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N O T T A W A S E P P I H U R O N B A N D O F T H E P O T A W A T O M I T U R T L E P R E S S

JAN:16 {No.1}K C H E M K O G I Z E S

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NHBP VETERANS QUILT WALK FOR JUSTICE LEGAL NOTIFICATIONS

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TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

TURTLE PRESS CONTACTSJudi Henckel {Executive Editor}269.704.8361 | [email protected]

Carrie Gallup {Managing Editor}269.704.8314 | [email protected]

Kathy Mackety {Content}269.704.8360 | [email protected]

Claudia Houser {Graphic Design}269.704.8321 | [email protected]

David Grothaus {Web & Content}269.704.8594 | [email protected]

Jaky Replogle {Photography}269.704.8317 | [email protected]

SUBMIT INFORMATION TO THE TURTLE PRESSIf you have an article, announcement or information to submit to the Turtle Press, please send to: [email protected] Information for the Turtle Press is due on the first day of each month, for next month’s edition. Birthday submissions are due by the 10th day of the month. If the due date falls on a holiday or weekend, the deadline moves to the next business day.

We request digital content whenever possible (emailing pictures, articles, etc.) instead of postal mailing or dropping content off in person, as content does lose quality when scanned. Please send images as separate jpegs. However, we are happy to accept any content that you are unable to send digitally by mailing to: 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way | Fulton, MI 49052 Attention: Turtle Press

Homer A. Mandoka {Chairperson}Chair Appointments: Planning & Land Use Committee (PLUC), Tribal Emergency Preparedness Committee (TEPC) President - United Tribes of MichiganTreasurer - Inter-Tribal Council of MichiganDesk phone: 269.704.8381 Cell: 269.986.1802Email: [email protected]

Jamie Stuck {Vice Chairperson}Chair Appointments: Education Committee and Journey to Wellness CommitteeDesk phone: 269.704.8384 Cell: 269.986.3441Email: [email protected]

Dorie Rios {Secretary}Chair Appointments: Enrollment Committee, Housing Committee and Cemetery & Parks CommitteeDesk phone: 269.704.8382Cell: 269.209.3024Email: [email protected]

Christine Lanning {Treasurer}Chair Appointments: Culture Committee and Elders CommitteeDesk phone: 269.704.8379Cell: 269.339.1992Email: [email protected]

Tony Day {Sergeant-at-Arms}Chair Appointments: Tribal Environmental Advisory Committee (TEAC) and Veterans CommitteeDesk phone: 269.704.8383Cell: 269.339.1211Email: [email protected]

Robyn Burlingham {Council Coordinator}Desk phone: 269.704.8373Email: [email protected]

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NHBP Turtle Press Magazine, January 2016 | No. 1

GHOST SUPPER VOLUNTEERS HONORED37CULTURE WORD SEARCH41

LEGAL NOTIFICATIONS30

2016 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES0912 RED DRESS EVENT

17 ELDERS/YOUTH MOVIE DAY

16 CRAFTING TALENTS

15 CENSUS FINDINGS: HOUSING

04 NHBP VETS HONOREDGwynn Nugent protests at the Quilt Walk for Justice.

Photo credit: Jaky Replogle

On the cover

TYP PAINTING CLASS3334 R.A.D. TEACHES SELF-DEFENSE

35 BIRTHDAYS & CONGRATULATIONS

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Inset photo: A handmade quilt square adorns the shawl of an NHBP Tribal Member at the protest on the steps of the Supreme Court during the case review of Dollar General's challenge against Tribal sovereignty.

13 CASINO CONNECTION

18 HOLLIDAY RETIRES

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UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULES

Monday, January 4, 2016

Planning & Land Use Committee 9 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)

Tribal Emergency Preparedness Committee 10 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)

Housing Committee 11:30 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)

Election Board 2 p.m. (Government Center, Room 101)

Culture Committee 3 p.m. (Government Center, Room 101)

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Education Committee 10 a.m. (Government Center, Room 101)

Enrollment Committee Noon (Government Center, Room 121)

Journey to Wellness Committee 1 p.m. (Pine Creek Indian Reservation Health Department)

Tribal Environment Advisory Committee 3 p.m. (Government Center, Room 101)

Cemetery & Parks Committee 5 p.m. (Government Center, Room 121)

Veterans Committee 5 p.m. (Government Center, Room 101)

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Elders Committee 10 a.m. (311 State Street, Grand Rapids)

Thursday, 11 a.m., January 21 and February 18 at Pine Creek Community Center

Tribal Environment Advisory Committee

Veterans Committee

| One Vacancy | Open Until Filled

| Two Vacancies | Open Until Filled

COMMITTEE VACANCIES

UPCOMING TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING

Committee/Board Members receive a paid stipend of $75 for meeting attendance. Elders receive mileage reimbursement in addition to the $75 stipend.

Those interested in becoming a member of these committees/board may send letters of interest to:

NHBP Attn: Tribal Council Coordinator 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way, Fulton, Michigan 49052

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Veterans from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi participated in the 59th Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon, now renamed The Military Appreciation Luncheon and Awards, sponsored by the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce, held Friday, November 13 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel.

Bodéwadmi drum family Southern Straight performed, as did the Cereal City Concert Band.

“Southern Straight added greatly to the events of the day,” Chamber Chair of Military Affairs, T.R. Shaw Jr. said. “I would like to see that group be an annual participant.”

“The event, which is usually held in May for Armed Forces Day was moved to November this year due to worldwide threats,” Shaw said. “Although the date was changed, we still had a great turnout of well over 300 people.”

NHBP Veterans Honored at Military Appreciation LuncheonSubmitted by Mark DeLap, Communications Specialist

Tribal Member and Veteran Tom Foerster represented NHBP as a part of the military honor guard at the Military Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at FireKeepers Casino Hotel.


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Contract Health ServicesContract Health Services is funded through a grant from Indian Health Services. It is to help pay for medical services not offered through the NHBP Health Clinics.

What I should know: Contract Health is not a health insurance, it is a grant. Funds are limited and based on medical priorities. Contract Health does not guarantee payment.

Who is eligible for Contract Health Services? NHBP Tribal members living in the 7 county CHSDA; Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ottawa counties of Michigan. NHBP descendants under the age of 19. A non-Indian woman pregnant with an eligible Indian’s child for the duration of her pregnancy through postpartum (6 weeks).

What will CHS pay for? CHS may help pay for medical/dental services outside of the NHBP Health Clinics if referred by one of NHBP’s providers. CHS may help pay for vision services. CHS may help pay for prescriptions.

