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Nº. 3
Turtle Press | March 2019
NMEBNÉ GIZES | TROUT MOON
NHBP T RIBAL COU N CI L M EM BERS
j a m i e st u c k | c h a i r p e rs o n
Chair Appointments: Education Committee
and Journey to Wellness Committee
Desk Phone: 269.704.8384
Cell: 269.986.3441
Email: jstuck@nhbpi.com
ROBYN BURLINGHAM
d o r i e r i o s | v i c e c h a i r p e rs o n COUNCIL COORDINATOR
Chair Appointments: Enrollment Committee, Housing Desk Phone: 269.704.8373
Committee, and Cemetery and Parks Committee Email: rburlingham@nhbpi.com
Desk Phone: 269.704.8382
Cell: 269.209.3024
Email: drios@nhbpi.com
n a n c y s m i t | s ec r eta ry
Chair Appointments: Culture Committee
TABLE OF
Desk Phone: 269.704.8431
Cell: 269.275.2289
CONTENTS
Email: nancy.smit@nhbpi.com
04 UPCOMING COMMITTEE
j e f f c h i v i s , p h . d. | t r e a s u r e r MEETING DATES
Chair Appointments: Tribal Environmental Advisory
Committee and Veterans Committee 07 ENROLLMENT
Desk Phone: 269.704.4166
Cell: 269.832.1073
Email: jeff.chivis@nhbpi.com 31 BIRTHDAYS AND
CELEBRATIONS
h o m e r a . m a n d o ka | s e r g e a n t- at- a r m s
Chair Appointments: Planning and Land Use
Committee, Emergency Preparedness
37 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Committee and Elders Committee
Desk Phone: 269.704.8381
Cell: 269.986.1802
Email: hmandoka@nhbpi.com
TURTLE PRESS SUBMIT INFORMATION TO
CONTACTS THE TURTLE PRESS
If you have information, an article, or an
Judi Henckel | Executive Editor
announcement to submit to the Turtle Press,
Desk Phone: 269.704.8361
please send to turtlepress@nhbpi.com.
Email: judi.henckel@nhbpi.com
Information for the Turtle Press is due on
Sara Moore | Managing Editor
the 20th day of the previous month, for the
Desk Phone: 269.704.8314
next month’s edition. Birthday submissions
Email: sara.moore@nhbpi.com
(one photo per submission) are due by the
10th day of the month. If the due date falls
Leia Fuller | Content
on a holiday or weekend, the deadline moves
to the next business day. We request digital
Emilee Guzak | Lead Design
content whenever possible (emailing pictures,
and Photography
articles, etc.) instead of postal mailing or
dropping content off in person, as content
Jaky Replogle | Design and
does lose quality when scanned. Please
Photography
send images as separate jpegs.
David Grothaus | Contributor
However, we are happy to accept any
content that you are unable to send
Mike Davis | Contributor
digitally by mailing to:
Nichole Jones | Contributor
NHBP ATTN:
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Tracy Adkins | Contributor
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, Michigan 49052
Eric McClure | Contributor
Cover Photo:
Tribal Member Joe Harris assists the Culture
and Environmental Departments with Sugar
Bushing in spring.
UPCOMING
tribal council & committee meetings
M O N D AY | M A R C H 4 W E D N E S D AY | M A R C H 6
PLANNING AND LAND USE EDUCATION
9 a.m. | government center, room 121 10 a.m. | government center, room 101
TRIBAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ENROLLMENT
10 a.m. | government center, room 121 Noon | government center, room 121
HOUSING JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
11:30 a.m. | government center, room 121 1 p.m. | pine creek health facility
ELECTION BOARD TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
1:30 p.m. | government center, room 101 3 p.m. | government center, room 121
M O N D AY | M A R C H 1 1 CEMETERY AND PARKS
CULTURE 5 p.m. | government center, room 101
3 p.m. | government center, room 101
T H U RS D AY | M A R C H 7
tribal council ELDERS
meeting: 11 a.m. | gRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
11 a.m. | pine creek community center VETERANS
3 p.m. | government center, room 121
watch the tribal council meetings
live on the members only website!
