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LIVING ARTS 2015
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CONTACT US
TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Homer A. Mandoka {Chairperson}
Chair Appointments: Planning & Land Use Committee
(PLUC), Tribal Emergency Preparedness Committee (TEPC)
President - United Tribes of Michigan
Treasurer - Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
Desk phone: 269.704.8381
Cell: 269.986.1802
E-mail: [email protected]
Jamie Stuck {Vice Chairperson}
Chair Appointments: Education Committee and Journey to
Wellness Committee
Desk phone: 269.704.8384
Cell: 269.986.3441
E-mail: [email protected]
Dorie Rios {Secretary}
Chair Appointments: Enrollment Committee, Housing
Committee and Cemetery & Parks Committee
Desk phone: 269.704.8382
Cell: 269.209.3024
E-mail: [email protected]
Christine Lanning {Treasurer}
Chair Appointments: Culture Committee and Elders
Committee
Desk phone: 269.704.8379
Cell: 269.339.1992
E-mail: [email protected]
Tony Day {Sergeant-at-Arms}
Chair Appointments: Tribal Environmental Advisory
Committee (TEAC) and Veterans Committee
Desk phone: 269.704.8383
Cell: 269.339.1211
E-mail: [email protected]
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Robyn Burlingham {Council Coordinator}
Desk phone: 269.704.8373
E-mail: [email protected]
TURTLE PRESS CONTACTS
Judi Henckel {Executive Editor}
Desk phone: 269.704.8361
Carrie Gallup {Managing Editor}
Desk phone: 269.704.8433
Kathy Mackety {Editor & Photography}
Desk Phone: 269.704.8360
Claudia Houser {Graphic Design & Photography}
Desk phone: 269.704.8321
David Grothaus {Web & Photography}
Desk phone: 269.704.8594
Jaky Nay {Photography}
Desk phone: 269.704.8317
SUBMIT INFORMATION TO THE TURTLE PRESS
If 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 10th day
of each month, for next month’s edition. If the 10th
day falls on a holiday or weekend, the deadline moves
to the next business day.
We do 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
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On the cover
Kiyah Mandoka pours a sap
collection pail into the collection
tank during the TYP Maple
Sugar boil.
Photo: Jaky Nay
NHBP Turtle Press Magazine, May 2015 | No. 05
Inside this issue
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COMMITTEES
NHBP 2015 POW WOW
LPGA SYMETRA TOUR
MAY LUNCH & LEARN
SPRING CLEANUP
MERGING TWO GENERATIONS
MNO-BMADZEWEN YOUTH PROJECT
WINTER MELTDOWN RESULTS
FEATURE OF THE MONTH:
LIVING ARTS EVENT 2015
Photo: Jaky Nay
UNITED YOUTH LEADERSHIP
WOMEN'S & MEN'S OUTING
BIRTHDAYS & CELEBRATIONS
CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SAVE THESE DATES
MAY EVENTS
MAY CALENDAR
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UPCOMING TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
Thursdays, 11 a.m., May 21 & June 18 at Pine Creek Community Center
MAY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULES
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Monday, May 4, 2015
Planning and Land Use Committee
Tribal Emergency Preparedness Committee
Housing Committee
Election Board
Culture Committee
9 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)
10 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)
11:30 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)
2 p.m. (Government Center, Room 101)
3 p.m. (FireKeepers Hotel - Shkwede Board Room)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
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 Reservation Health Department)
Cemetery and Parks Committee
5 p.m. (Government Center, Room 121)
Tribal Environmental Advisory Committee 3 p.m. (FireKeepers Hotel - Shkwede Board Room)
Veterans Committee
5 p.m. (FireKeepers Hotel - Shkwede Board Room)
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Elders Committee
10 a.m. (Government Center, Room 121)
COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Veterans Committee
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Two Vacancies
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Open Until Filled
Tribal Environmental Advisory Committee |
One Vacancy
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Open Until Filled
Housing Committee
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One Vacancy
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Open Until Filled
Elders Committee
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One Vacancy
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Open Until Filled
Cemetery and Parks Committee
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Two Vacancies |
Open Until Filled
Committee/Board Members receive a paid stipend of $75 for meeting attendance. Elders receive mileage
reimbursement in addition to the $75 stipend.
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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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TRIBAL ENROLLMENT
Submitted by Sandy Blair, Enrollment Specialist
Tribal Enrollment
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.
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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.
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.
Stephen A. Medawis
Robert G. Osborn
Terrie C. Wells
Brianna G. Wesley
UNDELIVERABLE PER CAPITA
Submitted by Stephen Blann, Chief Financial Officer
Undeliverable Per Capita
Payments
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.
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]
Robert Osborn
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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Submitted by Sandy Blair, Enrollment Specialist
Membership Announcement for High School Grads
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.
 a certification from an accredited school or schools
The following is the Education Requirement
from the NHBP Revenue Allocation Plan:
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.
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:
that the member has learning or other disabilities and
has attended a full twelve years of school.
 a copy of his/her high school diploma,
 a copy of his/her degree or certificate equivalent to a
Please contact the Enrollment Office
with any questions at
269.729.5151.
high school diploma,
 documentary proof of satisfactory completion of high
school degree-equivalent home schooling requirements
for the member’s state of residence, or
PINE CREEK RESERVATION HEAD START
Submitted by Robert Fillmore, Family Service Coordinator
Pine Creek Reservation Head Start Now Enrolling for the
2015-2016 School Year
We are recruiting Native and Non-Native children ages 3
to 5, including those with disabilities and special needs, for
a Free Head Start Program.
Serving Athens, East Leroy, Battle Creek Area, Sherwood
and Union City (no transportation).
• Free Services.
• Full Day Program.
• Transportation available (within limited area).
• Age appropriate lessons and activities.
• Nutritious Meals – Serving breakfast, lunch and snack.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Please contact Robert Fillmore at the number listed
below or stop by our office to complete an application for
services.
