November 2015 GTB NEWS A publication of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians All Rights Reserved ©
Photo courtesy of Alvina Marshall (on left) with Pope Paul and other GTB Members circa 1994 FALL Annual Membership Meeting Photos On Page 10
From the Office of OPDE
I am please to announce that Karen Alexander has been hired to work this grants office. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call me directly. Ruth A. Dudley OPDE Coordinator Office of Program Development and Evaluation (231) 534-7221 Office ruth.dudley@gtbindians.com
Michelle A. Bostic Tribal Attorney michelle.bostic @gtbindians.com
Ruth Dudley, OPDE Coordinator, 534-7221 Karen Alexander, Grants & Evaluation Associate, 534-7232 Vacant position’s phone number is 534-7023
231-534-7898
American Legion Women’s Auxiliary –Unit 120
Attention Community Youth!
Poppy Poster Contest Age Groups: New Law Enforcement Officers 10-19-15 Tribal Court Judge Long Presiding Left is Officer Tony Matinez; in the middle is Officer George Peterson and on the right is Officer Nate Meekhof
K-5, 6th-8th and 9th - 12th
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Winners in all age groups! Prizes are to be determined soon and all entries will be notified!
Learn the story of the veteran’s Poppy. Create a Poster and submit no later than Jan 31, 2016
Judging will be done by our Eagletown American Legion Post 120 Veterans and Women’s Auxiliary! Best Overall winner may qualify to be submitted to the American Legion District finals!
Officer George Peterson
Officer Nate Meekhof
Contact : Linda DePetro for more information at (231) 313-9411
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DECEMBER 2015 PER CAPITA PER CAPITA ADDRESS CHANGE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 12TH. PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP OFFICE (231) 534-7101 REGARDING ANY ADDRESS CHANGES.
http://americanindian.si.edu/ explore/exhibitions/
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 911 PER CAP HOT LINE 231-534-7372 JOB HOT LINE 1-888-2946 TRIBAL GOV 231-534-7000 TRIBAL POLICE 231-534-7777 Sur vey He lp!
FIRE DEPARTMENT 231-534-7666 TRIBAL COURT 231-534-7050 GOV SWITCHBOARD 231-534-7750
GOVERNMENT OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FOR A MANDITORY STAFF TRAINING DAY ON DECEMBER 11TH.
TOLL FREE 1-866-534-7750
Site Visits to Assist with Traditional Skills Survey
Site Visits
Come take the survey!!!
Tuesday, November 17th @ Benzie from 11:00-3:00 Wednesday, November 18th @ Charlevoix from 11:00-3:00
NOVEMBER 7TH KATERIE CHURCH PESHAWBESTOWN VETERANS FEAST
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.
Thursday, November 19th @ 3 Mile from 11:00-3:00 Friday, November 20th @ Eyaawing from 11:00-3:00 Would you like assistance filling out the Traditional Skills Survey, or computer access to fill it out online? Please come to one of the site visits listed. We would be more than happy to help!
Questions? Call Kellie Barton @ Eyaawing 231-534-7768
Cultural 8633
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THE POPPY STORY From the battlefields of World War I, weary soldiers brought home the memory of a barren landscape transformed by wild poppies, red as the blood that had soaked the soil. By that miracle of nature, the spirit of their lost comrades lived on. The poppy became a symbol of the sacrifice of lives in war and represented the hope that none had died in vain. The American Legion Auxiliary poppy has continued to bloom for the casualties of four wars, its petals of paper bound together for veterans by veterans, reminding America each year that the men and women who have served and died for their country deserve to be remembered. The poppy, as a memorial flower to the war dead, can be traced to a single individual, Moina Michael. She was so moved by Lt. Col. McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields,” that she wrote a response: . . . the blood of heroes never dies But lends a luster to the red Of the flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders’ Fields. On impulse, she bought a bouquet of poppies – all that New York City’s Wanamaker’s Department Store had – and handed them to businessmen meeting at the New York YMCA where she worked. She asked them to wear the poppy as a tribute to the fallen. That was November 1918. World War I was over, but America’s sons would rest forever “in Flanders’ Fields.” Later she would spearhead a campaign that would result in the adoption of the poppy as the national symbol of sacrifice.