How do I get CHS to pay for these services? Provide notification through Contract Health prior to any service outside the NHBP Health Clinics. Notify contract health within 72 hours of an emergency room visit. Complete your CHS registration paperwork information yearly. A letter will be mailed to you when you need to update your information. If your yearly

registration requirements are not met, you will not be approved for funding. Apply for Medicaid or alternate resources if you do not have health insurance when applying for Contract Health. If you need help applying for Medicaid, please call Chris Woodring at 616.514.3638.

Who do I call for assistance or questions about Contract Health Services?

Call your Contract Health Specialist 269.704.8349

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The Tribal Court has relocated to the Justice Center, 2221 1-1/2 Mile Rd. location. If you need to reach the Tribal Court, please contact Dawn Mack, Assistant Tribal Court Administrator at 269.704.8394.

TRIBAL COURT RELOCATION NOTICE

Submitted by Sandy Blair, Enrollment Specialist

Enrollment for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is currently closed to new Members. Pending applications will not be approved for Membership until enrollment is open. Also, at this time we are not accepting new applications.

Reminder: If you have recently moved, please contact the Enrollment Office to make sure we have your current address.

High School Diploma or GED: If you have recently graduated from high school or received your GED from a certified test site, please send a copy of the document to the Enrollment Office. This information is used for per capita distributions.

Bereavement Benefits: The Bereavement Benefit program was adopted in January 2012. The Bereavement Benefit consists of $10,000 to pay funeral costs for enrolled NHBP Tribal Members. If you have not completed a Bereavement Beneficiary form or have questions, please contact the Enrollment Office. This form designates the beneficiary for your bereavement benefits.

Robert G. Osborn Ottewin H. Schrubbe

Terrie C. WellsBrianna G. Wesley

TRIBAL ENROLLMENT

Telephone Numbers: If you have recently changed your phone number(s), please contact the Enrollment Office with your updated information.

Missing Information: The Enrollment Office does not have current information (address) for the Tribal Members listed below. Tribal departments utilize the records in the Enrollment Office to determine eligibility for services and benefits available from the Tribe. Important notices are sent to the address currently on file with the Enrollment Office. The Tribal Members on this list may be denied services or benefits if updated address, name, and other information is not on file with the Enrollment Office. If you have contact information for any of the names on the following list, please contact the Enrollment Office.

UNDELIVERABLE PER CAPITASubmitted by Stephen Blann, Chief Financial Officer

In accordance with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s Revenue Allocation Plan, per capita payments will be held for 12 months from the date of distribution, if a current address is not on file. The Tribal Members listed below must contact the Enrollment Office to update their address. If the member fails to contact the Enrollment Office by the expiration period, the funds shall be forfeited and reverted to the per capita payment account. Contact the Enrollment Office to update your information.

Robert G. Osborn

Enrollment Office Hours: Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

Phone: 269.729.5151

Toll Free: 866.499.5151

Fax: 269.729.4909

Email: [email protected]

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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESSubmitted by Sandy Blair, Enrollment SpecialistIf you have recently graduated from high school, or received your GED from a certified test site, please send a copy of the document to the Enrollment Office. This information is used for per capita distributions.

The following is the Education Requirement from the NHBP Revenue Allocation Plan:

In order for an eligible Member between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-one (21) years of age to receive a per capita payment directly, such Member must submit to the Enrollment Office or Tribal Council, one of the following:

a copy of his/her high school diploma,

a copy of his/her degree or certificate equivalent to a high school diploma,

documentary proof of satisfactory completion of high school degree-equivalent home schooling requirements for the member’s state of residence, or

a certification from an accredited school or schools that the member has learning or other disabilities and has attended a full twelve years of school.

The appropriate diploma, degree, or certification must be submitted to the Enrollment Department before any particular eligible Member within this age group may have his/her per capita payment mailed to him/her. If such copy is not submitted in a timely manner, the per capita payment for such Members shall be deposited in the Member’s minor trust account.

Please contact the Enrollment Officewith any questions at

269.729.5151

Winter Meltdown 2016

“Jump Start Your New Years Resolution!”Join us for the 8th annual Winter Meltdown Challenge, a 6-week weight loss challenge for Tribal Members, Descendants and Employees.

Join as an individual or as a team of 4. Want a team? We will help you find one! Compete for team and individual prizes for highest percentage of weight lost and activity minutes.

Program Registration and Weigh-ins: January 25-29

Program Weigh-outs: March 7-11

Join us for fitness classes, healthy eating and weight loss classes, prizes and friendly competition! Schedule your weigh in today by calling Brianne Kraai at 616.249.0159.

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January 4• Membership Absentee Ballet request deadline• Election Board Meeting

January 8• Election Board sends Absentee Ballots to NHBP Communications Department

January 22• Meet the Candidates Biographies mailed out

February 1• Absentee Ballots mailed to membership• Election Board Meeting

February 20• Meet the Candidates at FireKeepers Casino Hotel 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 7• Election Board Meeting

March 21• Election Board sends Final Election Notice to NHBP Communications Department. This will be a separate mailing

April 1• Final Election Notice to go out to membership

April 4• Election Board Meeting – last before Election

April 30• Election Date

May 11• Election Board must respond to Election Disputes by this date• Earliest date the Election Board can certify the 2016 Election• Election Board Meeting (date change)

Election Dates 2015-2016Submitted by Brad Simmons, Election Board Chair

NOTICE!Due to the recent passage of the 2015 Election Code, the date for the General Membership Meeting will change from April 23, 2016 to April 30, 2016 to coincide with the 2016 Election.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

♦ Membership Absentee Ballet requests are due by Jan. 4

♦ Meet the Candidates is Feb. 20 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel

♦ Election is April 30

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Korbin TenBrink: Baseball All-StarSubmitted by Mark DeLap, Communications Specialist

Korbin TenBrink, son of Tribal Member Derek TenBrink, is a fifth grade baseball star from Muskegon and was selected to represent the GAMEDAY USA All-Star 10 and under team at the 2015 ESPN World Wide Sports Disney Classic held in Orlando, Florida, December 30 to January 2.

The steps that got him to Orlando were very difficult.

To be selected for such a prestigious opportunity, a player must be a participant in a GAMEDAY USA baseball tournament and then must be selected by the opposing team as a single-game Most Valuable Player. This qualifies the player to go on to play in the GAMEDAY USA All-Star game, where a GAMEDAY USA scout must personally select the player to represent GAMEDAY in the Disney Classic.

TenBrink played this past summer on a traveling baseball team called the West Michigan Riptide, which played in a GAMEDAY USA Super Regional baseball tournament in Holland, Michigan, where he received his MVP tag from the opposing team at the end of the championship game. TenBrink went 2-for-2 with a walk, and pitched the final four innings giving up only one hit, zero runs, and had 9 strikeouts to help his team hold on for a 6-4 victory.

