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‘MS H I K E ' M Z E N E G E N ’

TURTLE PRESS “MINKÉ~GIZES” ~Blueberry Picking Moon~

HEY… “Who’s your

Caddy” The 2011 Po-

tawatomi Golf Scramble is

here! See pg. 5 for

details.

FAMILY CAMP! Are you looking for some 1 on 1

quality time with the family? Or a GUYS NIGHT

OUT? Well NHBP has you covered!

See pg. 21 for details.

FIREKEEPERS HOTEL UPDATE!

Get the inside scoop on the FireKeepers Hotel!

We have pictures, some fun facts, and an important date and time for you to

put on your calendar!

See pg 8 for details!

No matter how big you are...

or how little you are...

EVERYONE of all sizes had a great time at the

Summer Celebration!

See page 17 for pictures.

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PINE CREEK

RESERVATION

Administration

2221 1½ Mile Rd.

Fulton, MI 49052

Phone: 269-729-5151

Fax: 269-729-5920

Toll Free: 866-499-5151

PINE CREEK POLICE DEPT.

2221 1½ Mile Rd.

WYOMING

Health Department

4415 Byron Center Ave. SW Wyo-

ming, MI 49519

Phone: 616-249-0159

Fax: 616-249-8688

Toll Free: 888-662-2808

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

SECTION A Departments SECTION B Happenings/Misc. SECTION C Birthdays SECTION D

Notices 2

Education 4

Enrollment 7

FireKeepers Hotel Pics. 8

Environmental Dept. 24

Upcoming Events 10

Gathering Information 14

Birthdays –N—More 16

Members Services 18

Language 22

Back to School 26

Unity 28

Committee & Board Members

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List of Upcoming Events

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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

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

CHAIRPERSON—HOMER A. MANDOKA

Office: 269-729-5151 * 281 Cell: 269-986-1802

E-mail: [email protected]

Committees that Homer chairs-

Planning and Land Use (PLUC)

Tribal Emergency Response (TERC)

Constitution

Culture

VICE CHAIRPERSON—JAMIE STUCK

Office: 269-729-5151 * 283 Cell: 269-986-3441


Board & Committees that Jamie chairs-

Elders

Election

Journey to Wellness

SECRETARY—ROANN BEEBE-MOHR

Office: 269-729-5151 * 284 Cell: 269-986-4033


Committee that RoAnn chairs-

Enrollment

TREASURER—DORIE RIOS

Office: 269-729-5151 * 280 Cell: 269-209-3024


Committees that Dorie chairs-

Housing

Tribal Environmental Advisory (TEAC)

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS—NATHANIEL SPURR

Office: 269-729-5151 * 282 Cell: 269-870-0055


Committees that Nat chairs-

Education

Recognition & Memoriam

LUNCH & LEARN Wednesdays 12:00 pm

Pine Creek Community Center

Aug 2—MMAP & Area Agency on Aging.

Aug 10—No Lunch & Learn

Aug 17—No Lunch & Learn

Aug 24—Joshlyn Litzenberger, RN

Aug 31—Jonathan Gardner

Health Director

See page 20 for all the details on the

different topics.

NHBP Staff Member—

Jefferson Ballew—hits

“1st Place” with these

awards. Jefferson Ballew took his time to

make these awards particularly

special for the races that took

place at the Rez to kick off our

Annual Pow-wow weekend. The

Awards are in the shape of an

Eagle Feather and made out of

Cedar. The Eagle Feather is one of

the highest honors one can re-

ceive, it is equivalent to receiving

the Purple Heart. It represents strength,

courage, valor, endurance; among many

other things. The Cedar is one of our four

medicines and represents purification. Many

hours were

dedicated by

Jefferson for this

unique project.

Well Done,

Jefferson!

Migwetch!

AUGUST DATES TO REMEMBER! PLUC

TERC

Constitution Committee

Culture Committee

TEAC

Education

Housing

Recognition & Memoriam

The above committee meetings will be on 8-8.

See page 30 for other meetings/events sched-

uled for the rest of the month.

Section A

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Section B

FUTURE PLANNED EVENTS for ELDERS Senior Day @ Calhoun County Fair—8/17

Franks House Cookout and Exercise—8/29

Binder Park Zoo—9/16

More information to come on each of

the events as the event

draws near!

Elders’ Event

August 17, 2011

Join us at the

Calhoun County

Fair for Senior Day!

Transportation and Lunch will be provided.

Lunch will be served at 11:30 am.

Sundaes and BINGO to follow!

Rides will leave the Southern Health Office at 10:00 am.