committee and board vacancies election board one vacancy; open until filled veterans committee one vacancy; open until filled committee members receive a stipend of $75 per month, plus mileage reimbursement, for meeting attendance. election board members also receive stipends commensurate with their position. Those interested in becoming a member of a committee or board may send letters of interest to: nhbp attn: tribal council coordinator 1485 mno-bmadzewen way fulton, michigan 49052
enrollment
office hours
LIMITED OPENING OF Monday through Friday
ENROLLMENT FOR MINORS 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
Phone: 269.729.5151
Toll Free: 866.499.5151
At the Tribal Council Business Meeting December 13,
Fax: 269.729.4909
2018, the Tribal Council granted a limited opening Email: enrollment@nhbpi.com
of enrollment for a specific period of time from
December 13, 2018, to April 26, 2019.
(Resolution #03-15-18-08).
Applications will be accepted only from persons
who were under the age of 18 as of last enrollment
closure on September 14, 2018. This means those
who were born on or after September 14, 2000.
Enrollment Applications will be furnished by the
Enrollment Office.
THIS LIMITED OPENING OF
ENROLLMENT SHALL CLOSE ON
A P R I L 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 , A T 5 P. M .
No additional applications will be accepted until
further Resolution of the Tribal Council.
enrollment
office hours
TRIBAL ENROLLMENT Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST
address
Phone: 269.729.5151
If you have recently moved, please contact
Toll Free: 866.499.5151
the Enrollment Office to make sure we have
Fax: 269.729.4909
your current address.
Email: enrollment@nhbpi.com
telephone numbers
If you have recently changed your phone
number(s), please contact the Enrollment
Office with your updated information.
bereavement benefits missing information
The Bereavement Benefit General Welfare The Enrollment Office does not have a
Program was amended at the January 18, 2018, current address for the Tribal Member
Tribal Council meeting. The bereavement benefit listed below. Tribal departments utilize
for Tribal Members who walk on is established at the records in the Enrollment Office to
$10,000. These funds are intended to provide for determine eligibility for services and
funeral services and other final expenses. benefits available through NHBP. Important
notices are sent to the address currently
An additional amount of up to $500 is available on file with the Enrollment Office. The
to pay only the actual cost for food and beverage, Tribal Member on this list may be
or catering services. It is the obligation of the denied services or benefits if an updated
Tribal Member to file a Bereavement Beneficiary address, name and other information is
Form with the Enrollment Office. This form not on file with the Enrollment Office.
designates the beneficiary for your bereavement If you have contact information for the
benefits. The form can be found on the Members Tribal Member listed below, please
Only website. If you have not completed a contact the Enrollment Office.
Bereavement Beneficiary Form or have questions,
please contact the Enrollment Office. samantha r thier
N E W E D U C AT I O N
R E Q U I R E M E N T S FOR
2019 PER CAPITA
DISTRIBUTIONS
financial literacy course
In January 2018, Tribal Council approved amendments
to the Revenue Allocation Plan (RAP) that modified
the educational requirements for per
capita distributions.
The updated requirements must be achieved in order
to have per capita payments paid directly to a Member
contact
when they reach 18 years of age. In addition to the
baseline educational requirement (high school Education Office
diploma/equivalent or GED certificate), the RAP Coordinator Jason Chivis
now also mandates that Members complete a Phone: 616.514.3654
financial literacy course. Email: jason.chivis@nhbpi.com
P L E A S E N OT E , T H I S U P DAT E
AFFECTS ALL MEMBERS WHO
TURNED 18 AFTER JAN. 1, 2018.
In order for an eligible Member to receive a per capita
payment directly, the Member must submit a copy of
his or her diploma and a certificate verifying successful
completion of a financial literacy course to the
Enrollment Office. The appropriate documentation
must be submitted before any eligible Member may
receive their per capita directly. If such copies are not
submitted in a timely manner, the per capita payment
for these Members shall be deposited in the Member's
Minors Trust account.2019 Pine Creek Indian Reservation Culture Nights!
Culture Nights will take place every
Wednesday beginning in January.
The Culture Department will provide
dinner, traditional teachings, stories and
community outreach. A Drum Social and
information about Native lifestyle will
also be available.
NHBP Tribal Members, their families and
Members of other federally recognized
Tribes are invited to participate in the
activities. The Culture Department is
eager to revitalize the old ways one step
at a time to continue to thrive for the
next Seven Generations.