TenBrink then went on to participate in the GAMEDAY USA All-star event at the Art Van Complex in Rockford, Michigan, where he performed very well in the skills competition and had one of his best weekends of hitting during tournament play. He went 11-for-12 with two walks.

“I believe this is what made him stand out,” Derek TenBrink said. “He is not the big homerun hitter, but makes solid contact with the ball almost all the time and got a few lucky breaks that helped.”

TenBrink worked out twice a week to get ready for the Disney tournament after being notified in September. As a serious athlete, he was very excited about the opportunity to focus and ready himself for the tournament, but as a serious 10-year-old, he was equally as excited to see Disney World for the first time.

Korbin and Derek TenBrink celebrate after a Michigan Riptide regional championship game in which Korbin was selected as the Most Valuable Player.

Korbin Tenbrink (sixth from the left) appears with his GAMEDAY USA All-Star team at the Art Van Complex in Rockford, Michigan.

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Cemetery and Parks CommitteeWednesdays, 5 p.m.Dorie Rios – Chair January 6 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

February 3 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

March 9 - Pine Creek Government Center #121


May 4 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

June 8 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

July 13 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

August 3 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

September 7 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

October 5 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

November 2 - Pine Creek Government Center #121


Culture CommitteeMondays, 3 p.m.Christine Lanning – Chair January 4 - Pine Creek Government Center #101












Education CommitteeWednesdays, 10 a.m.Jamie Stuck – Chair January 6 - Pine Creek Government Center #101

February 3 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)


March 30 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)


June 8 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)


August 3 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)


October 5 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)


November 30 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

Elders CommitteeThursdays, 10 a.m.Christine Lanning – Chair January 7 - Grand Rapids Location (311 State St)


March 10 - Grand Rapids Location (311 State St)


May 5 - Grand Rapids Location (311 State St)


July 14 - Grand Rapids Location (311 State St)


September 8 - Grand Rapids Location (311 State St)


November 3 - Grand Rapids Location (311 State St)

December 1 - Pine Creek Government Center #121

The meeting date, time and location are subject to change with notice. This schedule does not include special committee meetings or workshops.


2016 Committee Meeting DatesSubmitted by Robyn Burlingham, Council Coordinator

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Election BoardMondays, 2 p.m.Brad Simmons – Chair January 4 - Pine Creek Government Center #101












Emergency Preparedness CommitteeMondays, 10 a.m.Homer A. Mandoka – Chair January 4 - Pine Creek Government Center #121












Enrollment CommitteeWednesdays, noonDorie Rios – Chair January 6 - Pine Creek Government Center #121












Housing CommitteeMondays, 11:30 a.m.Dorie Rios – Chair January 4 - Pine Creek Government Center #121












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Journey to Wellness CommitteeWednesdays, 1 p.m. Jamie Stuck – ChairJanuary 6 - Pine Creek Health Dept Conference Room

February 3 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

March 9 - Pine Creek Health Dept Conference Room

March 30 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

May 4 - Pine Creek Health Dept Conference Room

June 8 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

July 13 - Pine Creek Health Dept Conference Room

August 3 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

September 7 - Pine Creek Health Dept Conference Room

October 5 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

November 2 - Pine Creek Health Dept Conference Room

November 30 - Northern Health Bldg (311 State St)

Planning & Land Use CommitteeMondays, 9 a.m.Homer A. Mandoka – Chair January 4 - Pine Creek Government Center #121












Tribal Environmental Advisory CommitteeWednesdays, 3 p.m.Tony Day – Chair January 6 - Pine Creek Government Center #101












Veterans CommitteeWednesdays, 5 p.m.Tony Day – Chair January 6 - Pine Creek Government Center #101













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Mskwajegodé MawjéshnowenRED DRESS EVENT 2016

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Saturday, February 6Noon to 3 p.m.FireKeepers Event Center11177 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49014

NHBP Tribal Members, spouses and descendants ages 12 and up are invited to join us for a FREE Heart Health Event featuring: traditional health information, activities, information and a special guest speaker. The theme this year is “Know Your Story, Know Your Power.”

Get creative for our annual Red Outfit Contest!

Space is limited. Registration opens January 11 at 8:30 a.m.

Please RSVP by January 22 at 5 p.m. to reserve your spot! Contact Brianne Kraai at 616.249.0159 to register. Transportation is available.

Tribal Council 2016 Tribal Council Meeting Schedule Thursdays, 11 a.m. January 21 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

February 18 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

March 17 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

April 21 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

May 19 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

June 16 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

July 21 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

August 18 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

September 15 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

October 20 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

November 10 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

December 8 - Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

NHBP offers Head Start programs in both Fulton and Grand Rapids. To enroll your child, or to get more information about Head Start, please contact:

Pine Creek Reservation Head StartRobert Fillmore269.729.4209 orHuron Potawatomi Head StartMatt Blumke616.356.2197

Get the Right Start with Head Start

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Myra Day-Franklin Promoted to EVS ManagerSubmitted by Ruby Smith, FireKeepers Casino Hotel Tribal Development Coordinator

FireKeepers Casino Hotel is proud to share in the excitement of a recent promotion of Tribal Team Member, Myra Day-Franklin. Day-Franklin started her journey with FireKeepers more than six years ago as a Team Member who assisted in making the property the best in the Mid-West as an EVS Attendant. Day-Franklin has worked very hard and met each of her challenges with a great attitude, passion and perseverance to succeed. As an EVS Attendant, Day-Franklin put in extra time to receive her education in order to accept new responsibilities within FireKeepers and moved into a Lead position later followed by becoming an EVS Supervisor! Day-Franklin started her new role as an EVS Manager on December 1, and is happy to share her success story with our Tribal Membership.

“It’s been a six year journey working from entry-level to reaching my career goals. I have a passion for my job and if you have a passion in something, you will succeed,” Day-Franklin stated.

Myra has put in many hours into her development by completing the Track I and II Programs, became a Dale Carnegie Graduate, and most recently received her Competent Communicator award in ToastMasters on December 1 as well. Myra has always been respected by her peers and team and it was shown when she was selected as the Supervisor of the Quarter in 2014.

Day-Franklin stated that she could not have done this alone and she gives credit to her supportive team, training opportunities, great mentorships and the pride in furthering her Tribe. Not only did Day-Franklin thank those working with her on a daily basis, but also thanked those individuals from Human Resources that have helped her throughout

her career from day-one to those supporting her today.

On behalf of Human Resources Tribal Development Team, we would like to congratulate Myra on setting a great example to our Tribal Membership on what hard work, dedication, and determination to meet your goals can accomplish. Chi-Migwéch for all of the hard work that you do for your Team, Company, and Tribe.