Be sure to RSVP with the Health Department or call one of the following numbers to reserve

your spot by Aug 15:

Tiq at 269-729-5151; Melina at 269-729-4422

Pam at 616-249-0159 or Anne at 269-441-0920

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August 2011 Education News By Me’gisi-Mkwa (Barry Phillips)

☺(Jokes 1st, then...) State Budget Effects, NHBP Host Tribal Ed

Directors Meeting, YLW, Moguago Scholarship, Summer Camp,

Library Grant, Donation, ☺

☺A Freshman sat in her

US Government Class. The professor asked her, “Do you know what Roe vs. Wade was about?” She pondered the ques-tion; then, finally, said, 'That was the decision George Washington had to make before he crossed the Delaware.”

Most every

state college is rais-

ing tuition. However, increases at Michi-

gan’s public colleges & universities are be-

ing announced and will not exceed the

7% range. Over 7% would cause the insti-

tution to lose state aid under Gov. Sny-

der’s budget beyond the 15% of cuts al-

ready announced.

The Michigan Tribal Education Di-

rectors Consortium were scheduled to

meet here at the Rez’. on July 28th; as

this is after press time, we’ll report

more in the Septem-ber issue.

The agenda in-cluded discussion of

K-12 funding and school district’s use

of “financial best practices.” That could

mean funds of up to $197.00 (per stu-

dent) more for dis-

tricts may be forth-coming.

Also, a revised Michigan Indian Tui-

tion Waiver form was to be introduced.

The deadline was July 31, 2011 for

signed report cards for the grade incen-

tive for school year’s

end. Applications for the new school year

must be in to us by October 31st.

Youth-Learn-Work started in June.

Students were se-lected by a graded process and learned about various posi-

tions within the Tribe! Migwetch to

all Tribal Depart-ments who

participated in giving

our youth a glimpse of the workplace here

at NHBP.

Moguago Scholarship scoring/selection happened in July; watch for win-ners!

Look for

Summer Camp 2011 coverage in the Sep-

tember issue!!

Migwetch to Linda Rice who donated a great book to our li-

brary by Edward S. Curtis: Portraits from

North American In-

dian Life. There are some super photo-

graphs from over 50 years ago! In related

news, Our 2011 Basic Library Grant has

been awarded to us. It will provide $6,000

toward media sup-plies for our library

which is located in the craft room.

☺ Three college

professors were driving

down the highway at a very slow speed. A police-man pulled them over and explained that driving so slowly on the highway could be hazardous. The driver pointed out the sign that read "20." He explained that he was go-ing 20 mph because of the sign. The policeman pointed out that the sign indicated they were driv-ing on Highway 20. Somewhat embarrassed the professor apologized and promised to be more observant. As the policeman turn to walk back to his car, he noticed the other two pro-fessors on the floor ...looking scared to death! He asked the driver, "What's wrong with them?" The driver replied, "We just turned off Highway 105." http://www.ajokeaday.com/Clasificacion.asp?ID=17&Pagina=1#ixzz1RKqlZuNi

Bamapii Nikanek!

Section A

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Section B

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Proudly Presents:

The 2011 POTAWATOMI SCRAMBLE Proceeds from this event fund the

NHBP Moguago Scholarship!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

9:30 AM SHOTGUN START

BINDER PARK GOLF COURSE

7255 B Drive South

Battle Creek, MI 49014

Phone 269-979-8250

4 PERSON SCRAMBLE

CONTEST, PRIZES & AWARDS!!!

$85 per Golfer

MEN’S —WOMEN’S—CO-ED DIVISIONS

TEAM CAPTAIN/PHONE #__________________________

Team Members 1_______________________________

` 2 _______________________________

3 _______________________________

4 ________________________________

Checks payable to: NHBP Golf

CALL BARRY PHILLIPS, EDUCATION DIRECTOR @

269-729-5151 for questions or to register!

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Section A

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The Enrollment Office 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.

If your name is on one of the two lists, or you know how to contact someone on one of the list, please contact

the Enrollment Office, 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 the Enrollment Office to make sure we have your current

address.

Respectfully,

Sandy Blair

NHBP Enrollment Specialist

From the Enrollment Department

Dear Tribal Members,

The Enrollment Office 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 Office to determine eligibility for ser-

vices and benefits available from the Tribe, to inform you of important notices (i.e. election notices), etc. These

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.

Ashley, Donald K III *

Bentz, Stacey A *

Brown, Tyrone L *

Bush, Richard L Jr *

Bush, Shelly A *

Chivis, Andrew L *

Christian, Daphne N *

Christian, Kylee S *

Christian, Trent C *

Collyer, Bryan S *

Daniels, Mario D *

Dougherty, Michael D *

Duffy, Laura A *

Gordy, Robert C *

Hague, Mandy L *

Hall, Scott A *

Harris, Joseph L *

Hubbell, Patrick C *

Kequom, Timothy G *

Kern Jr, James L *

Kern, Kenneth W *

Mandoka, Arnold D *

Mandoka, Julia L *

Mandoka, Mackenzie M *

Mandoka, Steven R Jr *

McCann, Melissa G *

McDonald, Shannon M *

McKenzie II, Willie F *

Medawis, Stephen A *

Mrad, Jordan J *

Morseau, Shane A *

Osborn, Robert G *

Paul-Moran, Mattison K *

Pratt, Christopher W *

Pratt, Michael J *

Rutherford, Markie R *

Schmucker, Bryan M *

Schrubbe, Andrew W *

Simmons, Iris A *

Stevens, Joseph L *

VanGeest, Jessica M *

VanGeest, Samantha E *

VanGeest, Timothy J *

Velting, Cherie R *

Williams, Margaret E *

Wilson, Andrew R *

Bush, Crystal R Bush, Dawn E Desmet, Phoebe L Mrad, Eunice E

Section A

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Section A

FireKeepers Hotel & Event Center Project Construction work continues to gain steam as the temperatures continue to rise. Since our

