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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians Volume 10 Turtle Press– June 2010 Issue Issue 6 ‘MSHIKE' MZENEGEN’ TURTLE PRESS “ETE MEN~GIZES”...
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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians

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‘MSHIKE' MZENEGEN’

TURTLE PRESS “ETE MEN~GIZES” ~Strawberry Moon~

2010 Election is complete and has been certified. Our New Council is as follows: (left to right) Nathaniel Spurr—Tribal Council Sergeant-At-Arms Dorie Rios—Tribal Council Treasurer RoAnn Beebe-Mohr—Tribal Council Secretary Homer A. Mandoka—Tribal Council Chair Jamie Stuck—Tribal Council Vice-Chair

WOMEN’S RETREAT RECAP! SEE FUNNY PICTURES AND A N I C E S UM M A RY ON PG. 12.

P O W- W O W T I M E I S H E R E ! ! ! L O O K T H RO U G H T H I S N E W S L E T T E R V E RY C A R E F U L L Y . T H E R E A R E VA R I O U S P A G E S FULL OF INFORMATION AND SIGN-UP SHEETS ALL THROU GHOUT THIS ISSUE. 1

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TURTLE PRESS STAFF

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

CHAIRPERSON—HOMER A. MANDOKA

Misc. Info.

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Introductions

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Education

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Enrollment

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Head Start

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Environment

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Casino

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Health

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Misc.

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Pow-Wow Info.

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Birthdays

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Updates

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Gaming Commission

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M.I.F.O.

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Congrats

Editor: Kathy Mackety; 269-729-5151; [email protected] Education Column Contributor: Barry Phillips; 269-729-5151; [email protected]

VICE CHAIRPERSON-JAMIE STUCK

If you have any questions concerning emergency assistance, please contact:

TREASURER-DORIE RIOS

Sarah Munsch: Dorie Rios

SECRETARY-ROANN BEEBE-MOHR

269-729-9016 269-729-5151/ 269-209-3024

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS-NATHANIEL SPURR

SAVE THE DATE!!!

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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You are invited to come out and Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the

Casino Press Release

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FireKeepers Casino Opening!

M.I.F.O. T-Shirt

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Calendar of Events

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You are encouraged to attend the Financial Round Table Meeting being held on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 @ 11 —1:00 p.m. @ the Community Center on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation. Immediately following, will be a presentation by Dr. Jim McClurken on the Enrollment Audit.

PINE CREEK RESERVATION Administration 2221 1-1/2 Mile Rd. Fulton, MI 49052 Phone: 269-729-5151 Fax: 269-729-5920 Health 1474 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052 Phone: 269-729-4422 Fax: 269-729-4460 Toll Free: 888-729-4422

WYOMING Health 4415 Byron Center Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49519 Phone: 616-249-0159 Fax: 616-249-8688 Toll Free: 888-662-2808

Sunday, August 1st, 2010! 8 a.m.—8 p.m. More information to come!

Lunch and Learn @ the Rez’ For June. 6/2 ~NHBP 6/9 ~NHBP 6/16~NHBP 6/23~NHBP 6/30~NHBP JOIN

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Do you need a Health Care Provider? Dr. Matt Woods is seeing patients in the Southern Office on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoons of the month (1-5 p.m.). Call the Southern Office for an appointment! (269) 729-4422/888-729-4422 Dianne Slager, FNP, is seeing patients in the Northern Office on Mondays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Thursdays (1 p.m. -6 p.m.) of each week. Call the Northern Office for an appointment! (616) 249-0459/888-662-2808

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My name is Jack Beavers and I am honored to be the new Family Nurse Practitioner for the NHBP Southern Health Department/ Clinic. I am a father of two great kids; my son, Skylar, and daughter, Summer. I am married to a beautiful woman by the name of Amethyst, whom is also a Registered Nurse. I have two dogs, Bailey and Sammi. I enjoy playing the guitar (badly), watching hockey, and spending time with my family. I am a former member of the US Army, where I served for 7 years as an Airborne Infantry Paratrooper in Germany, and in the 82nd Airborne Division in North Carolina. I also served in the Michigan Army National Guard as an Infantry Instructor with the Regional Training Institute. I have spent most of my career working in emergency nursing and medicine. My first love is Family Medicine and I look forward to serving this proud group of people. As a Nurse Practitioner, I believe in treating the patient and not the disease process. I want to know about you and your family, so we can work together to take care of your health care needs. I am not going anywhere; I’m here for and because of all of you. I invite all of you to schedule time to see me and discuss your health care goals. Thank you. Contact Information: Jack Beavers Family Nurse Practitioner Tel: 269-729-4422 E-mail: [email protected]

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STAFF IN WELCOMING... My name is Anthony Teffner. I come from the City of Laingsburg (20 miles East of Lansing) Police Department where I have been employed as a Patrol Officer for the past 3 years. I have also been employed by the Dryden Township Police Department as a Patrol Officer and the Village of Byron Police Department where I served as Interim Police Chief. I graduated from the ITT Technical Institute with an Associate Degree in 2000. I then graduated from the Flint Police Academy in 2004. I have received over 300 hours of post academy training.

My name is Anthony Neff. I come to the NHBP Police Department after 20 years of service; retiring from the North Little Rock Police Department, North Little Rock, Arkansas. During my 16 years with the department, I was a supervisor in the patrol division, the K9 unit, School Resource Officer unit and the Project Officer unit. I received awards for Meritorious Service and the Unit Award. I was a K9 officer with the department for 8 years prior to being promoted to the rank of sergeant. Prior to my service to the city of North Little Rock, I served 4 years as a K9 Officer in the United States Air Force and was assigned to the United States Secret Service Presidential Detail as a Bomb Dog Handler. I graduated with honors from Park College in 1995, where I received my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration. I look forward to contributing to the growth of the Tribal Police Department, and thank the Tribe for this opportunity. Thank you. Contact Information Anthony Neff Police Officer Tel: 269-870-0506 E-mail: [email protected]

I look forward to working for the NHBP; I hope to build community and police relations by working together as a team to accomplish our goals.

Contact Information: Anthony Teffner Police Officer Tel: 269-870-0287

E-mail: [email protected]

Bozho, My name is Nancy Smit and I am excited to be back at Northern area NHBP, working with my fellow Tribal Members. For those of you who don’t remember me, (or don’t know me) I am daughter of Leona Medawis Bush and Henry Bush Sr., and have 4 siblings; Gordon, Tiq, Richard Sr., and Dawn BushAnderson. I am a “mom” to 4 exceptional young men, and a wife to Mark, whom I have enjoyed almost 30 years of marriage with. I have spent the last 18 months working with Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice as a Medical Social Worker and Grief & Bereavement Counselor. I gained immeasurable experience with the greater population of South-western Michigan. I enjoy working in my community and I am available to problem solve issues with you or help you find services that are appropriate for you within your community. I will be working as a Clinical Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Program, Indian Child Welfare, and Social Services. I’m here for you! Contact Information: Nancy Smit, MA LMSW CAAC Social Worker

Tel: (616) 249-0159 E-mail: [email protected]

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June 2010 Education News By Me’gisi-Mkwa (Barry Phillips)

Grade Incentive Program, Race to the Top Shonya, Other State Issues, Head Start, Education Committee, Outreach Activities, Education Directors, Youth-Learn-Work, Summer Camp Grade incentive payments are being processed as they come in to the tribe. Tribal students (K-12) were eligible for the grade incentive payments. Those who’d already signed up for Fall will be included for this final semester automatically! State level school reforms sought $400 million in federal education funding. Michigan was NOT chosen to receive funds! One major area that we were lacking was concessions agreement from district unions. Unless this is resolved by June, our second chance at the “Race to the Top” funding will fail again. Regardless, schools across the state are planning on more cuts for the academic year starting in the Fall semester of this year. Also affecting funding will be resolving the issue of a retirement incentive package for public school employees.