“In Flanders Fields” is a war poem in
the form of a rondeau, written during the First World War by Canadian physician and Lt. Col. John McCrae. He was inspired to write it on May 3, 1915, after presiding over the funeral of friend and fellow soldier Alexis Helmer, who died during the Second Battle of Ypres. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. –Lt. Col. John McCrae
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TURTLE CREEK CASINO
JUST A SAMPLE OF THE EVENTS PLANNED FOR NOVEMBER GO ONLINE AND CHECK OUT ALL THE CASINO ACTION!!
Ladies Night Out Poker Tournament
Event:
“No Limit” Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Gentlemen are welcome to participate. However, additional prizes are designated for Ladies only _____________________________________________ Registration: Turtle Creek Casino Poker Room · Phone: (231) 534-8937 · Fee; $60 ($55-Buy-in, $5-Registration) · Includes bonus prize drawings, a token gift and drink specials (for Ladies only). Agenda: Sunday, November 15th · Check in begins at 2PM in the Poker Room · Must Check in by 6:30PM · Play starts promptly at 7PM · Prizes awarded immediately following last winning hand. Format: All Games are “No Limit Texas Hold’em”. · Turtle Creek Casino Poker Room rules apply. · 20 minute blind increases. · Starting chip count 3,000 Early Check in: Check in by 6pm · $500 in Tournament Chips
CASINO2WIN.COM TURTLE CREEK CASINO & HOTEL 11/11/15 Leelanau Sands Casino PROMOTION EVENT SHEET - Complete information available from Guest Services
Veteran’s Day – 8:00am-9:00pm /
Wed, Nov 11, 2015
VETERAN’S KIOSK REGISTRATION 8:00AM – 9:00PM
Registration includes: more information available at registration ☛☛ Entries into E. Credit Prize Drawing ☛☛ Ticket for Veteran’s Day Baseball cap (while supplies last) ☛☛ $10.00 Food Coupon - Veteran is responsible for any additional charges over $10. - Not valid with other offers or discounts. - No credit issued for unused portion of coupon. - Valid Veteran’s only. Does not include a guest. - Printed ticket to be redeem at Dex’s - Ticket must be signed by veteran upon redemption at Dex’s. Many More Bonus Drawings: Ladies only specials will be held - Ticket expires at venue closing time on Wed, Nov 11 randomly throughout the tournament. Veterans that are not tagged must present Military ID or honorable For more information contact guest services. Or call discharge papers to be uploaded into Kman. Percy Bird 534-8838 or Terri Jenema 534-8836
NOVEMBER. 2015 Leelanau Sands Casino Day
Entertainment Schedule Schedule subject to change
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The Broad Brothers 7p - 11p
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Euchre 7p 45th Parallel Polka Band 12p - 4p Euchre 7p 45th Parallel Polka Band 12p - 4p Euchre 7p 45th Parallel Polka Band 12p - 4p
45th Parallel Polka Band 12p - 4p Euchre 7p
E. CREDIT PRIZE DRAWINGS – E. Credit Winners 11:00am – 9:00pm FOUR winning names will be drawn (within each hour) immediately following drum closure from the designated drum. Winner’s names are indicated on LCDS as drawn, then picked (as they claim prize) and as a winner to indicate what they have won. Contestants are also announced and will have five minutes to claim a seat or a new name is drawn until all winners are found. Winner may win more than once.
Veteran employees may bring in discharge papers or Military
I’D. for a free meal in Employee Dining Room / Big Dex’s. To receive a meal ticket see Players Club. Must be used on Veteran’s Day. For more information contact: Percy Bird 8838 or Terri Jenema 8836
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NOVEMBER 2015 CHARLEVOIX ELDER’S Activity Calendar planning
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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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Pool Tourny/Lunch T.C 11:30-2:30 pm
All Site Euchre 3-M 1:00-4:00 pm
Thanksgiving Lunch/Bingo, 3-M 11:30-3:00 pm
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Birthday Bash 3-M 1:00-2:00 pm
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Sewing Chx 10:00-1:00 pm All Activities are Alcohol & Drug Free Events
Calendar subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm activity.
What is Benefits.gov?
Charlevoix Senior Center is Meal Site, Serves 12:00-12:30 pm
Benefits.gov
The official benefits website of the U.S. government -
Benefits.gov is a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations with a shared vision - to provide improved, personalized access to government benefit ...