groundbreaking in May, the site is completely mobilized with construction crews and support staff. Underground storm sewers, water mains, fire protection piping and other utilities for the

new parking areas have been installed. The new southwest parking lot has been developed and is being preliminary paved. The Hotel and Event Center foundation system is a primary focus of construction activity. Deep foundation caissons, frost walls, and foundation walls are continu-

ously being installed. Construction fun facts:

· 60,000 cubic yards of earth have been moved! · One mile of pipe installed underground!

· 10,000 tons of gravel placed! · 1,000 cubic yards of concrete in place, of 11,500 cubic yards total! · 50 tons of reinforced steel is now in place!

The months of July, August and September, will focus on concrete foundations and the cast in

place concrete structure for the Hotel and structural steel work for the Event Center and Ware-house. A link is attached @ www.nhbpi.com if you would like to review a milestone construction schedule.

The Skillman Corporation’s Tribal Liaison Coordinator, William “Bill” Osborn, has updated infor-mation on the NHBP website. Bill reports that 14 Tribal Members are currently working on site,

and as the construction activity increases over the next few months opportunity for Tribal Member employment will increase as well. Bill has a Tribal Member Job Site Meeting scheduled for

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at Skillman’s field office. This is an opportunity for current Tribal Member workers and potential Tribal Member workers (and their relations) to learn about forthcoming activities and opportunities. I have an open door policy and I can be reached via cell phone (616) 676-6161 or email [email protected], Bill Osborn, The Skillman Corpora-

tion…I am looking forward in continuing to enhance our Tribal Members employment opportunities.

Gordan Beebe

mailto:[email protected]

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Section A

FireKeepers Casino Connection Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

August 2011

Congratulations to our 2011 Career Development – Track I participants!

Jennifer Anewishki

Lou Anne Bush

Shawn Dougherty

Anna Dunithan

Anthony Fox

Nickole Keith

Scott Lanning

Robert Lewis

Tonja Mandoka

Mike McComb

Bruce Neymeiyer

Derek Rawlings

Roger Rose

Mark Simmons

Jeff TenBrink

Annette Vorce

Tiesha Williams

Dana Young

Sara Lanning

Amie Phillips

Thursday, June 23rd marked the completion of Career Development – Track I at FireKeepers Casino. This ten-week program consists of 1 hour presentations from each director, providing an overview of each department.

It is designed to educate participants on the gaming industry, including the 100+ job types available at FireKeep-ers Casino. By providing a unique and rare exposure to the gaming industry, participants have the opportunity

to get advice on desired career paths.

2011 Career Development Track I update:

Tribal Team Member Spotlight Hello, my name is Jordan Phillips. I am the son of Lisa

Woolfolk and Bryant Phillips. I am working in the Beverage

Department as a Barback. My father and brother, Drew,

also work at the casino. I happen to be the oldest, and be-

sides Drew, I have another brother, Nathan, and two sisters,

Hayley and Kaelin. I have lived in Battle Creek all my life.

When I am not working I like to be active as much as possi-

ble and I usually watch sports when I am just relaxing. I

bought my first house last year and those responsibilities

take up the rest of my time. I am anxious to see what life

has in store for me.

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Section B

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Section A

NHBP Health Department Information: 1-888-729-4422.

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Section A

Classes will be held at the Southern Health Office at the Pine Creek Reservation and at the Northern Health Office in Grand Rapids.

By Appointment Only!

To All Tribal Members (and their families).

To sign-up you must call Mike Struwin at one of the numbers listed below. 269-729-4422 or 1-888-729-4422.

Certification is good for two (2) years after issued date.

CPR and First Aid Classes,

Reserve a class today!

FREE

Call the NHBP Health Department NOW!

*Is your child in the right car seat for

their weight and age?

*Is the car seat installed in the car

correctly?

Not sure?

Car Seat Safety Class

Don’t let your child ride unsafe!

Call Mike Struwin at 269-729-

4422 or 1-888-729-4422 to make

an appointment to have the car

seat checked by a professional!