Pine Creek Community Center
Wednesdays | 5 to 7 p.m.
Please note that meetings will not be
held on the following dates:
July 31, Aug. 7, Nov. 27, Dec. 4,
Dec. 11, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2020.
Children under the age of 13 must be
accompanied by an adult. Please contact
Cultural Associate Danielle Pfeifer at
269.704.8480 or danielle.pfeifer@
nhbpi.com for more information.Healthy Start Play Date:
Sugar Bush Luncheon
Thursday, March 7
noon to 1:30 p.m.
Pine Creek Community Center and the Sugar Shack
Join the NHBP Healthy Start Program
for an opportunity to learn about
harvesting Maple Syrup. Enjoy a delicious
lunch at the Pine Creek Community Center
before observing a demonstration from the
NHBP Environmental Department. Make sure
to dress appropriately for the weather.
Transportation is available from Grand Rapids
to Pine Creek. The bus departs from the Grand
Rapids Health Facility at 10:15 a.m. and will
return at 3 p.m. Please bring an appropriate
car or booster seat for your child.
Please RSVP by phone call or text to Tribal Early
Childhood Specialist Kailey Cline at 269.986.6908••
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nottawaseppi huron band
of the potawatomi
ANNUAL
POW WOW
June 22 TO 23
Pine Creek Indian Reservation
1485 mno-bmadzewen way
fulton, mi 49052
More Details to Come!NHBP Crafting Group/ Talking Circle A crafting and talking circle to support Native Americans in the recovery journey. Weekly on Mondays 1 to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 7 Grand Rapids Health Facility 311 State St. SE. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 For more information please contact Behavioral Health Case Manager Jonathan Rinehart at 616.514.3646 or jrinehart@nhbp.org
VITA Tax Services
Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying NHBP
Tribal Members!
To schedule an appointment, please contact
NHBP Tax Officer Rebecca Griffin at
269.704.8371 or rgriffin@nhbpi.com
2019 Dates and Times
Saturday, Feb. 2, March 9, March 30 and April 13 Is your household income
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. under $75,000? You may be
(Closed Noon to 1 p.m.)
Pine Creek Indian Reservation, eligible for FREE tax preparation
Government Center, Room 121 assistance through the Volunteer
1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way Income Tax Assistance
Fulton, MI
Program (VITA).
Saturday, Feb. 23
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed Noon to 1 p.m.)
FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Meeting Rooms Three and Four
11177 Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI
Thursday, Feb. 21, March 14 and April 4
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grand Rapids Northern Office
311 State Street
Grand Rapids, MIArtwork provided in memory of Lindsay Pavey, former NHBP employee.
Baby Celebration
Ni je pi (When): Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ni pi je (Where): Pine Creek Community Center
Wéni je (Who): NHBP Tribal Members
Wégwni je (Why): Join the Culture Department in honoring the
Wshkebonjisek (newborn babies) born between April 15, 2018,
and March 9, 2019, of the Nodwa zibi niyek (Nottawaseppi Huron
Band of the Potawatomi.)
This honoring occasion will include keynote speakers
touching on topics including the importance of speaking
Bodwéwadmimwen (Potawatomi language) for babies’
development, Anishnabék family structures and roles in
children’s lives, and knowledge about when to introduce
uncarried babies into the Pow Wow Arena.
To ensure that the Culture Department has all the
information needed to welcome each new baby, please
RSVP by Friday, March 1, to Culture Administrative
Assistant Henry Medawis IV at 269.704.4171 or
henry.medawis@nhbpi.com.Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid
Is now offered to all NHBP clinic patients!
Maajtaag Mnobmaadzid is a FREE program that
encourages and supports a start of a healthy life.
Pregnancy and early childhood are some of the most
important stages in life. Fostering a healthy beginning
makes a difference in lifelong health.
This program is designed to complement
Enjoy early childhood play groups and prenatal, post-partum and pediatric care.
outings, and valuable discussion on You will receive home visits with an
important health topics such as: experienced professional that will provide
support and education during pregnancy
• Safe Sleep and early childhood. Maajtaag
Mnobmaadzid encourages women to
• Car Seat Safety become and stay healthy before and
• Parenting Support between pregnancies.