Contact Information:
Robert Fillmore – Family Service Coordinator
269.729.4209
2342 1½ Mile Road
Fulton, MI 49052
• Family and Health services provided as well.
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SYMETRA TOUR - JUNE 5-7, 2015
Submitted by FireKeepers Casino Hotel Staff
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel to bring the Symetra Tour - Road
to the LPGA back to Battle Creek June 5-7
(Battle Creek, Mich.) – The future stars of women’s
golf will battle it out for a $100,000 purse as the 2nd
Annual FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship is held
June 5-7, at Battle Creek Country Club.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel, owned and operated by
the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
(NHBP), presents the event in partnership with the
2015 Symetra Tour - Road to the LPGA. The event will
feature an array of professional women golfers from
around the world competing for a chance to win the
top prize of $15,000, plus the Potawatomi Cup and a
bonus prize pool of $50,000.
“The Symetra Tour is excited to again visit Battle
Creek, June 2 – June 7, 2015 at a tournament that
established itself as one of the Tour’s best in its
inaugural year. The hospitality extended by
FireKeepers Casino Hotel and the quality of the golf
course at Battle Creek Country Club immediately made
this a favorite amongst the next generation of LPGA
Tour stars,”said Mike Nichols, Chief Business Officer,
Symetra Tour.
The Symetra Tour – Road to the LPGA is the most
established development tour in the world. Every year,
the top 10 Symetra Tour players earn automatic
membership to play on the LPGA Tour. The mission of
the tour is to develop the skills and dreams of women
professional golfers. Min Seo Kwak claimed the title of
the first FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship and a
spot on the LPGA Tour. She was one of 144
professional golfers to compete in the inaugural
FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel will donate all proceeds
earned from the event to S.A.F.E. Place women’s
shelter, which is committed to helping victims of
domestic violence and their families in Barry, Eaton,
and Calhoun Counties. S.A.F.E. Place provides shelter,
court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive
counseling programs for women and children who have
been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.
The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will provide
an opportunity to showcase Battle Creek and the
surrounding areas. “FireKeepers Casino Hotel is excited to
once again host the FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Championship this June. Bringing this caliber of golf event
to the Battle Creek Country Club provides a great
opportunity for our community to support these young
golfers while bringing visitors from around the world
to our area,” said R. Bruce McKee, CEO of FireKeepers
Casino Hotel.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel, the Battle Creek Country Club,
and the Symetra Tour will provide a variety of partnership
options for regional companies or individuals to support
the tournament. In addition to the sponsorship packages
available there are two days of pro-am golf tournaments
where sponsors can interact and play with professional
golfers.
Volunteers are an essential part of the success of this
tournament, with a need for 200 volunteers during match
play, as well as host families to house approximately 75
players. To volunteer, visit http://bit.ly/FKChamp or contact
a FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship representative
at [email protected].
The week leading up to the FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Championship features two community outreach
programs: Outside the Ropes and a Kids Clinic. Outside
the Ropes sends professional golfers around Battle Creek
to give back to the community. In 2014, professional
golfers visited the Calhoun County Animal Shelter and
several other local charitable organizations. The 2015 Kids
Clinic will bring children from Lakeview Schools to the
Battle Creek Country Club for a day of fun and learning
with the professional golfers.
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The Battle Creek Country Club was designed by Willie Park
Jr., opened in 1919 and is located at 318 Country Club Dr.
in Battle Creek, Michigan. This private members-only course
features 6,744 yards of golf and a beautiful club house
overlooking Goguac Lake.
The LPGA stars of tomorrow are exemplary role models
with more than 600 alumnae moving on to earn LPGA
membership. To learn more about the Symetra Tour, visit
www.symetratour.com or contact Bret Lasky at
[email protected].
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is located just off Interstate 94
at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, Mich. The property features a
111,700-square foot gaming floor with 2,900 slot
machines, 70 table games, a live poker room and bingo
room. FireKeepers also offers a AAA-rated Four Diamond
resort-style hotel with 242 rooms, a functional
multi-purpose event center capable of seating up to 2,000
guests, six distinctive dining destinations and multiple
lounges and entertainment venues. For more information
visit www.FireKeepersCasino.com
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
Volunteers Needed for the LPGA Symetra Tour!
Calling all Youth and Young Adults 14-24!
We are recruiting six people to volunteer during the 2015 LPGA Symetra Tour
June 6 and 7. A special outing will be held for those who volunteer. If you are
interested, please contact Grace Chivis, 269.704.8419.
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LUNCH & LEARN
WEDNESDAYS AT NOON • PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
Free to NHBP Tribal Elders. $3 for community members, visitors and employees.
May 6 {Tribe-to-Tribe Walking Challenge} Justin Gephart
Join Community Health Educator Justin Gephart, to learn everything about the upcoming Tribe-to-Tribe
Walking Challenge including how to register and possible prizes for winners.
May 13 {Asthma} Hope Howard
Join Physician Assistant Hope Howard, to learn the signs and symptoms of asthma and how to control it.
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May 20 {Summer Activities With Children} Chris Woodring
Join Community Resource Coordinator Chris Woodring, to learn some fun summer activities you can do
with your children.
May 27 {Gambling Addiction} Liz Morgan
Join Behavior Health Clinician Liz Morgan, to learn about the dangers of gambling addiction, how to
recognize it before it becomes an issue, and steps to take to conquer gambling addiction.
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality
May 19 - 21
NHBP is proud to be hosting and a Platinum-Level Sponsor for the 2015 National Tribal Forum
on Air Quality (NTF) to be held at FireKeepers Casino Hotel May 19, to May 21.
The event provides environmental professionals from Tribes, the Environmental Protection
Agency, and other organizations an opportunity to discuss current policies, regulatory
initiatives, funding, and technical topics in air quality.
The forum is co-sponsored by The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and the
National Tribal Air Association, and is made possible by funding from the EPA and
sponsorships from NHBP and other organizations.
For more information, or to register, visit http://www4.nau.edu/itep/conferences/confr_ntf.asp.