A 4 a.m. vote in the House increases pension benefits for eligible school employees who retire between July 1st –September 1st. Remaining school employees will pay an additional 3% of their salaries into retiree health plans starting July 1st. This is an effort to get higher paid employees to retire and avoid layoffs opening the door for lower paid, younger employees. About half of the 50,000 eligible school employees would have to retire to meet projected savings of $670 million as reported by Chris Christoff of the Detroit Free Press. Still another state issue is a plan that would bring federal standards to state academics (particularly to what students should learn in math and English, year by year, from Kindergarten through High School.) Little has been resolved

this Spring, causing uncertainty throughout the state’s districts.

Outreach extended the NHBP culture/story to the Calhoun County Fairground and several hundred 3rd/4th Head Start Staff graders on April 29, is working to fill 2010 along with a spots for the Fall. recycling activity. Head Start DirecMigwetch to Retor, Brian Chivis becca Ackerman plans in-home and Amy Boetcher schooling here at who did a superb the Southern Site job with the kids for and is optimistic recycling and Emerfor Fall 2010 housald Ash Borer (EAB) ing in the immediteaching! For the ate area of the second year, we Rez’! were involved with Westlake ElemenThe Education tary’s Culture Fair Committee was to which also included meet later in May displays on China, (following tribal Japan, Italy, South elections.) We Korea, India, and look forward to Bangladesh! The adding additional students especially scholarship mon- liked the aroma of ies subject to the Sweetgrass and success of our Sassafras! bike/canoe event in August and our The MichiPotawatomi gan Tribal EducaScramble in Seption Directors Contember. sortium met April 27, 2010 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan; hosted by Lake Superior State Uni4

versity. LSSU President, Tony McLain, addressed our group and shared lunch with us at the student cafeteria. He related discussion of Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver from the Michigan University Presidents’ Meeting and how colleges will interpret the law. Youth-Learn-Work starts this month with tribal youth engaged across the tribal area. The youth will receive valuable work related skills and an opportunity to earn $honya! The Summer Camp 2010 will be July 13-15 here at the Rez’ and is limited to 20 campers aged 10-14. Contact Andrea Bush at 616.249.0159 or Barry Phillips at 269.729.5151 to sign up and receive a camp application. Bamapii Nikanek!

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Enrollment Office Open Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST; (269) 729-5151 or (866) 499-5151. Dear Tribal Members, Enrollment for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is currently closed. Enrollment will remain closed until the Audit of Membership files is complete and Tribal Council has determined what to do with the findings of the audit. This process could take 4 to 6 months or longer. You may submit applications however, they will not be approved for membership until the audit is complete and enrollment is open. The Tribal Enrollment Department still needs information on the following list of Tribal Members. If your name is on the following list or you know someone on the list, please contact the Tribal Enrollment Department. The members listed below are missing information and/or addresses for the completion of their files. Please contact the Enrollment Office; Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST; to inquire about the information needed to complete your file. 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 Anderson, Shannon L Ballinger, Donnis A * Boylan, Robert L Brown, Tore’au L Brown, Tyrone L * Bush, Crystal R Bush, Dawn E Bush, Richard L Jr Butcher, Patricia L Collyer, Bryan S Collyer, Gary D Jr Day, John E * Desmet, Phoebe L Dickel, David C * Dougherty, Michael D * Foerster, Melissa D Foerster, Phillip E * Fox, Anthony J * Frost, McKenzie P Frost, Roger K Frost, Tashina R Gibson, Kathryn J *

Giggy, Roxanne M Gordy, Robert C * Hall, Steven T Harris, Daniel J * Inman, Aleece N * Johnson, Michelle J Kequom, Timothy G * Kequom, Timothy G II Kern Jr, James L * Kern, Karol K * Kern, Kenneth W * Kern, Michael J * Mandoka, Arnold D * Mandoka (Hammons), Chelsea Mandoka, Gary J * Mandoka, Nicole E Mandoka, Paul Mandoka, Steven R Jr * Mark, Edward G * Mark, Frances R * McCann, Melissa G * McDonald, Shannon M * 5

McDonald, Tommy C * Medawis, Mu’son A * Medawis, Stephen A * Medawis, Toni A * Moulds, Jeffrey S II * Moulds, Jennifer L * Mrad, Eunice E Nickels, Nancy M Osborn, Robert G * Pratt, Christopher W Schmucker, Bryan M * Schultz, Matthew G Skeels, Korey A Snyder, Julie A Speer, Corissa J Sprague, Carl M Jr * Stevens, Craig A Stevens, Joseph L * Sulainis, Alexandria L Sulainis, Mark A * Trosper, John * Vorce, Annette M *

Watson, Mark L * Weller, Dennis L Wells, Terrie C * Wesley, Brianna G * White Pigeon, Alan G White Pigeon, Andrew W White Pigeon, Justin E White Pigeon, Marian J Williams, Margaret E * Williams, Tamara * Wilson, Andrew R * Wolfinger, Ashley M Zimonick, Alexis M * Zimonick, Tambra L *

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On the Road With Senior Health Partners & The Battle Creek Health System Care-A-Van

BCHS CARE-A-VAN

Saturday, June 26, 2010 / 12:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010 / 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Traditional

POW-WOW

Pine Creek Reservation 2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd. Fulton, MI 49052

Stop by the Care-A-Van at your convenience. No Appointments Necessary.

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F R O M T H E E N V I R O N M E N T A L D E PA R T M E N T : F OR O U R FU TURE G E N E R AT I O N S. . . How long do they last in a landfill*?  Newspaper

2-4 weeks 

Apple core 1-2+ months

 Aluminum can

80-200yrs  Plastic bag

500+ yrs  Water bottle

500+ yrs  Glass bottle

1 million yrs Available online —> http://climate.weather.com/art icles/dclandfill2009.html?

