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Volume 12
Turtle Press—June 2012 Issue
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‘MSHIKE' MZENEGEN’
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians
TURTLE PRESS
“APTE NIBNE GIZES”
~Mid Summer Moon~
See “Skasgé Power Panels” story on pgs. 4 & 5
2012
MIFO
is HERE!
See pg. 37 for details.
2012 Men’s
Retreat
See pg. 25 for details.
“SWEARING IN” PICTURES
SEE
AND SUMMARY
PG.4 FOR DETAILS
POW-WOW G ROUNDS
ARE JUST ABOUT READY…
SEE “ARBOR UPDATE” ON
PG.5 FOR DETAILS.
2012 POW-WOW EVENT FLYER
AND SCHEDULE ON PGS. 22 & 23.
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Northern &
Southern
TYP Update
See pg. 18 for details
2012 Women’s
Retreat
See pg. 24 for details.
Section B
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Turtle Press—June 2012 Issue
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
CHAIRPERSON—HOMER A. MANDOKA
Office: 269-729-5151 * 281 Cell: 269-986-1802
E-mail: hmandoka@nhbpi.com
Committees that Homer chairsPlanning and Land Use (PLUC)
Tribal Emergency Response (TERC)
Culture
SECTION A
Departments
SECTION B
Happenings/Misc.
SECTION C
Birthdays
SECTION D
Tribal Council Minutes
Notices
3
Education
6
Enrollment
7
Skillman Update
10
FireKeepers Connection
Education Info
11
12
Health Ed.
15
TYP
18
Birthdays/Misc
20
Pow-Wow Info
22
Retreats Recap
24
Environmental Info
26
Language
30
Native Teens
32
Elders Info
35
Calendars for all
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VICE CHAIRPERSON—JAMIE STUCK
Office: 269-729-5151 * 283 Cell: 269-986-3441
E-mail: jstuck@nhbpi.com
Committees that Jamie chairsElders
Education
Journey to Wellness
SECRETARY—ROANN BEEBE-MOHR
Office: 269-729-5151 * 284 Cell: 269-986-4033
E-mail: roannotter@wmconnect.com
Committees that RoAnn chairsEnrollment
Veterans
TREASURER—DORIE RIOS
Office: 269-729-5151 * 280 Cell: 269-209-3024
E-mail: dorier@nhbpi.com
Committees that Dorie chairsHousing
Tribal Environmental Advisory (TEAC)
Cemetery and Parks
LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesdays 12:00 pm
RESERVATION
Pine Creek Community
Center
Administration
2221 1½ Mile Rd.
Fulton, MI 49052
Phone: 269-729-5151
269-729-5920
Toll Free: 866-499-5151
PINE CREEK POLICE DEPT.
2221 1½ Mile Rd.
Fulton, MI 49052
Phone: 269-729-5222
Wyoming Administration Building
4433 Byron Center Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
June 6—Recycle Advisory Team
June 13—High Blood Pressure
June 20—Health Clinic
June 27—Spice Blend
More details on pg. 14.
Phone: 616-249-8022
WYOMING
Health Department
4415 Byron Center Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Phone: 616-249-0159
Fax: 616-249-8688
Toll Free: 888-662-2808
The following is a list of the
Tribal Council Meeting Dates for
2012. Each meeting will be on
the third (3rd) Thursday of each
month, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
 June 21, 2012
 July 19, 2012
 August 16, 2012
 September 20, 2012
 October 18, 2012
 November 15, 2012
 December 20, 2012
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS—
PINE CREEK
Fax:
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PINE CREEK RESERVATION
Health Department
1474 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, MI 49052
Phone: 269-729-4422
Fax:
269-729-4460
Toll Free: 888-729-4422
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June 7—Elder’s Committee Mtg.
June 17—Happy Fathers Day
June 19—Grand Haven
Community Center BINGO Dinner
And Youth Camp Begins.
June 21—Tribal Council Mtg.
June 23—Pine Creek Pow-Wow
June 24—Concl. Of Pine Creek
Pow-Wow.
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The next Elders Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Luella Collins Community
Center in Wayland (Gun Lake). NEXT MONTH: July 5, 2012 will be at the Pine Creek Community Center. For questions,
please call Jamie Stuck: (269) 729-5151 or (866) 499-5151. Attendees of the meetings or workshops will be reimbursed
mileage. (Location is subject to change month to month.)
MIEA is hosting this conference in Hannahville, WI, July 16-18, 2012! This is a first-come, first-serve basis due to limited availability. Please contact Randi McKinney by July 9th to R.S.V.P. This is only for Elders.
Randi McKinney | (269) 729-5151 or toll free at (866) 499-5151 | rmckinney@nhbpi.com
The SKILLMAN Corporation
Tribal Employment Liaison Position Description
The Skillman Corporation is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Tribal Employment Liaison to establish, promote, monitor and report effective working relationships between the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the
Potawatomi and The Skillman Corporation for the FireKeepers Hotel and Widoktadwen projects.
Key Functions and Responsibilities:
 Assist in communication and administrative duties to establish and maintain an employment database.
 Provide updates and administrative support to the Skillman project executive.
 Respond to employment questions received daily from tribal and community members via phone, fax, and
email. Research requests and provide customized information and assistance.
 Coordinate employment requirements with NHBP’s HR department as needed and required.
 Research and write press releases and job advertisements.
 Establish a network of experts and contacts at the tribal, local, state and national level.
 Assist the Skillman team with assigned administrative duties.
 Assist the Skillman team with various on-site construction related coordination efforts.
 Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Specific Competencies:
 Knowledge of and experience with laws, policies and treaties established by the Nottawaseppi Huron
Band of the Potawatomi.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a collaborated
team effort.
 Personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
If you are interested in this position please email and/or mail a cover letter and detailed resume to the following
address by June 8, 2012:
Mr. Michael Kounelis, Vice-President—The SKILLMAN Corporation | Re: Tribal Employment Liaison Position
8120 Moorsbridge Rd., Suite 101 | Portage, MI | 49024
mjkounelis@skillman.com
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On May 24, 2012, Homer A. Mandoka and Jamie Stuck were officially sworn in as reelected Tribal Council
Members, along with appointing seats on Tribal Council.
Upon completion of swearing in Mandoka and Stuck, nominations and appointments for seats on Tribal Council were conducted. Mandoka was
nominated and appointed to serve as
chair and Stuck was nominated and
appointed to serve as vice-chair.
Mandoka and Stuck rejoin Tribal
Council Members RoAnn BeebeMohr and Dorie Rios, who were
nominated and appointed to serve on
the seats of secretary and treasurer,
respectively.
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi presents a strong
and stable government with a combined 27 years of Tribal Council
experience. Mandoka, of Bronson, Mich., has served on Tribal Council since November of 2002, Beebe-Mohr, of West Olive, Mich., has
served on Tribal Council since September of 2003, Stuck, of Scotts,
Mich., has served on Tribal Council since May of 2006, and Rios, of
Battle Creek, Mich., has served on Tribal Council since May of 2010.