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Section B

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Section B

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Section B

Thursday, August 11th: Gathering registration begins at the Gathering Grounds. --Language Conference

continues--

7-9:00 a.m. Breakfast served

Golf Tournament

9-10:30 Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch served

1-2:30 p.m. Various Sessions* (including motivational session with comedians from Pow Wow Comedy

Jam)

3-4:30 p.m. Various Sessions*

5-7:00 p.m. Dinner served

8:00 p.m. Pow Wow Comedy Jam at Casino

Registration for Miss Potawatomi Contest closes

Friday, August 12th: --Language Conference continues-- Gathering Registration continues. Miss Potawa-

tomi contest begins.


9-10:30 a.m. Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)


1-2:30 p.m. Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)

3:00-4:30 Various Sessions*

5-7:00 p.m. Dinner served

7:00 p.m. Pow Wow Grand Entry/Parade of Nations. Miss Potawatomi Competition.

Saturday, August 13th:


9-10:30 a.m. Various Sessions*


1-2:30 p.m. Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)

3-4:30 p.m. Various Sessions*

4:00 p.m. Community Feast

6:00 p.m. Pow Wow, Crowning of the new Miss Potawatomi. Give-a-ways. Transfer of Staff to next year’s

host, The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.

Sunday, August 14th: Bama Pii, Send off of Family and Friends

*Various Sessions will be offered including topics such as: cultural genealogy, basket making, hand

drum making, other arts and crafts. Along with the sessions available for the adults there will also be

activities planned for the youth such as a dance and sporting competitions. As soon as the sessions are

confirmed the information regarding topics and the speaker will be added.

Pow Wow Information

Host Drum: Ditibahsin from Hannahville

Co-host Drum: Young Fire Keepers from Forest County

Absolutely NO alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons on the grounds.

The Hannahville Indian Community will not be responsible for any accidents, lost or stolen property.

For those of you that made reservations, here is an agenda to keep with you if you like on for the dates and times of events.

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B I RTHDAYS~N~MOR E

Section C

Happy 1st Birthday

Michael ―Moke‖ Corbin

8/11/11

We Love you.

Love, your family.

Happy 21st Birthday

Morgan

―Baby Mo‖

Mendez

Love you with all my

heart.

Love Mom and

Family.

Happy 23rd Birthday

Lashana Postell!

8/12/11

Love,

your family.

Happy 8th

Birthday

Jenna

―Snappy‖

Rios

8/7/11

We Love You!

Love, your family.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to Rod and Christine

Lanning! Married 29 years on July 31st.

To the most amazing

parents in the world,

we couldn’t

ask for better.

We love you so much.

Your Children-

Sara and Scott!

Happy 9th Birthday

Owyn Gigabe’ Zapata!

~ August 9th, 2011 ~

We love you!

From Your Family.

Happy 23rd

Birthday

Denise

―lil Denise‖

Day

8/9/11!

Love, your family.

Happy 9th

Birthday to

Jordyn

“Pooky”

Morseau; our

smiley faced

Grandson! How time flies. Have

fun on your Birthday and God

Bless You.

Our love and prayers,

Grandma Cheryl, Grandpa

Charlie, family and friends.

Happy Birthday

ERIC & HEATHER

TEPASTTE

―Hearts entwined, twenty fingers,

twenty toes, two sweet babies with

cheeks of rose. Born on the same day, two gifts from above

lives entwined, and two babies to love.‖

Great memories of the twins, Happy Birthday.

Much love, Dad, Mom, and Devyn Aunt Chrissy, Uncle Rod, Sara and Scott.

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Section C

SUMM ER CEL EBR ATI ON P I C TUR ES

September 2011 Issue of the Turtle Press will be

loaded with pictures from the Pow-Wow! Stay tuned!

From Booths packed with information and knowledge to giving away helmets and the bikes to go with them...

Everyone who attended had a great time! From Helicopters to the Police Chief in the Dunk Tank, there was no short-

age of activities, food or laughs. Great Job to all those who put this event together!

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Section B

YOUTH DRUM PRACTICE Membership Services would like to announce the beginning of a Youth Drum practice.

Practices are open to all Tribal Youth in the Northern and Southern locations. At the Pine

Creek Reservation, practices will be held every Monday from 5-7pm at the Community

Center, and Thursdays, at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.

All Tribal Youth are invited to attend. If you need a ride from the Southern location, please

meet at the Pine Creek Reservation Community Center. Transportation will be provided to

and from Grand Rapids upon the completion of a permission slip signed by a par-

ent/guardian.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please call Jefferson Ballew at the

numbers listed below. MIIGWETCH.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Homebuyers Education classes are open to any/all NHBP Tribal Members interested in improved household budgeting, basic credit counseling (unaccredited), homeownership, home lending programs and practices, etc.

Tribal Members considering applying for mort-gage Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPAP) via the NHBP Housing Department, MUST enroll in a full course sequence (8 hrs/4 sessions) and attend/participate regularly. No exceptions!

Contact Benjamin Tenney for more information @ 269.729.5151 Ext. 214 or @ 1-866-499-5151 or you can email him @ [email protected]. Thank you.