What can the Southern Offices Plastic #1 & #2 Clear Glass Office Paper Cardboard Newspapers & Magazines Phonebooks Junkmail Plastic grocery bags Metal food cans (MUST BE FREE of FOOD & OIL)

The NHBP Southern Offices honored Mother Earth by reestablishing their recycling program on April 22, 2010. Many wonder...why bother to recycle? How much trash we produce and where we put it is our own business — whether that be in a trash can, a burn barrel, or the neighbor’s yard (not suggested, depending on the neighbor). The fact is that burning trash, while sometimes the only option, puts harmful chemicals into our air. Landfills often get a bad reputation, but are actually quite effective at dealing with refuse. So who cares if our paper or water bottle goes to the trash or not? Even though trash collecting companies do a great job burying our trash, the piles they make will still be there for many generations to come because

the environment needed for decomposition is lacking in landfills (see box at left). More than 40% of the trash in landfills is paper and plastic. Employees and visitors to the Health, Community, and Administration Buildings now have the option to recycle those items instead.

be free of food and oil, to Cereal City Recycling’s Community Drop off center (see photo). We are happy to be able to offer a few recycling options for those interested.

We’ll be taking most of the materials (see left column), which must Below: NHBP’s Southern Offices recycled more than 200 plastic water bottles in the month of May.

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L to R: Frank Watson, Virginia Anewishki, Mary Wesley, and Irene Wesley were among many other Tribal Members who attended the Health Clinic Opening on April 19, 2010!

Henry “Tiq” Bush, Jr. singing with the hand drum in honor of the opening of the Health Clinic.

L to R: Back row: Frank Watson, Mary Wesley, and Paula Keith. Front: Irene Wesley, and Ruth Ann Chivis. The Elders paused their inspection to let me take a picture, then continued their tour. I think it is safe to say, all were impressed.

This Press Release was created on April 19th, 2010. The Clinic is now open and ready to serve FireKeepers Team Members. 9

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The annual Women’s Retreat was a great success. Laughter was definitely the theme as the women took part in games, bowling, bird watching, dining, scavenger hunt, crafts, yoga and story telling. Friday started off with a wonderful dinner and several games of BINGO. Saturday, the ladies all worked as a family sharing the duties and cooking the community lunch. Another fun activity was the scavenger hunt, where the 1st place team received coupons for the gift shop. Some of the ladies also went to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. We squeezed in time for lots of crafts; as many dream catchers, earrings, and necklaces were made. It was a beautiful thing to learn from the Elders, while at the same time, watching the young ladies respect and help the Elders. The Saturday night campfire event was a washout as the gentle rain found its way to our retreat. However, it felt like a soothing blanket as many, if not all, were worn out from the events. Some ladies did stay and watch a very funny movie and enjoyed brownies and popcorn. It truly was a blessed event!! Cheryl Tyink, LLMSW, CAAC Northern Clinic Social Worker

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Wow, What a Weekend! 32 Men gathered around Friday night at Gull Lake Ministries in anticipation of a weekend filled with comradely and fun. After some challenging personal reflection about life, we kicked off the weekend with a night of bowling, pool, air hockey and basketball. Bowling was an especially ‘Glowing’ with black lights illuminating each of the bowling balls as they smashed into the pins.. After a quick rush through the chow line, we made our way to Excalibur Paintball . Plenty of intensive battles ensued as we crawled through the underbrush, defended castles and stormed encampments. Paint splattered everywhere and everyone learned what it felt like to be shot by high pressured paintball guns. It was an experience that will be talked about for years to come.

There was no rest for the weary though. After our paintball battle, many of the men took a crack at the indoor climbing wall. The wall proved to be a real test of strength, endurance and strategy. Of coarse no Men’s Retreat would be complete without our infamous 3 on 3 basketball tournament. As the sun set on our busy Saturday, it was finally time to relax. Of coarse relaxing included fishing, a poker tournament, some guy flicks, and fire to cap off our busy day. While not as physically demanding, Sunday was filled with heated competition as the men battled in the rec room vying to be named the best pool shark and crowned king of the air hockey table. While many of us were sore, we were all excited to discuss our next great adventure together! 11

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Connecting to Wellness Brought to you by the NHBP Health Department

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Did you know ?

Science is now beginning to catch up to the wisdom echoed through the world by Any plant based food scraps Bobby Mcferrin’s 1988 song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. Happiness, it turns out is one can be turned into garden of the main predictors of health, prosperity and career success. compost. Compost is organic matter that has decomposed. People who purposely try to cultivate happiness in their lives report a feeling of being in control of their lives. They indicate that It is dark brown and has a clean, earthy smell. It should they experience and attract more positive things into their lives and report higher life satisfaction. be similar to soil with no large But what is happiness? Does it hinge on your latest purchase? Is it decomposed material, except for some small twigs. Using about dating or marrying the right person? Or is it about living in the right place or compost in the garden acts as having a certain amount of money? Take a moment to ponder your life and write a natural fertilizer that also down the things you believe bring happiness into your world. improves the soil’s ability to Probably one of the most helpful views about happiness comes from Martin Seligman, hold on to water while helping a prominent psychologist in the new realm of positive psychology. He describes happi- to drain the excess, protecting ness as being based on three lives - the pleasurable life, the engaged life and the mean- the roots from drowning. It is ingful life. The better each of these lives is lived, the happier the person will be. so valuable in gardens that it has earned the nickname black The pleasurable life is simple and is the life that perhaps corresponds most closely to gold. So instead of throwing traditional ideas of happiness. Certain experiences like good food, fine weather and your fruit and veggie leftovers physical affection are pleasurable. When we experience them, we often respond with in the trash, start a compost joy and cheerfulness. However, there are distinct limits to how happy the pleasurable pile turning garbage into gold. life can make us. Most pleasurable experiences diminish with exposure. For instance, the first piece of chocolate cake is very enjoyable, the second perhaps a little less so and so on. Pleasurable feelings also tend to be short lived. It isn’t long before we sense a need for more pleasure and find ourselves looking for our next pleasure fix. Craving Chocolate The engaged life revolves around those experiences that fully absorb your attention. If you've ever read a fascinating book, got involved in a deep conversation or become immersed in the task at hand, you've had that experience where time seems to pass without you noticing it. This experience, termed 'flow', is very enjoyable. Flow is very powerful and there are few limits to how much we can experience. The key is to find those skills and abilities you are passionate about using and seek out appropriate challenges to develop them. The meaningful life is developed when we do something for someone else, or to contribute to a cause or organization that is bigger than us. It is often deeply meaningful and rewarding when you commit your strengths and time to a cause, a charity or anything outside of yourself. These experiences provide us with the sense that our life means more than just an endless struggle for survival. Take a moment to reassess what brings you happiness. Beyond pleasures, what engages you and brings meaning in your life? Now go out and pursue those things and know what it is to be happy.

Study after study has shown that dark chocolate is chock full of health benefits. It contains components that can help lower blood pressure and increase good cholesterol. Studies also indicate that eating small amounts of it each day can decrease the inflammation in the heart and arteries. Less than 1 ounce of a bar containing 70 % cocoa can provide the above mentioned benefits.