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Submitted by Benjamin Tenney, Housing Director
NOTICE
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
funds accessible to the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of
the Potawatomi in the establishment and operation of
Housing Department housing-related and/or emergency
assistance programming are made available by the Native
American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act
(NAHASDA, 1996), Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG).
The IHBG is a regularly renewable formula grant which
requires participating Tribes to submit an annual Indian
Housing Plan which broadly outlines the programmatic
and fiscal objectives associated with a particular Tribe’s
estimated IHBG allocation per fiscal year.
On October 1, 2014, the NHBP Housing Department
submitted its Fiscal Year 2015 Indian Housing Plan reflecting
an original estimated allocation of $507,661. Subsequent
challenges of original estimations by other Tribal entities
have resulted in a reduced final FY2015 IHBG allocation in
the amount of $486,537 (-4%). As such, the IHBG Eligible
Activities Budget as submitted in the original FY2015 Indian
Housing Plan has been revised by the NHBP Housing
Department and affirmed by the NHBP Tribal Council (see
Table I. ‘FY2015 IHBG Estimated & Final Budget Areas’).
While specific anticipated IHBG-derived expenditures have
been adjusted according to the reduced allocation, the
program activities as detailed in the original Indian Housing
Plan remain intact; no formal amendment of said Plan is
necessary.
Table I.
FY2015 IHBG Estimated & Final Budget Areas
Eligible Activity ('Areas')
Indian Housing Assistance
Estimated IHBG Budget
$ --
Final IHBG Budget
$ --
Development
187,661
187,661
Housing Services
170,000
170,000
Housing Management Services
150,000
128,876
Crime Prevention/Safety
--
--
Model Activities
--
--
Administration/Planning
--
--
TOTAL
507,661
486,537
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel Team Members Build Relationships
Submitted by Drew Phillips, Tribal Development Manager
FireKeepers Casino Hotel has many things to offer their Team Members. A competitive wage, merit increases, potential
incentive payments, benefits, and as much training as you are interested in. So what do we do to build, maintain and
recruit top talent? Here are a few favorite things of some of our Team Members:
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“Being outside. I love being outside and meeting all of the new people.”
• Ron Collyer, Groundskeeper
“Helping and maintaining the highest level of guest service standards that we can.”
• Austin Mandoka, Valet Supervisor
“I enjoy that my job requires me to be immersed not only in our culture, but also in building,
maintaining and strengthening the relationship between myself and all of our Tribal Team
Members.”
• Drew Phillips, Tribal Development Manager
“My favorite thing about my job is the variety of people I get to meet. They are all exciting and it
makes coming into work a better place.”
• Jordan Scharrer, Restaurant Supervisor
“The diversity of the people. Meeting potential and not-potential team members and learning
about them. I’m a people person.”
• Mary Rice, Human Resources Representative
Overall, when working at FireKeepers, it isn’t the pay, benefits or training that are our Tribal Team Members’ favorite
things – although many of these are close seconds. It’s about creating, maintaining, and building on the relationships
that we have with one another and our guests.
If you are interested in finding out a little more about FireKeepers Casino Hotel and want more out of your employer
than just a paycheck, please apply online at https://www.hrapply.com/firekeepers/Setup.app or reach out to the Tribal
Development Team ([email protected] or [email protected]).
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NOT TAWA SEPPI HURON BA ND OF THE POTAWATOMI T U R TLE PR E SS
PU T
SO M E
M USC LE
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YO U R
M AY.
SATURDAY, MAY 30 • 4 PM – 10 PM
ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE
A 2015 MUSTANG
EVERY TWO HOURS • 4PM – 8 PM
ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL
50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION MUSTANG
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING • 10 PM
EARN ENTRIES MAY 1 – 30
• Receive one free entry by playing any
slot or table game with your Red Hot
Rewards Club card.
• Receive one additional entry for every
100 points earned.
Must be present to win. Must activate entries on drawing day by earning a minimum of one point at least 15 minutes prior to drawing and no earlier than one hour prior to any drawing time. Actual make and model
may vary from photo. Limit of one preliminary prize per person. Cash/Red Hot Credit option available for preliminary prizes. No cash option available for Grand Prize. Non-transferable. See the Red Hot Rewards
Club booth for complete details. Management reserves all rights.
A NEW
E X C L U S I V E LY
A NEW
E X C L U S I V E LY
RED
FOR
RED
FOR
HOT REWARDS
ALL ACTIVE OR
HOT REWARDS
ALL ACTIVE OR
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
R E TI R E D M I LITA RY
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
R E TI R E D M I LITA RY
TIER
PERSONNEL
TIER
PERSONNEL
THE PATRIOT RED HOT REWARDS CLUB CARD
SIGN UPS THIS MEMORIAL DAY
VISIT THE EVENT CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR NEW CARD!
MONDAY, MAY 25 • 10 AM – 7 PM
PLUS, be one of the first 1500* guests to sign up and receive a FREE FireKeepers Patriot hat!
Must provide valid proof of military service with photo ID. To verify service please provide one of the following: Common Access Card or Retired Military ID.
*FireKeepers Patriot hats available on a first come, first served basis. See the Red Hot Rewards Club booth for details. Management reserves all rights.
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OF THE
GAMING COMMISSION
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OFFICE
Office of the Gaming Commission
11177 E Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49014
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
The Tribal Council of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians hereby gives notice that on the
14th day of April, 2015, FireKeepers Development Authority, DBA “FireKeepers Casino Hotel” filed an application
for a Tribal retail beverages license for FireKeepers Casino located at 11177 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek,
MI 49014. Residents of Calhoun County, or any person who has extended credit to FireKeepers Casino Hotel,
may protest against the issuance of this new license.
Protests against the issuance of this license may be mailed to the following address:
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
ATTN: Dorie Rios, Tribal Council Secretary
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, Michigan 49052
To be considered, all protests must be received on or before the date the Tribal Council will consider this
Application on the 12th day of June, 2015.