Course Schedule—August 2011

Thursday, August 11, 6:00-8:00PM: Considering Mortgage-Based Homeownership Thursday, August 18, 6:00-8:00PM: Budgeting for Homeownership & Calculating Affordability Tuesday, August 24, 6:00-8:00PM: Evaluating Credit/Loan Application Processes Tuesday, August 31, 6:00-8:00PM: Meeting Finan-cial Obligations & Protection of Investment.

Homebuyer/Homeowner Education

Phone: 269-729-5151 ext. 212

Fax: 269-729-4837

Cell:269-986-4255

2221 1 1/2 Mile Road

Futon, Mchigan 49052


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Section A

Please submit recipes and photos to Lysandra by October 1, 2011.

Calling all Cooks!NHBP is looking for Traditional Recipes

passed down from our ancestors!

Please submit the following:•Your name•Recipe Creators Name (if known)•All Recipe Details•Photo of you, your family or an ancestor.

Chosen recipes will be featured in the 2012 NHBP Health Calendar!

Recipes may be submitted by email:Lysandra Vander [email protected] by mail:NHBP c/o Lysandra Vander Hart 4415 Byron Center AveWyoming, MI 49519

Questions?888-662-2808

EXERCISE NEWS

No Exercise Class during the week of the Gathering. (The week

of August 8th—12th.) There will be no exercise class on August

17th as well. No Lunch & Learn on the 10th & 17th. Please call

Lysandra Vander Hart at the Northern Health Office with any

questions. Thank you.

616.249.0159 or 888.662.2808

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Section B

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS COMMITTEE The Journey to Wellness (JTW) Committee is looking for one (1) Tribal Member who is

interested in becoming a committee member. Meetings are held on bi-monthly on

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Letters of interest may be sent to NHBP: Attn. Jamie Stuck (JTW

Chair) 2221 1 ½ Mile Rd. Fulton, MI 49052 or [email protected]. If there are any ques-

tions pertaining to these positions, Jamie may be contacted at 269-986-3441.

Migwetch for your consideration!!!!

ELDERS’ COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE First Thursday of the month, the Elders’ Committee will hold a regular monthly scheduled

meeting and it will continue to be the first Thursday of every month

until otherwise notified.

The August 4th meeting will be held at the Community Center at 10 a.m. Attendees at

meetings or workshops will be reimbursed mileage.

(Location is subject to change month to month.)

LUNCH & LEARN Wednesdays 12:00pm

Pine Creek Community Center

Aug 2— Medicaid & Medicare Presentation MMAP & Area Agency on Aging. Aug 10— No Lunch & Learn! Aug 17— No Lunch & Learn! Aug 24— Water around the World Joshlyn Litzenberger, RN Aug 31— Health Center Update Jonathan Gardner, Health Director

mailto:[email protected]

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Section B

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ANA LANGUAGE

Section A

Shishibé Announcement Weg ni je (What): Shishibé (Potawatomi Language Bingo)

Ni je pi (When): Monday, August 22nd, 2011

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please bring a dish to pass.

Some time markers: Pkonyak ~ Tonight Dbekok ~ Last night Wabek pkonyak ~ Tomorrow night

~ Every day ~ Every morning

~ Every afternoon ~ Every summer

~ All day ~ All night

~ All last night Wnago ~ Yesterday Ngom ~ Today Wabek ~ Tomorrow Weswnago ~ Day before yesterday Kcheweswnago ~ Three days ago Weswabek ~ Day after tomorrow Kcheweswabek ~ Three days from now Wabek nwi byamen ~ Tomorrow we (- you) will come. Weswnago ngi majimen ~ Day before yesterday we (- you) left. Bwamshe nawkwek nwi zhya ~ I will go before noon. (Source: Various words from on-line Language class notes 2010 / Check www.neaseno.com for on-line Language class information.)

You got up early morning.

My Father works everyday.

Yesterday those boys played.

I stood over there all day.

Every afternoon that woman smokes.

You all will swim at the lake every Summer.

Yesterday we (- you) did that.

That woman cleaned all day.

I drove all night.

~ Three days ago my father hunted.

My daughter will go home in three days.

My cousins were fighting all day.

I bathe every day.

Tomorrow you will go fishing.

Ni pi je (Where):

Grand Rapids Northern Office

4415 Byron Center Ave.

Wyoming, MI 49519

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ANA LANGUAGE

Section A

Bodéwadmimwen: Some Verbs:

~ He / she is coming in. ~ He / she is cold.

~ He / she is cleaning. (Southern) ~ He / she is cleaning. (Northern)

~ He / she is hungry. Bmepto ~ He / she is running.

~ He / she is walking. ~ He / she is coming.

Chikazo ~ He / she is playing. (Northern) Dnekmegze ~ He / she is playing. (Southern)

~ He / she is cooking. ~ He / she is hunting.