If you cannot find happiness along the road, you will not find it at the end of the road –Author Unknown 12

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Less is More? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, more calories are burned in short, high intensity exercise. So for burning calories, high intensity exercise is better than slow, endurance training. Short, high intensity exercise, or Interval training, has also been found to increase the capacity of the heart to take up and deliver oxygen. It turns out that intense bursts of activity causes the body to build more extensive blood vessel system. This enables muscles to grow bigger and causes them to consume more energy. One of the nice aspects of interval training is that even though it is used by world class athletes, you don’t need to be one to train this way. Interval training is based on your perceived needs. Simply pay attention to how you feel and set your intensity accordingly. Be sure you warm up for about 2 minutes before you begin interval training. Start slowly, for instance 2 minutes of walking followed by 2 minutes of running. Keep building up the number of intervals each day. To get the best results, push up your intensity with each interval.

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Things I’d like to Know Q: My doctor said I should get more calcium in my diet, but milk doesn’t agree with me. What should I do? A: First, you want to figure out if all dairy products affect you negatively. If you can tolerate them, cheese and yogurt are good sources of calcium. The next best source would be from homemade soup stock made from animal or fish bones. Bone broths are how the majority of the world’s population used to get the minerals needed by the body. Many nuts, seeds and some leafy greens are also high in calcium, but your body has a harder time absorbing plant based calcium. Canned bone-in salmon and mackerel are another good source. Send your health questions with the completed quiz below or e-mail them to Scott Weber, ([email protected]).

Q: The three life areas or stages that contribute to happiness are….(circle all that apply) A. The pleasurable life B. The materialistic life C. The engaged life D. The meaningful life Q: Interval training can cause you to burn more calories than endurance training. TRUE or FALSE Q: The best way to be happy is to have as many pleasure based activities in your life as possible. TRUE or FALSE Q: One of the best sources of calcium and other minerals is bone broth/stock soups. TRUE or FALSE Q: Dark chocolate is very bad for you and should be avoided. TRUE or FALSE

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As always, if you answer all the quiz questions correctly & send it back to the Southern Health Department by the 15th of the month, you will be entered in a drawing for a $20.00 Wal*Mart gift card! Congratulations to last month’s contest winner: Kristina Fisher. Please Send quizzes to: Kim Christy, Medical Secretary 1474 MnoBmadzewen WayFulton, MI 49052

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Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services, Inc. (a.k.a.—MIETS)

Contract Health Service Who do we service?  CHS enrolled Tribal Members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Indians.  Descendents living with an NHBP Tribal Member as a dependent.  CHS Members must live in the seven county service area (CHSDA).  Expectant mothers of an NHBP enrolled Tribal Member’s child. - Allegan - Calhoun - Barry - Kalamazoo - Branch - Kent - Ottawa  Tribal Members and descendants must comply with registration requirements and follow the guidelines that CHS requires for payment.

Are you starting a new job? Are you looking for some assistance? Angie Francisco at MIETS can help, if you are eligible.

What do we offer?

ALSO, you must meet one of the 3 criteria: -Unemployed for 7 consecutive days. -Working part-time. -Low - income.

 Payer of last resort assistance to Tribal Members for services that are NOT offered within an I.H.S. clinic in a 90 mile radius. (Referrals made by I.H.S. providers).  Medical/Optical/Limited Dental/Prescriptions.

You are eligible if any of the following describe your situation: 1. Resident of MIETS—Service Area from Kalamazoo—South to the State line and east all the way to Ann Arbor. 2. You must be a Member of a Federally Recognized North American Indian Tribe.

Contact MIETS PRIOR to getting hired. You must apply for our services.

 Contract Health is a service offered for Tribal Members to utilize as long as the requirements are met and the guidelines are followed. Come in to the NHBP Health Department to learn more. Or call to speak with Sarah Munsch, CHS Coordinator, about a sign-up packet. 1474 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052 Phone: (269) 729-9016 Fax: (269) 729-4472

Once you are hired, we can assist you with a cash stipend and mileage. Call Angie for more information. Phone: 269-323-0234 or Toll Free: 800-756-0234

CHS DOES NOT GUARANTEE PAYMENT

Michigan Indian Employment & Training Services

CHS Tip of the Month: ***** CHS can never guarantee payment. Payment is decided upon priority, eligibility, prior authorization, and funding. *****

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Wednesday July 14th, at 12:30 p.m. Eligible Elders, 60 years and older, residing in Calhoun County, with a household income less than 185% of poverty, will receive $20 booklets of coupons to purchase Michigan grown produce at local Farmer’s Markets. Income Eligibility Guidelines Household of 1 : $20,035 or less/yr Household of 2 : $26,954 or less/yr

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Presented by the NHBP Health Department

Pine Creek Reservation Community Center

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Understanding the Grant Process Applying for federal grant funding takes multiple steps to ensure a successful proposal. by Dan Green

As a Federal Recognized Tribal Government, the NHBP Tribe is eligible for federal grant dollars however, it is not as simple as you might think. Grant writing involves a series of steps to put together a solid grant proposal that has a high chance of being funded. Although the Tribe submits some grant proposals that are not judged competitively, a large amount of grant funding secured by the Tribe comes from a competitive grant process in which the grant proposal is scored and graded against other proposals. The steps that are taken to prepare a competitive grant proposal can take months to complete and it includes:

STEP 1: Determine Eligibility The Tribe is not eligible for all grants and therefore it is important to decide if the NHBP Tribe qualifies for the grant. It is also important to make sure that the focus of the grant matches with a strategic goal within the Tribe’s Strategic Plan. STEP 2: Research and Concept A grant often requires best practices to be used and so research must be done to understand the best practices to see if it aligns with the NHBP Tribe and its services. Also, previous grants may have been written with a similar concept therefore, researching other grants is a useful step. STEP 3: Budget Developing the detail budget and budget narrative includes salary, fringe benefits, travel and training, supplies, equipment, construction, contractual positions, and other costs. This includes budget development and budget review by the finance department. STEP 4: Proposal Development Developing the proposal involves: establishing cooperative agreements with partners (if needed), writing: a needs statement, a historical background of the Tribe, goals, objectives, activities, timeline, evaluation plan, replication plan, and sustainability plan. Also, other supporting documents are created or collected such as: job descriptions, project organizational charts, grant charts, logic models, résumés, graphs, indirect cost rate agreements, audit information, etc. STEP 5: Tribal Council Approval Presenting to the membership and Council explaining the budgeted line items, the grants purpose, length of award, staffing implications, objectives, major activities, and resolution. Each grant is presented to Tribal Council and can only be submitted if an authorizing resolution is passed by Tribal Council. STEP 6: Submit Grant Almost all grants are submitted electronically by uploading the sections of the grant and supporting documents to a grants system (such as www.grants.gov). If you have any questions about this article, please contact Dan Green at (888) 662-2808. 16

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This meeting is to inform Tribal Membership of the financial update for the FireKeepers Casino. Immediately following; will be a presentation by Dr. Jim McClurken on the Enrollment Audit. The meeting will take place on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 @ 11 a.m.—1:00 p.m. @ the Community Center on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation. 1474 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Fulton, MI 49052 For more information contact: Dorie Rios—Treasurer or Jamie Stuck—Vice-Chairperson @ 269.729.5151 or toll free @ (866) 499.5151 or you can send them an e-mail @ [email protected] or [email protected]. A light lunch will be served and pot-luck style foods are encouraged.