• Fatherhood Pine Creek Health Facility
• Child Growth Kailey Cline Tribal Early
Childhood Specialist
• Developmental Stages Covers Calhoun, Kalamazoo
• Nutrition and Branch Counties
616.249.0159
• Healthy Communication 269.729.4422
• Family Planning
Grand Rapids Health Facility
• Early Childhood Health Dawn Cordero - Reyes, BSN, RN
Covers Kent, Ottawa,
We affirm the sacred role of women in the Allegan and Barry Counties
Community as givers of life, and promote
understanding of the importance of family Kailey Cline Tribal Early
well-being throughout the lifespan. Childhood Specialist
Start your little ones off on the
right foot. Sign up today! Covers Allegan, Barry, Branch,
Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and
Ottawa Counties 616.249.0159shaker
workshop
saturday,
March 23 at 2 p.M.
with steve pego
liMited seats available.
The Culture Department will be hosting the annual NHBP
Mnokmek Neshnabé Zhechkéwen (Spring Teachings). Spring
Teachings is a time for the Nottawaseppi Niyek (People) to
relearn the original ways of our Ancestors, while also giving
thanks for the arriving spring season.
Please RSVP for attendance and transportation needs by
contacting the Cultural Associate Danielle Pfeifer at
danielle.pfeifer@nhbpi.com or 269.704.8480
Pine Creek Indian Reservation
Location: Sacred Fire Pit by Pow Wow Grounds
Meals will be provided.
All children under the age of 13 must be supervised
by a parent or guardian.
Reminder for those who enter the Lodge:
Please wear Ribbon Shirts or floor length skirts and
bring extra blankets, a comfortable chair (if preferred),
Feast bundles and Séma (Tobacco) for any requests
and guidance.Fitness Classes
Classes start the first week of February! For any questions regarding these fitness
opportunities please contact Health Educators Shelby Gibson or Brianne Parrish at 269.729.4422
Pine Creek Indian Reservation:
Cardio Drumming
Thursdays at 5:15 to 6 p.m.
Feb. 14 to March 21
Pine Creek Community Center
Taught by Tribal Member Linda Rice
Grand Rapids:
Yoga
Wednesdays at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 6 to March 27
Grand Rapids Group Exercise Room
Taught by Community Health Outreach
Manager Emily Vander Klok
www.nhbpi.com
ndebabdan {check it out}Watch it LIVE on the
Members Only Website!
SAVE the DATE
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND of the POTAWATOMI
Saturday, April 27
11 a.m.
Community Center
Pine Creek Indian Reservation
1488 Mno-Bmadzewen Way
Fulton, MI 49052
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Tribal ID required for entrySave the Date!
13th Annual
Flapjack Friday
April 19
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This is sponsored by the
Environmental Department and
more details will follow!all are welcome to visit
the church at any time.
We would love
to have you.
what's new?
Pastor John McConihay
and his wife have accepted
our call to come serve
the Athens Indian Church.
Please contact Pastor John
at 269.274.0664 for further
information or if you need
someone to talk to.
sch edu le
S u n day
Worship 11 a.m.
Evening Worship 6 p.m.
T u es day
Bible Study 10:30 a.m.
We d n es day
Evening Worship 6 p.m.
Athens
Indian Church2 BIG DAYS. 5 HOT BLAZERS. OVER $325,000 IN PRIZES!
SATURDAY,
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
MARCH 16 DRAWINGS • 2 PM – 10 PM
2 PM: One 2019 Blazer Winner
DRAWINGS • 2 PM – 10 PM 4 PM: Three $10,000 Red Hot Credit Winners
2 PM: Five $2,500 Red Hot Credit Winners 6 PM: One 2019 Blazer RS Winner
4 PM: Four $5,000 Red Hot Credit Winners 8 PM: Three $10,000 Red Hot Credit Winners
6 PM: Three $10,000 Red Hot Credit Winners
10 PM: One 2019 Blazer Premier Winner
8 PM: One 2019 Blazer Winner
10 PM: One 2019 Blazer RS Winner EXCLUSIVE VIP DRAWING • 11 PM
One Sizzlin’, Blazin’, or Inferno member will be
selected to win $10,000 in Red Hot Credits!
EARN ENTRIES MARCH 1 – MARCH 30
Receive one FREE entry by playing any eligible slot or table game with your Red Hot
Rewards Club card. Receive one additional entry for every 100 points earned.