Jibdebe ~ He / she is sitting. ~ He / she is babysitting.

Maji ~ He / she is leaving. Migadi ~ He / she is fighting.

~ He / she is working. ~ He / she is picking berries.

~ He / she is drinking. ~ He / she is crying / weeping.

~ to visit. ~ To sleep.

Nendem ~ He / she feels a certain way. Nimedi ~ He / she is dancing. To dance.

~ He / she is smoking. To smoke. Wisne ~ He / she is eating. Wjanda ~ He / she cooking (N). Yakwnoga ~ He / she is sick. Yawe ~ He / she is something.

~ He / she is laughing. Ye ~ He / she stays. Zhenkazo ~ He / she is called.

~ He / she is going. (Source: Language On-line class / October 11th, 2010 check www.neaseno.org for more on-line class informa-

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Section B

Surface Water Monitoring Program

is in Full Swing!

Pine Creek Reservation Struck Twice by Powerful Summer Storms

Extensive Damage to NHBP Properties

Pine Creek Meanderings News from the Environment & More

The Pine Creek Reservation was hit by two recent storms, both resulting in numerous downed trees

and damage to NHBP buildings. The first storm occurred during Memorial Day Weekend and

caused over 100 trees to be uprooted or snapped in half. The second storm on Monday, July 11th,

brought high winds and took down many more large trees near the sacred fire arbor—which suf-

fered as well (See above right photo). The sacred fire arbor was a wonderful attribute to this Tribe;

now, it seems it is a great loss for our Tribe. The Environmental Department has been out surveying

the devastation, and has begun to discuss ways that some of our important habitats can be re-

stored in the future.

Do you ever wonder about the quality of wa-

ter in our ponds and streams? The Water Re-

sources Program has begun collecting official

water quality information for all of the water

bodies that flow through NHBP properties.

We are measuring several different factors

such as temperature, oxygen, pH (acidity),

turbidity (cloudiness), and conductiv ity. You

may see the Water Resources Specialist out

and about taking water samples this summer

and fall. Stayed tuned for future reports on

the condition of our Tribal waters!

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Section B

Tribal Community Garden Expands

Welcomes Two New Gardeners

The Env ironmental Department would like

to welcome new employees to the gar-

den crew, Denise Mandoka (left), and

Trav is Vorce (right). Denise and Trav is

bring well appreciated help to the ex-

panded garden areas at the South T Drive

Property. In order to make the garden

more friendly to volunteers and elders, the

gardeners have helped to install a shade

tent, picnic table, and other equipment to

make things more comfortable. We have

started harvesting healthy amounts of col-

lard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauli-

flower, Swiss chard, banana peppers, and more. Distribution of produce for Tribal Members and eld-

ers has been taking place on Wednesdays in coordination with the Lunch and Learn Program. Inter-

ested in helping out and taking home some veggies? See the information below.

The Youth Learn Work Crew gets hands on science ex-

perience with the Environmental Department con-

ducting aquatic insect sampling! Left: Diving beetle

with eggs; Dragonfly larva.

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Section A

Back to school Schedule for the

Southern and Northern Health Offices:

Monday, August 15th: 8:30am-12:00pm

Tuesday, August 16th: 1:00pm-6:oopm

Wednesday, August 17th: 8:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, August 18th: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Friday, August 19th: 8:30am—12:00pm

Please call Melina in the Southern Health Office:

269-729-4422 or Amber in the Northern Health

Office: 616-249-0159 to set up an appointment

with on of our providers.

Space is limited!

Eligibility and Guidelines: K-12 Graders or Full-time College Students

(must provide transcripts).

Enrolled NHBP Tribal members or descen-

dents of Enrolled Tribal Members only.

Registration must be updated to receive gift

cards (you may need to fill one out at the time

of your appointment; please bring current in-

formation along with insurance, Tribal ID, and

driver’s license).

Child MUST be present and see all of the pro-

viders available.

You must live in the 7-County Service Area

(Allegan, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo,

Kent, & Ottawa). You must call and make an appointment no

later than Friday, August 13, 2011 @ 5pm.

Activities:

Health Screening and Education includes

Immunizations

Sports Physicals

Height and Weight

Dental screening

Vision

Nutrition Activity and Snack

Sign up for Grade Incentive Program

Social workers will be available to discuss

concerns and/or anxieties about:

~New School

~New Grade

~New Friends

~Changes or challenges you may face:

-Physical

-Mental

-Social

-Emotional

***ATTN: Parents***

If you will not be joining your child, please

send in a note with your consent and signa-

ture allowing us to screen and treat your child

(Immunizations, etc.)

*** Those who qualify and meet all program

guidelines will receive a $50 gift card to Kohl’s

and a $20 gift card to Wal*Mart!

You will also be entered into a drawing for your

chance at an extra set of gift cards!

