LTBB TRIBAL CITIZEN AFTER DECADES IN STORAGE AT A UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BRITTANY BENTLEY THE MUSEUM, AREA TRIBES REPATRIATE ANCESTRAL REMAINS WINNER OF THE “FOR ALL MY By Eric Hemenway, Archives, Records and Repatriation Director RELATIONS” ESSAY CONTEST Repatriation is the act of bringing someone back home. By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator On July 25, 2012, approximately 100 Anishnaabek an- cestral remains were laid back to rest on Mackinac Island, LTBB Tribal Citi- MI. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the zen Brittany Bentley is Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Bay Mills the winner of the “For Indian Community members reinterred those ancestors back All My Relations” into the earth on a day filled with thunder, lightning and Essay Contest and re- heavy rains. It marked the end of their sad, yet remarkable ceived the $300 first journey. place award. The people reburied came from the Straits of Mackinac, The essay contest, the majority from Bois Blanc Island in Lake Huron, only a sponsored by the Na- few miles away. Between 1932 and 1960, University of Michi- tional Indian Justice gan archaeologists removed more than 76 individuals at the Center (NIJC), was 2,000-year-old Juntunen and 600-800-year-old Arrowhead open to Native Amer- Drive sites. They and their grave goods were taken to the mu- vious repatriations affiliated to LTBB from the Straits of ican students enrolled seum at the university for research and study. Tribes at that Mackinac which supported that claim. The claim was denied in 5th through 12th time had little power to stop this disturbance. For nearly 50 in 2010. A new process was sought under newly implemented grade. Fifteen stu- years, they sat in boxes in Ann Arbor, MI, awaiting their re- NAGPRA regulations which mandated compliance for those dents, ranging in age from 11 to 17, entered the contest turn home. extremely old ancestors to be returned. which was a part of the “For All My Relations” conference. In 1990, the federal Native American Graves Protection Implementing the new rules was a challenge. The Uni- Her winning essay appears in the California Indian Museum and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed which enables versity of Michigan has the largest collection of Native Amer- and Cultural Center’s (CIMCC) July 2012 newsletter and on tribes to have ancestors and sacred items returned. LTBB has ican remains from this state – some 1,700 ancestors from the CIMCC website. been very successful in implementing this act with nearly 40 many sites. Since LTBB had already submitted the Juntunen The theme of the essay contest was “Living Proof.” The cases resulting in the return of 500 ancestors. LTBB also part- claim, preparation had begun to account for the remains and following is from the essay informational flyer: “We can all ners with other Michigan tribes in joint requests. the grave goods which had originally been placed with them. look to historical examples, heroic figures and personal an- In 2009, LTBB submitted a claim to the University of Disagreements arose on how to handle the process, and they ecdotes that speak to our resiliency and determination. Each Michigan to repatriate the ancestors from the Juntunen site. were not returned for nearly a year and a half. one of us is ‘living proof’ that the strength, pride, courage This was based on their age, location and evidence from pre- “Repatriation” continued on page 8. and cultural values of our communities continue to thrive. Write an essay illustrating how you or a member of your family or community demonstrates the ‘living proof’ theme NEWLY CROWNED MISS ODAWA NATION AANZHENII STARR in overcoming historic or contemporary challenges.” “Since the youth track and college fair is a large part of BIGJOHN ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO LIVE A DRUG AND ALCOHOL the conference, we wanted to gather input from Native youth on the conference theme of ‘Living Proof,’ so we asked youth FREE LIFESTYLE AND TO HELP PRESERVE NATIVE CULTURE to submit their interpretations of the theme,” CIMCC Mu- nual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in 2005. seum Project Manager Mara Vejby said. “Brittany’s entry was In doing so, she became the first girl to win the youth inspiring and embodied all the driving forces behind the division (the genders are not separated in hoop dance com- conference … education, persistence, revitalization, health petitions) and only the second female ever to win a title there. and sovereignty. She spoke eloquently to the fact that ‘living Bigjohn, a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ot- proof’ is not merely about survival; it is about the beauty and tawa and Chippewa Indians, set another milestone on August vitality of tribal cultures and communities.” 11, 2012 when she was crowned Miss Odawa Nation 2012- NIJC, a 100% Indian owned and operated non-profit 2013 at the 21st Annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow in corporation, was established in 1983 through the collective Harbor Springs, MI. She was one of four contestants vying efforts of the National American Indian Court Judges Asso- for the title. ciation, the American Indian Lawyer Training Program and “Growing up, it’s every little girl’s dream to become a the Bureau of Indian Affairs in order to establish an inde- princess,” said Bigjohn, 16. “Becoming Miss Odawa is an pendent national resource for Native communities and tribal honor and a great accomplishment. I am honored to wear the governments. NIJC’s goals are to design and deliver legal crown and to represent my family and the Odawa people. I “Bentley” continued on page 25. will fulfill all of the princess duties to the best of my ability. In fact, I will go above and beyond because the youth are our future and always will be.” In order to be Miss Odawa, a young woman must be be- By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator tween the ages of 13 to 19, be a positive role model for all youth, be knowledgeable in Odawa culture, be a young lady PAID At age eight, Aanzhenii Starr Bigjohn burst onto the na- with Odawa lineage who is at least ¼ Native American, be

Permit No.Permit 6 U.S. Postage U.S. tional scene when she won the youth division at the 15th An- single with no dependents and be a pow wow dancer. Con- “Miss Odawa” continued on page 25.

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Petoskey, MI 49770-0528 Petoskey, What’s Inside

Odawa Trails Contact Information 2 Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department 12, 13

September Elder Birthdays 3 Michigan Indian Family Olympics 14, 15

Departments and Programs 3-16 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes 17, 18

Youth Services Department 4, 9 21st Annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow 18, 26, 27

Executive Branch 6 LTBB Governmental Employees Picnic 19

Legislative Branch 6, 7 Events Calendar 20

Education Department 10, 16 On the Pow Wow Trail 21

Health Department 11 Lines from the Membership 24 This newsletter is published by the LTBB of Odawa Indians, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Bands of Bay Odawa Little Traverse 7500 Odawa Circle 7500 Odawa Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 Return ServiceReturn Requested We reserve the right to edit any material submitted for space and content. 2 Odawa Trails September 2012 Being Odawa is all about Freedom TRIBAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY The freedom to be a part of a people, who with integrity and pride, still have and speak our language. The freedom in common with all other Odawak the customs, culture and spirituality of our ancestors. The freedom we have today we will bring to the future AND WEBSITE INFORMATION through unity, education, justice, communication and planning. We will reach out to the next seven generations by holding to cultural values of Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth. We will utilize our tribal assets to provide the LTBB Governmental Website www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov necessary tools to become successful, hard-working community members who proudly represent our culture. With these values we will move the tribe forward. Odawa Trails Website www.odawatrails.com Anishinaabemowin Interpretation of the LTBB Mission Statement Beverly Wemigwase, Receptionist 231-242-1400 Dbendiziwin aawan maanda Odawa aaw’iing. Geyaabi gdaa’aana miinawa gda’nwemi. Anishnaabemowin, maanda egishkaago’iing 1-866-652-5822 dbendiziwin ebidgwasiing mnaadendiziwin miinwa wiimnaaadendiziyin. Gdabendaanaa dbendiziwin kina gwaya Odawak nasaap eyaamjik, maanda naakniewinan, maadiziwin miinwa mnidoowaadziwin gaanaaniigaaniijik debendamowaad. Maanda dbendiziwin Tribal Administration Community Health eyaamiing nangwa, gaanamaajiidona niigaan ezhi bezhigoyiing, kinomaadwin, dbakinigewin, giigidowin miinwa naakinigewin. Melissa Wiatrolik, (Transportation) Gaazhiibiignaketaanaa maanda niizhwaachiing bimaadziwin waabii’aamigak mjignamiing ninda mnomaadiziwinan echipiiten- Administrative Assistant 242-1601 daakin: nbwaakaawin, zaagidwin, mnaadendmowin, aakde’ewin, gwekwaadiziwin, dbaadendiziwin miinwa debwewin. Ganakaazinaa 242-1420 ninda gdabendaaswinaanin, jimiigwe’iing nakaazwinan jimnomewzi’iing, enitaanokiijik maampii Anishiabek enaapshkaamwaad Dental Clinic maanda gbimaadziwinaa. Ninda eyaamiing echipiitendaakin, miigo kina gwaya maampii enjibaad jiniigaanibizad. Tribal Council/Legislative Office 242-1740 Mike Smith, Administrative Assistant Tina Shawano, Maternal 242-1406 Child Health Outreach 1-866-972-0077 242-1614