Photo: Kathy Mackety
Dorie Rios, Council Secretary
April 14, 2015
Save the date!
SPRING CLEANUP
Saturday, May 16, 2015
10 a.m.
Hosted by the Cemetery and Parks Committee
Forty-two Tribal Members came together during the 2013 Pristine Spring Cleanup.
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Nibi Notables- Water Quality Testing Protects the Reservation
Submitted by Environmental Staff
Nibi means flowing waters in Bodwéwadmi, and we are
working to make sure Tribal waters are safe for recreation
and cultural use. Monitoring water quality strengthens our
self-sufficiency, though the program is still under
development at this stage.
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Beginning in May, we will be testing for bacteria and
nutrients to determine if any runoff from farms is entering
our streams. Water is also sampled in and around stands
After four years of monitoring we are able to apply for
additional resources from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for better sampling, and to reduce
polluted runoff. Our Environmental Department is also a
contributing partner on $7 million in additional funding to
protect the St. Joseph River Watershed, and our
Reservation is part of this Watershed. This Regional
Conservation Partnership Program is sponsored by the
National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), who has
worked with us on the wetland restoration at the Q Drive
Property.
Photo: Environmental Staff
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You may not know it, but since 2011 the Environmental
Department has been collecting water samples each
summer on the Pine and Nottawa Creeks, including the
Indian Creek Drain and other tributaries.
of mnomen (wild rice), to ensure it has the healthy water
it needs to grow tall stalks and plump seeds.
The scenic Pine Creek as at meanders through the Reservation.
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Elders Visit Michigan Sea Life Aquarium in Auburn Hills
The Elders voyaged on February 27, to the
brand new Michigan Sea Life Aquarium,
located in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in
Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Before visiting the aquarium, Elders
enjoyed lunch and conversation at the
Rainforest Café. While exploring the
aquarium Elders experienced various
exhibits of sea life including a touch pool.
Some Elders were brave enough touch
various sea creatures such as sea stars,
crabs and sea urchins. The Sea Life
Aquarium also featured other ocean
creatures such as black tip reef sharks, an
octopus, jellyfish and stingrays.
The outing to Auburn Hills also included a
little shopping at the Great Lakes Crossing
Outlets.
Photo: Membership Services
Submitted by Membership Services
Elder Lillian Zuidema enjoys her trip to the Michigan Sea Life Aquarium in Great
Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
See the May Events & Activities page 44 for a full listing of this month’s activities.
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Merging Two Generations Part II - Let's Go Bowling!
It has been a goal of Membership Services Department to start
bringing our youth and Elders together more. In 2014, we hosted
a Merging Two Generations picnic that was such a success we
decided to continue on this positive method of bonding,
appreciation, and understanding of these two generations.
Photo: Dave Grothaus
Submitted by Membership Services
On March 14, 2015, the youth and Elders came together once
again for the Merging Two Generations Part II, which took place
at Airway Lanes in Portage, Michigan.
Upon arrival at Airway Lanes, private hosts welcomed both buses.
Participants were escorted to the private bowling area that
featured a taco buffet. The event started at 1 p.m. and included
two hours of bowling and one hour of arcade interaction with
both the youth and Elders.
Elder Barry Phillips competes against Daniel Jacobs as Elder
Gwynn Nugent awaits her turn.
Photo: Dave Grothaus
This event proves that this is just the beginning for our youth
and Elders having more interaction. Not only were both groups
participating together but were also enjoying the company of
one another. This event brought togetherness, along with some
fitness, and a ton of fun!
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Elder Lillian Zuidema assisting her grandson.
Mno-Bmadzewen Youth Project: Maple Syrup Harvest
Submitted by Membership Services
Following breakfast, Steve spoke to the youth about the
process of how maple syrup is made. He then took the
youth out to a few trees that had already been tapped
and let them empty the buckets out to see the sap used to
make the syrup. Steve also took the youth to some trees
that were already numbered so that the youth could learn
how to put a tap of their own in a tree.
This event is one more opportunity to teach the youth
traditional ways.
“Today I learned the story about how our ancestors
discovered maple syrup,” Dyami Harris said. “I even got
to take some of the sap out. I watched it drip from the
trees.”
This is beginning to have a big impact on some of our
youth. Not only are they learning but they are also
becoming our future teachers.
“Today, while at the environment building, I learned that
to make maple syrup it takes time to process, boil, and
concentrate a sap from trees. It’s also interesting to hear
that our ancestors used it to flavor their food and to put
on the pancakes,” Daejion Morseau said.
Photo: Jaky Nay
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On March 14, Membership Services held their final event
for the Mno-Bmadzewen Youth Project. The Maple Syrup
Harvesting Workshop, facilitated by Habitat
Specialist Steve Allen, had another remarkable turnout.
Youth in attendance started the morning by
tasting some of the maple syrup collected last year as
they enjoyed waffles, eggs and sausage prepared by Tribal
Member Dana Young with the assistance of Christine
Carlson, Tribal youth parent.
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Eleon Mandoka looks on as Tyler Schmitt concentrates on not spilling a drop.
Photo: Jaky Nay
Photo: Jaky Nay
Dyami Harris collects Pine Creek Indian Reservation sap.
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Brooke and Brady Lewis enjoy maple syrup from last year’s collection.
WINTER MELTDOWN
Submitted by Justin Gephart, Community Health Educator
Winter Meltdown Wrap Up! Find Out Who the Big Winners Are!
This year’s Winter Meltdown Program was a resounding
success! Seventy-three total participants, including 10
teams of four, battled it out for the highest percentage of
body weight lost and the most activity minutes recorded.
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Participation, physical activity and weight loss were the
focus of the competition. The program featured a full
exercise class schedule at the Grand Rapids and Pine
Creek locations and offered weight loss classes. The new
Cardio Drumming class lead by Linda Rice was a highlight
of the competition.
Michelle Coy, Linda Rice, Samantha Londono, and Rebecca
Griffin accumulated the highest number of team physical
activity minutes over the course of the competition. They
led the way with 6,131 total minutes! Great job ladies!