Visit FireKeepersCasino.com for promotional details. Management reserves all rights.Would you like to receive email
messages from NHBP?
Add your email to Everbridge today!
NHBP is also going to start utilizing email
messaging, so please log in to Everbridge and
add your email address to your account to start
receiving these emails. The emails will include
things that are in the Turtle Press, as well as links
to photo galleries, links to event registrations,
updates and improvements made on The
Reservation, and much more!
For more information contact Communications
Manager Sara Moore at 269.704.8314 or sara.
moore@nhbpi.comWINTER MELTDOWN FEB.11 TO MARCH 22
It’s time to put yourself first!
Join NHBP Health and Human Services Department for a
six week program that will help prioritize health. Winter
Meltdown is designed to meet participants wherever they
are on their health journey. Whether looking to lose weight,
decrease stress, increase nutrition knowledge or start an
exercise routine, this program is for everyone!
Winter Meltdown is open to all NHBP Tribal Members and
their spouses, descendants and NHBP employees.
Registration Dates
Pine Creek Grand Rapids NHBP Health
Health Facility: Health Facility: @ FireKeepers:
Monday, Feb. 4, to Monday, Feb. 4, to Monday, Feb. 4, to
Friday, Feb. 8, from Friday, Feb. 8, from Friday, Feb. 8, from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grand Haven Participants may also register at the Heart
Community Center: Health Gala on Feb. 2, 2019.
Wednesday, Feb. 6,
Any questions should be directed to Health
from 5 to 8 p.m.
Educator Shelby Gibson at 269.729.4422
or shelby.gibson@nhbp.org!3132
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Transportation departs at 6:30 a.m.
from Lakeview Square Mall and
Grand Rapids Community Center.
Grand Rapids Community Center
311 State Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Lakeview Square Mall
5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek, MI
Registration is now open!
Registration ends July 2 at 5 p.m.
To register please visit:
https://members.nhbpi.org/mifo
For more information please contact
Membership Services Administrative Assistant
Grace Chivis at 269.704.8419 or gchivis@nhbpi.comNHBP Drum/Talking Circle Drum group for Native men working on recovery, talking circle will be included. Saturdays 311State St. SE, 9 to 11 a.m. Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids Health Facility 49503 For more information please contact Behavioral Health Case Manager, Jonathan Rinehart at 616.514.3646, or jrinehart@nhbp.org
Culture
Nights will take
place every Monday starting in
April. The Culture Department will provide
dinner, traditional teachings and stories for men’s
traditional Dancing and women’s Dancing. A Drum social and
information about Native lifestyle will also be available.
MONDAYS from 5 to 8 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS Community Center
NHBP Tribal Members and their families, as well as Members of
other federally recognized Tribes, are invited to partake in the
activities. The Culture Department is eager to revitalize the
old ways, one step at a time, to continue to progress
for the next Seven Generations.
Children under the age of 13
must be accompanied
by an adult.
Please note that meetings will not be held on the following dates:
April 1, May 27, July 29 and September 2
For more information, please contact Cultural Specialist
Michael Medawis at 269.704.4174 or michael.medawis@nhbpi.comHealthy Start Play Date:
All About Music
Join the Healthy Start Play Date Grand Rapids:
to celebrate and explore music! 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Listen to a traditional Drum from Thursday, April 4
the NHBP Culture Department Grand Rapids Community Center
and interact with early childhood
appropriate instruments. Shake,
Pine Creek:
rattle and roll!
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to Tribal Early Childhood Tuesday, April 2
Specialist Kailey Cline by text or call Pine Creek Community Center
at 269.986.6908.lunch and learn
WEDNESDAYS AT NOON • PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
free to nhbp tribal elders and spouses , $3 for nhbp community members
and employees , and $6 for non - nhbp community members and the public
MARCH 6 {Weight Management} NHBP Dietitian
During the winter months some people tend to be more sedentary and indugle
in more comfort foods than normal. Maybe it is too cold to do the activites outside
or there isnt enough daylight to do them. Registered Dietitan Erin Stark will
share tips on how to manage weight over these chilly winter months and
how making healthy choices can become part of all lifestyles.