Tribal Chairman’s Office Diane Bott, The Communications Department welcomes submissions for our “Lines From Our Membership” section of the newsletter, but we Lisa Flynn, Healthy Heart Data Specialist cannot run anything political in nature or expressing an opinion due to a long-standing department policy. Because we have a newsletter and Administrative Assistant 242-1615 not a newspaper, we do not have an editorial page. We reserve the right to edit any material submitted for space and content. 242-1401 The deadline for the October 2012 issue of Odawa Trails is September 3, 2012. Housing Department You can e-mail, fax or call your submissions in to [email protected], fax them to 231-242-1430 or call them in at 231- Accounting Department Mike Lyons, 242-1427 or 231-242-1429. Please only call in your submissions if they are short. We also welcome comments, suggestions and story ideas. Assistant Administrative Assistant 242-1440 242-1540

Mandy Szocinski, Human Resources Department Purchasing Susie Swadling, Technician/Contracts Administrative Assistant 242-1439 242-1555

Commerce Department Human Services Department Theresa Keshick, Chrissy Yuhn, Assistant Administrative Assistant 242-1584 242-1621

Communications Department Law Enforcement Department Annette VanDeCar, Tribal Police Coordinator 242-1500 242-1427 Legal Department Wendy Congdon, Su Lantz, Pre-Press Graphic Specialist Assistant 242-1429 242-1407

Elders Program MIS Department Kathy McGraw, Mark Tracy, Assistant Director 242-1423 242-1531

Enrollment Department Natural Resource Department Linda Gokee, Debra Smithkey-Browne, Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant 242-1521 242-1670

Facilities & Safety Department Odawa Enterprise Susan Gasco, Management Director 242-1583 242-1558 Planning, Zoning and Department of the Building Department Repatriation, Archives Ellie Payton, and Records Administrative Assistant Education Department 242-1581 Gijigowi Anishinaabemowin Language Department Substance Abuse/Mental Tammy Gasco, Health Department Administrative Assistant Pat Boda, 242-1480 Administrative Assistant 242-1640 GIS Department Alan Proctor, Jennifer Wilson, Director Office/Intake Coordinator 242-1597 242-1642

Grants Department Tribal Court/Peacemaking Julie Kauppila, Program Writer 242-1462 242-1560 Tribal Prosecutor’s Office Health Department Gwen Gasco, 242-1611 Office Manager 242-1475 Health Clinic 242-1700 Youth Services Department Kristy Dayson, Contract Health Coordinator 242-1600 242-1593 September 2012 Odawa Trails 3

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS September 1 September 10 September 19 Betty Gregory John Cutler Joan Brown This congressional committee Veronica Henderson Janet Keshick Gary Kilmer was developed as a listening tool Theresa Leo Rodney MacKety Cheryl Martin Lorelie McGlynn for the federal government. It is William Sadler, Sr. hoped members of Congress will Lawrence Peaine September 20 Robert Sadler Hope Reines listen to concerns, and ultimately, Tracy LaCroix initiate a more detailed discussion Dwight Stuebing Cynthia Stackpoole in the form of testimony before Sharon Werner John Vandegriff, Jr. Sarah Proctor Congress in Washington, D.C. Linda Zeppa Other Federal Foster Care Cau- September 2 September 21 cuses have already happened in Phillip Keller Marshall Pierce September 11 Florida and California, but previ- Susan Russo Marguerite Barnes ous caucuses have not included In- Karen Boda September 22 James Smith dian Child Welfare issues. Robert Moneypenny Robert Martell, Sr. Joining Smith for her presen- Duane Stone Karen Norris Garry Shawa tation was Washtenaw County Robert Wemigwase, Sr. Richard Shenoskey, Sr. Judge Timothy Connors who September 4 Submitted by the Human Paul Shomin spoke on the importance of Indian September 12 Services Department Timothy Ettawageshik Stanley Sineway Child Welfare Act (ICWA) compli- Carol Basford ance on both the state and national Patricia Hansen Michael Bellone On July 30, 2012, Denneen levels. Geraldine Kilmer September 24 Smith, Director of Human Serv- Smith said, “I am excited and September 13 Harley Adams ices, presented at the Federal Foster humbled to have this opportunity September 5 Stephen Deckrow Care Caucus in Saginaw, MI. to speak as a representative for Donald Anderson Beatrice Law James Petoskey Smith was invited as the Chair LTBB, and ultimately, all tribes Franklin Chingwa, Jr. of the Tribal State Social Services throughout the nation.” James Leece, Jr. Carol Demario Directors Coalition of MI to speak She noted the experience as Brian Schwartz Thomas Naganashe September 25 to members of Congress regarding one of political significance for Kevin Scott Dennis Petoskey Constance Merz issues of Indian Child Welfare and tribes. Truman Yoder, Jr. Donna Searles John Shenoskey foster care. Courtesy graphic. September 14 September 6 September 26 Marcella Moses-Johnson Lou Hill Billy Kaestner Cynthia Schweiger John Kawegoma Clara Miller Mary Lynn September 15 Robert Stokes Robert Shagonaby Mary Burks Bonita Thom Rose Smalley Ann Justice Julius Kewaygoshkum September 27 Debra Emery September 7 September 16 Joel Kimball Royden Martinez Morris Fox, Jr. Caroline Niebrzydowski Janice Newstead Theodore Lasley Edward Shawa, Jr. Darlene Raymond September 28 Emily Harrington September 17 September 8 Harriet Kishigo Booth Brian Anthony Ida Dodge Sharon Sahr-Seres Henry Shenonaquet Gilbert Smith September 9 September 18 Marjorie Janis Evangeline Blevins September 29 Charles Keway, Jr. Arnold Moses, Sr. Irene Bigeagle Stuart Martell Roy Sebeck, Jr. Edward Gasco, Sr. Ronald Smith Karen Smith Jerry Shonibin, Sr.

MEET PROBATION/COMMUNITY JUSTICE OFFICER AND COURT SCHOOL LIAISON MARY ROBERTS LTBB Tribal Citizen Mary Prior to accepting her current Roberts started as the positions, she worked 15 years for Probation/Community Justice Of- the LTBB Tribal Government and ficer and Court School Liaison Victories Casino/Odawa Casino. with the Tribal Court on July 16, She and her husband, Ken, own 2012. Both are part-time positions. MKR Consignments in Petoskey, As a Probation/Community MI. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Justice Officer, one of her primary Management and Organizational functions is to supervise probation- Development. ers to ensure they comply with the She and Ken have been mar- terms and conditions of the court’s ried for 31 years, and they have two order, and she also acts as a case children, Ryan and Matthew, and manager by referring probationers three grandchildren, Kayleigh, 8, to qualified treatment personnel, sponsibility is to coordinate with Kenny, 6, and Sofie, 2. vocational or educational coun- academic programs and schools Her parents are the late Francis selors and other resources in the providing educational services to Stead and Anna (Naganashe) Stead, tribal community. As the Court LTBB Tribal Citizens and commu- and she has nine siblings. School Liaison, her primary re- nity. Photo by Annette VanDeCar. 4 Odawa Trails September 2012

LTBB TEACHING LODGE BUILT BY YOUTH Submitted by the Youth Services Department thank Regina Brubaker-Carver, Brian Carver, Renee “Wasson” Dillard, Jannan Cornstalk, Tim Thomas, The Youth Services Department along with sup- Tony Davis and Matt Lesky for their help in building port from many adults and elders in the tribal com- the lodge. munity built the LTBB Teaching Lodge over a Our first official event held at the teaching lodge two-day period (June 20-21, 2012). was for the WEUC (Waganakising Eshkiniigijik Unity Approximately 25 youth and adults gathered to Council) UNITY Day Project. WEUC hosted the harvest saplings and build the lodge. The goal of the UNITY Day Traditional Feast on June 21, 2012. The lodge is to provide opportunities to our community community was invited to visit the completed lodge to learn more about our ceremonies and teachings. and enjoy some very good traditional foods. We had The youth started out with putting semaa down to wild rice, venison, squash, corn, fruit, veggies, berries, thank the saplings and cut down all of the saplings to soups and many other delicious traditional dishes. build the lodge. We were able to harvest trees from The WEUC would like to thank all of the cooks the housing complex in Harbor Springs, MI. who helped prepare the food! Renee “Wasson” Dil- After the harvest, we went to the LTBB Govern- lard, Regina Brubaker-Carver, Vicky Lynn, Vicki mental Center in Harbor Springs, MI, to start the Kelly, Mike Naganashe, Pat Naganashe, Audrey building process. Holes were dug, medicines were put Atkinson and Diane Bott were our wonderful cooks down, and trees were bent in the preparation of build- for the event. ing the lodge. Youth then took the bent poles and tied The teaching lodge is open for use; please contact them together. We all had a great time building the Kristy Dayson at 231-838-8830 if you would like to lodge. Many teachings were given during the building use the lodge for ceremonies or teachings. of the lodge. Courtesy photos and photos by Annette VanDe- The Youth Services Department would like to Car. September 2012 Odawa Trails 5