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Homer A. Mandoka and Ted Moore worked on
the concept then brought the idea to the Culture
Committee before making a move to begin the
actual project. Culture Committee was very
pleased with the plans and here is the outcome…
Joe Chivis, Dale Jones, Mike Wilcox, Harold
Moore (Ted Moore’s Dad), and Bill Hernley.
Not pictured: Mike Kounelis, Ted Moore and
Dave Aarup,
Pedestrian Bridge
Utility Building
Sacred Fire Pavilion
(smoke vent at center of roof)
18x18 Wood Shed
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By the numbers:
 Four covered bleacher stands
 600-person seating capacity
 One covered area without bleachers for Elders &
ADA accessible needs
 32 vendor lots, with electrical service for each
lot (seven food vendors and 25 other vendor
lots total)
 Eight light poles to illuminate the grounds
 Drum Arbor: 40-feet diameter
 Sacred Fire Pavilion: 30-feet diameter
 Utility building: 24x20-feet
 Wood shed: 18-by-18-feet
 Pedestrian bridge:45-by-8 feet, over Indian
Creek
 $55,000 spent on Tribal Member labor,
exceeding the $25,0000 Native American
allowance
Tribal Members who worked on the project:
 Travis Vorce
 Joe Chivis
 John Day
 Gary Chivis
Subcontractors who worked on the project:
 JT&T Electric
 Berlinde Construction
 Stiles Landscaping
 Lumbertown
Note: The old Arbor will now serve as a
Picnic/park area for the community.
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June 2012 Education News—By Me’gisi-Mkwa (Barry Phillips)
☺(Jokes)☺ Double Student Loan Rates, Age Change for Starting School,
New Higher Ed Applications, Revised Moguago Scholarship Guidelines,
Summer Camp 2012, Grade Incentives
by $154 million for the
2012-2013 school year.
The bill allows parents to
seek a waiver from the
school if their child turns
five between September 2December 1. A panel of a
school administrator plus
two teachers would interview the child and parents/
The fixed interest rate on guardians to evaluate the
Stafford federal subsidized child’s readiness.
loans will double on July 1st.
Legislation to keep it perCheck out the new promanently at 3.4% has stalled
grams & guidelines for Eduin Congress. This will afcation at www.nhbpi.com
fect the fall 2012 term.
Q: Why do ducks have
webbed feet?
A: To stamp out forest
fires.
Q: Why do elephants have
flat feet?
A: To stamp out burning
ducks.☺
Senate Republican, Darwin Booher, has proposed a
bill that would change the
kindergarten start age by
three months. Children
would have to turn five by
September 1, instead of
December 1, as it is now. It
is estimated that school
funding would be reduced
We’ve added $honya for
Higher Education Books/
Supplies! Our new 20122013 Higher Education application is ready to go!
Check our web-site at
www.nhbpi.com
for this and other forms.
guidelines for our Moguago
Scholarship! We’ve leveled
out the selection process for
newly graduated high
schoolers and current college students.
camp. The cost is FREE!
Crafts, traditions, exercise,
fresh air, and fun are all on
the agenda!
Contact the Education Department to sign up!
☺ A man takes his dog
to the vet. “My dog is
crossed eyed; is there anything you can do for him?
“Well,” says the vet, “let’s
take a look at him.” So he
picks the dog up and examines his eyes, then checks
his teeth. Finally, he says,
“I’m going to have to put
him down.”
“What? Because he’s crosseyed?”
“No, because he’s really
heavy.”
Reminder: Signed report
cards with attendance records are due for those students who’ve enrolled in the
Grade Incentive program.
Payments will be processed
as we receive them.
☺ “Please keep your
dog beside you, sir,” a
woman said crossly to the
man sitting opposite to her
on the bench at the park. “I
can feel a flea in my shoe.”
“Midnight, come here,”
Summer Camp 2012 will
replied
the man. “This
be June 19th, 20th, and 21st
woman has fleas.”
on the Rez’! It will be for
Bamapii Nikanek!
Tribal Members ages 10-14
Also, look into the revised and will be an overnight
WE NEED YOU FOR A FOCUS GROUP!!!
Who:
Anyone interested in the
welfare of Tribal/Native
youth
What:
Information to be gathered
regarding projected and
identified needs within Tribal youth community
Where:
Emphasis will be on NHBP
Northern and Southern area
parents/employees on behalf
of our youth.
When:
Reservation—June 6, 2012,
6-7 p.m.
Grand Rapids—June 7,
2012, 6-7 p.m.
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Why:
To enhance or improve Tribal Youth to equip them with
knowledge and skills giving
them a healthier start into
adulthood to prepare them
for healthy relationship
building blocks.
For more information contact: Beth Moody at
O: (269) 729-4422
C: (269) 223-2017.
Minimal incentives
provided.
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From the Enrollment Department
Dear Tribal Members,
The Enrollment Department does not have current information (i.e. name/address) for the Tribal Members on the following list. Tribal Departments utilize the records in the Enrollment Department to determine eligibility for services
and benefits available from the Tribe. Important notices (i.e. election notices) are sent to the address currently on file
with the Enrollment Department. The Tribal Members on this list may be denied services or benefits if updated address, name and other information is not on file. If you have contact information for any of the names on the following
list, please contact the Enrollment Department at the phone number above.
Bush, Crystal R
Bush, Richard L Jr
Butcher, Heather N
Butcher, Lonnie D
Childs, Issac B
Childs, Jaylynn M
Childs, Michael A
Collyer, Bryan S
Foerster, Arynn E
Gordy, Robert C
Harris, Joseph L
Kelley, Kirsten V
Kequom, Timothy G
Mark, Edward G
McCann, Melissa G
McDonald, Shannon M
Osborn, Robert G
Paul-Moran, Mattison K
Stevens, Joseph L
Stokes, Kylie K
Sulainis, Alexandria L
Williams, Margaret E
Williams, Tamara
Wilson, Andrew R
The Enrollment Department has also identified that the enrollment files for the following Tribal Members are missing vital information required to be included in each enrollment file. Tribal Members on this list may be found to be
ineligible for services, benefits and notices due to incomplete enrollment files.
Bush, Crystal R
Mrad, Eunice E
If your name is on one of the above lists or you know how to contact someone on the list please contact the Enrollment Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
Enrollment for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is currently closed to new members. Audit of membership files is complete and Tribal Council has received the final Audit Report and adopted procedures to address
the findings of the audit. New applications may be submitted, however they will not be approved for membership
until enrollment is open.
Reminder: If you have recently moved, please contact Enrollment Department to make sure we have your current
address.
Updated 4/13/12
Respectfully,
Sandy Blair
NHBP Enrollment Specialist
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P LEASE JOIN N H B P S TAFF IN WELCOMING. . .
I am Camie
Castaneda, a
proud Tribal
Member of the
Nottawaseppi
Huron Band of
the Potawatomi
Tribe. I currently
live in Wyoming, MI with my significant other John Dandridge, our
two daughters Aanzhenii (4yrs) and
Asunciana (5mos) Ashquab Dandridge.