Myra Day-Franklin promoted to EVS Manager.

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8 AM – 3 PMEarn 55 points and receive one drawing entry ticket

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For 55+ Red Hot Rewards Club Members MONDAYS, JANUARY 4 & 111 PM – 6 PMQUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS Top 20 players each hour will advance to the semi-finals on January 25 and receive $25 in Red Hot Credits. To register, simply earn 30 points on your Red Hot Rewards Club card and visit the TournEvent games located outside of Nibi.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25SEMI-FINALS • 3 PM – 6 PMTop 20 players each hour will advance to the finals and receive $50 in Red Hot Credits.

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Visit FireKeepersCasino.com for promotional details. Management reserves all rights.

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2014 Tribal Census Identifies Various Home Ownership and Related Expenses among NHBP MembersSubmitted by Rene Johnson, Grant WriterAccording to data collected from the 2014 NHBP Tribal Census, Members shared a wealth of information about the characteristics of their household and home setting. The following is summary of this data:

Home Characteristics

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Three quarters of NHBP Members live in single-family homes while 11% live in apartments. One in ten reside in a mobile home and/or trailer.

Home HeatingSources

Tribal Members’ homes are heated by a va-riety of fuel sources. Seventy-four percent of them are heated by natural gas, while 22% said their home is heated by electricity.

Natural Gas Electricity

Home Water Supply

City Water Well Water

Seven out of ten Members have city water at their homes, while 24% have an individual well at their home.

Sewer/Septic SystemsSixty percent of Members have access to a public sewer system and 36% shared that they have a septic system at home.

Public Sewer Septic System

Home Ownership/RentalNearly half of NHBP Tribal Members own their own home financed by a mortgage. Sixteen percent own their own home without a loan, and three in ten members live in homes they rent.

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Both the Northern and Southern Membership Services offices have become the place to go for making crafts! This holiday season our youth and Members have really embraced the gift of giving. Some of the crafts created were cornhusk dolls, paintings and beaded medallions.

If you’re interested in making Native Arts please contact Youth Specialist Jonathan Rinehart at 616.514.3664 or [email protected] or Membership Services Program Coordinator Camie Castaneda at 616.514.3662 or [email protected].

Crafting Talents at Arts and CraftsSubmitted by Camie Castaneda, Membership Services Program Coordinator

Aanzhenii Dandridge shows off her corn husk doll.

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Cherie Chivis making a medallion for her father. Kylee Christian shares her beautiful corn husk doll.

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On November 18, both the Northern and Southern NHBP Elders met in Grand Rapids to go to dinner and a movie. The day started with the Elders stopping at Logan’s Roadhouse in Grandville for lunch. The Elders enjoyed their meal at Logan’s Roadhouse and then it was off to Celebration! Cinema RiverTown. Once at the theater, the Elders selected a movie and some popcorn. It was a split decision as half of the Elders selected the family drama “War Room” while the other half chose the latest action packed James Bond film, “Spectre.”

The youth enjoyed the animated comedy, “Hotel Transylvania 2,” at the Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North. The Youth didn’t go out to dinner but were also treated to a full concession stand, which included personal flat bread pizzas that were delivered right to their seats in the movie theater. It was a great end to their long school week leading into their holiday break!

Elders and Youth Both Enjoy a Night at the MoviesSubmitted by Leo Pontiac, Northern Elders Specialist

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Emma Martinez, Brooklyn Mandoka, Ariel and Ciarra Hendershot enjoying their snacks while watching “Hotel Transylvania 2”.

Tribal Elders in front of the carousel at Celebration! Cinema RiverTown. Demetrius and Halona Tobias enjoy a meal and a movie.

Elders enjoy lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse before heading off to a movie at RiverTown Mall.


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John Holliday to retire from Gaming Commission.

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Commissioners would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Vice Chairman John Holliday who is retiring when his term expires in early January. Commissioner Holliday was a founding member of the Gaming Commission in 2007. He had helped create and pass regulations, policies and procedures that are used by the gaming commission. He has served as Vice Chair for five years. His presence will be missed.

Gaming Commission Thanks John Holliday for Years of ServiceSubmitted by Brad Simmons, Gaming Commission Chairman

January 6 {Winter Sports Awareness} Jonathan Rinehart Join us in learning more about winter sports and the importance of staying active during the winter.

January 13 {Elder Targeting and Scams} Carter BrightCarter Bright from the NHBP Tribal Police Department will be sharing information about a problem targeting the elderly community – scams. He will be covering how scammers target the older population and how you can avoid it.

January 20 {Human Trafficking Prevention} Join us as the NHBP Tribal Police Department presents information about the growing problem of human trafficking in Michigan.

January 27 {Seven Grandfather Teachings} Culture DepartmentCome enjoy this presentation on the sacred seven grandfather teachings. A staff member from the Culture Department will be presenting on their knowledge and showing us how we can all benefit from the teachings in our lives.

WEDNESDAYS AT NOON • PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTERFree to NHBP Tribal Elders and Spouses. $3 for NHBP Community Members and Employees. $6 for non-NHBP Community Members.

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Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid“A Start of a Healthy Life”

Keeping women and babies safe and healthy has always been an honorable and expected way of life for Anishinabe people.

Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid is a program designed to assist women and their families in that journey.

What Does Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid Have To Offer? • Home or office visits by a Maternal Child Health Nurse and/or Family Health Worker.

• Services based on the particular needs of each family.

• Health and developmental assessments including vital signs, infant height and weight and infant growth and development.

• Assistance in obtaining needed infant supplies, housing, and community resources.

• Support, advocacy and referrals.

• Health and parenting education.

• Depression screening and referrals.

• Women, family and community events.

• Transportation to medical and social service related appointments when no other means are available.

Who Is Able To Participate? • Any NHBP Tribal member or Tribal member’s direct descendant, living within Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent or Ottawa counties (Contract Health Services Delivery Area), and who is;

• Pregnant and bringing a NHBP Tribal member’s direct descendant into this world.

• A child up to the age of five years.

• A woman with a child up to the age of five years.

• A caregiver for a NHBP Tribal member’s descendant child up to the age of five years. How Do I Enroll? • Pine Creek contact: Dawn Cornelius 269.729.4422

• Grand Rapids contact: Dawn Cordero-Reyes 616.249.0159

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United Youth Leadership ProgramCALLING ALL NORTHERN AREA NHBP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

February - April, 2016

For additional information, including registration, pleasecontact Jonathan Rinehart at 616.514.3658

Membership Services has joined forces with the Michigan State University Extension and the Kent County 4-H for the United Youth Leadership Program. The program provides selected high school-aged students with experiential learning in leadership and civic engagement. Youth will build cultural experiences, expand knowledge of local, Tribal and state governments, engage and participate as active citizens and learn that their voice and actions do make a difference!