Informs citizens of benefits they may be eligible for Provides information on how to apply for assistance Learn facts about FREE MONEY and GRANTS -
www.benefits.gov/
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ALL ACTIVITIES BENZIE ELDER ARE ALCOHOL & COORDINATOR: DRUG FREE. GLORIA PTAK ACTIVITIES SUB231-534-7824 JECT TO CHANGE. 231-492-4358 PLEASE CALL
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November 2015 Antrim/ Traverse City 2 Lunch W/ Benzie Elders@ 11:30am Leave@10:30 am
1 Day Light Saving Time Fall Back 8
19 All Site Crafts@ 1:30pm
3 Home Visits @ l:30pm 10 Elders Advisory Lunch@ 11:30am Meeting@12:30pm
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25 Elder Birthday Time 1-2 pm 3Mile Site
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Calendar Subject To Chance. Call To Confirm Activity
Robbin@534-7769 Cell # 452-4352
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COORDINATOR DELORA WILSON CELL 231-866-6034 OFFICE 534-7740
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE
CALL TO MAKE SURE ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE AS SCHEDULED
COORDINATOR GREG BAILEY CELL 231-492-4976 OFFICE 534-7740
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MIEA Conference
Fall MIEA Meeting: October 12th - 14th, 2015
The Fall MIEA meeting of 2015 will be hosted by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi in Battle Creek, MI
The Grand Traverse Band Elders would to acknowledge the fantastic hospitality given to them by the Nottawaseppi tribe as the this events Host tribe. We are always delighted with the respect and honor that this band of Potawatomi Native Americans always have shown us as visitors to their home. MIIGWETCH
George and Mary Yannott with their Grandson Ryan Memberto were very busy with the families fall harvest of corn.
10-8-15 All site euchre winners were: Percy Anderson, Nancy Chippewa, Bill Wilson, Sue Struble & Ernie Gablow.
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NameFirst
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William Ardith Debra Robin Harry Gail Erick Susannah Mary Donald Theresa Treva Diana Sandra Rosemary Ronald Margaret Anthony Annette George Robert Christine Eva Clayton George Suzanne Janice Catherine Violet Beula Felipe Bruce Gerald Donna Brian Lavern Doris Edward Evelyn Thomas Joseph Emil Richard Erma John Tammy Clifford Wyman Russell Michael Mary Michael Scott Anna Filomena Susan Bruce Gerald Bennett Tama Doris Sandra Tammy Joyce James Charles Nancy Julye Jo
Bastien Harris Juralbal Menefee John Manzano Anderson Warrington Yannott Yannett Shananaquet Boulch Mann Fetterhoff Antoine John Boyle Wayeshe Jones Gunderson Church Paull Peplinski Raphael Antoine Gaslin Case Page Roxbury Fowler Reyes Bennett Niewiadomski Richert Johnson Scott Winslow Miller Rivas Peters Chambers Mattson Seegraves Peters Case McGeshick Napont Chippewa Jacko Doner Kenwabikise- Halpin Perez Stephenson Smith Rizzo Florip Bastien Lawrence Paul Mayers Lentz Waukazoo Munoz Wilson McSauby McGrath Chippewa Cooper Keusch
2-Nov 3-Nov 3-Nov 3-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 6-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 8-Nov 8-Nov 8-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 11-Nov 12-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 14-Nov 14-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 15-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 16-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 17-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov 18-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov 19-Nov 19-Nov 19-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 20-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov 21-Nov 22-Nov 22-Nov 23-Nov 23-Nov 23-Nov 24-Nov 24-Nov 25-Nov 25-Nov 26-Nov 27-Nov 29-Nov 29-Nov 30-Nov 30-Nov 30-Nov
Babe, It’s been month’s and days since you’ve left my side, the Love I have for you I never hide, as the Sunrises and as it Sets, thoughts of you give me Strength & Courage to walk with my Head held high. I ask each and everyday to watch over us all, especially for those whom still Stumble and Stagger, help them find their way back to the path of Sober days. Babe you have taught me so much over the last 80 days. I know you are here and walk with us, your Son and I, also with mine. I pray you’ll watch over us and continue giving us the Strength & Guidance to Protect our families. Ba-Ma-Pii I Love You Babe, R.I.P. Marlene A. Kewagshken 11-24-78 7-30-15
Happy Birthday “Swaa” Sequoia, 11/27 I Love You, Dad Happy Birthday Ma Smith 11/22 Love Rik
Ghost Supper Announcement
Hosted by the family of Harry Sr. and Ida (Anderson) John at the home of Teia (John) Wheelock at 8130 S. Lake Leelanau Drive, Traverse City. November 3rd starting at 2pm. Sharon Wasageshik will open her home for their family Ghost Supper on November 14th at 5 PM. The home is located at 2264 N. Stallman Rd., Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Happy 6th birthday to my granddaughter, Rosalie Milk on November 13th. I hope you have a fun-filled day celebrating with your family and friends. Gramma loves you lots!!! Happy Birthday to our granddaughter, Marjorie Petoskey,who turns 10 on November 1, 2015. Have a fun filled day! Much love, Grandpa & Grandma Ptak, Mom Kris, Sal, Maddie, Charlie, Isaac, Uncle Jim & Olivia.