Lisa Lynch, Dena Juday, Tema Pefok and Pennie Jewell
lost 3.87 percent of their total combined weight over
the course of the competition. Several teams were close
to each other in weight loss and should be commended
for their hard work, and dedication to an overall healthy
lifestyle, for the duration of the competition.
The individual activity minute winners, in descending
order, are Linda Rice, Amanda Cash and Samantha
Londono. Linda triumphed with 2,804 minutes over the
course of the competition. Congratulations on all of your
hard work!
The individual winners for total percentage of body weight
lost are Amanda Cash, Tema Pefok and Kristen Main. Each
lost between 7 and 12 percent of their body weight
during the competition! That takes a considerable amount
of focus and determination; congratulations on your
accomplishments!
Cardio Drumming Fitness Class to Continue by Popular Demand!
Cardio Drumming class with Linda Rice continues at the Pine Creek Community Center on
most Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dance to the beat of a different drum...
A CARDIO drum! Great for all ages and fitness
levels! Come and try a fun, invigorating,
FREE workout!
For more information, or to ask for a
class schedule, call the NHBP Health
Department at 269.729.4422.
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TRIBAL COURT RELOCATION NOTICE
The Tribal Court will be temporarily located at 1695 M-66, Athens, MI 49011. The Tribe is preparing for renovations at
the 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.
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Bodwéwadmi Living Arts Event 2015
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Developed in partnership by the NHBP Culture
Committee and the FireKeepers Casino staff, the event
was designed to expand participants’ knowledge of
Bodwéwadmi history, traditions and culture. Breakout
sessions lead by Tribal Elders and Members included
classes on the Seven Grandfather Teachings,
storytelling, basic Native American history, drums and
dancing, and a craft workshop on beading.
Photo: Jaky Nay
Photo: Jaky Nay
To see a full photo gallery of this amazing event, please
visit the Members Only website at: http://members.
nhbpi.org.
Elder Barry Phillips explains the history of the Tribe.
Photo: Kathy Mackety
Photo: Jaky Nay
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FEATURE OF THE MONTH
More than 150 Tribal Members, Tribal Government and
FireKeepers Casino Hotel employees, and members of
the public attended the 2nd annual Bodwéwadmi Living
Arts Event on March 25, at FireKeepers Casino Hotel.
Photo: David Grothaus
Submitted by Communications Staff
The Nottawaseppi Boyz perform traditional songs on the drum
at the 2015 Living Arts Event.
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Photo: Kathy Mackety
FEATURE OF THE MONTH
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Elder and Culture Committee Member Carol North beads a medicine wheel in the Beading Class during the 2015 Living Arts Event.
United Youth Leadership Program Creates Unique Experience
Submitted by Membership Ser vices
In March, participants had the opportunity to attend
the 4-H Capitol Experience, hosted by MSU Extension in
Lansing, Michigan. During the four-day event, participants
were able to meet with lobbyists and legislators, and tour
the Capitol. Participants were separated in issue groups
such as military and Veterans, agriculture, corrections,
etc. In these groups, they worked on writing bills. After
finishing their bills, they gave simulated presentations of
a Michigan Legislative bill signing, where Ingham County
Clerk Barb Byrum, either vetoed or passed the bill.
Youth were able to meet new friends, gain new
information about the government, and have a blast
doing so. Diop Harris II, MSU student and former TYP
participant, also joined the youth for this amazing
experience.
Positive Impact:
Our Tribal youth have benefited from their participation
in UYLP. Jontay Edwards and O’felia Zapata both wrote
about their experiences in their journals.
“When I first heard about it, it sounded cheesy. But then
I read more about it and thought it’d be a good idea to
go. We all learned so many new things about the way our
state, local and Tribal government works, but had fun at
the same time. My favorite part of the trip was the tour
of the Capitol. I guess I would attend the event when it
comes around again. I would just pick a different group
instead of correction.” - Jontay Edwards
“We don’t choose our leaders, our leaders choose
On the last day, youth were able to meet with James Nye, themselves. I liked the Capitol Experience, I wish I could
have stayed longer. I had more than fun, I would love to
President of Nye & Associates. Nye gave a little
do it again. My favorite part was when we got to meet
background of his roles and responsibility and the steps
new friends. I learned that there is more than just one
that he took to get to where he is today. He also
explained a little about the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver. choice to make.” - O’felia Zapata
Photo: Membership Services
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Calhoun County 4-H, MSU Extension and NHBP worked
together to create a program called United Youth
Leadership Program (UYLP). This program was created for
10 Tribal enrolled youth and 10 non-Tribal youth to come
together and learn about Tribal, federal and local
government. Since ULYP began in February, participants
have been learning about the different departments and
positions within the all levels of government and what
each individual position is responsible for.
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(L-R, front row) O’felia Zapata, Kennedy Collyer, Destinique Iden, Onyleen Zapata, James Nye, Dyami Harris, Journi Wilson, and State
Representative David Maturen
(L-R, back row) Desmond Mandoka, Daniel Jocobs, Jontay Edwards, and Daejion Morseau
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NHBP EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Janet Foster Named NHBP Employee of the Month
Photo: Jaky Nay
Janet Foster, Behavioral Health Case Manager at the Pine Creek
office, was named Employee of the Month for April. Janet was
nominated by Rosalind Johnston, Medical/Health Director for the
NHBP Health Department.
If you see Janet, please congratulate her on this accomplishment.
Janet Foster, Behavioral Health Case Manager
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RSVP to David Grothaus at 269.704.8594
Registration opens May 8, at 8:30 a.m., and ends May 22, at 5 p.m.
Transportation will be provided. Workshop location: Pine Creek Community Center
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MNO WENDBESHKAYEN NGON
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REMEMBERANCES
Evelin Stuck
{April 12}
Happy belated 5th birthday Evelin Mae.
We love you very much, you are
a blessing to us all!