I am returning to NHBP as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. Prior
to my current position I was an Eligibility Specialist for Kent County
DHS for the State of Michigan.
Many of you may know or recognize me from working in the Northern NHBP Health Office as the
Medical Receptionist for the past 6
years.
I really like working with others, I
enjoy meeting different people, and
interacting with the public. Although I love to help and work with
others the most meaningful work to
me is to work with and toward the
good of my own people. I would
like to say CHI MEGWETCH to
my Tribal Members for the opportunity to work for our Tribe. I understand and acknowledge without
you and those before us none of this
would be possible. I will be stationed in the Southern Admin Office and I look forward to meeting
with those of you that I have not yet
met.
Boozho!
My name is
Melissa “Lisa”
I am Dawn
Lynch, I am the
Reve’ Neynew Administrameiyer and I
tive Assistant at
have been a
the NHBP
Tribal Member
Northern Health
of NHBP for
Office.
many years. Recently, I was hired
to serve as the Medical Secretary in I am excited to be serving the tribal
the Northern facility of the NHBP community in this new capacity.
Health Department. I look forward
to working with everyone and am
My last position was the Workers’
here to offer the best possible ser- Compensation, Auto, and Liability
vice I can provide to Tribal Mem- Administrator at an Orthopedics
bers.
practice in Holland.
Migwetch!
Dawn Reve’ Neymeiyer
Medical Secretary
dneymeiyer@nhbp.org
(616) 249-0159
I have a B.A. in Communications
from Michigan State University,
and a Certificate in Office Technology/Medical Billing from M-Tec.
I live in the Zeeland area with my
husband Jim, and our three children; Dan, Kelly and Jay. Dan just
finished his freshman year at Grand
Valley State University. Kelly is a
freshman in high school, and Jay, a
6th grader in middle school. The
kids and I are Tribal Members.
I have enjoyed meeting many of my
fellow teammates, and look forward
to meeting more. I look forward to
meeting the Tribal Membership as
well; thank you for allowing me the
opportunity to serve you.
Melissa Lynch
Administrative Assistant-Northern
Health Office
mlynch@nhbp.org
Camie Castaneda
Administrative Assistant to CEO
ccastaneda@nhbpi.com
(269) 729-5151 ext. 256
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(616) 249-0159 ext. 409
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P LEASE JOIN N H B P S TAFF IN WELCOMING. . .
My Name is Lisa
Barrett (nee Bush)
and I am the new
Director of Communications and
Public Relations. I
am very excited for
this opportunity to
serve our Tribe. I have a Bachelor of
Science from Grand Valley State
University in advertising & public
relations, along with a minor in writing. I also have a Master of Science
from Grand Valley State University
in communications. I am currently
working towards a Master of Business Administration from Ferris State
University, with an advanced studies
certificate in project management. I
am two years into the program and
plan to graduate in the summer of
2013. Prior to working for
N.H.B.P., I was part of the opening
teams at FireKeepers Casino and Gun
Lake Casino, where I worked in the
marketing departments as an Advertising Supervisor and as a Marketing
Manager. I also have four years of
experience working for marketing
agencies in branding, experiential,
and promotional marketing. I am
very excited to put my education and
experience to work for N.H.B.P. to
increase communication to our membership and build on all of the great
things Kathy Mackety as done for our
Tribe over the last several years.
I am a proud member of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. I am the daughter of Gordon
Bush and so grateful for everything
he did for our Tribe. My mother is
Barbara Bush, who is a Community
Heath Representative for N.H.B.P.,
and my sister is Andrea Rainer (nee
Bush), who is the Director of Membership Services for N.H.B.P. I reside in Caledonia, Mich. with my incredible husband, Carl, who works at
Gun Lake Casino as a Table Games
Dealer and Supervisor. We have two
fur-children, a six-year old black lab
named Madison, and a one-year old
German shepherd named Kaiser.
Lisa Barrett
Communications Director
lbarrett@nhbpi.com
(269) 598-6753
Setting the record straight – The RAP
Tribal Resolution # 03-15-12-01 approves the Revenue Allocation Plan
(“RAP”) and authorizes the submission of this Draft Plan to the U.S. Department of Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The steps from this point forward are the following:
The RAP must get approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs. This can take (at the minimum) 60-days or more to
review and approve. If approved - (at the minimum) 30-90 days after
that, all eligible Tribal Members will receive funds IF you have been an
enrolled Tribal Member as of 4/1/12 (or before), to qualify for this year’s
RAP!
The RAP was developed during a year-long strategic planning process facilitated by the Blue Stone Strategy Group. This was done to elicit as
many Tribal Members as possible to be involved in the RAP development
through round-table meetings, focus groups, and surveys in order to provide as much input as possible.
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Steve Robinson
currently holds
the position as
Fleet Manager for
NHBP. He has
over 20 years experience in the
automotive field.
Within those years Steve has managed to incorporate other aspects of
repair and maintenance with regards
to RV, small engine, trailer and
towing, and automotive accessory.
After graduating from Bronson
High School in 1987, Steve attempted to progress to a University but
soon found out that it was not exactly where he wanted to be at this
young point of his life. He went on
to manage a small automotive/RV
store and installation facility in Kalamazoo Michigan. After marrying
in 1999 Steve was supported by his
wife to go back to school for a degree. In 2007 Steve graduated from
Colorado Technical University with
a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. In his personal time
Steve is busy with his family which
consists of; his wife Lynette, son
Hunter (12), son Cole (10), and
daughter Skylar (9). He also enjoys
biking, tennis, golf, and boating.
Steve Robinson
Fleet Manager
srobinson@nhbpi.com
(269) 729-5151
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F I R E K E E P E R S H O T E L U P DA T E
During the month of May, the interior hotel rooms are taking shape
with the installation of plumbing, mechanical, electrical and drywall
work continuing from the second to the sixth floors. The mockup
room was completed last month and thus allows contractors to establish and confirm fit and finish quality. The bingo addition is in the
final stages of equipment installation with an end of June completion
date. The new porte cochere and hotel entry are getting the finishing
touches on the exterior walls. Site work and landscaping work will
Hotel “Fin” (red part) is near completion
commence this month and continue until completion.
Native American employment participation has been reported at 36%. The minimum requirement of 25% is
reviewed with all contractors and efforts are continuously made to ensure compliance. A Tribal Member
Jobsite Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 9
and the next meeting is scheduled for June 13,
In Remembrance...
2012 at 3:30 p.m. at the Clark Construction conference trailer. This is an opportunity for current Tribal Members, Tribal Relations, and Tribal workers to
learn about forthcoming job opportunities and discuss jobsite harmony. Feel free to contact Gary
Ritzema at (616) 293-2965 or
gjritzema@skillman.com for employment opportunities, questions or comments.