The Bayside Travellers Dance Society will host a contra-dance on Saturday November 14th at Twin Lakes - Gilbert Lodge, 6800 N. Long Lake Rd, Traverse City. There will be live music by the band, Dang Ornos. All dances will be called and taught by Pat Reeser-Hoekje. Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience is needed. If you haven’t contra-danced before, plan to arrive at 7:00 for a lesson before the dancing begins. Youth must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult. 7:00-7:45 – Introduction to Contra-dance. Beginners, come for a free lesson. The dance will be a lot more fun if you know what you’re doing! 8:00-11:00 – Contra dance Adult - $11, Student w. ID - $7, Members - $9 For more information about Bayside Travellers, or contra-dancing go to: www. dancetc.com , email: tccaller@yahoo.com or call: 231-313-2596
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Elders Halloween
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You Best Be Doing As Commander Mikki Wants!
Margaret Boyd and Nancy Chippewa
Elders Celebrate with a costume party and treats.
Sandra Waukazoo Welcomes Officer Tony Martinez
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-H Outdoor Enthusiasts!
Susan Florip
Gloria Ptak preparing to cast a spell on you Let’s Hope It’s For LOVE
The Leelanau County 4-H Outdoors Club has been working on the Johnson 4-H Preserve most recently on Saturday, October 24th with a work-bee and learning opportunity. Our goal has been to take down the old bridge on the property, utilizing the wood from the bridge to build corduroy steps along the hiking path down to the creek and work on ideas from the 4-H community on the new bridge. The Outdoors Club has been busy working with Consulting Forester Lynn Bakker in the collection of field data for a management plan which should be completed this winter. We also identified a resource concern with the abundance of non-native autumn olive, an invasive species actually planted for wildlife habitat by 4-H members a long time ago. The shrubs are crowding out the native, more desirable vegetation that we want to promote, so we also need help in its removal. We appreciate any amount of time you can offer to the project. The 4-H Association wants to encourage the entire 4-H community to spend more time on the property. For additional information, please contact the Leelanau County MSUE office at 231-256-9888 or leesusa4@msu.edu.
Location: 4-H Johnson Preserve, located just north of the Strongheart Center, and can be accessed off McKeese Road, approximately 2 miles north of Suttons Bay. Look for signs from M-22. Directions: When heading north on M-22, turn left onto N Stallman Rd (which changes names to E McKeese Rd), turn right onto N. Strongheart Way Rd. as though you are going to the Strongheart Center. Then, continue straight on the two-track road rather than turning into the parking lot for the Strongheart Center until you reach the 4-H Property. Look for signs from M-22 leading the way. Susan Lee 4-H Program Coordinator MSUE - Leelanau County 8527 E. Government Center Dr, Suite 107 Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Phone: 231-256-9888 Fax: 231-256-8331 Email: leesusa4@msu.edu https://4hleelanaucounty.shutterfly.com Like us on Facebook! Leelanau County 4-H MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color,gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs,sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
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Police Captain David Crockett
Former Tribal Chairman and a man of many hats, Bob K (Kewaygoshkum)
Councilor David Arroyo
Arlene Kashata
Billy Cabinaw
Mary Roberts, Chief Appellate Judge
Howard Martell and Councilor Tom Shomin
Cheyenne Petoskey, Nalani Hopps and Waskwane Stonefish demonstrated their art.