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Resident Tribal Member Tax Information Cross Village (all) Readmond (all) Friendship (all) West Traverse (all) Little Traverse (all) City of Harbor Springs (all) Resort (partial) Bay (partial) Hayes (partial) Bear Creek (all) City of Petoskey (all) TAX AGREEMENT INFORMATION City of Charlevoix (only NORTH of the bridge) Resident Tribal Members are exempted from the following Michigan taxes: Theresa Keshick By , Depart- Credit (Tribal Form 4013). It is to ity Provider Survey, please contact 1. Sales Tax (currently 6% of retail price) via Form 4013 ment of Commerce Assistant your benefit to be able to file for the the DOC, and I will be happy to get 2. Use Tax (currently 6% of purchase price) 3. Income Tax (4.35% of Adjusted Gross Income) maximum number of months for one to you. 4. Michigan Business Tax (currently 4.95%) 5. *Motor Fuel Tax (currently, 36.5 cents per gallon unleaded and 32.6 cents per The Department of Commerce this credit. Also, another important thing gallon on diesel) (DOC) would like to remind the In addition, being an RTM will to remember is if you do move into 6. *Tobacco Product Tax (currently $2 per pack of cigarettes) tribal membership about a few items allow you to purchase large items the Tax Agreement Area (TAA), * All LTBB Tribal Members are entitled to the exemption on fuel and tobacco. pertaining to the Tax Agreement. such as vehicles, boats, motorcycles your RTM status does NOT take ef- *The Motor Fuel and Tobacco Product Tax exemption is available at Biindigen First of all, I cannot express and off the road vehicles tax exempt. fect until the first day of the follow- (tribal convenience store) located at 2169 U.S. 31 North in Petoskey, MI. enough how important it is to keep There is a form that needs to be ing month. *The Motor Fuel Tax exemption is also available at the BP station on the south your address updated. filled out called a “Request for TCE” Example: I move to Petoskey, side of Petoskey, MI, near the Big Boy restaurant. The first step in becoming a (Tribal Certificate of Exemption), MI, (inside the TAA) on September Please note: Exemption for tobacco and fuel is for LTBB Tribal Resident Tribal Member (RTM) is which is available in my office. 5, 2010. My RTM (EBD) status be- Members’ sole consumption ONLY! to officially change your address Once this form is completely filled gins October 1, 2010. All updates IMPORTANT REMINDER: TRIBAL MEMBERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THEIR TRIBAL ID SWIPE CARDS FOR with the Enrollment Department. out, I will then issue the RTM the are sent to the State of Michigan as PURCHASES OF NON-MEMBERS NOR ARE THEY ALLOWED This must be done in writing and as actual Tribal Certificate of Exemp- close to the end of the month as pos- TO LEND THEIR CARDS OUT TO ANYONE. soon as possible. tion (Tribal Form 3998). sible. The current limit on tobacco purchases is four cartons per week per tribal citizen age 18 and over. The same applies to all other tobacco The DOC cannot and will not If you plan on purchasing any The LTBB Tax Agreement is products (OTP) packaged in similar fashion. change the estimated beginning date of these items, please contact me viewable on the State of Michigan’s (EBD) (which is always the first in FIRST, and I will be happy to get you website at: any given month) of a member’s tax the form via e-mail or fax. I am also http://www.michigan.gov/trea- exempt status (see example below). able to fax the TCEs to the dealer- sury/0,1607,7-121-1748_23287--- It is YOUR responsibility to up- ship you are doing business with. ,00.html date your address on file with the Being an RTM will also allow If you have any other questions Enrollment Department. This date you to be tax exempt on utility bills pertaining to the Tax Agreement, I will affect how many months you such as phone, cable, gas, propane, can reached at my office at 231-242- will be able to file the Annual Resi- electricity, satellite and cellular serv- 1584 or via e-mail at tkeshick@ltb- dent Tribal Member Sales Tax ice. If you have not filled out a Util- bodawa-nsn.gov.

ADDRESS VERIFICATION FORMS DUE OCTOBER 31, 2012 All minors need to have a notarized MINOR AD- rollment Department at 231-242-1520 or 231-242- DRESS VERIFICATION FORM completed annually 1521. before OCTOBER 31, 2012. No faxed or electronic Minors who turn 18 by OCTOBER 31, 2012 must versions are accepted because all forms require original complete an ADULT ADDRESS VERIFICATION signatures. Forms must be mailed to the Enrollment FORM. This form must be returned by OCTOBER 31, Department at 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 2012. 49740 or dropped off at the aforementioned address. Address verification forms can be downloaded at The Enrollment Department is located on the first www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/Departments/Enrollment/en- floor of the LTBB Governmental Center in Harbor rollment.htm or you may call the Enrollment Office at Springs, MI. If you have any questions concerning 231-242-1520 or 231-242-1521 to have a form mailed guardianship or custodial issues, please contact the En- to you. 6 Odawa Trails September 2012

FROM THE DESK OF THE TRIBAL CHAIRMAN DEXTER MCNAMARA THE CAPTURE OF FORT tribe. It is a great organization for all MACKINAC “A WAR OF 1812 youth. BICETENNIAL EVENT” Yours truly and tribal On July 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., I citizens also donated work time at two attended this event in Mackinaw Is- functions put on by the Harlem Glo- land where more than 200 years ago, betrotters in Harbor Springs, MI, and this particular week, the British in- Petoskey, MI, to help benefit YMCA vaders overwhelmed Mackinaw Is- and LTBB. land. A battle between British and PETOSKEY-HARBOR American forces ensued on the island SPRINGS AREA COMMUNITY in 1814. That battle was the American FOUNDATION “VOICES FOR response to the Siege of Mackinaw by GOOD - FOREVER” the British on July 17, 1812, one of the The annual meeting of the opening events of the War of Petoskey-Harbor Springs Commu- 1812. Today, the battleground is a golf nity Foundation was held August 2, course. 2012, at the Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Phil Porter, the Director of Mackinac State Historic Petoskey, MI. Parks, did the welcome and introductions, and remarks The Community Foundation was created in 1991, of the events were made by Dennis O. Cawthorne, the and the founders identified 44 key positions in our com- Chairman of the Mackinaw Island State Park; Dennis munity to hold the responsibility of membership. As an Moore, the Public Affairs Officer of the Consulate General appointed member, my position as the Chairman of the of Canada-Detroit; and Eric Hemenway, the Archives, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is to help pro- Records and Repatriation Director of the Little Traverse vide continuing guidance to the foundation for the benefit Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. of the community. Annually, the members meet to review There was a short, commemorative reenactment of the foundation’s activities, financial condition and to elect the capture of Fort Mackinaw: 1. Building Fort Mackinaw: members of the Board of Directors. 1780-1796; 2. The Americans Arrive & War Looms: 1796- In the minutes of the August 3, 2011 meeting, it was 1812; 3. Declaration of War: June 18, 1812; and 4. The noted during the foundation’s 20-year history, it has been Capture of Fort Mackinaw: July 17, 1812. privileged to receive $23 million in donations and is proud Also, during this program, there were the firing of to have granted nearly $8.5 million to non-profit organi- multiple cannons, muskets and other black powder zations. The foundation has been trusted to maintain weapons during the “capture” scene. more than 170 funds and is committed to the community LEADERSHIP by granting 75% to local organizations. The foundation is On July 18, 2012, I attended an event at Bay Harbor motivated by their Youth Advisory Committee. where Lloyd Carr, former Head Coach of the Michigan PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SCHEDULE: Wolverines football team, spoke on leadership. It takes a BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY lot to become a good leader. Staying true to your word, October 3, 2012: The first presidential debate will be learning from mistakes, showing genuine care and sur- held at the University of Denver and will focus on different rounding yourself with good people all helps. The reason domestic policy issues. I had attended this event is because it has a bearing on the October 11, 2012: The vice presidential debate will YMCA in Petoskey, MI. We are working very close with be held at Centre College in Danville, KY, and will focus the YMCA to either help support by attending events such on domestic issues. as this or donate items for events. LTBB donated an auto- October 16, 2012: The second presidential debate will graphed photograph of Carr and a football autographed be held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. by Carr for a silent auction sponsored by the YMCA. October 22, 2012: The final debate will be held at Strong relationships such as these build a strong com- Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, and will focus on for- munity, and I am looking for that with the YMCA and our eign policy.