Pouring concrete at loading dock
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FireKeepers Casino
Connection
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
June 2012
R. Bruce McKee
Chief Executive
Officer
I’m pleased to report to the membership a record breaking weekend during
April 28th-29th, 2012. FireKeepers experienced several all-time business
highs since our August 2009 opening. Over this weekend, we had a record
breaking number of cars parked by valet, outstanding patron counts and also
experienced new highs in coin-in volumes. All operations were running at full
capacity from early Friday night all the way through Sunday evening. Each
and every department contributed to our record setting weekend. I’m proud
to be at a property where I’m surrounded by a Team that is so committed in
delivering the WEEA experience even when facing record setting volumes. In
an effort to show our “appreciation,” Team Members were given a FireKeepers T-shirt. Thank you FireKeepers Team!
Tribal Member Spotlight: Amie Phillips
Bozho! My name is Amie Phillips and I am a proud member of the
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. I am the daughter of
Lorie Smith and the niece of Claude Hine and Larry Watson. I am
married with two amazing kids, Sean and Alyssa. NHBP has accomplished so much and I am very proud to work for such a great
place! I have been with FireKeepers Casino since July 2009 and
have worked in the cage department since day one. During my
time at FKC I have met so many wonderful people and have become very close to some and consider them family. Working for
the casino I have learned so much and I am looking forward to
learning more from the “casino world.” The future of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and FireKeepers Casino
are unlimited and the progression is endless.
Amie Phillips
Dual Rate
Cage Supervisor
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JUNE 2012
Lunch and Learn
Date:
Presenter:
Topic:
June 6th
Recycle Advisory Team Lunch and Learn Goes Green
The RATs will be talking about a new initiative undertaken
by the Lunch and Learn program to reduce waste.
June 13th Ronda Peter
High Blood Pressure: Prevention and Management
The new NHBP Clinic Manager will present ways to
prevent high blood pressure. If you already suffer from
it, she’ll provide tips and techniques to keep it under
control.
June 20th Betsy Reichert
What can the NHBP Health Clinic offer you?
Our very own Betsy Reichert will talk about different services offered by the NHBP Health Clinic, including wound
care, anodyne therapy and more.
June 27th Katie Jourdan
Spice Blend
Rescheduled from May. Learn about the salt and sodium
reduction in your diet. And, create your own herb blend to
add a little spice to your cooking.
NHBP Health Department Extended Clinic Hours
To provide better access and to accommodate your primary care needs, the NHBP
Health Locations will be offering extended clinic hours .
Northern (Wyoming) Clinic
Southern (Pine Creek) Clinic
Thursdays
Wednesdays
7:00am - 7:00pm
7:00am - 7:00pm
Services include, but are not limited to:
Wellness exams, sports physicals, medical management and treatment of acute and
chronic conditions, immunization administration, medication review and point of care testing (e.g. strep, pregnancy, glucose, A1C, cholesterol, HIV, etc). We also do repairs of
simple lacerations, treatment of minor burns, sprains, strains and much more.
For more Information contact your nearest NHBP Health Clinic at either number listed below:
Northern Clinic: (616) 249-0159
Southern Clinic: (269) 729-4422
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N H B P H e a l t h D e p a rt m e n t
E L D E R S G E T C R E AT I V E . . .
W H Y N AT I O N A L S A F E T Y M O N T H ?
Did you know?
 Falls account for 8.7
million emergency
room visits every
year in the U.S.
 One in three adults
age 65 and older,
fall each year.
 Overexertion is the
3rd leading cause of
unintentional injuries in the U.S.
 Overexertion ac-
counts for 3.2 million emergency
room visits every
year.
 Common types of
injuries associated
with ergonomic design include: strains,
sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tennis elbow, chronic back
pain, and trigger finger.
Safety involves every area of your life: work,
home, play, school, travel and more. As such,
the National Safety Council designates June as
National Safety Month with each week focusing on one of those different areas. Here are
the themes of each week this June.
Week 1 - Employee Wellness
Week 2 - Ergonomics (learning how to move
smarter at work and home to prevent conditions like overexertion)
Week 3 - Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Week 4 - Driving Safety
This month’s health education corner will focus on two of the four National Safety Month themes: Preventing Slips, Trips and
Falls; and Ergonomics.
PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS
AND
FALLS
Most falls are preventable, which means, there are many risk factors
that can influence a person’s likelihood of falling. In order to prevent
falls, here are some ways to remove some common fall hazards:
 Keep floors and stairs clean and clear of clutter
 Maintain good lighting both inside and outside
 Secure electrical and phone cords out of walking areas
 Install handrails on stairs and porches
 Wear sensible footwear
 Use non-skid throw rugs in potentially slippery places, like bathrooms
 Never stand on a chair, table or surface on wheels
 Check condition of outdoor walk ways and remove snow and fallen leaves
How can older adults prevent falls?
 Stay active: Falls can be reduced if you can improve your strength and balance. Even
brisk walking, yoga, and tai chi can help.
 Fall-proof your home: Take advantage of the tips above and remove all tripping hazards.
 Review your medications: Some medications or combination of medicines can cause
drowsiness or light-headedness which can lead to a fall. If you have questions about
side effects from your medications, ask your health care provider.
 Check your vision: By checking your vision once a year, you can ensure that you have
the best prescription for your glasses. Poor vision greatly increases your risk of falling.
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Issue 6
ERGONOMICS
When your job environment doesn’t fit your body, both at work and
at home, physical stress is placed on your body. Ergonomic conditions are disorders of the soft tissues in the body (muscles, nerves,
tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, blood vessels, and spinal discs)
These conditions are caused by:
 Overexertion while lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, reaching or
stretching
 Repetitive motions
 Working in awkward positions
 Sitting or standing too long in one position
 Using excessive force
 Vibration
 Pain
 Resting on sharp corners or edges
 Swelling
 Temperature extremes
These conditions can occur at work, like: working on an assem-  Numbness
bly line, using heavy equipment, or working at a computer. But,  Tingling
 Tenderness
they can also happen at home from activities like video game
playing, helping someone move, sewing or home improvement  Clicking
activities.
 Loss of grip strength
See your health care provider as soon
as possible to determine the cause of
your pain. It could be related to poor
If you answer all of the quiz quesergonomics.
tions correctly & send it back to the
Health Department by the13th of
this month you will be entered into a
drawing for a $20.00 gift card. Congratulations to Amber Day, winner of
1. Falls account for how many Emergency Room visits every year?
the Mental Health Month quiz!
A. 3.2 million
We’ve been receiving less than 10
B. 5.6 million
entries every month, so odds of winC. 8.7 million
ning are high!
D. 9.2 million
2. What is one way for older adults to prevent falls?
Please send quizzes and your name
____________________________________________
to:
Katie Jourdan,
3. What is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury in the
Health Educator
United States?
A. Overexertion
1474 Mno Bmadzewen Way
B. Falls
Fulton, MI 49052
C. Driving
4. Pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, tenderness, clicking and loss
Last month’s quiz answers:
of grip strength could all be signs of poor ergonomics.
1) How many Americans suffer from mental illness? True or False
(C) 57.7 million
5.
