruses and spyware — on your computer. Or, the link might send you to a spoof site — a lookalike website set up by a scammer to trick you into entering your personal information. Not sure if an email is really from the government? Here are a couple of clues. Did the email end up in your junk folder? Email providers use filters to help catch phishing scams and prevent spam from getting into your inbox. And when you hover your cursor over the link, is the web address really a trusted website? In this fake SSA email, when you hover over the URL you’re invited to click on, you see the link goes to an unrelated “.com” — instead of the Social Security Administration’s socialsecurity.gov or another “.gov” site. If you get a questionable email, don’t click on any links, or open any attachments. Report it to the FTC by forwarding the email to spam@uce.gov — and to the real organization impersonated in the email. You also can report it to your email provider. Some email providers let you mark messages as phishing scams. Your report is most effective when you include the full email header, although most email programs hide this information. To find out the full header, type the name of your email service with “full email header” into your favorite search engine, and include this information in your report. When you’re done, delete the email. If you’re unsure about an email that looks like it’s from the government, contact the agency directly. But find the contact info yourself.

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2016 New Year Weight Loss Challenge Team Name 1 Team 1 2 3 Musketeers 3 2 Chicks and a Cowboy 4 Team 4 5 No mo Junk in da truck 6 How Word Thud Uck! 7 Weigh- in on the Rez 8 Anonymous 9 Sweat Mobb 10 The Diet Tribe 11 Fried Green Tomatoes 12 Eye Candy mmm! 13 Dude Wheres my Gut! 14 Weapons of mass reduction 15 O.D.Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 Who Cares 17 Mukwa 18 Nooners Total Weight for all teams together is:Â

Captain Becky W Jesse W Nicki B Scotty L Michelle S Mark W Tina B Art M Sam S David M Ron A Joey B WaSinde R David A. Wendi W Troy J Debbie M Joe H 11695.5

February 13th, 2016

Twin Lakes Gilbert Lodge 6800 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City

Everyone welcome, no partner or experience needed

(Dances are held the second Saturday of every month, October through June)

Caller: Tim Jenkins Band: Harbor Hoedown

7:00-7:45 - Contra-dance lesson for beginners 8:00-11:00 - Contra and square dancing $11-Adult, $7-Student, $9-Member For more information: www.dancetc.com, tccaller@yahoo.com or 231-313-2596 Youth must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult

Blanket design created by Lyle James, deceased GTB Artist

Miigwechwendamidaa.

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Zhoonyaa [Zhoon yaa] Elders Advisory Group is serious about fund raising. They are always willing to work together. Maajtaadaa! [maaj taa daa] Donna Day and Sandy Turner know where the best lunches are available. Many other people turn up to support the Elders raise money for their group.

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Thursday February 18, 2016 Thursday March 17, 2016 Thursday April 21, 2016 Thursday May 19, 2016

Regular Meeting

Public Hearing / Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

*Please note: The agenda will be created by the Title VII Coordinators. If you would like to add something to the agenda under New Business, please forward it to Sonya Zotigh, sonyazotigh@yahoo.com, before 12:00 noon on day of meeting. Otherwise standard “Roberts Rules of Order” for all meetings.

Peshawbestown / G.T.B. Library

Thursday January 21, 2016

Meetings take place at: 5:30 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of each month Grand Traverse Band Library, 2685 Waabno Makwa, Peshawbestown, MI 49682

2015 - 2016 Meeting Schedule

Title VII Indian Education of Suttons Bay Public Schools

Native American Education Program Parent Committee