‘Sit & Be Fit’ Exercise Class!

Sit & Be Fit!Fridays at the Grand Rapids Group Fitness Room at 11a.m. Community Lunch to follow at noon!

The Sit & Be Fit program is designed to work on increasing muscle strength, flexibility and core strength for balance, all the while using your own body resistance, light weights and exercise bands. This exercise program provides you the opportunity to strengthen your muscles without the impact of running or intense movements.

For more information, contact theContract Health Educator at 616.249.0159

Join us for a new exercise class in Grand Rapids!NHBP has partnered with the YMCA to offer NEW Exercise Classes at the NHBP Health Department in Grand Rapids. Come join in the fun!

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The case – Dollar General Corporation v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians – concerns whether the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ Tribal Court may exercise its inherent civil jurisdiction over tort claims filed in Tribal Court against a non-Indian corporation. A Dollar General Employee Supervisor allegedly sexually assaulted a young Choctaw intern working in the store that Dollar General leases from the Tribe on Tribal lands.

By asking the Supreme Court to overturn the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision affirming Tribal jurisdiction,

A Walk for JusticeSubmitted by Carrie Gallup, Communications Manager

Dollar General is in essence asking for the end of all Tribes’ civil jurisdiction over non-Indian conduct on Tribal lands.

Native and women’s rights groups worry that a ruling for the Dollar General could end the last remaining legal protection that enables Native women to seek justice for sexual violence perpetrated by non-members in Tribal courts.

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the case this summer.

After the Quilt Walk, many of the NHBP demonstrators traveled to FedEx Stadium to protest the offensive mascot name of the Washington football team.

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Last stop before home is the local Dollar General in Athens, Michigan, to show our solidarity.

To see the complete album of photos from this historic trip, go to the NHBP Members Only site: nhbpi.com

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Legal Notification: Tribal Tax AgreementTHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED AS A REMINDER TO TRIBAL MEMBERS OF THE TERMS OF THE TRIBAL-STATE TAX AGREEMENT AND LIMITATIONS ON SOME OF TAX EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE AGREEMENT.

IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, HAS QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY FOR TAX EXEMPTIONS OR WHAT EXEMPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHBP LEGAL DEPARTMENT.

Am I a Resident Tribal Member?A “Resident Tribal Member” defined in the Tax Agreement is a Tribal Member whose principal place of residence is located within his or her Tribe’s Agreement Area.

The Tax Agreement the Tribe negotiated with the State of Michigan designated sections of Calhoun County and Branch County as the “Tax Agreement Area”. Tribal Members whose principal place of residence is located within the “Tax Agreement Area” are eligible for certain tax exemptions that would typically only apply to Tribal Members who live on Reservation or “trust” lands. These Tribal Members are referred to as “Resident Tribal Members”. In order to qualify for Resident Tribal Member exemptions you must be on the official list of “Resident Tribal Members”. This means you must have a current address on file with the Tribe’s Enrollment Office that is within the Tax Agreement Area. The list of Resident Tribal Members on file with the Michigan Department of Treasury is updated by the Tribe every month. Please try to keep the Enrollment Department informed of any change in your address. That contact information is: Sandy Blair, Enrollment Specialist, phone: 1.269.729.5151 or 1.866.499.5151 or email [email protected].

• If you live in, or recently moved to, Calhoun or Branch County, and: (1) Do not know if your home is located in the “Tax Agreement Area”; or (2) Do not know if you are on the list of “Resident Tribal Members”, please contact either Bill Brooks or Rebecca Griffin at the Tribal Government Center: 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way, Fulton, MI 49052; 269.729.5151;

or email: [email protected] or [email protected]. If you can provide the survey section of your property/street address, we can make the determination.

• If you are moving and want to confirm your new resident address qualifies for the “Tax Agreement Area”, please contact either Bill Brooks or Rebecca Griffin. A map of the tax agreement area is available online at: www.nhbpi.com in the pull down menu under “For Our Support” in the “Legal” section (bottom of page).

Tax Benefits for Resident Tribal MembersThe following is a list of some of tax benefits that are available to Tribal Members who live in the Tax Agreement Area:

• Exempt from Michigan Income Tax for wages/salaries/per capita payments/dividends • Can apply for a refund of MI Income Tax withheld when you file your State Income Tax Return.

NOTE: Non-wage or salary income derived from business activities is subject to different treatment. Please consult your tax professional.

• Exempt from Michigan Sales/Use Tax on your home utility bills (i.e. gas, electric, cable, propane). • If Michigan Sales/Use taxes are showing up on your utility bills, please contact Rebecca Griffin at the Tribal Office. Provide Rebecca with a copy of your bill/invoice from your gas/electric/propane, telephone, cable/satellite, and cellular phone providers. We can then follow up with Michigan Treasury representatives to work to get the taxes off future bills.

• Refunds of Sales/Use Tax for Certain Purchases: • If you have purchased a new/used vehicle, boat, snowmobile, trailer, you are eligible for a refund of all or 50% of the Michigan Sales/Use Tax paid when you purchased/registered the title. In order to qualify, the car/truck, boat, snowmobile must be used for

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personal use. If a non-NHBP Member spouse or other person is listed as co-owner on either your Title or in your financing documents, you will only be entitled to receive a refund of 50% of the tax paid. • Additionally, if you are planning to build a new home, addition to your home or perform other significant repairs/improvements to your home, you may be eligible to apply to receive a refund of the sales/use taxes paid on building materials and fixtures (i.e. windows; water heaters; furnaces). ♦If one of these situations applies to you, or if you are contemplating making one of these purchases/undertaking one of these projects, please contact Rebeca Griffin and she can assist you in determining whether you do/will qualify for a refund and how to apply.