Temperature
extremes
(too hot or too cold) do not cause
2) Which is not considered a mental illness? ergonomic conditions.
(D) Cancer
True or False
3) June is Mental Health Month - False
4) Individuals living with serious mental illness have an
increase risk of chronic medical conditions - True
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Information obtained from the National Safety Council
5) What is the most common form of mental illness? Depression
www.nsc.org
K N OW
THE
SIGNS
Quiz
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NOTICE
SOLICITING PUBLIC COMMENT
This Notice shall be posted in the “Mshiké Mzenegen”, Turtle Press.
Start Date of Comment Period: June 1, 2012
End Date of Comment Period: July 2, 2012
Title: NHBPI Amended Election Code
Description:
The following is the proposed changes to the NHBPI Election Code.
Election Board Contact Information:
Attn: Election Board
2221 1 ½ Mile Road
Fulton, MI 49052
Phone: (269) 729-5151 x222
FAX: (269) 841-1079
E-mail: electionboard@nhbpi.com
A complete copy of the proposed Election Code can found in this Turtle Press or
can be obtained by contacting the Election Board at the above address, phone
number, FAX number or e-mail address. All comments must be submitted to the
Election Board no later than the “End Date” specified within this Notice.
Election Board
Brad Simmons—Chair
Tony Day
Vonda Harris
Rachel Mackety
Robert Williams
Lisa Barrett (Alternate)
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Annual Pow-Wow
June 23 & 24, 2012
Native American Food, Culture, Dancing & Singing
Hand Made Native American Arts & Crafts
Grand Entries:
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday: 1:00 p.m.
Saturday Parade & Sunday Car Show
All Registered Dancers will be Paid.
Camping/Showers Available for Participants Only!
Contest Events:
Hand Drum
Team Dance
Two Step
Potato
(Cash prizes for all Contest Winners)
Free Admission ● Public Welcome
Pine Creek Reservation ● 2221 1½ Mile Road ● Fulton, MI 49052
For general & trader information, please call: Mon-ee Zapata, NHBP Culture & Language Coord. 269.729.5151
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N.H.B.P. will not be responsible for accidents, damages, lost/stolen property. No alcohol or drugs allowed.
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Annual Pow-Wow Schedule of Events
Friday, June 22, 2012
6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. NHBP Tribal Council Benefit Reception Dinner, Community Center
Saturday, June 23, 2012
7:00 a.m.
Sunrise Ceremony
7:30 a.m.
Registration Opens for 5K Rez Runners
9:00 a.m.
5K Rez Run Begins
10:00 a.m.
1K Turtle Pace Race
12:00 p.m.
Pine Creek Parade of Cheers Begins
12:45 p.m.
RED 50/50 raffle
1:00 p.m.
Grand Entry & Social Dances
4:00 p.m.
Dinner Break
6:00 p.m.
Grand Entry & Contest Events (Hand Drum & Two-Step)
8:30 p.m.
BLUE 50/50 Raffle
11:00 p.m.
Community Quiet Time
Sunday, June 24, 2012
7:00 a.m.
Sunrise Ceremony
12:00 p.m.
Car-Show
12:45 p.m.
WHITE 50/50 raffle
1:00 p.m.
Grand Entry & Contest Events (Potato & Team dance)
4:00 p.m.
Giveaway & Closing of the Pow-Wow
Sobriety is always a Must! This is a drug and alcohol free event!
$ $ $ Supporting our 50/50 Raffle funds the Pow-Wow $ $ $
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B I R T H DAY S ~N~M O R E
Welcome to the world little
Emory Isaac Ansley,
Born on 2/3/2012 at 10:51 a.m. to
Sierra Simmons (Daughter to
Mark & Kari Simmons & GreatGrand-daughter to Shirley English) and Maurice Ansley. Emory
Isaac was a wonderful size baby
at 8 lbs, 1 oz. 20” long. We love
you! Love, your family.
Have an AWESOME
and BLESSED Birthday~
Deja Boo!
Love GG, Brookie and
Congratulations,
Daejion Morseau
who attends-North
Western Middle
School in Battle
Creek. He made the
Honor Roll and we
are so proud of him.
Daejion is the son of
Harold and Danesha
Morseau BC.
Keep up the good
work little man. We
are excited for you.
God Bless You. Our
love and best wishes, Grandma Cheryl
and Grandpa Charlie
and all your family.
Happy Birthday to
Danille
“Rooster
Mama”
Jacobs
6/3/12
Love, your
family and
friends!
Congratulations to Jorden Inman for graduating from High School 5/13/2012 and for
turning 18 years old 6/20/2012!
How time flies—you came along way Baby
Boy– keep on keeping on and God Bless You
where ever your path leads you. Loads of
Love, Grams Nugent and all your family—we
love you and are so proud of you!
Happy Birthday to two sweet handsome
young men—Chris Inman 6/25/2012 and
Luke Thompson 6/26/2012! So proud of
you two—love you so very much Grams
Nugent and all of your families!
Happy belated Birthday, Caden Shafer—
6 years old 5/11/2012! Sorry I missed
it, but love you tons! Your growing up
fast—Grams Nugent
Happy Birthday to
Myra
“Ganny—Dirty Laundry” Franklin
6/24/12
Love your family!
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Happy 11th Birthday to
Dyami “Cubby” Harris.
We love you!
Love, your family.
Happy 12th Birthday
to Journi
“Journi Burns”
Wilson
We love you!
Love, your family.
Happy Birthday to
Cordae
“Beanie/Shanky”
Smith 6/24/12!
From, Daddy and Family.
Happy 15th Birthday Austin Day!
6/10/2012
I am very proud of you and all that
you have accomplished in districts ~
Austin got 2nd in the High Jump Track
and Field! Happy Birthday and we
love you. Love, Dad and the family.
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B I R T H DAY S ~N~M O R E
Congratulations to “Breezie”
Brianna Johnson
Congratulations to Diop Harris II
We are so very proud of you
and love you very much! You
will be a great leader no matter where your path may lead
you. Love your family! Diop will
be attending Michigan State
University in the Fall! Good
Luck at State!
Congratulations Diop for accomplishing the following:
1st place in City
1st place in District
1st place in Regional and
qualifying for
State Finals in the 110 hurdles and the
4x100 relay!
We are very proud of you!
Keep up the good work.
Where has the time gone, your all grown up now and
your family is so proud of you!
Congratulations on your Graduation from Battle
Creek Central High School ~ Class of ‘12!
Love Aunt Beverly and family!
Happy Birthday to Jamie Stuck
6/22/12
Every year you keep getting better and still under 40! God has
blessed you and you have opened your heart to the path where
he is leading you. Your grandfather couldn't be prouder of you!
Love your family!
Happy Birthday Jamie!
We love you with all our
hearts.
Love, MacKenzie and
Evelin aka "Lovealin"
P.S. Congratulations on
your reelection. We are
very proud of you!