A NOTE OF THANKS Bozho miné Migwech! Greetings and Thank You! The Language Program would like to recognize the following individuals for assisting with and attending the Bodéwadmi Language Immersion Program on May 6th—9th, 2010. —The NHBP Tribal Council (funding), FireKeepers Casino (donation of vegetable trays, fruit trays, and bottled water), Donald Perrot (Language Presenter), NHBP Language Students, Gun Lake Language Students, Pokagon Language Students, On-Line Language Students, Frank Watson (volunteering the use of his own wood splitter), NHBP Tribal Team Members (setting up and stuffing / sealing mailer! :), NHBP Environmental Program (funding, Cedar, Sweetgrass, Tobacco, and Sage), I.H.S. Access to Recovery Grant (funding), I.H.S. ANA Healthy Families Grant (funding), Arthur Zapata (volunteering to cook the meals / Sweat preparation), Ruth Ann Chivis (making that really good soup!), Linda Rice (driving the fruit / veggie trays to the Rez.), Thomas Foerster-Robert Williams-Doreece Gaines-Charles Bloomfield (Sweat preparation), Jigwékwé (clean up), Cindy Jahr (kitchen help), Norm & Rita Bober (Trees given to the Environmental Department), Southern Straight Singers (sharing the Song with us), Scott Weber (prepared the lunch on May 8th), Home Ownership Class—Rebecca Ackerman (sharing lunch with us!), Tiq & LouAnn Bush (handmade items for the giveaway) ~~ Again, Migwech for all that you do! Mon-ee Zapata, NHBP Language Coordinator

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Reservation Run 5K Race (and ½ Mile Turtle Pace Race)  5K Reservation Run Race/2 Mile Poker Walk starts at 9:00 a.m.  Come early to get your free t-shirt!     

½ Mile Turtle Pace Race begins at 10:00 a.m. Events take place on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Events will take place at Pine Creek Reservation. Participants may register in person on the day of the event or at active.com The Pine Creek Parade of Cheers will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the Traditional Pow-Wow will start at 1 p.m. (The Pow-Wow is Free Admission).

For additional questions, please contact Nat Spurr at (269) 870-0055 or mail to: [email protected] Last Name: _______________________First Name: _____________________________ Age: ______ Birthdate: _______________ Gender: (M/F) (circle one) Street Address ___________________________ City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip: _________ Email: ________________________ Participating in the: (5K Run/2 Mile Poker Walk, ½ Mile Turtle Pace Race) (circle one unless competing in both) Amount Due: ($20 for 5K Run/$5 for ½ Mile Turtle Race) ($15 if before June 26th) (circle one) Check #: _________________ or CASH (circle one) Sorry, we are unable to accept credit cards. Waiver of Liability Please accept my registration for “Reservation Run” 5K and ½ Mile Turtle Pace Race. I state that I am physically fit for the event I enter. I waive any rights I may have against the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, its Tribal Council, its employees, “Reservation Run” 5K/2 Mile Poker Walk and ½ Mile Turtle Pace Race officials, volunteers, or sponsors for damage or injuries occasioned by my participation in any “Reservation Run” 5K and ½ Mile Turtle Pace Race. I also authorize the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi to utilize any photographs, personal narrative, interviews, or audio and video recording of my participation in any “Reservation Run” 5K and ½ Mile Turtle Pace Race for any and all purposes. Signature of Participant:__________________________________Date:_____________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian:_________________________Date:_____________ (If participant is under the age of 18) Please return with check enclosed to: Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

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FROM:

Homer A. Mandoka (Fax: 269-729-5920)

RE:

Announcement of Pine Creek Parade of Cheers

Pine Creek Parade of Cheers is returning by popular demand. We are preparing for 2010 parade and you’re invited to participate. If you accept our invitation, please return a fax or a copy of this completed invitation to our Tribal Office. The order of the staging area will be to park in the order you arrive (for the most part). Authorized emergency vehicles shall lead the parade. We look forward sharing this day with you!

Date:

Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Start:

11:00 a.m. (arrive 20 minutes early).

Staging Point:

T Drive curve.

Contact:

___________________________________________

Telephone:

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E-Mail:

___________________________________________

Description: ___________________________________________ * Parade Participates: Do not enter Pine Creek from S Drive and 1 ½ Mile Road * * Use caution of 5K Rez Runners * 19

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~ B I R T H DAY S ~ Congratulations to Susan Anewishki on your retirement. We will all miss you. Your friends at FireKeepers Casino!!!

Happy Belated Birthday Virginia Anewishki— ”my other mother” 5-28-10! Love Randi & Fam.

Happy 13th Birthday Austin Day!!! June 10th, 2010! We love you! Love, Paw-Paw (Cecil Day) & Dad (Tony Day).

April 12, 2010. We are blessed to announce the birth of our baby girl “Evelin Mae Stuck” - Evelin is the first baby girl decendent of Elliott “Jack” Pamp in 43 years. With love, Mommy, Daddy & Family.

Happy Birthday to Brenda Jackson! 5-29-10 HAPPY DOUBLE NICKELS. Love, Steve.

Happy belated 10th Birthday Jennifer Santos! Jenny is a member of the YMCA Sharks Swim Team in Saginaw. She competes year round and placed 1st in the State Meet at MTSL (Michigan Team Swim League) for the 50 Backstroke with a time of 38.44 seconds this March. She also placed 3rd in the 50 Freestyle, 4th in the 50 Fly, and 4th in the 11-12 y/o 200 Medley Relay as anchor. Way to SWIM Jenny! Love, your family.

Happy Birthday to Cordae Smith (Gaines) The second year of your life is the enlightenment of mine! God is Good...and I am grateful to have you as my son. With love and no limitations, your Daddy (Doreece), Mommy and family, and the NHBP Team Members.

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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI INDIANS

Pow-Wow Pine Creek Indian Reservation - 2221 1 1/2 Mile Road Athens, Michigan—June 26th & 27th, 2010

American Indian Food, Culture, Dancing, and Singing.

Hand Made American Indian Arts & Crafts

FREE ADMISSION Grand Entries:

PUBLIC INVITED

Saturday: 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm and Sunday: 12:00 pm Head Staff:

TBA

Specialty Contests:

Saturday Parade & Sunday Car Show.

Hand Drum

Team Dance

All Registered Drums & Dancers will be Paid.