GTB Architect and member Steve Feringa GTB Community Drum with accompanying Lady Singers
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Part of the Moby Clan
Johnny and Denise Barrientoz
Elsie Dudley
Lu Wilson and John Kukla
Post 120 Flag Bearers
TJ McClellan
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CORA
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CHIPPEWA OTTAWA RESOURCE AUTHORITY PRESS RELEASE The Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority (CORA) has issued an emergency order closing all of northern Lake Michigan to tribal commercial fishing. The closed area stretches from the Mackinac Bridge west to the Garden Peninsula and then back east to Charlevoix, including the Beaver Islands. The order prohibits nearly a dozen fishing operations from finishing out the 2015 commercial fishing season. In 2015 the fishermen in the now closed area were allowed to catch up to 350,243 pounds of lake trout. Normally the operations are allowed to catch 453,000 pounds of lake trout but that number was reduced because in 2014 and 2013 the fishermen exceeded that number. This results in a penalty that reduces the next years catch. CORA is the commercial fisheries regulatory body for five Michigan tribes. CORA actively monitors the fishermen’s catch on a bi-monthly basis. Early this week CORA’s data indicated that the fishermen were approaching their allowable catch of 350,243 pounds of lake trout. CORA’s management body held an emergency meeting late yesterday and took the extraordinary step of closing the fishery. The tribal commercial fishery has not had to be closed due to fishing pressure since 1984 in the early days of Michigan’s treaty rights litigation. The reason that fishermen have exceeded their allowable catch is up for debate. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s lake trout stocking program in these waters has found recent success, resulting in a significant increase in lake trout numbers. While seemingly a good thing, this has had an unexpected downside for the tribal commercial fishery. The Service’s is being conducted in such a way that the lake trout are mingling with the fishermen’s primary target, whitefish. Throughout the fishing season, and into the all-important fall whitefish run, fishermen are finding it nearly impossible to target whitefish without also catching significant numbers of lake trout. The result is that in order to fulfill their whitefish orders for local markets and markets abroad, they end up harvesting too many lake trout that they otherwise would do not want to catch. As a result of the unexpected lake trout catch, the fishery is now closed. CORA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and to a lesser extent the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, have recently been discussing the negative impact of the lake trout stocking program on CORA’s ability to harvest whitefish. Opinions vary on what the best course of action should be but this closure has convinced CORA that the issue needs to be addressed immediately.
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Michigan Skilled Trades Training Fund
About the Michigan Skilled Trades Training Fund
The $20M Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) was recommended by the Governor and supported by the Legislature to assist businesses in filling critical talent needs and to provide individuals with the skills needed for in-demand jobs. The STTF provides competitive awards for short-term training that boosts quality and competitiveness, and that leads to opportunities for new jobs and/or wage growth for existing workers. To Apply The third year of the STTF begins October 1, 2015. Applications are available through your Business Liaison, starting October 1. To start the Application process, please review the resources at the following link to the WDA website, download the STTF Application, Training Plan and Verification form, and contact your Northwest Michigan Works Business Liaison.
Welcome back home Cindy and Ed John. Your catch might be our dinner. Thanks to all the Tribal Fisher-Families for your hard work and risk taking, we know it isn’t easy work.
Grand Rapids Native American Community Exhibition Part of GVSU during Native American Heritage Month ALLENDALE, MICHIGAN — Grand Valley State University’s Kutsche Office of Local History will host an exhibition, “Walking beyond Our Ancestors’ Footsteps: An Urban Native Experience,” beginning November 3 at the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons on the Allendale Campus. “Walking beyond Our Ancestors’ Footsteps: An Urban Native Experience” will be part of several events planned to celebrate Native American Heritage Month during November at Grand Valley. The exhibition will conclude with a campus dialogue on November 18. The new exhibition is beginning of a series that will highlight Native Americans living in the Grand Rapids area during the last halfcentury. It is a small portion of the work completed in conjunction with the “Gi-gikinomaage-min (We are all teachers): Defend Our History, Unlock Your Spirit” project that kicked off last fall by the Kutsche Office of Local History. Melanie Shell-Weiss, director of the Kutsche Office, said the oral history project gives voice to the experience of urban Native Americans. Levi Rickert, a tribal citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, was among the planners of the exhibition. “The exhibit is truly a collaborative effort of the whole community that Grand Rapids can take considerable pride” Rickert said, “The exhibition shows the strength and resiliency of our local Native community that can trace our ancestry back hundreds of years to where Grand Valley’s Allendale campus is today.” The exhibition contains historic documents and objects made by local Native Americans during the past several decades. After the exhibition ends at Grand Valley, it will travel to the Grand Rapids Public Library in January. The exhibition collaborators are the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids Public Library, and Grand Valley’s Kutsche Office of Local History, Native American Advisory Board, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and Special Collections & Archives.