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Congratulations
Homer Mandoka and Jamie Stuck
on your Re-Election. Thank you for
bringing our Tribe back.
From: Margaret Kilgore—Full Huron
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2012 Women’s Retreat
The weekend at Double JJ Resort kicked off
with the sun shining. We could not have
asked for better weather. Friday night proved
to be a night of many stars—singing folk!
Karaoke brought out the best of everyone.
Margaret Kilgore was the star of the night.
The campfire made for a perfect wind down
for the day. Ask everyone about Chubby
Bunny!
Day 2 provided much relaxation—foot
massages and stress management provided by the NHBP Health Department; then
off to go horseback riding. I believe this
may have been the hi-light of the weekend for some. The evening activities involved a little casino night and an auction
following that. It’s fun spending fake
money.
Another fire Saturday Night with Reeses Peanut Butter Cup S’mores—who knew?
The resident cat seemed to take a liking to us as well. Great times and great
memories!
Looking forward to 2013!!!
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2012 Men’s Retreat
A great way to start off the Men’s Retreat was a beautiful
location in Southern Michigan. Dinner was on everybody’s mind and we had some good pizza to kick off the
night. This was the opened door for conversations to flow
and a game of “Have you ever…” was soon to follow.
This was a way for the guys to get to know each other.
Soon after that, we had a free throw shooting contest~
which was an intense first round with lots of talent displayed. Tyreese was the winner of the event, shooting
everybody’s lights out. Next were some great games of
basketball in the legendary 3 on 3 basketball tourney. After these exhilarating events it was time to hit the hay because Saturday was a full day of events.
Saturday morning started off with a great breakfast, the
clouds came out with a little bit of rain to entice our Paint
Ball tourney and let me tell you that our participants had a
blast. Once we finished the wild and awesome paint ball
games it was already time for lunch.
If anyone seems to notice “we all had plenty to eat”, now
its time for a fun zip line. This is where you are harnessed
in and slide on a strong cable, which is suspended 25 feet
in the air and travel 200 feet ~ FAST. We had a few people who conquered their fears on this one. Soon people
realized how fun it was and took multiple trips down the
line. Before we knew it, it was time to eat a really nice
Roast Beef dinner with all the trimmings. As soon as we
finished dinner, we headed off to the Archery Range
where the showdown began. We had quite a few skilled marksmen
with us and a couple of new-timers that did some excellent shooting. Afterward it was time for some Texas Hold ‘Em~let the games
begin. This had taken us well into the night, and even had some of
us up way past our bed times. Close to 11:30 p.m., we finally
crowned our new Champ. With all this going on, I almost forgot
about the campfire that many were enjoying without us.
Sunday morning, after breakfast, we all gathered around to learn
about why we have drum ceremonies which was an excellent
learning time for all involved. Thank you to, Tiq Bush for the
teachings of this as he did an excellent job. The Drummers provided us with some great songs to enjoy and learn with. All in all
it was an excellent week end with lots of memories made and
new friendships gained.
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GARLIC MUSTARD CREW PULLS
AGAIN
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PORTABLE SAWMILL KEPT BUSY
For four days during early May a portable sawmill was
on the Pine Creek Reservation turning massive logs
into neatly stacked boards ready to be placed in a kiln
for drying. The source of the logs was the blow down
from last Summer's storms, the new Pow Wow
grounds and the new DPA/Environmental Building
site at the corner or Pamptopee trail and MnoBmadzewen.
The unseasonable warmth in March and the foresttoppling storms in May 2011 contributed to a plentiful
crop of garlic mustard this year. Fortunately a capable
crew of garlic mustard pullers was on-hand for four
weeks to scour the forests and roadways of the Pine
Creek Reservation to remove this invasive plant.
This is the seventh year a crew has been hired by the
Environmental Department to conduct invasive plant
eradication. Some years the crew would exceed 10 pullers (such as this year) while other years would have as
few as two. This year's crew was unique by having a
morning and an afternoon shift. The morning shift was
comprised of adult pickers and the afternoon shift was
comprised of school aged youths.
The abundant amount of garlic mustard in the forests
resulted in a record breaking amount removed. Prior
years averaged 4000-6000 pounds but this year's pull
shattered previous records at over 11,000 pounds.
Top: Morning Garlic Mustard Crew poses in front of giant
mustard pile.
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Plans for using the nearly 2000 board feet of high
quality cherry, ash and oak hardwood is not yet certain but with all the new construction planned it is
likely that some will end up in the new buildings.
While having this amount of lumber available for the
Tribe's use is helpful, the Environmental Department
is hoping this is a one-time event because hardwood
forests are not easily replaced, particularly the oldgrowth forests with their richly diverse plant communities on the forest floor. Stay tuned for forest restoration updates.
Below: Slabs of freshly sawn cherry await the
kiln for drying.
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THE GARDEN IS GROWING - EARTH DAY RECAP - AND WHAT IS THE RAT???
As might be expected, April and May are very busy months for the
Environmental side of things on the Pine Creek Reservation! Tribal
Earth Day took place on April 20th at the Pine Creek Community
Center, to celebrate our Tribe's commitment to respecting Mother
Earth and preserving the planet for future generations. The newly
formed RAT group were given the floor to roll out the expanded governmental and community recycling program (RAT stands for Recycling Advisory Team of course). The group demonstrated the new
receptacles with a stenciled RAT logo for recycling various types of
products. The bins will be located at every NHBP government
building for convenience. We are excited at the interest and effort
that is being put in by the RAT team to make sure nothing on the
Rez goes to waste!
Traditional healer Jake Pine was also a special guest for Earth Day
and took 35 tribal members and employees on a walk through the
T drive property to point out several of the natural medicines that
can be found growing all around us! Folks seemed to be focused
on his teachings and were intent to learn some of the remedies
used by their ancestors for all types of ailments. Jake Pine also
helped several members to build a new ceremonial sweat lodge.
All were thankful that the weather held out long enough for the outdoor activities to conclude.
There are so many new and exciting projects occurring in the NHBP
Tribal Agriculture Program! Man of many skills, Raymond Bush, our
new Agricultural Specialist, has been quite busy with construction,
plowing, seeds, planting, and livestock. His load has been lightened a bit from labor by Craig Chivas and Nathan Thunder Eagle.
We have a new shed to house our small brood of chickens, complete with a fenced in pen for them to run around and forage for
plants and insects. Our high tunnel is nearly complete and it is
quite a sight at over 70 feet long and 30 feet wide! The high tunnel is similar to a greenhouse, with a semi-transparent plastic covering, and it will extend the growing season by 2 months. In early
May our existing greenhouse was very carefully picked up and
moved from 1 1/2 Mile Road over to the T Drive garden site. Having all of the garden structures close together will make the garden
more efficient and productive. We have also have several new
beehives and a more natural top bar hive in an attempt to better
Top: The greenhouse gets a new home, and the
pollinate our crops and increase honey production for 2012.
Also look for our Community Garden volunteer nights which will occur on Wednesdays evenings from 5 - 8 pm every other week.