Two Step

Potato Dance

Camping/Showers Available for Participants Only

(Cash prizes for all Contest Winners) For General Information & Trader Information: call (269) 729-5151 or email: [email protected] NHBP will not be responsible for accidents, damages, lost/stolen property—No Alcohol/Drugs allowed. For updated information, go to: www.nhbpi.com

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Car Show Sunday, June 27, 2010 10:00am  Show is open to American Made vehicles 1984 and older; Pre-Registration Form Owner of Vehicle:  Cars must be of show quality; _______________________________________  Cars must be street legal (No exceptions); Address: _______________________________________  No “For Sale” cars permitted in the show area; City/State/Zip: _______________________________________  Alcohol or legally controlled substances are prohibited on the Pine Creek Indian Reservation; Telephone: _______________________________________  Placement will be assigned on a first come, first serve E-Mail: basis; No reserving of spaces; _______________________________________  No cruising in the show area; Car Make & Model: _______________________________________  No burnouts or squealing tires; Colors:  Please obey all safety and traffic regulations and con- _______________________________________ duct yourself in a manner befitting the sport of hotCar Special Feature: rodding and cruising; _______________________________________  All vehicles are to remain in place during the car _______________________________________ show hours and only to be moved under the direct As a participant of the Pine Creek Car Show, I agree to supervision of the car show coordinator; hereby hold harmless the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of  It is the responsibility of the driver to properly regis- the Potawatomi Indian (NHBP) and its representatives ter for the event; from any claims of loss and/or harm regarding same event. I agree to abide by all standards and rules set  Any “Special Interest Cars” must be pre-approved by the car show coordinator no less than 3 days prior to forth by judges and NHBP personnel. I accept and assume full liability for any injury, loss to me or my the event; property, agents or employees at any time and from any  Registration fee will be $10.00; cause on the premises of the show. I expressly release NHBP its employees and volunteers from any liability  The car show coordinator decisions are final. for such loss or injury. By signing below, I give NHBP my permission to use my name and/or picture for the Categories: purpose of advertising, promotions Best Overall Car Prize: TBA or for any other lawful purpose. Best Street Rod Prize: TBA __________________________ ________ People’s Choice Prize: TBA Owner of Vehicle Signature Date 2221 1 ½ Mile Road * Fulton, MI 49052 * (269) 729-5151

Entry Rules Rules and Responsibilities:

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2010 Traditional Pow-Wow Vendor Registration Owner:

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d/b/a:

________________________________________________________________

Address:

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Telephone: _____________________________________________________________ Tribal Affiliation: ________________________________________________________ Sales:

Authenticate Native

or

Replicas

Sites: Sites are approximately 20x20 unless specifically requested. _____________________________________________________________ Power Source: Donation:

Tribes electric

Vendors generator

No power needed

The tribe requests a donation of $50.00 value to the Pow-Wow for the give-

away or raffle. Your business will be given credit for the donation by the MC. Disclaimer: The tribe reserves all rights to suspend or revoke your vendor privilege. Under no circumstances shall the tribe (NHBP), its employees, agents, or representatives be held responsible for any lost, stolen, accidents or property damaged. The vendor and its employees agree to comply with all rules and laws in accordance with the NHBP.

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2009 Audit Results  by: Stephen Blann, CPA, CGFM    Each year, the Tribe engages an independent CPA  firm to audit the financial statements of the Tribe and  Casino.  BDO Seidman was again selected to perform this  task for 2009, completing the audit of FireKeepers Casino  in March and the tribal government audit in April.  Both  audits received unqualified (clean) audit opinions.  In ad‐ dition, because it receives a significant amount of federal  grant funding, the Tribe had a federal single audit, which  also resulted in an unqualified (clean) opinion on compli‐ ance, with no audit findings identified.  The Tribe’s audit  was forwarded to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse and  various other federal agencies in late April, well in ad‐ vance of the September 30, 2010 deadline.      A breakdown of the Tribe’s 2009 spending by pro‐ gram is as follows:  Governmental activities General government Gaming commission Housing and development Transportation Law enforcement Education Environmental health Health and welfare Recreation and cultural Tribal court Total expenses

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GRANTS UPDATE May 10, 2010 by Dan Green

In May 2010, the NHBP Tribe submitted a grant to the Department of Justice through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation. This grant application was submitted under two purpose areas: 1.) Tribal Resources Grant Program (TRGP) and 2.) Tribal Courts Assistance Program (TCAP). The Tribal Resources Grant Program is designed to improve public safety and enhance community policing capacity through the purchase of public safety equipment such as vehicles, bullet proof vests, firearms, and technology equipment. This grant will also provide funding for law enforcement training. The Tribal Courts Assistance Program is designed to develop and enhance the operation of the NHBP Tribal justice systems. This enhancement includes more than just the Tribal Court system-it will include a systems-wide approach to the justice systems that includes: prosecution, legislation, law enforcement, and government program services such as behavioral health and substance abuse services. This grant will also provide funding for justice systems training.

 $     1,430,000         1,750,000             350,000             170,000               60,000             150,000             320,000         1,920,000               80,000             140,000    $     6,370,000

     The Tribal Council wishes to express its sincere thanks  to the Finance Department for its careful administration  of the Tribe’s finances, including nearly 80 separate funds  from 20 different funding sources.  Maintaining our track  record of clean audits will continue to be a key part of  demonstrating the Tribe’s accountability to its creditors,  grantors, and members.  Complete copies of the audited  financial statements of the Tribe and Casino are on file  with the Tribal Council.   24

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Community Questionnaire NHBP Tribal Community Questionnaire to be mailed in June 2010. by Dan Green

In June 2010, the Tribe will be mailing out a Community Questionnaire to all Tribal member households. This questionnaire’s purpose is to collect important pieces of information about the head of household, adults, and minor children living in the household. This information will be used to gain valuable information about the demographic make-up of the Tribe (such as age, gender, income, etc.). This information is also critical to create a data base which will encourage better distribution of funds for programs and services to meet member needs. Drawing for Prizes totaling $1,000 in value: Included with your mailed questionnaire will be a separate contest entry form that you complete and mail back with your questionnaire. Your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes totaling $1,000 in value. Confidential: There is no requirement to write your name on the questionnaire and no information will be tracked to any individual or household. All information is anonymous and confidential!

What Type of Information: Examples of questions that will be asked include: year of birth, gender, marital status, education level, military status, employment status, annual income of household, medical insurance information, child care costs, childhood education opportunities, and other housing and community services related questions. There are 3 sections of the survey-please complete all 3 sections: Section A – Adult Information Section B – Minor Child/Children Information Section C – Household Information

Need Assistance Completing the Questionnaire: If you or any person you know needs assistance completing the Questionnaire, please contact either of the Health Offices and ask to speak with Meg Fairchild or Nancy Smit. Toll free numbers to the Health Offices: (888) 662-2808 or (888) 729-4422. If you have any general questions about this Questionnaire, please contact Aaron Payment, Tribal Executive Director, at (866) 499-5151.