Sandra Waukazoo is pleased to introduce Tony Martinez to the GTB Community. Tony is one of three new officers hired in at our Tribal Public Safety Department.
A TV commercial video shoot took place at the Eyaawing parking lot. Staff from General Motors took photos with the beautiful bay view as a background. A few GTB staff were hoping for a glimpse of a movie star but alas it was not meant to be. We’ll be watching for our lake view on TV just the same.
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Participants in the Treaty Awareness Walk arrive at the Capitol in Lansing on Oct. 6, 2015, on their way to Washington, D.C. (Photo © and courtesy Angeline OzhaashkweBiik Antoine) LANSING -- The Treaty Awareness Walk from Rexton, Mich., to Lansing was a success. Walkers arrived in Lansing as scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and held a march near the Capitol building. Now they are continuing through Michigan to Ohio and on to Washington, D.C., where they hope to arrive on Nov. 6, 2015. Saturday, Oct. 10 was the last leg of the Michigan route. Walkers headed south on M52 from Chelsea, Mich., to the Ohio border. There, greeted by David Gaskin along with Joe Hock, will be walking the eagle staff to Washington DC. PLEASE JOIN THEM! Antoine noted the walk to Lansing was a success and attracted the attention of bystanders who were not previously aware of government land deals, such as the sale/exchange of 10,000 acres of Michigan public land to Graymont Mining Co., which Native Americans believe violates their treaty rights on ceded territory.
Top photo LtoR: Darryl Brown, Terry Antoine, Evelyn Rose, Angeline Antoine, Scott Bruning Bottom photo LtoR: Angeline Antoine, Evelyn Rose, Lucius Antoine, Elijah Boomer State Capitol for the March on Lansing 10/06/15 http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2015/10/treaty-awarenesswalkers-continue.html?m=1
“It was great to see so many different tribes represented at the march on Tuesday,” Antoine said. “In all I have met people from eight different tribes on this walk. In doing this walk we not only wanted to bring awareness to Graymont and Line 5, but we also wanted to bring about unity between the tribes. We are all one people and the walk, the march, and the show of support has proven that.” Another participant in the walk, Darryl Brown of St. Ignace, Mich., writes, “Defending the treaties is an important way to protect the Water and Earth. The Treaty Awareness Walk created enthusiasm and inspiration to native people to be Idle No More and provided many ways for people to be involved. I pray it provides more action by bringing people together to stop the senseless destruction of the land and risk taking regarding the fresh water lakes in Michigan.”