MARCH 13 {Preventive Screenings} NHBP Clinic
Keeping up on preventive screenings and services can help reduce the risk of disease
and conditions like high blood pressure. The most common preventive screenings
include cancer screenings, cardiovascular disease screenings and immunizations.
NHBP Family Nurse Practitioner Jolane Conklin will inform attendees when
these screenings should take place and who should get them.
MARCH 20 {Laughter Therapy} NHBP Behavioral Health
Ever heard of Laughter Therapy? Yes, there is such a thing! Laughter Therapy
intentionally puts the energy of laughter into motion to create and sustain positive
energies for the body, mind and spirit. Behavorial Health Clinican Emilia Marton will
share how to practice Laughter Therapy and gain all the benefits it has to offer.
MARCH 27 {Health & Energy Acupuncture} Dr. Krofcheck
Health and Energy Acupuncture is a clinic in Battle Creek, Michigan. It offers
acupuncture services as well as nutrition and exercise guidance. Dr. Krofcheck
will be here to share information about acupuncture and how it may help.DIABETES in
MOTION
2019 Program Requirements
Complete the following steps in any order from Jan. 1
to Dec. 31 to earn the following wellness items!
Complete three out of four steps by Aug. 31 to receive a farm
market coupon book or a box of local produce items.
Complete four out of five steps by Dec. 31 to receive a
pair of Nike N7 Air Native Shoes.
1. Complete a Kidney Function test with documentation.
2. Attend a Registered Dietitian Individual Nutrition Appointment
or Group Education Program.
3. Demonstrate a documented improvement in A1C or maintain
an A1C at or below 7.0 over a three month period.
4. Demonstrate a documented improvement in blood pressure or
maintain a blood pressure less than 140/90 mmHg (millimeters
N7 of mercury) over a three month period.
5. Meet with a Health Coach, Behavioral Health Clinician or Tobacco
Treatment Specialist and complete a recommended action plan
with follow up over a three month period.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
THE NHBP HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AT 269.729.4422MNO DBESHKAYEN NGOM & MIGWÉCH
B I R T H DAY S & C E L E B R AT I O N S
GEORGIA STEINER SONYA VORCE ANGIE SLUITER
MARCH 11 FEB. 15 MARCH 3
Happy 50th Birthday Mom. We Happy Belated Birthday! Happy 54th Birthday Angie. Hope
love you and will for many We love you Sweet Pea! you have a great day!
more years to come. Love, We love you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Anna-Marie Love,
Your Loving Family and Payton Charles Hendrix and FamilyMNO DBESHKAYEN NGOM & MIGWÉCH
B I R T H DAY S & C E L E B R AT I O N S
Happy
Birthday!
LIAM TENBRINK ASHLEY MATT AND JESSI
MARCH 18 RAWLINGS GOLDNER
Happy Birthday Liam! You are JAN. 25 MARCH 12
getting big so fast and we love you
Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary to the best
so much!
we love you Ashley! couple. The two of you make an
Love,
Love, incredible team. Both of you make
Mom, Dad and Garrett
Your Family me so proud and I love you two
beyond words.
Love,
Mom/RandiMNO DBESHKAYEN NGOM & MIGWÉCH
B I R T H DAY S & C E L E B R AT I O N S
LOYAL G. PERRY. V AUBRI FARMER ANNA-MARIE VORCE
MARCH 12 JAN. 26 JAN. 29
Happy Birthday to the sweetest, Aubri Mary Margaret Farmer, Happy Belated Birthday Anna!
happiest little man. I can't believe Mommy and Daddy love Love you baby girl!
that you're already turning the big 1. you so much! Love,
Have the best day on your birthday. Love, Mom, Dad, Sonya and Payton
Love you tons! Mommy and Daddy
Love,
Aunt Randi and Family
Welcome
Baby!MNO DBESHKAYEN NGOM & MIGWÉCH
B I R T H DAY S & C E L E B R AT I O N S
HOMER A. MANDOKA "BABY" SPENCER ROSS
FEB. 27 2019 FEB. 15
Happy Birthday to the best guy In loving memory of a Happy Birthday Spencer Ross!
around! We're so proud of all that wonderful companion. We love you!
you do and wish you another year Love, Love,
filled with many blessings and Lynne Guess and Your Family
new adventures! We love you! Craig Chivis
Love,
Your FamilyMNO DBESHKAYEN NGOM & MIGWÉCH
B I R T H DAY S & C E L E B R AT I O N S
KEVIN "BAMBAM" KEVIN HARRIS SR. TIESHA "NIKKI"
HARRIS II MARCH 28 WILLIAMS
FEB. 19 Happy Birthday Kevin Harris FEB. 17
Sr. AKA Blackwolf!