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This program is only offered ONCE per household for 2010. This is a re-advertisement of the program. Contact Sarah if you aren’t sure if you have applied yet. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi announces the NHBP Supplemental Heating Program. This program will provide a credit of $225 per eligible household to help with high energy costs, and is supported by a generous donation from Citizens Energy Corporation of Boston, MA. Since Citizens Energy is a private corporation and not an agency of the federal government, The Tribe is able to offer the Supplemental Heating Program assistance to income-eligible NHBP households anywhere in the United States. The Supplemental Heating Program is NOT limited to the 7-county service area. Please note: The Supplemental Heating Program is separate from any other Emergency Assistance Programs that the Tribe offers. That simply means if you have received heating assistance previously you can STILL apply for this program. The Supplemental Program has higher income guidelines and can be provided to more households. HOW TO APPLY: You will need to contact the NHBP Health Department to get a Program Application. You can call the Department at: (269) 729-4422 or 1-888-729-4422. Fax # (269) 729-4460. Or visit in person at: 1474 MnoBmadzewen Way, Fulton, Michigan 49052 Items you will need to complete the application: Proof of all items listed below for the last 30 days:  Check stubs, award letters (SS, SSI, DHS, etc.), bank statements.  Completed Zero Income Form for everyone 18 or older (who has not received income in the last 30 days).  Bill from your energy provider.  Copy of Tribal ID. The Income Guidelines are as follows: Household Size Income Limit 1 $36,000 2 43,000 3 50,000 4 57,000 5 64,000 6 and above 71,000

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Date of Tribal Council Election: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Date of certification of the Tribal Council Election results: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Summary of Ballot Results: Total Voters; 314 Total number of votes; 926

Dale Anderson RoAnn Beebe-Mohr Rachelle Boonstra Henry Bush Jr. Shirley English Jeff Harris Margaret Kilgore

James Mackety Dawn Neymeiyer Dorie Rios Nathaniel Spurr Terry TenBrink Chris Woodring

48 153 86 102 50 43 10

42 67 122 118 74 11

Discussion: The Tribal Council Election was conducted by the CPA firm of Plante & Moran which was overseen by the Election Board Members. The Election Board concurs that the Election conducted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 was accurate and lawful. Motion: Jamie Stuck moved that the Election Board approve the Certification of the Election of April 24, 2010 and that the Tribal Executive Director prepare the appropriate certification form and provide a copy to the BIA and to Tribal CouncilSeconded by Randi McKinney. Vote: 4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain, 1 Absent Motion Carried. Therefore, let it be certified that RoAnn Beebe-Mohr, Dorie Rios, and Nathaniel Spurr were elected to the expired terms; expiring April 2010. 27

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TRIBAL COUNCIL SEEKS LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE NHBP GAMING COMMISSION. There are currently two (2) vacant positions on the NHBP Gaming Commission. The Tribal Council is soliciting letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in serving on the Gaming Commission. Officials appointed to the Gaming Commission are expected to devote no less than 16 hours per week to the business of the Gaming Commission, including attendance at Commission meetings and hearings. Compensation: Gaming Commissioners are paid $20,000 per year and are eligible for reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the Gaming Commission’s approved budget and applicable NHBP/ Gaming Commission policies and procedures. Duties of Gaming Commissioners: The NHBP Gaming Commission has primary responsibility for regulatory oversight of the operations of FireKeepers Casino and other gaming activities conducted on Tribal lands. The Gaming Commission is responsible for assuring compliance with federal and Tribal laws applicable to FireKeepers Casino to maintain public confidence in the integrity of gaming operations and the protection of Tribal assets. Members of the NHBP Gaming Commission are expected to dedicate themselves to understanding federal and Tribal laws regulating Indian gaming to make informed decisions regarding adoption of regulations and policies/procedures governing the gaming operations. The Commission’s regulatory activities are implemented through the administrative arms of the Gaming Commission, which include Employee/Vendor Licensing, Investigations, Internal Audit and General Administration. The Gaming Commissioners also serve as the hearing body with responsibility to review licensing and enforcement actions taken by the Gaming Commission’s administration. Qualifications for Appointment: Persons interested in being appointed to the Gaming Commission must agree to undergo an extensive background investigation under the same licensing procedures/ standards applicable to prospective casino employees. The qualifications of prospective appointees are determined by the Tribal Council in accordance with the standards contained in the NHBP Gaming Ordinance which include the following:  Be of high moral character and reputation to promote public confidence in gaming by the Band;  Have sufficient education and work experience to be able to fulfill the functions of the Commission;  Does not have a member of his/her immediate family employed as a “primary management official” at FireKeepers Casino;  Has never have been convicted of a tribal, federal or state felony, or any crime involving fraud, misrepresentation, moral turpitude or gambling; and Not be delinquent on a debt to the Band, any agency of the Band, or corporation owned or controlled by the Band. The Tribal Council will determine, consistent with Section 6, of the Gaming Ordinance, that the background investigation results for potential appointees confirms that the appointee’s prior activities, 28

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criminal record, reputation, habits, and/or associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of the Band or to the effective regulation and control of gaming, or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gaming or the carrying on of the business and financial arrangements incidental to the conduct of gaming.

PLEASE SHARE WITH INTERESTED STUDENTS AMERICAN INDIAN FELLOWSHIP IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE: JULY 23, 2010

Each year, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development awards five scholarships to American Indian college or graduate students majoring in business. Scholarships are awarded at the Indian Progress in Business Awards Banquet (INPRO) held annually in September. In addition to the scholarship, recipients are provided lodging, ground transportation and airfare (from within the U.S. ) Recipients must be able to attend. http://ncaied.org/downloads/inpro/inpro10_fillin_scholar_form.pdf Eligible students must be enrolled full-time at the junior, senior or gradate level. Applicants must submit the application below, as well as a statement requesting consideration and stating their reasons for pursuing higher education, their plans following completion of their degree and any other relevant information such as activities and commitment to the community. Submitted applications must include separate essays (250 words each) that specifically address Community Involvement, Personal Challenges, and Business Experience (Paid or Volunteer) criteria to earn maximum points. Applications are judged primarily on achievement and commitment to the community. Transcripts (official or unofficial) and documentation of tribal enrollment must accompany the application. For further information please contact Phyllis Smith at 1-800-4NCAIED Ext 244 or email [email protected]. NCAIED Scholarship Application requests can be sent to the address below. NCAIED Scholarship Committee Attn: Phyllis Smith 953 East Juanita Avenue Mesa , AZ 85204 Phone: 480-545-1298 x244 Fax: 480-545-4208 Email: [email protected]

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Come support NHBP as a Participant or Cheering Fan! Tribe 2 Tribe Walking Challenge Winners will be announced. Keep the Pedometers moving!

When: July 30, 2010 Where: Bennett Track on the Central Michigan Campus *Transportation will be provided* Buses will be departing from the following locations @ 6:30am: Southern Area – the Lakeview Mall in Battle Creek Northern Area – Straight School in Grand Rapids Questions???? Camie in the Northern Office 616-249-0159 or Kim in the Southern Office 269-729-4422 Registration info. will be included in next month’s Turtle Press!! 30

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Pictures taken at the Michi‐ gan Indian Elders Association   Meeting at Pokagon Band.  

Henry “Tiq” Bush Jr.; Laura  Marshall, Margaret Kilgore,  and Rachel Mackety at the  MIEA meeting.   MIEA Meeting at Pokagon Band. This is a quarterly gathering of all Michigan Elders. Pokagon hosted the  meeting and showed our Elders a very good time. “They were very accommodating host.” said Henry Bush,  Jr. The next meeting is in July at the Mt. Pleasant and they anticipate having a really good turn out. Stay  tuned to the TP for more information.   