*** You MUST call the Health Department to schedule an appointment.

If you do not schedule an appointment, you risk losing your incentive!***

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Do you want to see what the latest and greatest news is from the Gaming Commission,

then attend one of the meetings.

Who: Enrolled Tribal Members of NHBP only

What: Gaming Commission Meetings

Where: Gaming Commission Office @ FireKeepers Casino

(back of house.)

When: Every Wednesday @ 9:00 A.M.

Contact: Amanda Organ

269.841.1040

[email protected]

ONLY OPEN TO ALL NHBP TRIBAL MEMBERS 21 AND OLDER. ANYONE WHO CANNOT PRO-

VIDE IDENTIFICATION (State Issue or DL), TRIBAL ID, OR WHO CANNOT BE VERIFIED AS AN

ENROLLED MEMBER OF NHBP, HE OR SHE WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THEMSELVES

FROM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING! THANK YOU.

Agricultural Specialist - "Position will remain

open until filled."

Behavioral Health and Social Services Manager

- Pine Creek "All resumes/applications must

be received by 5:00pm on 08/08/11"

Health Educator - "Position will remain open un-

til filled."

Community Health Representative - Northern

Office - "All resumes/applications must be

received by 5:00pm on 08/08/11

Nurse Practitioner - Northern Office - "Position

will remain open until filled."

Nurse Practitioner - Pine Creek - "Position will

remain open until filled."

(View the new job descriptions, deadlines for ap-

plying and job requirements at www.nhbpi.com).

Please send cover letters, applications and

resumes to:

NHBP - Human Resources

2221 1-1/2 Mile Road

Fulton, MI 49052

or email to: [email protected]

(For more info call 269-729-5151 ext. 217)

We’re looking for Tribal Members to fill open positions at the NHBP. Any new open positions will be posted on our website, www.nhbpi.com, on the 1st and

15th of the month.

All hiring and promotions within the NHBP include preference criteria which creates employment opportunities and pathways for promotions and learning to increase management opportunities for qualified applicants and/or qualified employees who are Tribal Members, parent or spouse of Tribal Members and enrolled Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes.

Section B

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Section A

Huron Potawatomi

UNITY Council

During the week of July 7-12, four young leaders of NHBP attended the National UNITY (United National

Indian Tribal Youth) Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Last month, NHBP representatives were elected

into their current positions; President - Curtis Doughtery, Vice President- Tyreece Mandoka, Secretary-Leona Man-

doka, and Treasurer Kiara Doughtery. These representatives are elected to serve on the Mnochegé Huron Po-

tawatomi UNITY Council for one year.

While attending the UNITY Conference the youth heard many touching and inspiring motivational speak-

ers. Some of these speakers included Arnold Thomas who spoke on suicide and substance abuse, and his own

life experience after his attempt at suicide. UNITY Alumni Chaske Spencer, aka ―Sam Uley‖ from the Twilight Saga

film series New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, as well as, Danny Glover also delivered empowering

speeches.

A special message was delivered by Charles Galbraith who serves in the office of Public Engagement at

the White House. In addition, he played a personalize clip from President Obama for the youth at UNITY. Presi-

dent Obama’s message for all native youth can be found at: www.Whitehouse.gov/nativeamericans. Participants

were able to attend many workshops on topics that are relevant to issues facing youth and their communities.

Here are a few things our Youth Leaders commented about...

“The UNITY conference was an amazing experience that I will soon not forget what I have learned

that we as a people can do anything and at this conference we have started something new for the Native Ameri-

can youth and so we must pursue what we have started with the new youth of 2011. As the Youth Council Presi-

dent, I must keep in contact with the other presidents and so I have gained the contact information so that we

can talk to the other council men and women of the tribes across the Nation...” -Curtis Doughtery, President of

Mnochegé Huron Potawatomi UNITY Council.

“What I liked about UNITY is that I got to meet other natives from all over the U.S...” -Tyreece Man-

doka, Vice President of Mnochegé Huron Potawatomi UNITY Council.

“I think the main goal for UNITY was for everyone to meet new people and learn about different

situations and for them to take their understanding back to their hometown and try to make a change within

their community. Another thing I really like about UNITY was their workshops. I think that was an easy way for

everyone to interact and lean about different topics and to

listen to others opinions about the topic. But overall, I did like

the UNITY conference.” -Leona Mandoka, Secretary of the

Mnochegé Huron Potawatomi UNITY Council.