LEGISLATIVE LEGAL INTERN TANYA GIBBS REFLECTS ON HER INTERNSHIP AT LTBB AND LOOKS TOWARD THE FUTURE Submitted by the Legislative I have helped Legislative Branch Services Attorney Donna Budnick to draft and review multiple I am a third-year law student statutes, including the Limited Li- at Thomas M. Cooley Law ability Company statute. I enjoyed School’s Grand Rapids, MI, cam- working on this statute in particu- pus, concentrating in business lar because I was able to use the transactions. I received my Bach- things I learned from some of my elor’s degree from Michigan State business law classes. I also gave a University’s James Madison Col- presentation to Tribal Council dis- lege where I majored in political cussing the benefits of using LLC’s theory and constitutional democ- and will further be discussing the racy. I grew up in Cedar Springs, statute with them. MI, and am a descendant of the I will return to finish my last Little Traverse Bay Bands of year in law school in September Odawa Indians. 2012 and am looking forward to This summer, I have worked as I learned about LTBB’s tax agree- graduation in May 2013. I have really the Legislative Legal Intern. I at- ment with the State of Michigan and enjoyed my time working with every- tended two conferences and learned drafted a document which summa- one at LTBB and am thankful for about economic development activi- rized the various benefits for tribally- such a wonderful opportunity. I hope ties in Indian country. From what I chartered corporations and to specialize in business transactions learned, I worked with the Legislative businesses owned by tribal citizens. I and economic development in Indian Services Attorney Donna Budnick found the tax agreement is a very country. and the Treasury Director Michael complicated document, but by work- Photo by Communications Coordi- Garrow to develop an economic de- ing with it, I learned a great deal about nator Annette VanDeCar. velopment report for Tribal Council. various tax issues. September 2012 Odawa Trails 7 LEGISLATIVE CORNER We would ment. These shared areas are identified within the con- like to continue stitution by requiring Tribal Council to formulate its de- our discussion cision in either a resolution or a statute which can be about questions signed or vetoed by the Tribal Chair. we have re- This creates checks and balances between Tribal ceived from Council and the Executive. If the Chair agrees with the tribal citizens Tribal Council, then it takes five Tribal Council mem- regarding our bers and the Chair to pass the resolution or statute. If the tribal constitu- Chair disagrees with Tribal Council and doesn’t sign off tion. In particu- on a resolution or statute (veto), then it takes a vote of lar, people are seven Tribal Council members to override the Chair’s interested in the decision (veto). This new system provides for separate “separation of decisions of Tribal Council and the Chair and for the powers” and balance of power between the Tribal Council and the “checks and bal- Chair. ances” within our constitution, and mainly, what are the Not all of the decisions of Tribal Council require the roles of the Executive vs. the Tribal Council and how do agreement by the Chair. Tribal Council has some powers they interact. it holds exclusively, i.e. approving land use plans, approv- Executive and Tribal Council Roles ing leases, acquisition of land, appropriation of funds, Prior to the new constitution adopted in February etc. 2005, we did not have separation of powers between the There are also exclusive powers of the Tribal Chair Legislative and the Executive. We had a one-unit gov- not shared with Tribal Council. One in particular is to ernment with a Tribal Court. I will address the Tribal “execute and administer the laws and resolutions” of the Court’s role at a later time. This one unit of government tribe. The Tribal Chair is now responsible to see all of was Tribal Council. The Tribal Chair was part of the the laws and resolutions of the tribe are carried out. This Tribal Council, and only voted to break a tie vote. The used to be a role of Tribal Administrator under the old role of Tribal Council was to set the goals and direction constitution, but, now is a function of the Executive. of the tribe, made all of the decisions which involved the In summary, since the new constitution, Tribal tribe and saw the decisions were carried out by the Tribal Council is responsible for the decision-making of the Administrator. This system, although it worked well, it tribe, which may be shared with the Executive. The Ex- did not provide for separation of powers and duties. ecutive Branch is responsible for implementation of During the drafting of the constitution, some tribal these decisions. The Executive has oversight over the citizens were concerned all of the decisions and power governmental operations, and through this oversight, rested with only one unit of government, Tribal Council. the Chair is responsible to see tribal citizens receive ad- In order to create more balance and broaden the deci- equate services in an efficient and effective manner. sion-making powers, the new constitution provided for This is only a brief overview of the constitution, if an Executive Branch, Tribal Chair and Vice Chair, and you have additional questions, please feel free to contact separated it from Tribal Council. the Tribal Council office at 1-866-927-0077 or attend a Another change with the new constitution is the Tribal Council meeting. The calendar of meetings is in number of Tribal Council members. The old Tribal the Odawa Trails newsletters as well as our website at Council had seven members, including the Chair; the www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov. new constitution provides for nine Tribal Council mem- Miigwetch, bers, a Chair and a Vice-Chair. Submitted by Melvin L. Kiogima, Legislative Leader, It is still the role of Tribal Council to set the goals and Donna L. Budnick, Legislative Services Attorney. of the tribe and the decisions of the tribe, but some of Graphic by Pre-Press Graphic Specialist Wendy the decisions now require the Tribal Chair to be in agree- Congdon. ANNUAL TRIBAL COUNCIL TREASURER REPORT Aanii Waganakising Odawak, submitted to the audit clearing- I would like to address what house. LTBB Tribal Council has seems to be the largest concern adopted a policy which states that brought to me after the LTBB Com- the audit shall be completed by munity Meeting held on June 2, June 30th. The Accounting depart- 2012. The concern was an incom- ment must reconcile all grants and plete Annual Report was given to contracts (60+ this year) from the the citizens of LTBB this year due to previous year before the auditors the lack of a completed annual audit can begin the single audit, which is attached with the report. then followed by the general audit. The LTBB Tribal Constitution This is a lengthy process which Article VIIC (3) states the Treasurer continues to take more time each shall: year as the Tribe has continued to “… submit an annual report, receive more grants and contracts prepared by the accounting de- each year. While it is the intention partment, to the Tribal Member- The most addressing issue of the Accounting Department to ship at its annual meeting. This making the process of producing have the audit completed as soon report shall include all funds re- audited numbers difficult is the as possible, it is more important ceived by the Little Traverse Bay constitutional requirement of: that the proper reconcilement Bands of Odawa Indians or “The Tribal Membership, process, etc. is followed to ensure through Tribal enterprises. This through this document, directs the that the audit is successful. “ report shall include all appropria- Executive Branch of the Little Tra- Kristina Baller tions of the operating funds and verse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Interim CFO Tribal enterprises by department to be responsible to call an annual With all this information in showing how the funds were spent meeting of the Tribal Membership front of us, it becomes obvious it’s and to include profit and loss state- each spring.” the merging of the process of the ments where applicable.” While there is no one “official” final audit to match the date of the Also, constitutionally, the citi- date which carries the sanction of Annual Meeting which poses a dif- zens of LTBB hold the reserved spe- law like the days, months and years ficult and unmanageable goal. This cific duties and function to: which are the official calendar is not to say an annual audit is not “Receive and review the An- based on units of time, we have his- ever available to the LTBB Citizens. nual Report from the Tribal Coun- torically followed the dates of the The audit is released to LTBB Citi- cil Treasurer under Article VII(C) calendar year, marking the official zens each year upon completion. (3) (a) of this Constitution;” end of the season with the summer This is a separate release to the cit- With all due respect, the above solstice which occurs on June 20 or izens other than the Treasurer’s An- constitutional duty of the Treasurer 21 each year. nual Report. I suggest the citizens was achieved for the 2012 Annual In reaction to your inquiry re- keep in contact with the Executive Community Meeting. The annual garding the timeline of the Tribal Office as to the date of that release. audit has never been a required Governmental Audit date, I would I welcome your submission of portion of the Annual Treasurer like to let the citizens know your suggestions which may help us alle- Report. question was posed to the Interim viate this dilemma. With that being said, what I be- CFO, and this is the response I re- Respectfully submitted, ceived: lieve has become the item in ques- John Bott, LTBB Tribal tion is whether or not a complete “The federal government, report from the Treasurer to the through the department of the in- Treasurer. LTBB community should include terior, has set a deadline of Sep- Photo by Communications unaudited or audited financials. tember 30th for tribal audits to be Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. 8 Odawa Trails September 2012 “Repatriation” continued from page 1. home. Finally, all legal requirements were met, and a The University of Michigan gifted the three tribes suitable reburial location secured. Coordination be- with small gifts to go with the ancestors. Eliza Qualls tween the University of Michigan, LTBB, the Bay Mills Perez and the Ogichidaa Kwuk, a women’s hand drum Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of group, gifted the University of Michigan medicines to Chippewa Indians was established. Preparations began help them when they release the remaining ancestors. for their return. Several tribal members, university LTBB gifted sheets, so the next tribe will have them to staff and others assisted in preparing the ancestors for use in the museum when their ancestors are released. their return. They were wrapped in red cloth with their The ancestors were waiting in cedar boxes, and grave goods and cedar and placed in cedar boxes. Pavlat led a ceremony. We prayed for the ancestors to Many boxes were loaded up. They and the persons understand what was happening, that we were the peo- present were smudged with sage, and songs were sung ple, and they were going home. The hand drum group for their honor as they departed Ann Arbor, MI, on I sing with, the Ogichidaa Kwuk, were gifted with July 23, 2012. semaa to sing for the ancestors. At St. Ignace, MI, on July 25, 2012, more than a Everyone helped transport the ancestors to start dozen represen- their journey. Ogichidaa Kwuk sang three songs for tatives of the them, and it will forever be in our hearts what we saw three tribes met and felt during this time. We sang the Traveling Song, at the Arnold and I sang the lead introduction for our people. This Line ferry. They is the first time this honor was given to me. We also and the ferry sang the AIM song, and Julienne Montour sang the employees most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life. It was loaded the boxes an Iroquoian prayer song. with great care, We went to the sacred fire, and everyone brought covering them food to feast the ancestors. It had been a very long time with blankets to since they were feasted. We sang a lot that night at the divert curious celebration. onlookers. The My boyfriend, Black Crow Mejia, drove us up Village of Mackinac Island and Mackinac State His- north for the reburial. There was no way we were going toric Parks were instrumental partners on the island. to miss the reburial after being part of the celebration Horse drawn carriages were ready. Rain began to fall of their release! I, along with Wes Andrews, Tom steadily as the carriages began the two-mile trek to St. Teuthorn, Joe Mitchell, Mary Burks, Black Crow Mejia, Anne’s cemetery at the top of the island. It was a Eric Hemenway and Emily Proctor attended the sacred somber ride to the turtle mound adjacent to the ceme- fire on tribal grounds where we burned the boxes and tery. The mound is on Mackinac State Parks property materials the ancestors and their grave goods had been and directly connected to the cemetery. Cemetery stored in and the sheets they had laid on while being maintenance workers – Sault Tribe members – dug the wrapped. The next morning, we went to Mackinaw Is- burial pit in the mound the night before. land. A sacred fire was lit to burn tobacco and give food The day was very cold, and it was raining. We for the ancestors. Lightning and thunder accompanied were happy to see the rain which meant fewer tourists. the reburial ceremony, and the rain became a down- The ferry people treated us like dignitaries. We were pour. Each bundle was carefully laid back to rest. Each moved to the front of the line and stood with our an- person present helped with this final stage. Other re- cestors. We took the longer ride which went under the mains which had been found on the island last year Mackinaw Bridge, so the ancestors could pass by the were brought for reburial. It was a very emotional day place where they were originally buried on Bois Blanc for everyone involved, to see ancient Anishinaabek Island. There was excitement in the air. You could feel being honored and respect restored. the ancestors were happy. My friend, Karen Schau- mann, had been having dreams they wanted to be re- LTBB Tribal Citizen Andrea Pierce offered this buried by the water. The carriage taxi was waiting for account of the historic event: us when we arrived, and we went to the burial After decades of being held at the University of mounds. Michigan, the ancestral remains of the Little Traverse The three tribes involved each took part in a cer- Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe emony. Each tribe had a pipe carrier there to represent of Chippewa In- them and to say the prayers needed to send the ances- dians and the tors’ spirits in a good way. Joe Mitchell from the Little Bay Mills Indian Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Bucko Teeple Community from the Bay Mills Indian Community and Cecil were released to Pavlat from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa In- go home on July dians all blew their whistles, and you could feel Mother 23, 2012. Earth and Father Sky stop to listen. Each pipe carrier Approxi- led prayers and said words which truly conveyed the mately 30 Native feelings and thoughts of everyone who attended. Mejia American peo- spotted three cranes flying overhead just as the thun- ple went to assist der started talking to us. It was time to rebury the an- in the release. cestors; the pouring rain did not dampen our spirits as Representing the we carried out the privilege of caring for the ancestors. tribes were Afterwards, the pipe carriers spoke more of what was LTBB Tribal Cit- LTBB MACPRA/NAGPRA accomplished, and we sang the AIM song for our war- izen Wes An- Representative Wes Andrews riors who have endured so much all these decades. We drews (LTBB), Veronica Pasfield (Bay Mills) and Cecil jumped back in the carriage taxi and feasted the spirits Pavlat (Sault Tribe). again. I stood there, holding my breath, watching the pa- Chi-megwetch to Wes Andrews, Veronica Pasfield perwork being signed. The significance of this final, and Cecil Pavlat for giving us the honor of being a part formal transfer to the tribes was awesome and impres- of this journey. This was the most spiritual and won- sive. Ancestors, whose remains had been waiting for drous experience I have ever been a part of in my life. so long, stored in cardboard boxes, were finally going Photo of Wes Andrews by Andrea Pierce.