• Motor Fuels/Tobacco Tax Purchases: • Motor Fuels: Just a reminder: If you have not registered the vehicles in your household (the ones you fill up with tax exempt motor fuels) or if you have purchased a new vehicle, please remember to get a Registration for Tribal Member Tax Exemption Form to Rebecca. If you no longer own a vehicle that was registered for tax exempt fuel purchases, please contact Rebecca to have the vehicle removed from the list. The Registration for Tribal Member Tax Exemption Form is available online at www.nhbpi.com in the pull down menu under “For Our Support” in the “Legal” section (bottom of page). ♦The Tax Agreement requires the Tribe (and the cashiers at gas stations) to maintain the log book that has your name, Tribal ID, license plate number and signature. Please cooperate with station personnel in completing the log and be respectful. They are doing what is legally required and the Folk Oil/Convenience King station owners, and their staff, are providing this service to the Tribe and its Members. If their staff is disrespected, they have every right to suspend/terminate this service and Tribal Members may lose the ability to purchase tax exempt motor fuels. • Tobacco Products: Finally, a number of Tribal Members appear to be purchasing cigarettes for

others. Please be aware that exempt tobacco products can only be purchased for personal use by Tribal Members. Purchasing tax-free cigarettes for non-Tribal Members is illegal. If you are purchasing cigarettes for another Tribal Member relative, please contact Rebecca Griffin to obtain a Limited Power of Attorney form. ♦The Tribe is obligated to monitor and enforce the restrictions on sales of tax exempt tobacco products and tax exempt motor fuels. If abuses are occurring and allowed to continue, the State of Michigan could terminate the Tax Agreement and all of these benefits could be lost.

On February 21, 2013, NHBP Tribal Council approved an Enforcement Program on the Tax Exempt Motor Fuel and Tax Exempt Tobacco Products Purchases. Tribal Members making purchases that are in violation of the NHBP Title X-03 - Sale of Tobacco Products Code and NHBP Title X-04 - Motor Fuels Sales Code, may have their purchasing privileges suspended and/or penalties assessed.

If you have questions regarding the Tax Agreement, please contact by email: Bill Brooks: [email protected] or Rebecca Griffin: [email protected]; or by phone 269.729.5151; or by mail NHBP, Attn: Bill Brooks, 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way, Fulton, MI 49052.

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The Tribal Council is seeking input from NHBP Tribal Members to determine if a request should be made to the State of Michigan to make changes to the Tax Exempt areas (the “Tax Agreement Area”) located in portions of Branch and Calhoun counties. NHBP Tribal Members whose permanent residence is located within a tax exempt area of Branch County or Calhoun County are eligible to qualify for Resident Tribal Member status per the Tribal/State Tax Agreement.

Charts on the opposite page represent Tribal Member’s residences in both tax exempt and non-tax exempt areas in Calhoun and Branch counties as of April 28, 2015. Since there are a number of areas currently included in the Tax Exempt area that have no Tribal Member residences, the Tribal Council is considering making a request to the State of Michigan to “trade out” those areas for survey sections where Tribal Members currently reside or areas to which Tribal Members are interested in moving to.

If you own or have plans to purchase or move to an area that is NOT currently listed in the Tax Agreement Area (Calhoun County or Branch County only), please contact Bill Brooks, [email protected] or phone 269.704.8372, or Rebecca Griffin, [email protected] or phone 269.704.8371 no later than January 15, 2016.

The current Tax Exempt area (“Agreement Area”) is defined in Appendix A of the Tax Agreement in § II(A) is as follows:

Calhoun County:Survey sections 7-11, 14-23, and 26-35, in T4S, R8W; survey sections 1-24 and 26-31 in T2S, R7W; survey sections 22-27 and 34-36 in T1S, R8W; survey section 7 in T1S, R7W; survey sections 1-3, 5, 10-15, 19, 24, 25, and 35 in T2S, R8W; survey section 16, 20, 23, 26 and 35 in T3S, R8W; survey sections 20 and 23 in T4S, R7W; and

Branch County: Survey sections 16 and 28, in T5S, R8W; Survey sections 4 and 15 in T5S, R7W; Survey sections 12 and 17 in T7S, R8W; Survey section 18 in T7S, R7W.

Each Township has 36 Survey Sections. They are patterned as follows for all Townships:

The NHBP website (www.NHBPI.com) has an interactive Tax Exempt Area Map that can locate an address for you. On the Home Page, go to the “For Our Support” pulldown menu, select “Legal” and click on “map of the tax agreement area” at the bottom of the page. Enter your address in the address bar located at the top right of the map.

If you have any questions about the charts, accessing or using the interactive map, please contact Rebecca Griffin, [email protected] or phone 269.704.8371.

Please forward any comments or concerns regarding renegotiating the Tax Exempt Areas listed on Appendix A of the Tribal/State Tax Agreement no later than January 15, 2016.

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Non-Tax Exempt Area - Current Tribal Residence as of April 28, 2015. The number in a section square represents how many adult Tribal Members reside in that section as of April 28, 2015.

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Bedford - T1S, R8W Pennfield - T1S, R7W Convis - T1S, R6W

Springfield/Battle Creek - T2S, R8W Marshall - T2S, R6WEmmett - T2S, R7W

Union - T5S, R7W Girard - T5S, R6W

Newton - T3S, R7W Fredonia - T3S, R6WLeroy - T3S, R8W

Burlington - T4S, R7W Tekonsha - T4S, R6WAthens/Reservation - T4S, R8W

Sherwood - T5S, R8W

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Matteson - T6S, R8W Batavia - T6S, R7W Coldwater - T6S, R6W


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The Tribal Environmental Advisory Committee conducted a tour of the recently purchased properties in Branch and St. Joseph counties as part of their regularly scheduled November meeting. One of the parcels is 146-acres of mixed-use landl that includes frontage on two lakes,

TEAC Tours Newly Purchased PropertiesSubmitted by John Rodwan, Environmental Director

several thousand feet of Spencer Creek frontage, upland forest, wetlands, a gravel pit and 55 acres of tillable land. Maps and aerial photographs of the properties can be obtained from the Environmental Department.

TEAC guests Joe Harris, Paula Keith, Tiesha Williams, and Nickole Keith walk one of the recently purchased properties in Branch and St. Joseph Counties.

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NHBP ELDERS FUN DAY!

The Northern and Southern Elders will be having an afternoon of fun at Airway Lanes in Kalamazoo starting at Noon on January 9, 2016. Join us!Transportation will be provided.Call Leo at 616.249.8022 or Nickole at 269.704.8354 for more information.

At Airway Lanes!Saturday, January 9Noon to 4 p.m.Airway Lanes, Kalamazoo

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Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC) is proud to announce James (Jimmy) A. TenBrink as Director of Operations. TenBrink previously served on the Waséyabek Board of Directors and acted as the board liaison to Skasgé Power, LLC (Skasgé).

TenBrink will be responsible for day-to-day company operations and implementation of strategic and annual operational plans, with a special focus on its subsidiary, Skasgé. After an open solicitation, review and interview process, TenBrink was selected as the most qualified applicant, and as a Tribal Member, was the only tier one candidate. We are very excited to have someone of his caliber join our team.

TenBrink brings a long history of entrepreneurship and business experience to WDC. After graduating from Michigan State University, he purchased his first company in 2005 and the small distribution business grew into four other businesses. After successfully selling three of them, Jimmy focused his time on mentoring young professionals and continuing to operate his manufacturing business.