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 0795 E. McKeese Road Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Approximately 2.5 acres 3 bedrooms 1.75 bath, carpet new 2013 Roof is 5 years old Home has been recently updated CONTACT FOR INFORMATION KIM 271-8789 ASKING $135,000
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Linda Marie Holt GTB Tribal Elder Suttons Bay, Michigan 5/06/49 – 10/14/15 Respectfully Acknowledging Our Loss Sacred Fire: Suttons Bay, MI 49682 Kewadin Indian Mission Cemetery Pastor Tom John Officiate
DIABETIC SHOES There will be a representative from Munson Community Health Center to take orders for diabetic shoes November 13th and November 17th. If your last name starts with the letter A through M you can come to be fitted on November 13th from 9:00 am-4:00pm. If your last name starts with the letter N through Z you can come to be fitted on November 17th from 9:00 am-4:00pm. There are limited types of shoes that you can choose from and we will give you more details when you arrive for your fitting. Please be aware this is for patients with diabetes who are treated at the clinic only. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kathy Bowers RN at 534-7200 or Kathleen Brown RPh at 9359194. Kathy Bowers RN, MSN,CDE Grand Traverse Band Family Health Clinic
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Olivia Martinez
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Run on the Rez – Saginaw Chippewa Tribe Sponsored This Run October 10, 2015 Group Picture back row left to right: Melissa Martinez, Dee Wonegeshik, Tina Frankenberger, Samson Raphael Front row: Arika Chippewa-Wonegeshik, Olivia Martinez, Deb John, Mari Raphael & Elsie Raphael (Samson Raphael and Arika Chippewa were also with us). “Wind Beneath her Feet” - Olivia Martinez
Dee Wonegeshik Strongheart 231-534-7551 Cell 231-866-0954
Strongheart winter hours started today: October 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016
Monday – Thursday 6 am – 9 pm Friday 6 am – 6 pm Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
GTB CLINIC ANNOUCEMENT
To better serve the needs of our patients, the GTB Clinic will be dedicating the following days and times:
Walk In Clinic Hours: 8AM-9AM Daily 1-2PM Daily ∞
Walk In Nursing Hours: Wednesday, 2-4PM Daily Thursdays, 2-4PM Daily
(These hours are NOT for medication refills) Clinic number: 534-7200 Effective October 19, 2015
Strongheart Civic Center Membership RATES Grand Traverse Band Member Rate: FREE (must present Tribal Identification and sign-in at
the front desk).
Employee, Native Non – GTB rate:
Tribal Spouse $20.00/month Single $20.00/month Couple $35.00/month Family * $45.00/month
(tribal I.D./employee id required)
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We hosted 44 third graders from Glen Lake at the museum in October. The kids toured the exhibits, worked on native crafts, and had a wonderful time learning about our culture from museum staff and Mr. Hank Bailey.
We had some out of the ordinary excitement at the museum last month. We were contacted by GMC, and asked if they could use our parking lot to do a photoshoot for GMC Trucks. It was approved, and the shoot took place on October 22nd. Keep your eyes out for the Fall GMC truck advertisement, and check out our 15 minutes of fame!
Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center & Odawa Gamik Open to the Public WEDNESDAY SATURDAY 10A.M. - 4 P.M.
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 for your cooperation!
The annual holiday bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 6th! From 9:00-3:00 at the Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center. Stop in and see all the wonderful work of our local artists. If you wish to be a vendor, please contact Kellie Barton at the museum for details and information. 231-534-7768. Miigwetch. Do you need assistance filling out the traditional skills survey? If so, please come to one of the following sites for help. Days, times, and locations listed below: Tuesday, November 17th @ Benzie from 11:00-3:00 Wednesday, November 18th @ Charlevoix from 11:00-3:00 Thursday, November 19th @ 3 Mile from 11:00-3:00 Friday, November 20th @ Eyaawing from 11:00-3:00
Find us on Facebook! Scan the code below or go to: www.facebook.com/
Happy Thanksgiving from Eyaawing Museum!
@EyaawingMuseum
Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center Contact Information
2605 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 Cindy.winslow@gtbindians.com — Kellie.barton@gtbindians.com — http://www.gtbindians.org/eyaawing.asp
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Youth Services
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Youth Services November 2015
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Traverse City
Charlevoix
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7 Grand Father Teachings-Library Visit Wisdom
7 Grand Father Teachings and Medicine Wheel
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Love and Wisdom Crafting with Elders
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Love & Respect
Leather Pouches
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Respect Humility
Bravery/Honesty Raven Hill Snake/Spider Exhibit
Grand Traverse Library Visit
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Bravery and Truth
Humility/Truth Board Games & Bingo
Board Games
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Wed
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Benzie
Leelanau
Love/Wisdom Craft Project
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GTB Offices
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Wisdom Library Visit
Respect/Humility Board Games
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GTB Staff Training NO Center
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Transportation is available.