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ATTENTION MICHELLE CHINGWA RECIPIENTS Just a reminder, the deadline for the Fall Michelle “Students must submit grade reports for the previ- Chingwa Education Assistance Scholarship is October ously awarded semesters. If necessary, adjustments 1, 2012. Students must have a complete file by this date, will be made for any credits, withdrawn or deemed including new application and release forms, student ineligible, according to GPA guidelines.” Please be ad- aid report for the 2012-2013 academic year, a current vised adjustments will be made for any class a student schedule and grade report for last semester awarded withdraws from or earns an incomplete or when a stu- and last semester attended (if different) to be eligible dent receives a failing grade and/or is not awarded to receive an award. Students who do not have a com- credit by the institution. plete file by the established deadline will not be eligible For more information about any of the programs to receive an award for that semester, but may apply offered by the Education Department or for help with for the next semester. Grade reports must reflect both any higher education needs, please contact Amanda cumulative and term GPA to determine eligibility and Swiss, Higher Education Student Services Specialist, at must be received before any award will be processed. 231-242-1492 or by e-mail at aswiss@ltbbodawa- Per REG-WOS 2007-05 050710-008 section III. F. nsn.gov. 2012 Graduation Celebration September 2012 Odawa Trails 11

2012 SPRING ANNUAL SURVEY STILL OPEN have our most successful year yet. Our department’s goal is to get 50% of the surveys back. With this in mind, the opening of the 2012 survey was timed to co- incide with the Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow which was held on August 11 and 12, 2012, and extended through September 2012 to take advantage of many of the LTBB community gatherings that are held. The incentive prizes available have been dramat- ically increased this year. All youth who complete the survey and turn in their registration forms will be en- titled to a $20 gift card from Meijers. The adults will be in a drawing for multiple BP gas cards. There will Submitted by the SPRING Project be one, $100 BP gas card, two, $50 BP gas cards and one, $25 BP gas card for every five adults who com- There is still time for you to get your 2012 plete the survey and return their registration slip. SPRING annual survey submitted. The survey is open Your participation is vital and very valuable to the until October 5, 2012. This past month, SPRING, a SPRING Project. Your answers will be confidential and prevention project of the LTBB Health Park’s Anishi- participation in this survey is completely voluntary. naabe Life Services Department (Mental Health/Sub- The survey information will be used to shape future stance Abuse), has been busy attending community projects designed to keep our LTBB youth safe and al- functions and beating the bushes looking for people to cohol free. complete the 2012 online survey. I’m sure more than a As in the past, LTBB descendants within the sur- few of you have seen Prevention Health Educator Ar- vey area are invited to participate in the SPRING sur- lene Naganashe coming towards you with her laptop vey. If you are, or know of, an LTBB descendant in the in tow. 27-county service area, please call the SPRING Clerical Now that the online version of the survey is clos- Assistant Brenda Schoolcraft at 231-242-1641 to pro- ing soon (August 31, 2012), it’s time to get ready for vide contact information. the paper version. Paper copies of the surveys will be If you have any questions, please contact any of mailed to all individuals in the service area who did the SPRING Project staff: Project Coordinator Angie not complete the on-line survey in early September Woodin, Prevention Health Educator Arlene Na- 2012. The survey is restricted to our 27-county area ganashe, Community Organizer Stella Kay or Preven- due to limited project funding. We are hopeful by tion Outreach Workers Yvonne Goudreau and Deleta shortening the survey length and sweetening the pot Smith at 231-242-1641. with an increased number of incentive prizes, we will Logo by Pre-Press Graphic Specialist Wendy Congdon. NEWS FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Submitted by the Health De- eignty Day; and Friday, September partment 28, 2012 for Michigan Indian Day. Be prepared for these closings by With September here, it is making sure you call the Health time to start thinking about getting Clinic or Contract Health the busi- a seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. ness day before closing for any pre- The flu season is very unpre- scriptions renewals or refills. dictable, but could start as early as There are a couple of new October. The Centers for Disease faces here at the Health Depart- Control and Prevention (CDC) ment. Brenda Schoolcraft is the recommend everyone who is at new SPRING Grant Prevention least six months of age should get a Administrative Assistant, and flu vaccine. It’s especially important Holly Budzynski is the new Med- for some people to get vaccinated. ical Assistant in the Health Clinic. Those people include the follow- ◦This includes household con- We would like to say welcome to ing: tacts and caregivers of people with our new employees. People who are at high risk of certain medical conditions, includ- We also said farewell to one of developing serious complications ing asthma, diabetes and chronic our employees. Carol Field has like pneumonia if they get sick with lung disease. been the Contract Health Special- the flu. This includes: Stay tuned for information ist for 10 years and has retired. Her •People who have certain from the Health Clinic on the last day was August 3, 2012. Carol medical conditions, including availability of this season’s flu vac- will be greatly missed by all of us, asthma, diabetes and chronic lung cine as well as future vaccine clin- but we certainly wish her well in disease. ics. the next phase of her life. ◦Pregnant women. We would also like to remind We hope everyone has a won- ◦People 65 years and older. everyone the Health Department derful month, and enjoy the first •People who live with or care will be closed on Monday, Septem- day of autumn on September 22, for others who are high risk of de- ber 3, 2012 for Labor Day; Friday, 2012! veloping serious complications. September 21, 2012 for Sover- Courtesy graphic. MEET MEDICAL ASSISTANT HOLLY BUDZYNSKI Holly Budzynski started as a Medical Assistant at the LTBB Health Clinic on June 18, 2012. She moved back to the Northern Michigan area from South Carolina in June 2012, but is originally from Boyne City, MI, and graduated from Boyne City High School. She received her Medical Assisting certificate in 2002 from Ross Medical in Brighton, MI. She previously worked at the University of Michigan and in Family Practice, Allergy and Asthma and Ophthal- mology. She has a husband, Shad, and they have four children, Ashley, 21, Haley, 19, Michael, 15, and Lauren, 13, and two grandchildren, Caydence, 1, and Cali, two months. She and her family enjoy spending time in the out- doors, boating, snowmobiling and camping; and spending time with family and friends. Courtesy photo. 12 Odawa Trails September 2012