Love, your family and friends
Ashton Thompson
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Phillip Medina IV
{April 24}
I celebrated my birthday with my loved ones as
I embarked on another adventure, working at
Argonne National Laboratories! I recently returned
home from my Africa adventure, doing research at
the National Laboratory CSIR.
The Creator is good, Miigwetch
Gzhemanidoo…
Lauren Simmons
Parker Mendez
{May 1}
Happy birthday to the sweetest little man
that has come into my life in a long time.
The last one was your daddy.
Love you more than can be expressed
Love, Grand
Kadyn Shaffer
{May 5}
{May 6}
{May 11}
Happy birthday to my “Baby Cy”- I’ll
Happy 25th birthday, Laurleen!
Happy 9th Birthday Kadyn "Tato!"
be thinking of you with love, hugs and
We hope you have a great Birthday!
Almost to the double digits.
kisses. You are the apple of my eyes.
We love you.
We love you with every beat of our hearts!
Have a nice Birthday,
Love, your family!
Mommy, Daddy and Trent
Grams
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MNO WENDBESHKAYEN NGON
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REMEMBERANCES
Kadyn Shaffer
{May 11}
Happy birthday, Kadyn
Hope you have a great birthday. Love you and think of you often.
Love, Grams
Robyn Burlingham
{May 12}
Happy birthday to the best big little sister a
girl could ask for. Have the best day ever.
Love, Randi
Duane Daniels
{May 13}
Happy Birthday
Love, your sister Janette
Marjorée Mandoka
{May 12}
Have a very Happy 4th Birthday, Marjorée
Mandoka!
Love, Dad, Mom and Family
Leland Craun
{May 19}
Happy 6th birthday, Leland. We love you!
Love, Mommy Dadda Rick and the
rest of your family
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MNO WENDBESHKAYEN NGON
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & REMEMBERANCES
Brady Lewis
{May 21}
Happy 11th birthday, Brady!
We Love you bunches!
Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters
Tracy Wells & Dillon Wells
{May 21 & March 16}
Happy birthday to you both.
Love, Aunt Janette
Joe Harris
{May 14}
Happy birthday, Joey Harris. You came a long
way. You may be laid up now with your broken
leg, but this too shall pass.
We love you, Shrimp here we come.
Love you - your family, Aunties and all
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Photo: Provided by Family
Tribal youth Scott Lanning and Diop Harris II earn Washington Internships for Native Youth this summer.
Two Tribal Youth Accepted for Washington Internships for Native Students
The parents and families of Diop Harris II and Scott Lanning
are proud to announce that these two fine young men have
been accepted into the Washington Internships for Native
Students (WINS)!
WINS was developed in response to the White House
Initiative on American Indians and Alaska Natives, this
enriching program offers qualified students full scholarships
funded by American University and sponsoring
organizations. It offers students the opportunity to build
leadership and advocacy skills while living, studying and
interning in Washington, D.C.
WINS students intern with Native advocacy and
government agencies across science, technology,
engineering, mathematics, health, economics, social
service, law and public policy disciplines. The 9-week
internship will begin in June 2015.
Scott is currently a student at Central Michigan University
majoring in Hospitality Gaming Entertainment. Diop is
currently a student at Michigan State University majoring in
Public Policy and minoring in Political Economy. We are so
proud of you! And we wish them the best as they venture
off to the Nation’s capital this summer!
Tribal Member Offers Thanks to Everyone Who Helped After His Fall
Chi Migwéch to all that helped me through a difficult time concerning my accident in March – the paramedics,
Bronson Trauma Center Staff, Dr. Burkhardt and staff, NHBP Housing, Transportation and Health Departments,
and most of all my family and friends for their support and prayers.
On March 17, 2015, I went to my mailbox and stepped onto a small area of my driveway, which seemed to be
just a little wet. Much to my surprise there was a very thin layer of ice causing me to fall. I broke the tibia and
fibula of my right leg so severely I had to have surgery, a procedure called ORIF – four screws and a metal rod
affixed to hold the bones in place. I’ve a ways to go in the healing process so keep the prayers coming.
Thanks again,
Joseph Harris
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NEW NHBP EMPLOYEES
Carrie Gallup
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Communications Manager
Communications Department
Bozho! My name is Carrie Gallup and I am the new Communications
Manager in the Communications Department. As a life-long area
resident, I know just how much has changed over the years at the
Reservation – and I am thrilled to be of service to the Tribe in helping
them reach their communications goals. I have a Bachelor’s degree in
Communication from Michigan State University and am a Union City
High School graduate. Prior to coming to the Tribe, I held various roles
within the Communications Department at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
I live in Sherwood, next door to the house I grew up in, with my husband
and daughters. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and a great book. Migwéch.
Jaky Nay
Communications Specialist
Communications Department
Hello! My name is Jaky Nay, I am the new Communications Specialist in
the Communications Department. I have a Bachelors in Fine Art with an
emphasis in Photography and Intermedia from Western Michigan
University. I have done freelance graphic design work and web design
as well as running a photography business for the last three years. In my
spare time I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. Having
grown up just minutes from the Pine Creek Indian Reservation, I am
honored to become a part of NHBP and I look forward to working with
the Tribal community!
Amos Day Jr.
Northern Membership Transporter
Facilities Department
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My name is Amos Day Jr. I am a member of the Nottawaseppi Huron
Band of Potawatomi and I am employed with the Facilities Department
as the part-time Northern Membership Transporter. I was born in
Coldwater and raised on the Reservation, and currently live in Grand
Rapids. I married the love of my life, Suzy Day, in 2008 and together we
have six daughters, two sons and a host of grandchildren. I served on
Tribal Council from 1995 to 2000 and was one of the original
maintenance crew members for the Reservation back in the early 70s
with Kenneth “Buckshot” Pamp, Homer Mandoka Jr. and Terry Chivis. I
came back in 2011 to do maintenance work for Pine Creek.
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PROMOTIONS
Congratulations!
NHBP would like to say congratulations to the following employees for their recent promotions.
If you see these employees, please congratulate them on a job well done.