Upcoming dates: May 30th, June 13th, & June 27th. Contact:
Raymond Bush at (269)729-5151 ex 254, or at rbush@nhbpi.com
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for more info.
high tunnel construction is nearly complete in
the background.
Middle: The chickens explore their expanded
living area.
Bottom: Fall-planted garlic, peas, and other rows
of crops have started coming up in the
Tribal Gardens.
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CPR Training in Grand Haven
When: June 19, 2012
4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Where: Grand Haven Community Center – 421 Columbus
Who: All NHBP Tribal Members and/or Family Members
RSVP to reserve a spot: 888-662-2808 (Lysandra)
Anyone can learn CPR, and everyone should! As many as 70 percent of the population may feel
helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they do not know how to administer CPR or their
training has significantly lapsed. This alarming statistic could hit close to home, because home is exactly where 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur. The life you save with CPR is likely to be someone
you love.
This June, in honor of National CPR Week, NHBP Health Department Trainer, Mike Struwin is
offering CPR training in the Grand Haven Area for all NHBP Tribal Members and
Family Members.
WHY LEARN CPR? Cardiac arrests are more common than you think, and they can happen to anyone
at any time.
• Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually.
• Many victims appear healthy with no known heart disease or other risk factors.
• Sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack.
o Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when electrical impulses in the heart become rapid or chaotic,
which causes the heart to suddenly stop beating.
o A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. A heart attack
may cause cardiac arrest.
WHO CAN YOU SAVE WITH CPR? The life you save with CPR is mostly likely to be a loved one.
• Four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home.
• Statistically speaking, if called on to administer CPR in an emergency, the life you save is likely to be
someone at home: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend.
• African-Americans are almost twice as likely to experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in another
public location than Caucasians, and their survival rates are twice as poor as for Caucasians.
WHY TAKE ACTION? Failure to act in a cardiac emergency can lead to unnecessary deaths.
• Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival, but only 32 percent of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from a bystander.
• Sadly, less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive.
SIGN UP TODAY! 888-662-2808 (Lysandra)
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Issue 6
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF POTAWATOMI
Housing Department
Assistance Programming & Services
Pine Creek Reservation—2221 1 ½ Mile Rd., Fulton, MI 49052
(269) 729-5151 Fax: (269) 729-5920
NOTICE
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (“HUD”) funds accessible to the Nottawaseppi
Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians in the creation and operation of Housing Department housingrelated and/or emergency assistance programming are made available by the Native American
Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (“NAHASDA”), Indian Housing Block Grant
(“IHBG”). The IHBG is a regularly renewable formula grant which requires participating Tribes to
submit an annual Indian Housing Plan which broadly outlines the programmatic and fiscal objectives
associated with a particular Tribe’s estimated IHBG allocation per program year.
On October 1, 2011, the NHBP Housing Department submitted its Fiscal Year 2012 Indian Housing
Plan reflecting an original estimated allocation of $658,682. Subsequent Congressional reduction of
the President’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request for the IHBG formula, as well as challenges of
original estimations by other Tribal entities, has resulted in a reduced final IHBG allocation to NHBPI
in the amount of $580,760. As such, the IHBG Eligible Activities Budget, as submitted in original
Fiscal Year 2012 Indian Housing Plan, has been revised by the NHBP Housing Department and affirmed by the NHBP Tribal Council (see Table I. ‘FY2012 IHBG Estimated & Final Budget Areas’).
While specific anticipated IHBG-derived expenditures have been adjusted according to the reduced
allocation, the program activities as detailed in the original Indian Housing Plan remain intact; no formal amendment of said Plan is necessary.
Table I.
FY2012 IHBG Estimated & Final Budget Areas
Eligible Activity (‘Areas’)
Indian Housing Assistance
Estimated IHBG Budget
$
--
Final IHBG Budget
$
--
Development
344,446
356,706
Housing Services
80,000
52,548
Housing Mgmt. Services
102,500
65,000
Crime Prevention/Safety
--
--
Model Activities
--
--
Administration/Planning
131,736
106,506
TOTAL
658,682
580,760
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Native Teens
Keepin’ It
Ready and Educated for Adult Life
Attention Native youth ages 11-19: We want to hear from you!
The Tribeis creating a program in our community that will
offer activities for youth over the next four years. In order
to make sure this program fits your wants and needs we
are asking all Native youthto take an online survey. The
survey has questions about your health, lifestyle, and
habits. If you complete the survey will get a $10 gift card!
Your answers to the survey are very important for planning Keepin’ It Real activities!
Take our online survey at
www.tinyurl.com/Keepin-It-RealSurvey
Check inside your
packet for:
A card with the
website and QR
code to go to the
survey
Your survey log-in
ID #
Don’t
miss out!
The
survey
ends on
June 10,
2012
You might be wondering…
Will anyone see my answers on the survey?
The survey won’t ask for your name and none of
your personal information is saved in the survey.
Your answers to the survey will be confidential,
which means no one will know how you answered
the questions.
Do I have to take the survey?
If you take the survey it does not mean you have to
be a part of the program-OR- you can choose not to
take the survey and you can still be a part of the
program later on. The choice is totally up to you.
If you want to know more about the survey or need your ID #,
you can call Beth Moody, RN at (269) 729-4422 ext. 310
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Youth Tobacco Use
Facts
Each day in the United States, approximately 3,800 young people under 18 years of
age smoke their first cigarette, and an estimated 1,000 youth in that age group become daily cigarette smokers.
Nearly 25% of U.S. high school students smoke cigarettes.
88% of adult smokers started smoking cigarettes before the age of 18, with 99% of
adult smokers starting before the age of 26.
American Indian Youth smoking
For adolescents (12-17) and young adults (18-25), American Indian and Alaska Native
youth have the highest prevalence of cigarette smoking.
By adulthood, American Indian and Alaska Native males and females will have the
highest prevalence of current cigarette smoking of all racial and ethnic groups.
Factors
Some factors associated with youth tobacco use include the following
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  Low socioeconomic status
  Use and approval of tobacco use by peers or siblings
  Exposure to smoking in movies
  Lack of skills to resist influences to tobacco use
  Smoking by parents or guardians
  Accessibility, availability, and price of tobacco products
  A perception that tobacco use is the norm
  Low levels of academic achievement
  Low self-image or self-esteem
  Exposure to tobacco advertising
  Aggressive behavior (e.g., fighting, carrying weapons)
Reducing Youth Tobacco Use
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  If you smoke, quit! Share your struggles with your child/grandchild.
  Give youth the facts about immediate health effects of smoking, especially
those that deal with physical appearance (yellow teeth, bad breath, smelly
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Tribal Youth Program
Southern Dance Night a Big Success!
Northern Youth Summit a Big Success!
TYP and residents from the reservation came to the community center to dance and share
soup and blanket dogs! A big
Migwetch to our new Health
Department employee, Grace
Shriner-Chivis. Grace, along with her family shared their
talent of both traditional and hoop dancing with our community. There were over 20 youth that participated in the
event! Some of the participants were dancing for the first
time and caught on very fast! There was such a good
turnout that we are planning another event soon, with the
possibility of offering dance lessons on a monthly basis.