GRANTS AND DONATIONS PROGRAM By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coor- consists of LTBB Tribal Citizens. dinator Eligibility requirements for donations are it has to be a Native or Non-Native organization and cannot Tribal Administration administers the Small have been funded within the year; and eligibility re- Grants and Donations Program. quirements for small grants are all participants must Tribal Council annually appropriates limited be LTBB Tribal Citizens, must not have any delinquent funding for this program to assist Native and Non-Na- reports from previous grants, have not been funded tive organizations seeking donations and LTBB Tribal within the year and the request is for educational pur- Citizens and groups with LTBB Tribal Citizens in poses, community group activities or an individual ac- them seeking small grants for educational purposes, tivity. community group activities and individual activities. Twice a year, individuals and organizations re- The donations program provides up to $1,000 for ceive funding through the program. The deadlines for requests meeting scoring criteria while the small submitting applications for 2012 have passed, but the grants program provides up to $1,000 for individual 2013 deadlines are March 29, 2013 and August 30, proposals and $3,000 in group proposals meeting 2013. scoring criteria. To obtain applications for the program or for The Tribal Administrator Assistant evaluates all more information, please contact Tribal Administrator applications and proposals following scoring by the Assistant Melissa Wiatrolik at 231-242-1420 or mwia- Review Board for completeness. The Review Board [email protected].

19. September 2012 Odawa Trails 13 “WESIINH MZINIGAANHS,” THE LITTLE BOOK OF ANIMALS FEATURES THE ARTWORK OF 2012 SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS The 2012 Summer Camp participants learned An- of Animals. The artists, camp participants, are Domi- These are the 20 animals they learned, and only some ishinaabemowin names of animals throughout the tien Boda, Myah Waabzii Flore, Emma Gasco, Evelyn of their fantastic artwork used in the book is shown week. They drew pictures of the animals. We produced Gibson, Destiny Kelly, Jarrin Kelly, Dennis Nixon, here. The Education Department sponsored the 2012 a book, using their pictures for all the graphics. The Douglas Nixon, Pamela Minnie Nixon, Patricia Nixon, Summer Camp. book is titled, “Wesiinh Mzinigaanhs,” The Little Book Madison Spencer, Trevor Swiss and Kunu Yellowbank. Courtesy graphics.

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GRANDDAUGHTER RECEIVES THE GIFT OF REGALIA FROM HER GRANDMOTHER LTBB Tribal Citizen Beth Kiogima participated in the Cultural Services’ re- galia making classes which began Novem- ber 2011 and concluded June 2012. Kiogima made regalia for her grand- daughter, McKenna Gignac, 8, who lives in Troy, Ohio. McKenna was so excited to receive her regalia, she slept in her moc- casins for three days, and plans to dance for the first time soon. Her parents are Carolyn Nickles and Matt Gignac. Courtesy photo. September 2012 Odawa Trails 17