Kristal Boda
Medical/Dental Billing Administrative Assistant
Carter Bright
Police Detective
Pre-authorization Required for Optical Benefits and
Other Contract Health Services
In order to receive Contract Health Services benefits including optical, please
make sure to call Contract Health Services, 269.704.8349 first.
• Optical services require pre-authorization.
• To ensure payment, call Contact Health Services and inform them of where your
appointment is and when you are going.
• Care providers are not able to give Contract Health Services Authorization.
If you have questions please contact
Kathie Grothaus at 269.704.8349.
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CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DÉME GIZES {STRAWBERRY MOON}
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MAY SHISHIBÉ WORDS WE ARE USING
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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]
The April Word Search Winner: Randi McKinney
Don't miss your chance at winning a gift valued at $50!
Submit by the 14th of the month!
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Language Learning: Adverbs
Submitted by Mon-ee Zapata, Cultural Associate
It has been a while since we have included language lessons in the monthly newsletter. Please enjoy a short lesson about
adverbs. It is our hope that you are all using these words at home with your children and each other, as language learning
is best when it is taught within our homes. And, as always, happy language learning and Migwéch for your continued
support!
ADVERBS: This is a list of common adverbs used in everyday speech:
Mégwa
still
Mojma
regardless, anyway
Mamkach
have to
Gimoch
secretly
Néyap
back, same
Nanbén
late
Nawech
at the same time
Gégpi
finally, at last
Ayapen
the same
Abje
very
Abdég
have to, be necessary that
Neko
used to
Iw yédeg
must be
Gnebej
maybe
Bama
later, wait
Bamapi
later
Débnag
carelessly
Égaj
take it easy, slow down
Éshkem
harder, more intense
Gaga
almost, soon
Gawa
hardly, scarcely
Gnewésh
for a long time
Kyénep
hurry up, go quickly
Nangodgen
sometimes, once in awhile
Pi
unit of time
Mamkaj
have to
Mamey
early, soon
Mano
let him / her, anyway, it’s all right
Énwég
better
Anwe
all right, okay
Anasab, nasab
the same
Ashteg
next, in turn
Babkan
all different
Bkan
different
Nsheké
alone
Wzam
too much
Nwéch
more
Weshmé
more
Neshna
any old way
Dédénewé
of one’s own, in a close relationship
Géte
surely
Anet
some or part
Miné anet
some more
Miné ngot
another
Mjésh
many, a lot
Ne ish
both
Ayanet
some of each
Jag, jak
all
Jayég
all
Abte
half
(The above word list is a partial list of words from Bodewadmi Wawyeyanon se Kendaswen / Potawatomi Teaching Circles: A
Reference Manual for Students of the Potawatomi Language – Second Edition Donald A. Perrot 2012)
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NHBP Chief Moguago Scholarship
Application Deadline is June 1
Providing financial support to students who demonstrate
outstanding academic performance while motivating
academic excellence at the college level.
Applications are due June 1, 2015.
Please direct scholarship inquiries to Andrea Rainer,
Education Specialist: 269.704.8356, [email protected]
or visit, http://nhbpi.com/members/education/
Migwéch!
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Traditional Dance Classes
Traditional Dance Classes are being offered to help teach
traditional dances to Tribal youth before the annual Pow
Wow. Classes will be held in the Pine Creek Community
Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 6,
May 13, and May 20.
There is no need to sign up, but interested youth who
would like more information may contact Membership
Services Administrative Assistant Grace Chivis at
269.704.8419.
Summer Warrior Camp
for Tribal Youth
Ogichidaa bimaadiziwin kinoomaagewin - Warrior Camp
- begins June 30, 2015, and runs through July 3, 2015, at
the Mary Murray Cultural Camp on Sugar Island. NHBP is
offering to cover registration costs, as well as offer
round-trip transportation, to all enrolled NHBP Tribal
Members ages 12 to 16.
The Summer Warriors Camp will be hosted by the Sault
Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Participants will
learn traditional knowledge and skills based on traditional
warrior society teachings. Hands on activities throughout
the five days will include warrior teachings, spirituality,
natural life skills, healthy lifestyles, physical activities and
leadership skills. Lodging accommodations are dorm-style.
Youth will be sleeping at the camp with 24-hour adult
supervision, and all meals will be provided.
For registration information, please contact Camie
Castaneda, Membership Services Programs Coordinator.
Phone: 616.514.3662 or email: [email protected].
See the May Events & Activities page 44 for a full listing of this month’s activities.
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES
FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship • June 2 to 7 •
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament • June 19 •
Pow Wow • June 20 to 21 •
MIFO • July 17 •
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See page 26 for details
See page 4 for details
See page 41 for more details
TYP Summer Camp • July 21 to 23 •
NHBP Golf Outing • July 24
More information to follow
• See page 29 for details
Women's Appreciation Day • July 26 •
Back to School • July 27 to 30 •
See page 29 for more details
More information to follow
Men's Appreciation Day • Aug. 2 •
See page 29 for more details
The Gathering • Aug. 13 to 16 •
See page 42 for more information
Family Retreat • Aug. 21 to 23 •
More information to follow
Wild Rice Camp • Sept. 11 to 12 •
MIEA • Oct. 12 to 14 •
More information to follow
Spooky Spectacular 5K • Oct. 31 •
Health Fair • Nov. 7 •
More information to follow
More information to follow
Fall Ceremonies • Oct. 22 to 25 •
More information to follow
More information to follow
NHBP 20th Anniversary Celebration • Dec. 19 •
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See page 8 for details
Winter Solstice • Dec. 21 •
See page 17 for details
More information to follow
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MAY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
May 1 to 3
Wednesday, May 13
Pine Creek Indian Reservation
7 a.m. start
Pine Creek Community Center
Noon
Spring Ceremonies
Southern Lunch & Learn
Friday, May 1
Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
Grand Rapids Community College
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Children’s Tutoring
Northern Elders Computer Class
311 State St.
3 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 2
Pine Creek Community Center
4 to 5 p.m.