“The opportunity to serve my fellow Tribal Members, doing something I absolutely believe in and love, is amazing,” TenBrink said. “As a Member of this Tribe and father of three Tribal Members, creating opportunities now and for the next seven generations is very important to me. Our Tribe has overcome so much; it is truly special to continue to add to our rich history.”

Skasgé, in conjunction with FireKeepers Casino Hotel recently completed the installation of a 35,000-gallon water storage tank. This tank increases the hotel’s ability to provide solar heated water to its guests, as well as its laundry service during the nighttime hours. During this project, Skasgé provided general contracting services on a brine system upgrade, allowing FireKeepers to soften their water more efficiently.

“Although we have lost a thoughtful, articulate Board Member, we have gained a committed leader with extensive business experience who has a vested interest in the successful performance and growth of the company,” WDC Board Chair Terri Fitzpatrick commented.

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC Moving Forward with new Director of Operations and FireKeepers Casino Hotel UpgradesSubmitted by Jennifer Turner, Interim CEO, Waséyabek Development Company, LLC

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On November 10, Southern TYP met at Pine Creek Community Center for an evening of painting. It’s amazing how creative and artistic these kids are, they really enjoyed painting. There were 12 participants in total. We look forward to holding more painting classes in the future.

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Destinique Iden, Charmaine Mandoka (Youth Specialist), O’Felia Zapata, Nickole Keith (Elders Specialist), and Journi Wilson.Daejion Morseau exhibits his gift as an artist.


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On December 5 and 6, female NHBP Members and employees, and community members had the opportunity to participate in R.A.D. – Rape Aggression Defense Systems – Basic Physical Defense for Women at the Pine Creek Community Center.

Sponsored for the last three years by the NHBP Tribal Police Department, the class is taught by Sergeant Kristen Main and Officer Ryan Pedley. The pair volunteered for their R.A.D. instructor training to bring this valuable course to the Tribe.

“The class provides the Tribal Community with an education-based program that helps develop skills in preventing sexual assault,” Pedley said. “I volunteered because it was an opportunity to give back to the community.”

The course began with bookwork, outlining the definitions of self-defense and covering topics important to self-defense and the law. The four risks of personal safety – risk awareness, risk reduction, risk recognition, and risk avoidance were covered with tips and tricks that can be put into place by anyone.

The physical part of the program calls for practice of blocking, striking back with hands and feet, and

techniques to break an aggressor’s hold. The final part of the program built confidence by allowing participants to suit up and practice all the techniques in lifelike simulations.

“I feel more confident just going through the program,” NHBP youth McKenna Burlingham said. “I could avoid a bad situation now and get out of it if I can’t.”

“I think every single female, from our young women to our elderly women, should go through this class,” NHBP Member Robyn Burlingham said.

NHBP’s commitment to the safety of its Membership is evidenced by the fact that this class is the only R.A.D. session in the state of Michigan that is available to participants free of charge.

“I think self-defense for women is incredibly important,” Main said. “I am pleased that we are given the opportunity to offer this class to our community. We are the only police department in Calhoun County that does so.”

For more information on R.A.D, or to express an interest in the next session offered, please contact Sergeant Main or Officer Pedley at 269.704.8386.

R.A.D. – A Class in ConfidenceSubmitted by Carrie Gallup, Communications Manager

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Nolan Lewis{December 5}

Happy 5th Birthday Nolie!! We Love you. Mom, Dad, Brothers and Sisters

Jordan Day {December 23}

Happy Belated Birthday, Jordan (grandson of Cecil Day!)Love, Dad

Kobe Mandoka{December 24}

Happy birthday Kobe. Dad loves you

Brianne Taylor-Pajak & Tayler Brooks

{December 24 (Brianne) January 11 (Tayler)}

Happy Birthday Girls.Love, Your Family

Tony Day{January 3}

Happy Birthday.Love, Your Family

Braden Herr{January 6}

Happy Birthday little man. You’re so sweet and thoughtful. There is no sweeter

nephew. Love, Aunt Randi and Family


MNO WENDBESHKAYEN NGON & MIGWÉCH

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Eric Potter, Olivia Potter & Diane Potter{January 4 (Eric), January 12 (Olivia), January 10 (Diane)}

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!!! With many more years of health and happiness!Love each of you so much, Dad and Mom

Jessi Goldner{January 16}

You’re such an amazing person and I’m so proud to be your mom (Mommy Dearest).

Love you tons. Happy Birthday.Love, Mom and Family

Congratulations!Congrats, Olivia, on making the AAUVolleyball team! Hard work pays off.

Have fun!Love, Your Family



CELEBRATIONS!

Happy January birthdaysto my children,

grandchildren and niece. Keith Inman – January 15

Megan Wysocki – January 15

Charley Williams – January 18

Dodie Thompson – January 23

Trenton Shaffer – January 25

Addy Wysocki – January 31

Each of you are a blessing to me. I love you and hope you each have a very happy birthday.

Love, Gwynn

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CELEBRATIONS!

Owyn Zapata, Andrew Chivis, Raymond Chivis, Mariesha Keith, Destinique Iden, Jamie Mandoka, Journey Wilson, Onyleen Zapata, Nickole Keith and Chris Wilson.

On behalf of the Culture Committee, we would like to say Chi-Migwéch to the Tribal youth and Nsweo Nitawasek for all of their help and hard work at the Ghost Supper.

Ghost Supper Volunteers Honored

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Bkedé O Mshiké has beautifully hand-crafted Native-made jewelry, leatherwork, pottery and hand drums in-stock along with Nike apparel items in a variety of sizes and colors with the NHBP logo. Treat yourself to something special in 2016!

The store is open to the public and carries all of your daily one-stop needs. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: Matt Goldner269.303.4990 | [email protected]

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During the enrollment audit, Sandy Blair provided strong support to the Enrollment Committee by following up with Tribal Members on all requested documents. She provided constructive suggestions and anticipated challenges.

Blair demonstrates a great deal of care for Tribal Members. She makes every effort to accommodate their schedules whenever they ask for a notary public or a replacement Tribal ID card.

Blair is flexible and cooperative and is always willing to assist when needed. She often covers the front desk, assists the Communications Department with mass mailings, and volunteers for various NHBP events.

Blair not only responds in a very timely manner to requests from other departments and agencies, but also is versatile in her duties, which can include the preparation of mailing labels, spreadsheets, demographic information reports and ICWA enrollment verifications.

Sandy Blair handles her responsibilities well, and should be recognized and congratulated for her hard work and dedication.