Congratulations Logan!!! I’m very proud of you! Love, Mom. p.s. I know… “calm down…” Hahahaha. Love you.

Congratulations to our Graduate!!! Nicole Jean Lyddy!!!! Battle Creek Central High School. We are so proud of you and we know you are going to do great things in your life. Enjoy the break, college will be starting SOON. Way To Go, NIK! Love, your family.

Congratulations Curtis Dougherty on making the cut for the Haskell Indian Nations University for the Summer Youth Leadership Challenge. On June 6-12, 2010, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is sponsoring the second annual Summer Youth Leadership Challenge hosted by Haskell Indian Nations University. Thank you to Andrea Bush for doing such a wonderful job with our teens. You truly are gifted (and amazing) with them. Eternally grateful, Darlene King. 31

Scott Alan Lanning! Congratulations Scott! We are all very proud of you! Good luck in College! With Love, your family.

Congratulations Harold and Danesha Morseau on you Wedding Anniversary! May you have many, many more! Keep your love for one another strong and true. They are the proud parents of three sons. We love you and wish you the very best. Your Mom and Charlie.

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NHBP June Fitness Tribe 2 Tribe Walking Challenge Ends July 16th Contact Lysandra @ 1-888-662-2808 for Questions about Pedometers or Steps. Don’t forget to register to attend the Michigan Indian Family Olympics on July 30th to represent the NHBP Walking Team! Pow Wow 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and Poker Walk are great ways to get in steps toward your individual goals! Join us on June 26. Zumba® Classes on Mondays in Grand Rapids. Call Lysandra for details at 616-249-0159 or you can call toll free @ 888-662-2808. Pine Creek Reservation Walking Club

Mon 10:00am

Instructor–Lysandra (NHBP Health) Location–Community Center Please Note: We will use the Fitness Center in Adverse Weather Conditions Whole Person Wellness

Wed 10:30am

Instructor – Anne (Sr. Health Partners) Location–Community Center Indoor/Outdoor Exercise

Fri 10:00am

Instructor – Anne (Sr. Health Partners) Location–Comm. Center (Weather Permitting) NOTE: Exercise portion will begin 30 minutes after posted time so that vitals can be taken for eligible participants.

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ARE YOUR CHILDREN INSURED? MIChild is a low-cost health insurance program for uninsured children of Michigan’s working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and various other health care plans throughout Michigan. Healthy Kids is a FREE Health Insurance Program for pregnant women, babies (may be eligible up to one year), and children under 19. If you have children under age 19, you may be able to get health and dental care for them through MIChild. To qualify, your children must: Be under age 19. Have no comprehensive health insurance, including Medicaid. Have a Social Security Number (or have applied for one). Live in Michigan, even for a short time. Be a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant. Meet monthly family income limits. How much does MIChild cost? You pay just $10 a month for your whole family (even if you have more than one child).

What services do MIChild and Healthy Kids provide? Ambulance Dental services Doctor visits and health check-ups Family planning Hearing and speech therapy Hospital care Immunizations (shots) Lab and x-ray tests Medical supplies Medicine Mental health services Physical therapy Prenatal care and support services Substance abuse services Surgery Vision care Well-child visits

If you are under age 19, or pregnant, you may be able to get health and dental services for you and your children through Healthy Kids. To qualify, you or your children must: Be under age 19, or pregnant. Have a Social Security Number (or have applied for one). Live in Michigan, even for a short time. Be a U.S. citizen or a qualified immigrant. Meet monthly family income limits.. How much does Healthy Kids cost? Healthy Kids is free except for small co-pays for some services if you are age 21 or older.

Visit www.healthcare4mi.com and find out if you qualify in less than 30 minutes!

Also, feel free to contact the NHBP Northern Health Department @ (616) 249-0159 or toll free @ 1-888-662-2808 for further assistance with these programs or any other program that will help insure your children. 36

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2010 Pow Wow Keeper of the Fire Volunteer Sign Up List

Friday, June 25 at 5:57am:

Sunrise Ceremony to light scared fire.

Day shift 6am-2pm:

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Afternoon shift 2pm-10pm:

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Over night shift 10pm-6am:

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Saturday, June 26 at 5:57am:

Sunrise Ceremony

Day shift 6am-2pm:

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Afternoon shift 2pm-10pm:

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Over night shift 10pm-6am:

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Sunday, June 27 at 5:57am:

Sunrise Ceremony

Day shift 6am-2pm:

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Afternoon shift 2pm-10pm:

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Over-night shift 10pm-6am:

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Monday, June 28 at 5:58am –

Allow the scared fire to burn out after sunrise

If you have questions or to sign up, please call Randi McKinney at (269) 729-5151 or (866) 499-5151.

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The winner will receive a $50 gift card to the store of their choice and have their name announced as WINNER of the contest in the next Turtle Press!

Michigan Indian Family Olympics is July 24th this year in Mt. Pleasant @ the Bennett Track!

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JUNE 2010 “ETE MEN~GIZES” ~Strawberry Moon~

SUN Nemewgishek

MON Ngotgishek

TUE Nishgishek

WED Aptogishek 2 Lunch & Learn @

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Fitness Class & Zumba®. Details on pg. 32

Beg. Lang. Class online From 7-9:30 p.m. @ CC

Adv. Lang. Class from 7-9:30 p.m. @ CC

Fitness Class. See pg. 32 for details Language Class 6:30-9:00 pm @ CC

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Adv. Lang. Class from 7-9:30 p.m. @ CC

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5 Health Fair 10 a.m.—2 p.m. @ the Rez’.

Fitness Class. See pg. 32 for details

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Fitness Class. See pg. 32 for details

Family Day Camp 10 a.m.—2 p.m. @ the Rez’.

Craft Night 6-9 pm @ C. C.

Tribal Council Mtg. @ 11 a.m. @ CC

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Craft Night 6-9 pm @ C. C.

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Round Table Meeting (also Enrollment Audit Presentation). @ 11 a.m. @ the Rez;.

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Fitness Class. See pg. 32 for details

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Fitness Class. See pg. 32 for details

Fitness Class & Zumba®. Details on pg. 32

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Tribal Council Business Mtg. @ 11 a.m. @ CC

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www.neaseno.com is the website for the online Language class Events with C.C.= Community Center

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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi 2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd. Fulton, MI 49052

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You are encouraged to attend the Financial Round Table Meeting being held on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 @ 11 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. @ the Community Center on the Pine Creek Reservation. Immediately following; will be a presentation by Dr. Jim McClurken on the Enrollment Audit.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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SAVE THE DATES!!! Annual Tradition NHBP Indians Pow-Wow See page 21 for details.

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June 12th, 2010 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. @ the Rez’.

FAMILY DAY CAMP

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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June 5th, 2010 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. @ the Rez’.

NHBP Health Fair

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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More information to come!

You are invited to come out and Celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the FireKeepers Casino Opening! Sunday, August 1st, 2010! 8 a.m. — 8 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Presort 1st Class US Postage Paid Athens, MI Permit #32

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