Begins
Southern TYP
Tribe to Tribe Walking Challenge
Monday, May 4
Southern Elders Arts & Crafts
Pine Creek Community Center
3 to 7 p.m.
Southern TYP
Tribal Youth Program
Pine Creek Community Center
5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5
Northern Elders Senior Meals
214 Spencer, Grand Rapids
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
Southern Lunch & Learn
Pine Creek Community Center
Noon
Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
311 State St. | 3 to 6 p.m.
Children’s Tutoring
Pine Creek Community Center
4 to 5 p.m.
Southern TYP
Traditional Dance Class
Pine Creek Community Center
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
Southern TYP
Pine Creek Community Center
5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 8
Northern Elders Computer Class
Grand Rapids Community College
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 11
Elders W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Trip
Grand Haven – Departing at 9 a.m.
Grand Rapids – Departing at 10 a.m.
Pine Creek – Departing at 10 a.m.
Traditional Dance Class
Pine Creek Community Center
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 14
Northern Elders Senior Meals
214 Spencer, Grand Rapids
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Southern TYP
Pine Creek Community Center
5 to 7 p.m.
(Pre-register with Nickole Keith, class is limited to four
participants)
Noon to 1 p.m. - first session | 1 to 2 p.m. - second session
Children’s Tutoring
Pine Creek Community Center
4 to 5 p.m.
Southern TYP
Traditional Dance Class
Pine Creek Community Center
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
3 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
Tribal Council Meeting
Pine Creek Community Center
11 a.m.
Southern TYP
Northern Elders Computer Class
Grand Rapids Community College
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Family Movie Night
Pine Creek Community Center
6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
Farm Animal Open House
Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center
9 a.m to noon
Cemetery Cleanup
10 a.m.
Northern TYP
NEAP Children’s Pow Wow
Union High School
1800 Tremont BLVD NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Noon to 5 p.m.
214 Spencer, Grand Rapids
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tribal Youth Program
Pine Creek Community Center
5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 22
Northern Elders Computer Class
Grand Rapids Community College
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26
Southern Elders Beginning Computer Class
(Pre-register with Nickole Keith, class is limited to four
participants)
Noon to 1 p.m. - first session | 1 to 2 p.m. - second session
Wednesday, May 27
Southern Lunch & Learn
Pine Creek Community Center
Noon
Monday, May 18
Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
Pine Creek | 1 to 5 p.m.
Shishibé
Northern & Southern Craft Night
311 State St. | 3 to 6 p.m.
Southern TYP
Pine Creek Community Center
Tribal Youth Program
Pine Creek Community Center | 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19
Northern Elders Senior Meals
Tuesday, May 12
Southern Elders Beginning Computer Class
311 State St. | 3 to 6 p.m.
Friday, May 15
311 State St. | 5 to 7 p.m. (Pre-register with Nickole Keith, class is limited to four
participants)
Noon to 1 p.m. - first session | 1 to 2 p.m. - second session
214 Spencer, Grand Rapids
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
Northern Elders Senior Meals Cookout
at Luella Collins
214 Spencer, Grand Rapids
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Northern Elders Senior Meals
Pine Creek Community Center
Noon
Shishibé
Southern TYP
Tribal Youth Program
Pine Creek Community Center
5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20
Southern Lunch & Learn
5 to 7 p.m.
Northern TYP
NEAP End of Year Picnic
Richmond Park, Grand Rapids, MI
5 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 28
Southern Elders Beginning Computer Class Southern TYP
Tribal Youth Program
Pine Creek Community Center
5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Youth Information Technology Workshop
Pine Creek Community Center
10 a.m.
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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DÉME GIZES, 2015
NUMA GISHEK
NGOT GISHEK
Sunday
M AY : 1 5 { N O. 5 }
26
27
3
Tuesday
28
5
4
• Spring Ceremonies
NISH GISHEK
Monday
• Southern Elders Arts & Crafts
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Senior Meals
11
12
• Elders Bird Sanctuary Trip
• Turtle Press Birthday submissions due
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Senior Meals
• Southern Elders Beginning Computer
Class
full
moon
10
17
18
19
• Northern & Southern Craft Night
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Senior Meals
• Southern Elders Beginning Computer
Class
new
moon
24
25
26
• Southern Elders Beginning Computer
Class
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MEMORIAL DAY
Offices Closed
NOT TAWA SEPPI HURON BA ND OF THE POTAWATOMI T U R TLE PR E SS
STRAWBERRY MOON | MAY
Démen derives from the root word, “Dé”, which means heart. Many
refer to the strawberry as the heart berry and man’s first food.
Full Moon: May 3 at 11:44 p.m. | New Moon: May 18 at 12:15 a.m.
APTE GISHEK
NYEW GISHEK
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
• Spring Ceremonies
6
7
NYANO GISHEK
Friday
1
• Spring Ceremonies
• Northern Elders Computer Class
8
ODANKÉ GISHEK
Saturday
2
• Spring Ceremonies
• Tribe to Tribe Walking Challenge Starts
• MIFO T-shirt designs due
9
• Southern Lunch & Learn
• Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
• Children's Tutoring
• Southern TYP
• RSVP due: Elders Bird Sanctuary Trip
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Computer Class
13
14
15
16
• Southern Lunch & Learn
• Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
• Children's Tutoring
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Senior Meals
• Southern TYP
• Shishibé at Grand Rapids
• Northern Elders Computer Class
• Family Movie Night
• 2015 Pristine Spring Cleanup
• Day at the OEC Farm
• Northern TYP NEAP Children's
Pow Wow
20
21
22
• Southern Lunch & Learn
• Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
• Children's Tutoring
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
• Northern Elders Senior Meals Cookout
at Luella Collin
• Southern TYP
• Northern Elders Computer Class
27
28
29
• Southern Lunch & Learn
• Northern Elders Arts & Crafts
• Shishbé at Pine Creek
• Northern TYP - NEAP Picnic
• Southern TYP
23
30
• Youth Information Technology
Workshop
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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.