Happy Birthday wishes! We are very (Walking the Red Road) Happy Birthday wishes! We are very
proud of all you do for our Tribe! Good Fire Keeper. Traditional proud of all you do for our Tribe! Good
job! Lots of love always. Dancer. Cultural Adviser. job! Lots of love always.
Love, Culture Committee Member. Love,
Pop's and the entire Day family Health Opioids Board Member. Pop's and the entire Day family
Love,
Your FamilyMNO DBESHKAYEN NGOM & MIGWÉCH
B I R T H DAY S & C E L E B R AT I O N S
CLAUDE RYAN DILLON WELLS
MARCH 11 MARCH 15
Happy Birthday, Dad! Happy 4th Birthday Dillon!
We love you! We love you!
Love, Love,
Jane and Travis The Bowers, Wells, Daniels
and Hodges FamilyMARCH
EVENTS FOR OUR ELDERS:
04 18
SOUTHERN ELDERS SOUTHERN ELDERS
CRAFT NIGHT CRAFT NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
MONDAY 4 P.M. MONDAY 4 P.M.
06
NORTHERN ELDERS ARTS
AND CRAFTS
GRAND RAPIDS
20
WEDNESDAY
NORTHERN ELDERS ARTS
AND CRAFTS
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
4 P.M.
WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY CENTER
4 P.M.
21 DROP IN SEWING
07
GRAND RAPIDS
ELDERS COMMITTEE COMMUNITY CENTER
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
THURSDAY 1 P.M.
11 A.M.
THURSDAY
25
DROP IN SEWING
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER SOUTHERN ELDERS
1 TO 3 P.M. CRAFT NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
MONDAY 4 P.M.
11 SOUTHERN ELDERS
27
CRAFT NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
NORTHERN ELDERS ARTS
MONDAY 4 P.M. AND CRAFTS
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
WEDNESDAY 4 P.M.
13
NORTHERN ELDERS ARTS
28
AND CRAFTS
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
DROP IN SEWING
GRAND RAPIDS
WEDNESDAY 4 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER
THURSDAY 1 P.M.
14
DROP IN SEWING
GRAND RAPIDS
COMMUNITY CENTER
THURSDAY 1 P.M.MARCH
EVENTS FOR OUR YOUTH:
02 14
HUNTER SAFETY SOUTHERN TYP
ONLINE COURSE PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 5 TO 7 P.M.
SATURDAY 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. THURSDAY
NORTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
05
SOUTHERN TYP 5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
TUESDAY
5 TO 7 P.M.
NORTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
19
TUESDAY
SOUTHERN TYP
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M.
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M. NORTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
07
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
HEALTHY START PLAY DATE:
21
SUGAR BUSHING
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
SOUTHERN TYP
THURSDAY PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
NOON to 1:30 P.M. 5 TO 7 P.M.
SOUTHERN TYP THURSDAY
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER NORTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M.
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
26
NORTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER SOUTHERN TYP
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
5 TO 7 P.M.
TUESDAY
12
NORTHERN TYP
SOUTHERN TYP GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
5 TO 7 P.M.
28
TUESDAY
NORTHERN TYP SOUTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M. 5 TO 7 P.M.
THURSDAY
NORTHERN TYP
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.MARCH
EVENTS FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS:
04 06
PLANNING AND LAND LUNCH AND LEARN
USE COMMITTEE PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 NOON
MONDAY 9 A.M. WEDNESDAY
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE
TRIBAL EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121
PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE NOON
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121
10 A.M. JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
COMMITTEE
HOUSING COMMITTEE PINE CREEK HEALTH FACILITY
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 1 P.M.
11:30 A.M.
TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ELECTION BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101 GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121
1:30 P.M. 3 P.M.
GRAND HAVEN WELLNESS FITNESS CLASS
GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
PROGRAMMING
GRAND HAVEN 4:30 TO 5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M. CULTURE NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
05
SONS AND DAUGHTERS 5 TO 7 P.M.