Left to right: Rebecca William - NHBP Youth Worker, Curtis

Dougherty – President,, Tyreece Mandoka – Vice President,

Kiara Dougherty – Treasurer, Leona Mandoka - Secretary

http://www.Whitehouse.gov/nativeamericans

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Section A

Constitution Committee Housing Committee

Homer A. Mandoka – Chair Dorie Rios-Chair

Earl Katschor Rachel Mackety

Mariesha Keith Lonnie Marshall

Christine Lanning Jessi McKinney

Nancy Smit Carol North

Paula Stuck Robert Williams

Rose TePastte

Journey to Wellness

Culture Committee Jamie Stuck - Chair

Homer A. Mandoka – Chair Jack Beavers Jonathan Gardner

Dale Anderson Meg Fairchild Joshlyn Litzenberger

Margaret Kilgore Colleen Ford Lysandra Vander Hart

Carol North Dan Green Cheryl Tyink

Barry Phillips Nancy Smit

Mon-ee Zapata

Doreece Gaines Planning and Land Use Committee

(PLUC)

Homer A. Mandoka – Chair

Education Committee Dan Green

Nat Spurr – Chair Larry Matson

Jason Chivis John Rodwan

Andrea (Bush) Rainer Chris Rogers

Nickole Keith Mike Rogers

Denise Mandoka Mary Wesley

Barry Phillips

Brian Chivis Recognition & Memoriam Committee

Nat Spurr-Chair

Elders Committee Gary Collyer Virginia Anewishki

Jamie Stuck – Chair Tom Foerster Homer Mandoka Jr

Virginia Anewishki Mike Mandoka Brad Potter

Vacant Tony Rogers Irene Wesley

Paula Keith Todd Wesley

Larry Matson

Mary Wesley Tribal Emergency Response Comm.

(TERC)

Homer A. Mandoka - Chair

Election Board Dan Green H. Duane Sprague

Jamie Stuck – Chair John Rodwan

Tony Day Mike Struwin

Randi McKinney Mary Wesley

Brad Simmons

Robert Williams Tribal Environmental

Lisa Bush (alternate) Advisory Committee (TEAC)

Margaret Miller (alternate) Dorie Rios - Chair

Amy Boetcher

Enrollment Committee Kim Christy

RoAnn Beebe-Mohr – Chair Tom Foerster

Virginia Anewishki Eric Kerney

Margaret Miller John Rodwan

Mike Rogers Mary Wesley

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Section B

Please remember to write your questions down in the Phase II Draft Constitution that was sent to you and bring it with you

to one of the two Special Membership Meetings. Those dates and times are:

SATURDAY AUGUST 20 , 2011

10:00 AM SPRING LAKE

D ISTRICT L IBRARY 123 E. EXCHANGE ST .

SPRING LAKE , MI 49456

SATURDAY AUGUST 27 , 2011

10:00 AM NHBP TRIBAL

COMMUNITY CENTER 1488 MNO-BMADZEWEN

WAY FULTON , MI 49052

All Gathering Information can be found on pages 14 & 15.

AUGUST DATES TO REMEMBER! Elders’ Committee Mtg.—4th.

PLUC—9 am

TERC—10 am

Education—11 am

Housing—11 am

Constitution Committee—12 pm

TEAC—1 pm

Culture Committee—2 pm

Recognition & Memoriam—4 pm

The above committee meetings will be on 8-8.

Gathering Beginning on the 11th.

Back to School Event Beginning the 15th.

Elders’ Event—17th.

Tribal Council Meeting—18th.

Roundtable Meeting (Spring Lake)—20th.

Shishibe—22nd.

Family Retreat—26th.

Roundtable Meeting (Reservation) - 27th.

Elders’ Event—29th.

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“NOD~ NOKI~GIZES” ~Gentle Breeze Moon~

Dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead. Southern Office: 269-729-5151. Northern Office: 616-249-0159.

Tribal Council

Mtg. @ 11 a.m.

6-8p *HBE @ CC

Language Class

6:30-9:30 pm @ CC

Language Class

6:30-9:30 pm @ CC

For those who have called and previously made res-

ervations; Thursday, August 11th, the bus will be

leaving the Pine Creek Reservation around 8:00 AM.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT REQUIRES THAT YOU

SET UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE HEALTH DE-

PARTMENT OF YOUR CHOICE: Northern or South-

ern Departments.

Language Class

6:30-9:30 pm @ CC

L&L @ 12 pm

6-8p *HBE @ CC

Section B

Back to School

Week. Call the

Northern or

Southern Health

Department for

an appointment.

FUTURE PLANNED EVENTS for ELDERS Senior Day @ Calhoun County Fair—8/17

Franks House Cookout and Exercise—8/29

Binder Park Zoo—9/16

More information to come on each of the events as the event

draws near!

L&L @ 12 pm

*Shishibé*

Elders Committee

Mtg. 10:00am

SHP Wellness

Class. 10:30am

SHP Wellness

Class. 10:30am

NHBP Vital &

Exercise Class.

10 am

NHBP Vital &

Exercise Class.

10 am

NHBP Vital &

Exercise Class.

10 am

Family Retreat.

Round Table

Mtg. See pg. 30

for details.

Round Table

Mtg. See pg. 30

for details.

Family Retreat. 6-8p *HBE @ CC

6-8p *HBE @ CC Family

Retreat.

Elders’ Event

Elders’ Event.

Elders’ Project

Fresh Cert. @ CC

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