With assistance, the youth will also be learning how to
make their very own hoops at the next dance event! If
there are any dancers in our community willing to share
their talent/knowledge with the youth, please contact
Nickole @ (269) 729-5151.
On April 27th, the Northern TYP teamed up
with the Kent County Prevention Coalition
(KCPC) for the first ever Kent County Above
the Influence (ATI) “Live Out Loud: Dream
IT, Believe IT, Achieve IT” Youth Summit!
The summit was a two-day interactive
event held at the Devos Place in Grand
Rapids! The dancers and drummers consisted of TYP participants and local Native American community members.
This group had the honor of showcasing their dancing and
drumming to the 670+ attendees of the summit! It was
explained to the attendees how significant dancing and
drumming are to the Native American community and the
significance of “Walking the Red Road,” which is being free
of drugs and alcohol. The youth were able to participate in
discussions and activities to critically think about resisting
the pressures of using drugs and alcohol. The conference
focused on fostering
positive attitudes and
behaviors with a supportive emphasis on
living above drugs and
alcohol.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi -Kent County
Prevention Coalition -Above The Influence -GRPS Native
American Education Program
North and South TYP...
Northern and Southern Tribal Youth Programs
(TYP) were very fortunate to have been invited by the
Pokagon Youth Council for a Potawatomi Youth Council Retreat in Dowagiac, MI in April. Pokagon’s Department of Language and Culture along with The Native Wellness Institute hosted the retreat at
Pokagon’s Community Center. There were youth in
attendance from the Prairie Band Potawatomi all the
way from Mayetta, Kansas! One of the fun activities
included learning how to play Lacrosse! It turns out
that our TYP are very competitive! A big CHIMIGWETCH to the Pokagon Band for inviting us to
their community!
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E L D E R S G E T C R E AT I V E . . .
HEAD REST PILLOWS
TO BE USED AS GIFTS
FOR THE GIVEAWAY
AT THE GATHERING
OF THE POTAWATOMI
NATIONS POW-WOW!
Thank you Ladies, your
work has not gone
unnoticed!
Here the elders were making travel pillows on one of their weekly craft nights to donate to the “2012 Gathering of the Potawatomi Nations”. We thought that those
would come in handy when a lot of the participants returned on their long journeys
home. Some operated the sewing machines, while others sewed the fill in by hand
and others stuffed. It was a true working assembly of how GREAT teamwork can
make such a BIG task complete.
Mariesha L. Keith | Elders Specialist (Southern)
o: 269.729.5151 ext.241 c: 269.350.1166 f: 269.729.4837
2221 1 ½ Mile Road | Fulton, MI 49052
mkeith@nhbpi.com | www.nhbpi.com
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E L DE R S D AY O UT A T T H E Z O O !
Ju n e 4 , 2 0 1 2
H u r o n Po t awa t o m i E l d e r s G r o u p
On June 4, 2012 we will be taking the Elders (from ~ Grand
Rapids, Grand Haven & Pine Creek) on a road trip to the
Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, MI!
We are scheduled to meet in Battle Creek at 9:00 a.m. and return late evening. Lunch and a light snack will be provided.
If transportation is needed, please call Tiesha Williams at the
Southern Administration Office at (269) 729-5151
or toll free: (866) 499-5151.
Things To Bring
 Walking shoes
 Comfortable clothing
 Jacket
 Umbrella
 Sunblock
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25th Annual
MIFO
(Michigan Indian Family Olympics)
Friday, July 27, 2012
CMU’s Bennett Track & Field
Hosted by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
Transportation will be provided
(please indicate if needed when signing up);
buses will be departing at 6:30 a.m. from the following locations:
Southern Area (BC)—Lakeview Square Mall
(JC Penny parking lot).
Northern Area (GR)—Straight School
(850 Chatham NW Grand Rapids).
Please call Events Specialist, Julie Miller, to register (269) 729-5151
or toll free: (866) 499-5151.
Please provide:
Names
Age groups
(1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-32, 33-40, 41-54, 55-64, 65 & up)
T-shirt size
Registration deadline is July10th!
T-shirts are not guaranteed to those who sign up after the deadline.
Sign up today!
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ELDER’S CALENDAR JUNE 2012
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN TYP CALENDAR JUNE 2012
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JUNE 2012
“APTE NIBNE GIZES”
~Mid Summer Moon~
SUN
Nemewgishek
MON
Ngotgishek
TUE
Nishgishek
WED
Aptogishek
THU
Nyewgishek
SAT
Odankegishek
FRI
Nyano-gishek
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
L&L @ 12 pm
3
4
5
6
7
Language Class
6:30-9:30 pm @ CC
10
11
Mtg. Day. See
back cover for
details.
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18
12
L&L @ 12 pm
13
Language Class
6:30-9:30 pm @ CC
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Elders Committee
Mtg. 10 a.m.
14
Clark Construction
Mtg. conference
trailer @ 3:30 pm
*Shishibé*
5—7 p.m.
Grand Haven
L&L @ 12 pm
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NHBP
21
Tribal Youth
Camp
Pow-Wow at
Pine Creek
Reservation
Father’s Day
Language Class
6:30-9:30 pm @ CC
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Pow-Wow at
Pine Creek
Reservation
25
26
L&L @ 12 pm
27
Tribal Council Mtg.
@ 11 a.m. @ CC.
28
29
30
*Shishibé*
6:30—8:30 pm
Pine Creek
Language Class
6:30-9:30 pm @ CC
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Dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead. Southern Office: 269-729-5151. Northern Office: 616-249-0159.
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PLUC—9 a.m.
TERC—10 a.m.
Culture Committee—1 p.m.
TEAC—4 p.m.
Housing—5 p.m.
Elders Committee Mtg.
Meetings day at the Reservation...
(
NEXT MONTH ELDERS MEETING: July 5, 2012 will be at Pine
Creek Community Center.
~13~
Clark Construction Mtg.
~14~
Shishibé—Grand Haven Community Center
~19~
NHBP—Tribal Summer Youth Camp
~21~
Tribal Council Mtg. @ Rez.’ @ 11 a.m.
~23~
Pow-Wow at Pine Creek
~24~
Pow-Wow at Pine Creek
~28~
Shishibé—Reservation Community Center
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~7~
~11~
MAY DATES TO REMEMBER!
Language Classes are being held on Tuesdays @ the Community Center on the Pine Creek Reservation beginning @ 6:30—
9:30 PM. Instructors are Mon-ee Zapata and Frank Barker.
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Wednesdays @ the Community Center on the Pine Creek Reservation @ 10:00 AM-Vitals /11:00 AM-Exercise Class / 12:00
PM-Lunch and Learn
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Shishibé– June 14, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at Grand Haven
Community Center.
June 28, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pine Creek Reservation
Community Center.
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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd.
Fulton, MI 49052
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