HOLD IT! for the Holidays!

We love the holidays in part for the food and treats. Unfortunately, Americans gain an average of 1-2 pounds during the holiday season and never lose those pounds.

Do not let that happen to you! Join the NHBP Hold it for the Holidays challenge. You will find help and motivation to avoid adding those extra pounds and have a chance to win prizes.

Weigh-ins for the NHBP ‘Hold it for the Holidays’ Challenge take place before Thanksgiving.

Contact Lysandra to register for a weigh-in on November 23 in Grand Rapids or November 24 in Pine Creek. Maintain your weight within one pound after the New Year to earn a prize.

Weigh-outs will take place January 4-7, 2016 by appointment.

For more information please contact: Dietitian Lysandra Vander HartToll Free 888.729.4422, or 616.249.0159 | email: [email protected]

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Sandy BlairEnrollment SpecialistGovernment Records

Sandy Blair Named December Employee of the Month Submitted by Larysa Hill, Government Records Manager

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CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMAre you working or attending school?

Have you heard about the Tribal Childcare Assistance program?

For an application and program qualification information, please contact:

Chris WoodringCommunity Resource Coordinator

[email protected] Ext. 3638

This program is designed to assist in paying for licensed childcare for those who are working, attending school or training within the seven county service area.

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The December Word Search Winner: Logan Mandoka

Name:__________________________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________________________________

Please have your submission in before the 14th of each month for a chance at winning a gift valued at $50. Mail to: Cultural and Historic Preservation Office 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052; [email protected] or [email protected]

KCHEMKO GIZES {BIG BEAR MOON}JANUARY WORDS WE ARE USING

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DKOBJEGE {to close a circle}

DEBNEK {to reach for something}

MAWDO {to gather}

MKEDEKEWEN {fasting, vision quest}

WJANDA {to cook}

MSHKEKE {medicine}

DOKI {to awaken}

MIGWEN {feather}

SEMAWYAN {tobacco pouch}

GIGDEWEN {prayer}

MISHKOSWEN {strength(of purpose)}

MNEDOK {spirits}

GSHEMNEDO {the creator}

DBANDEK {love one another}

PWAGEN {pipe}

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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES

NHBP 20th Anniversary Celebration • Dec. 19New Years Eve & Day • Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 • Offices closedRAD Womens Self Defense • Dec. 5 & 6 • See page 21 for more information

Red Dress Event • Feb. 6 • FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Latest Dates & Information!For a complete listing of upcoming Tribal Council and committee meetings, please see page 3 of this issue of Turtle Press.Please see the NHBP calendar at http://nhbpi.com/communities/calendar/ or the NHBP Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NHBPI for the most up to date information on our activities and events.

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Meet the Candidates • Feb. 20 • FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Regalia Making Workshop • March 3 • 311 State Street

Flap Jack Friday • March 25 • Pine Creek Community Center

Living Arts Event • March 30 • FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Hunter's Safety • April 9 & 10 • Pine Creek Community Center

Spring Ceremonies • April 15, 16 & 17 • Pine Creek Indian Reservation

Baby Ceremonies • April 16 • Pine Creek Community Center

Women's Retreat • April 22, 23 & 24 • TBD

Membership Meeting & Election • April 30 • Pine Creek Community Center

NHBP Pow Wow • June 18 & 19 • Pine Creek Indian Reservation

Elders Fun Day • Jan. 9 • Airway Lanes, Kalamazoo

Potawatomi Gathering of the Nations Pow Wow • July 25 to 31 • Oklahoma

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JANUARY EVENTS & ACTIVITIESFriday, Jan. 1All Offices Closed

Monday, Jan. 4Elders Arts & CraftsPine Creek Community Center3 to 6:30 p.m.Northern TYP311 State St. 4 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 5Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Elders Computer ClassPine Creek Community CenterNoon to 1:30 p.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6Lunch & LearnPine Creek Community CenterNoonElders Arts & Crafts311 State St.5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 7Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Northern TYP w/ NAEPStraight School850 Chatham4 to 8 p.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m. Cardio DrummingPine Creek Community Center5:30 to 6:30 p.m.A.A. MeetingPine Creek Community Center7 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8Sit & Be Fit311 State St.11 a.m.Community Lunch311 State St.Noon

Saturday, Jan. 9Northern & Southern EldersAirway Lanes Noon


Tuesday, Jan. 12Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Elders Computer ClassPine Creek Community CenterNoon to 1:30 p.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 13Lunch & LearnPine Creek Community CenterNoonNorthern Elders Beading Workshop 311 State St.6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m.Cardio DrummingPine Creek Community Center5:30 to 6:30 p.m.A.A. MeetingPine Creek Community Center7 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 15Sit & Be Fit311 State St.11 a.m.Community Lunch311 State St.NoonElders Computer ClassGRCC1 to 3:30 p.m.


Tuesday, Jan. 19Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m. Elders Computer ClassPine Creek Community CenterNoon to 1:30 p.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Lunch & LearnPine Creek Community CenterNoonNorthern Elders Arts & Crafts311 State St.5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21Tribal Council MeetingPine Creek Community Center11 a.m.Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Northern TYP w/ NAEPStraight School850 Chatham4 to 8 p.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m. Cardio DrummingPine Creek Community Center5:30 to 6:30 p.m.A.A. MeetingPine Creek Community Center7 to 8 p.m.


Monday, Jan. 25Elders Arts & CraftsPine Creek Community Center3 to 6:30 p.m.Elders Computer ClassPine Creek Community CenterNoon to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26 Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Southern TYPPine Creek Community Center5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27Lunch & LearnPine Creek Community CenterNoonNorthern Elders Arts & Crafts311 State St.5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 28Senior MealsNorthlawn United Methodist Church 1157 Northlawn NE Grand Rapids11 a.m.Northern TYP w/ NAEPStraight School850 Chatham4 to 8 p.m.Southern TYPCardio DrummingPine Creek Community Center5:30 to 6:30 p.m.A.A. MeetingPine Creek Community Center7 to 8 p.m.


Saturday, Jan. 30Dakota 38 MovieUnion High School, GRNoon to 4 p.m.

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Senior Meals/GR | 11 a.m.Elders Computer Class | Noon to 1:30 p.m.Southern TYP | 5 to 7 p.m.

Southern Elders Arts & Crafts | 3 to 6:30 p.m.Northern TYP | 4 to 8 p.m.



C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G S

Planning | 9 a.m. TEPC | 10 a.m. Housing | 11:30 a.m.Election Board | 2 p.m.Culture | 3 p.m.

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Southern Elders Arts & Crafts | 3 to 6:30 p.m.Elders Computer Class | Noon to 1:30 p.m.

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