OF TRADITION WELLBRIETY RECOVERY
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101
SUPPORT GROUP
TUESDAY 4:30 TO 7:30 P.M. GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
6 TO 8 P.M.
06
EDUCATION COMMITTEE CEMETERY AND PARKS
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101 COMMITTEE
10 A.M. GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101
WEDNESDAY 5 P.M.
GRAND HAVEN PROGRAMMING
GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER
5 P.M.
CONTINUED...MARCH
EVENTS FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS:
07 13
VETERANS COMMITTEE LUNCH AND LEARN
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
3 P.M. NOON
THURSDAY WEDNESDAY
MEN'S DRUM CLASS FITNESS CLASS
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
3 P.M. 4:30 TO 5:30 P.M.
FITNESS CLASS CULTURE NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5:15 TO 6 P.M. 5 TO 7 P.M.
AA MEETING
PINE CREEK HEALTH FACILITY
GRAND HAVEN PROGRAMMING
GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER
7 TO 8 P.M. 5 P.M.
09 VITA WELLBRIETY RECOVERY
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 SUPPORT GROUP
10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
SATURDAY 6 TO 8 P.M.
11
MONDAY
CULTURE COMMITTEE
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101
3 P.M. 14
THURSDAY
VITA
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
MEN'S DRUM CLASS MEN'S DRUM PRACTICE
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M. 5 TO 7 P.M.
GRAND HAVEN WELLNESS FITNESS CLASS
PROGRAMMING GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER 5:15 TO 6 P.M.
5 TO 7 P.M. AA MEETING
PINE CREEK HEALTH FACILITY
12
TUESDAY
SONS AND DAUGHTERS
OF TRADITION
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101
7 TO 8 P.M.
4:30 TO 7:30 P.M.MARCH
EVENTS FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS:
15 20
TWEENER OUTING WELLBRIETY RECOVERY
DETROIT LITTLE CAESARS ARENA SUPPORT GROUP
7 P.M. GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
FRIDAY WEDNESDAY 6 TO 8 P.M.
GRAND HAVEN PROGRAMMING
16
BABY CELEBRATION GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5 P.M.
11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
SATURDAY
21 SPRING TEACHINGS
18
PINE CREEK INDIAN RESERVATION
GRAND HAVEN WELLNESS ALL DAY
PROGRAMMING THURSDAY
GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER TRIBAL COUNCIL
MONDAY 5 TO 7 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
19
11 A.M.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS
OF TRADITION MEN'S DRUM PRACTICE
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101 GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
TUESDAY 4:30 TO 7:30 P.M. 5 TO 7 P.M.
FITNESS CLASS
20
GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
LUNCH AND LEARN
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 5:15 TO 6 P.M.
NOON AA MEETING
WEDNESDAY PINE CREEK HEALTH FACILITY
FITNESS CLASS
GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY 7 TO 8 P.M.
4:30 TO 5:30 P.M.
CULTURE NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M.
22
FRIDAY
SPRING TEACHINGS
PINE CREEK INDIAN RESERVATION
ALL DAY
CONTINUED...MARCH
EVENTS FOR ALL TRIBAL MEMBERS:
23 28
SPRING TEACHINGS GRAND HAVEN PROGRAMMING
PINE CREEK INDIAN RESERVATION GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER
ALL DAY 5 P.M.
SATURDAY THURSDAY
WELLBRIETY RECOVERY
SUPPORT GROUP
25
MEN'S DRUM CLASS GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 121 6 TO 8 P.M.
5 TO 7 P.M.
MONDAY
30
GRAND HAVEN WELLNESS MEN'S DRUM PRACTICE
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
PROGRAMMING
GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M.
5 TO 7 P.M. SATURDAY
AA MEETING
PINE CREEK HEALTH FACILITY
7 TO 8 P.M.
26
SONS AND DAUGHTERS
OF TRADITION VITA
GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 101 GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
4:30 TO 7:30 P.M. 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
TUESDAY
27
LUNCH AND LEARN
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
NOON
WEDNESDAY
FITNESS CLASS
GRAND RAPIDS HEALTH FACILITY
4:30 TO 5:30 P.M.
CULTURE NIGHT
PINE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
5 TO 7 P.M.FIREKEEPERS
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