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Love/Wisdom Craft Project
Respect/Humility Board Games
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Closed
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GTB Offices
For more Information or to sign up please contact your site Youth Site Coordinator
GTB Offices
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MONDAYS-Traverse City from 4-6pm Eric DePetro-231-866-1588 TUESDAYS-Charlevoix from 4-6pm Jamie Kalush-231-866-1769 WEDNESDAYS-Benzie from 4-6pm Jamie Kalush-231-866-1769 THURSDAYS-Leelanau from 4-6pm TaShena Sams-231-534-7231
Honesty Movie Night
GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS LIFE LONG LEARNING November Birthdays! Zion Raphael—Nov. 5th
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY
November
Roni Spears—Nov. 6th Logan Hachey—Nov. 7th Brooke McSawby—Nov. 7th Miigwaanhs Barrientoz—Nov. 9th Kobe Ramirez—Nov. 19th Christan Sams—Nov. 21st
Board of Education Meetings Traverse City Area Public Schools: 1) Monday, November 9th 2) Monday, November 23rd
Youth Services Program
6pm @ Boardman Building
Program Director:
Conner Spears—Nov. 28th
Ta’Shena Sams
Naomi Sams—Nov. 29th
Kingsley Area Schools: Monday, November 9th @ 7pm
College Campus Visits
Youth Site Coordinators: Benzie: Ferrin Bridson Mnodibishkaa!!!
Charlevoix: Jamie Kalush Peshawbestown: Aaron TwoCrow Traverse City: Eric DePetro
Coming in Spring... 1) Kendall College of Art & Design
Tuesday, April 12th
2) Michigan State University
Tuesday, May 17th
Meet the Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Title VII Staff: TCAPS TITLE VII COORDINATOR: Amber Ochoa: 933-5852 TITLE VII TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS: HIGH SCHOOLS: Central High School, Sue Chang: changsu@tcaps.net; West Senior High School; Mary Kay Hicks: 933-7524 MIDDLE SCHOOLS: East Middle School, Michelle Sehl: 933-7398; West Middle School, Michelle Sehl: 933-8285 ELEMENTARY: Blair, Cheryl Erickson: 933-5729; Central Grade, Jane Conway: 933-5636; Cherry Knoll, Barb Hutchison: 933-5728; Courtade, Deb Solomonson: 933-5831; Eastern, Sue Chang 933-1688; Interlochen Community, Sue Struble: 933-5974; Long Lake, N/A; Montessori Glenn Loomis, N/A; Old Mission, N/A; Silver Lake, Barb Hobson: 933-5796; Traverse Heights, Corinna Schugg: schuggco@tcaps.net; Westwoods, Kathy Easter: easterka@tcaps.net; Willow Hill, N/A Timothy Stark | Youth Intervention Specialist | P: 231.534.7754 | F: 231.534.7773 | The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians |
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Please fill out the survey and send it back to us, or for your convenience fill it out online!
www.surveymonkey.com /r/GTBSURVEY
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.
Traditional Skills Survey
Don’t’ Forget!!!
Remem ber all comple survey ted s subm it t ed with name w a ill be e ntered 1 of 2 P to win endlet on Bla nkets!
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL THE EYAAWING MUSEUM AT
231-534-7768
FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE NEW YEARS POW WOW
SEE ADVERTISMENT ON THE LAST PAGE
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Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Upcoming Cultural Meetings Grand Traverse November 17th @ 6:00 PM December 15th @ 6:00 PM
Leelanau November 18th @ 12:00 @ Eyaawing Museum December 9th @ 12:00 @ Eyaawing Museum
Charlevoix November 12th @ 5:00 PM December 17th @ 5:00 PM
Benzie December T. B. D.
Everyone is welcome to attend! Cultural 8633
1 Night GTRS 1 GTR&SPA Package
Pendleton Blanket
Door Prizes
Drum Contact: Sharon K. Wasageshik, GTB Prevention Specialist (231)534-7247 Sharon.Wasageshik@gtbindians.com Questions?: Lisa Shawandase, ATR/BH Service Coordinator (231)534-7090 Lisa.Shawandase@gtbindians.com
Vendors Welcome (Free)
Hand Drum Contest 1st 300 2nd 200 3rd 100 Head Veteran – Todd Brewer MC – Don Chartier Arena Director – Steve Schwander Security – Allen Stevens
(Contact Before December 1st )
Host Drum – Crazy Boy Co-Host - TBD Invitation for 3 Drum Spots
Snack @ Midnight
Pot Luck Dinner @ 6:00 PM
Grand Entry @ 8:00 PM
December 31, 2015 – GTR&S
Sobriety New Year’s Eve Pow Wow
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians
GTB NEWS
November 2015