The Little Traverse Bay Bands plete jurisdiction. Mr. McDowell also asked Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Councilor, John Keshick, Councilor Winnay to go into closed session for confidential of Odawa Indians for $2,000 campaign support from the Tribe. – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- Wemigwase business matters. Tribal Council Meeting 11:56 a.m. Public comment opened: ried. Legislative Office Staff Present: Leg- Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Tribal Court Room no comments. Motion made by Councilor Otto and islative Services Attorney Donna Budnick, – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor 7500 Odawa Circle 11:56 a.m. Public comment closed. supported by Treasurer Bott to pass the In- Legislative Office Manager Michele La- Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Motion made by Treasurer Bott and vestment Statute. Count, Treasury Director Michael Garrow, carried. July 22, 2012 supported by Councilor Gasco to acknowl- Roll Call Vote: Councilor Bardwell-ab- Legislative Legal Intern Tanya Gibbs 11:45 a.m. Recess called. edge receipt of the June 2012 Expenditure sent, Councilor Denemy-yes, Councilor Executive Officials and Staff Present: 11:51 Meeting reconvened. Closed Session: yes 2nd Quarter Report. Gasco-yes, Councilor Keshick-yes, Coun- Tribal Chairman Dexter McNamara, Plan- 1:12 p.m. Lunch recess. Call to Order: Meeting was called to Vote: 9 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 0 cilor Aaron Otto-yes, Councilor ning Director Bryan Gillett 1:50 p.m. Meeting reconvened. order at: 9:00 a.m. – Absent Motion carried. Wemigwase-yes, Treasurer Bott-yes, Secre- Casino Staff Present: Finance Director 2:56 p.m. Motion made by Councilor Opening Ceremony: Melvin L. 12:00 p.m. Lunch recess called. tary Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Roger Borton, Gaming Operations Frank Bardwell and supported by Councilor Otto Kiogima 1:30 p.m. Meeting reconvened. Coun- Kiogima-yes Motion carried. Kirsch to return to open session. Council Present: Councilor Belinda cilor Bardwell left the meeting. Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Public: Doug Emery, John Kawegoma, Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Bardwell, Councilor Bill A. Denemy, Coun- Motion made by Treasurer Bott and supported by Treasurer Bott to Acknowl- Tammy Okuly, John Gasco, Alan Proctor, – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor cilor John Keshick, Councilor Aaron Otto, supported by Councilor Wemigwase to ac- edge receipt of the 2nd quarter written re- Edward Shenoskey, Jake Boyd, Glenna Kim- Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion Secretary Regina Gasco Bentley, Legislative cept the Legislative Leader Kiogima’s verbal port from Odawa Fishery, Inc. ball, Sam Shenoskey, carried. Leader Melvin Kiogima report for July 22 1012. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Motion made by Councilor Gasco and 2:56 p.m. Recess called. Absent: Councilor Kevin Gasco, Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- supported by Treasurer Bott to adopt the 3:12 p.m. Meeting reconvened. Councilor Winnay Wemigwase, Treasurer – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- ried. amended agenda for August 5, 2012. 3:13 p.m. Public Comment opened: no John Bott ried. Motion made by Councilor Otto and Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 comments. Legislative Office Staff Present: Leg- Motion made by Councilor Gasco and supported by Councilor Gasco to acknowl- – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor 3:13 p.m. Public Comment closed. islative Services Attorney Donna Budnick, supported by Councilor Denemy to accept edge receipt of the Regulatory Commission Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion Motion made by Councilor Bardwell Legislative Office Manager Michele La- the Treasurer Bott verbal report for July 22, Internal Audit Department Audit Report. carried. and supported by Treasurer Bott to accept Count, Treasury Director Michael Garrow 2012. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Motion made by Treasurer Bott and the nomination of JoAnne Gasco for the Ap- Executive Officials and Staff Present: Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- supported by Councilor Otto to approve the pellate Justice position and set up an inter- Tribal Chairman Dexter McNamara – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- ried. minutes of July 22, 2012 as presented. view in accordance with the Judicial and Public: John Kawegoma, Sam ried. Motion made by Treasurer Bott and Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Prosecutorial Policy. Shenoskey, Edward Shenoskey, Jake Boyd, Motion made by Treasurer Bott and supported by Councilor Denemy to approve – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 1 – Abstained Tamela Okuly, John Gasco supported by Councilor Denemy to accept the “action item” contained within the Con- Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion (Councilor Gasco), 3 – Absent (Councilor Invited Guests: Gary McDowell and Treasury Director Garrow’s verbal and writ- fidential Memo 071712-01 as submitted by carried. Denemy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Fiona Murray ten report and travel report for Tribal-State Legislative Service Attorney Budnick. Elder Comments: no comments at this Wemigwase) 9:07 a.m. Councilor Kevin Gasco, Tax Summit. Vote: 7 - Yes, 1- No (Councilor time. Motion carried. Treasurer John Bott arrived. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Wemigwase), 0 - Abstained, 1 – Absent Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Motion made by Councilor Bardwell 9:09 a.m. Councilor Wemigwase ar- – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- supported by Treasurer Bott to approve Cer- and supported by Councilor Otto to accept rived. ried. Tribal Council tified Motion: Request for Funding from the Secretary Gasco Bentley verbal report. Motion made by Councilor Denemy Motion made by Councilor Meeting Dates Great Lakes Fishery Trust, Little Traverse Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 and supported by Councilor Gasco to adopt Wemigwase and supported by Councilor Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Fishing – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor the agenda as amended for July 22, 2012. Otto to accept the Gaming Authority Com- and Recreational Fishing Access Project – Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 mittee report as presented by Councilor September 8 Work Session 9 Mile Point. carried. – Absent Motion carried. Gasco Committee Chairperson. September 9 Council Meeting Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Motion made by Treasurer Bott and Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 September 22 Work Session – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor supported by Councilor Gasco to authorize supported by Councilor Bardwell to approve – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- September 23 Council Meeting Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion and approve the additional position to the the minutes of July 8, 2012 as presented. ried. carried. Legislative Branch for a Senior Financial Vote: 9 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 0 3:00 p.m. Public Comment opened: no October 6 Work Session Motion made by Treasurer Bott and Analyst within the Office of Treasury. – Absent Motion carried. comments. October 7 Council Meeting supported by Councilor Gasco to approve Vote: 5 - Yes, 1 – No (Secretary Gasco Motion made by Councilor Gasco and 3:00 p.m. No Comments. October 20 Work Session Certified Motion: Request for Funding from Bentley), 0 - Abstained, 3 – Absent (Coun- supported by Councilor Bardwell to approve 3:00 p.m. Recess called. October 21 Council Meeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban cilor Denemy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor the Emergency Meeting minutes of July 13, 3:18 p.m. Meeting reconvened. Development ICDBG Imminent Threat Wemigwase) 2012 as presented. Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Program Little Traverse Bay Bands of Motion carried. LL RIBAL OUNCIL Vote: 9 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 0 supported by Councilor Denemy to accept A T C Odawa Indians Water Systems Improvement Motion made by Councilor Gasco and – Absent Motion carried. the Legal and Legislative Committee verbal MEETINGS AND WORK Project. supported by Treasurer Bott to authorize Elder Comments: John Kawegoma report as presented by Committee Chairper- SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THE Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 and approve the supplemental funding ad- spoke regarding Lears Road improvement, son, Secretary Gasco Bentley. TRIBAL COURTROOM – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor dition to the Legislative Branch Budget housing needs, Victories Casino land, the Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 LOCATED AT Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion (2315-0-01) in the amount of $56,000.00 to day care facility, and all other entities of the – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- 7500 ODAWA CIRCLE, carried. come from prior period funds for the costs Tribe. John also spoke regarding the Com- ried. HARBOR SPRINGS, MI. Motion made by Councilor Gasco and associated for a Senior Financial Analyst munity meeting and Tribal Council Com- Motion made by Councilor Gasco and supported by Treasurer Bott to approve Cer- within the Office of Treasury for the remain- mittees. supported by Treasurer Bott to accept the Legislative tified Motion: Request for funds as a sub- der of FY 2012. Motion made by Councilor Gasco and verbal report from the Ethics Committee Tribal Council Members grantee from the Michigan Public Health Vote: 5 - Yes, 1 – No (Secretary Gasco supported by Councilor Bardwell to ac- Chairperson Councilor Otto. Melvin L. Kiogima, Legislative Leader Institute (MPHI) in collaboration with the Bentley), 0 - Abstained, 3 – Absent (Coun- knowledge receipt of the June 2012 Execu- Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Regina Gasco-Bentley, Secretary Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan for Little cilor Denemy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor tive Oversight Report. – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- John Bott, Treasurer Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Wemigwase) Motion carried. Vote: 9 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 0 ried. Aaron Wayne Otto, Councilor REACH Program. Motion made by Councilor Gasco and – Absent Motion carried. Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Belinda Bardwell, Councilor Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 supported by Councilor Bardwell to author- Motion made by Councilor Gasco and supported by Treasurer Bott to post the John Keshick III, Councilor – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor ize and approve the supplemental funding supported by Councilor Keshick to Ac- Elections and Election Board Statute on the Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion addition to the Legislative Branch Budget knowledge Receipt of the Michelle Chingwa Legislative Calendar. Bill A. Denemy, Councilor carried. (2315-0-01) in the amount of $140,430.00 to Education Assistance Act July 2012 Quar- Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Winnay Wemigwase, Councilor Motion made by Councilor Gasco and come from prior period funds for the costs terly Report. – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- Kevin Gasco, Councilor supported by Councilor Otto to approve associated for a Senior Financial Analyst Vote: 9 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 0 ried. Certified Motion: Funding Renewal from within the Office of Treasury for FY 2013. – Absent Motion carried. Motion made by Treasurer Bott and (Councilor Bardwell) Motion carried. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Vote: 5 - Yes, 1 – No (Secretary Motion made by Treasurer Bott and supported by Councilor Otto to accept Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Services Indian Health Service Little Tra- Gasco Bentley), 0 - Abstained, 3 – Absent supported by Councilor Bardwell to ac- member reports from Councilor supported by Secretary Gasco Bentley to ap- verse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Annual (Councilor Denemy, Councilor, Keshick, knowledge receipt of the Rehmann 2011 Wemigwase and Councilor Gasco. prove Certified Motion: National Indian Funding Agreement. Councilor Wemigwase) Motion carried. Trust Fund Audit dated June 20, 2012. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Gaming Association (NIGA) Representative Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Vote: 9 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 0 – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- for the 2012 Summer Legislative Summit. – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor supported by Councilor Bardwell to author- – Absent Motion carried. ried. Vote: 7 - Yes, 1- No (Councilor Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion ize and approve the supplemental funding Motion made by Councilor Gasco and 3:36 p.m. Motion made by Councilor Wemigwase), 0 - Abstained, 1 – Absent carried. submitted by Odawa Fishery, Inc., (OFI) for supported by Councilor Otto to acknowl- Otto and supported by Councilor Gasco to (Councilor Bardwell) Motion carried. Motion made by Secretary Gasco $34,000 to cover the anticipated balance of edge receipt of the Executive Summary of go into closed session for confidential legal 4:34 p.m. Motion made by Secretary Bentley and supported by Councilor Gasco salary, fringe and other expenses related to the Health Department Evaluation and As- business matters. Gasco Bentley and supported by Treasurer to approve Enrollment for Citizenship List – the hiring of a Fisheries Manager and/or sessment as comprised by Independent Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Bott to adjourn. A dated July 11, 2012 for a total of 5. consultant for OFI for the last four (4) Consultant Colleen C. Whitehead. – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- Vote: 7 - Yes, 1- No (Councilor Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 months of 2012. Vote: 6 - Yes, 1 – No (Secretary Gasco ried. Wemigwase), 0 - Abstained, 1 – Absent – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor Vote: 5 - Yes, 1 – No (Secretary Gasco Bentley), 2 – Abstained (Councilor 4:15 p.m. Motion made by Treasurer (Councilor Bardwell) Motion carried. Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion Bentley), 0 - Abstained, 3 – Absent (Coun- Wemigwase, Councilor Keshick), 0 – Absent Bott and supported by Councilor These Minutes have been read and ap- carried. cilor Denemy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Motion carried. Wemigwase to return to open session. proved as written: Motion made by Councilor Otto and Wemigwase) Motion made by Treasurer Bott and Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Regina Gasco Bentley, Tribal Council supported by Treasurer Bott to accept Leg- Motion carried. supported by Councilor Otto to Acknowl- – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- Secretary Date islative Leader Kiogima’s verbal report for Motion made by Councilor Gasco and edge Receipt of Judicial Nomination of ried. August 5, 2012. supported by Councilor Bardwell to accept JoAnne Gasco for Appellate Justice from the Motion made by Councilor Gasco and The Little Traverse Bay Bands Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Treasurer Bott verbal report for August 5, Executive. supported by Treasurer Bott to accept the of Odawa Indians – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor 2012. Vote: 5 - Yes, 3 – No (Councilor Den- Enjiinakneng report from General Counsel Tribal Council Meeting Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 emy, Councilor Keshick, Secretary Gasco James Bransky for July 22, 2012. Tribal Court Room carried. – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor Bentley),1 – Abstained (Councilor Gasco), Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 7500 Odawa Circle Elder Comments: John Kawegoma Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion 0 – Absent – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- Harbor Springs, MI 49740 spoke regarding the Casino article in the carried. Motion carried. ried. August 5, 2012 Odawa Trails pertaining to the investment Motion made by Councilor Gasco and 11:00 a.m. Recess called. Motion made by Treasurer Bott and fund. Doug Emery supported John Kawe- supported by Treasurer Bott to accept the 11:22 a.m. Meeting reconvened. supported by Councilor Denemy to accept Closed Session: yes goma and asked if there is a plan to pay back Treasury Director verbal report. Gary McDowell Democratic Candi- Legislative Services Attorney Budnick’s re- Call to Order: Meeting was called to the investment funds. Doug also spoke re- Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 date for Congress spoke regarding Standing port for July 22, 2012. order at: 9:01 a.m. garding his affiliations with the Education – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor up for Tribal and Native Communities re- Vote: 8 - Yes, 0- No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Opening Ceremony: Melvin L. Department and Casino. Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion garding: Indian Tuition Waiver, Elder fund- – Absent (Councilor Bardwell) Motion car- Kiogima 10:05 a.m. Public Comment opened: carried. ing, Great Lakes bottle water drilling, ried. Council Present: Councilor Belinda no comments. Motion made by Treasurer Bott and Canadian waste dumping in Michigan, Motion made by Treasurer Bott and Bardwell, , Councilor Kevin Gasco, Coun- 10:05 a.m. Public Comment Closed. supported by Councilor Gasco to accept the water quality, Asian Carp invasion, Tribal supported by Councilor Denemy to amend cilor Aaron Otto, , Treasurer John Bott, Sec- 10:06 a.m. Recess called. Land and Reservation Committee verbal re- poverty in general, other environmental is- the agenda to include the motion for the Na- retary Regina Gasco Bentley, Legislative 10:23 a.m. Meeting reconvened. port for August 5, 2012. sues and Violence against Indian women tional Indian Gaming Association Repre- Leader Melvin Kiogima 10:23 a.m. Motion made by Councilor Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, and concern that Tribes do not have com- sentative (NIGA) representative. Absent: Councilor Bill A. Denemy Otto and supported by Councilor Bardwell “Minutes” continued on page 18. 18 Odawa Trails September 2012 “Minutes” continued from page 17. yes, Councilor Denemy-absent, Councilor by Legislative Services Attorney Budnick. 4 – Absent (Councilor Bardwell, Councilor Gasco-yes, Councilor Keshick-absent, Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 Denemy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Councilor Otto-absent, Councilor – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- Wemigwase) Wemigwase-absent, Treasurer Bott-yes, Sec- emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Motion carried. retary Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Wemigwase) 4:48 p.m. Recess called. Councilor Kiogima-yes Motion Carried Motion carried. Aaron Otto left the meeting. Motion made by Secretary Gasco Motion made by Councilor Bardwell 5:00 p.m. Meeting reconvened. Bentley and supported by Councilor Gasco and supported by Councilor Gasco to ac- Motion made by Councilor Gasco and to pass the Department of Human Services knowledge receipt of the Odawa Economic supported by Secretary Gasco Bentley to ac- Statute. Development Management Inc., 2nd Quar- cept Councilor Bardwell Internet Gaming Roll Call vote: Councilor Bardwell- ter Report. and National Indian Gaming Association yes, Councilor Denemy-absent, Councilor Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 travel reports for August 5, 2012. Gasco-yes, Councilor Keshick-absent, – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 Councilor Otto-absent, Councilor emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- Wemigwase-absent, Treasurer Bott-yes, Sec- Wemigwase) emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor retary Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Motion carried. Wemigwase) Kiogima-yes Motion Carried Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Motion carried. Motion made by Treasurer Bott and supported by Treasurer Bott post the Tribal Motion made by Treasurer Bott and supported by Councilor Gasco to pass the Council Committees Meeting Policy and supported by Secretary Gasco Bentley to ac- Child Protection Statute. Procedures for use of Electronic Communi- cept Councilor Gasco Internet Gaming Roll Call vote: Councilor Bardwell- cations. travel report for August 5, 2012. yes, Councilor Denemy-absent, Councilor Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 Gasco-yes, Councilor Keshick-absent, – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- Councilor Otto-absent, Councilor emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase-absent, Treasurer Bott-yes, Sec- Wemigwase) Wemigwase) Motion carried. retary Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Motion carried. Motion made by Councilor Bardwell Kiogima-yes Motion Carried Motion made by Councilor Gasco and and supported by Secretary Gasco Bentley Motion made by Treasurer Bott and supported by Councilor Bardwell to approve to post to the Legislative Calendar the supported by Councilor Gasco to pass the the items contained with the Confidential Amendment to Waganakising Odawak Child Welfare Commission Statute. Memo dated 080512-01. Statute 2002-04 Indian Preference in Tribal Roll Call vote: Councilor Bardwell- Vote: 4 - Yes, 1 – No (Secretary Gasco Employment. yes, Councilor Denemy-absent, Councilor Bentley), 0 - Abstained, 4 – Absent (Coun- Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 Gasco-yes, Councilor Keshick-absent, cilor Otto, Councilor Denemy, Councilor – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- Councilor Otto-absent, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase-absent, Treasurer Bott-yes, Sec- carried. Wemigwase) retary Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader 6:21 p.m. Motion made by Councilor Motion carried. Kiogima-yes Motion Carried Gasco and supported by Councilor Bardwell Motion made by Councilor Bardwell Motion made by Councilor Bardwell to adjourn. and supported by Councilor Gasco to accept and supported by Councilor Gasco to Vote: 4 - Yes, 1 – No (Treasurer Bott), Legislative Services Attorney Budnick’s ver- amend the Agenda to include Confidential 0 - Abstained, 4 – Absent (Councilor Otto, bal and written report for August 5, 2012. Memo #080512-01. Councilor Denemy, Councilor Keshick, Vote: 6 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 3 Vote: 5 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 4 Councilor Wemigwase) – Absent (Councilor Denemy, Councilor – Absent (Councilor Otto, Councilor Den- Motion carried. Keshick, Councilor Wemigwase) Motion emy, Councilor Keshick, Councilor These Minutes have been read and ap- carried. Wemigwase) proved as written (or) corrected: (delete ei- Motion made by Councilor Gasco and Motion carried. ther the word “written” or “corrected” as supported by Treasurer Bott to pass the Sex Motion made by Councilor Gasco and pertains to how the minutes were approved.) Offender Registration and Notification supported by Councilor Bardwell to approve Regina Gasco Bentley, Tribal Council Statute. the “action item” contained within the Con- Secretary Date Roll Call vote: Councilor Bardwell- fidential Memo #072512-01 as submitted

21ST ANNUAL ODAWA HOMECOMING POW WOW WINNERS ODAWA CASINO SECOND QUARTER Drum Contest Teen Women’s Jingle (13-17) Men’s Traditional (18-49) SUPER STAR BANQUET First place: Elk Spirit First place: Waskwane Stone- First place: Mark Kingbird, Sr. Mary H. – Housekeeping Second place: Dusty Bear fish Second place: Second place: Joseph Big Gene S. – Housekeeping Third place: TC Boys Dajia Shinos Editor’s note: Mountain Liz R. – Human Resources Editor’s note: There were only There were only Third place: two dancers in this category. Vincent Bender Steve D. – Maintenance three drums registered for the drum Ronald G. – Maintenance competition. Teen Women’s Traditional Teen Men’s Fancy (13-17) Jamie H. – Maintenance (13-17) First place: Nodin Jackson David H. – Maintenance Hand Drum Contest First place: Makayla Webkami- Second place: Tyler Dashner Odawa Casino recently held its Wesley K. – Maintenance First place: Young Kingbird gad 2012 Second Quarter Super Star ban- Katherine M. – Maintenance Editor’s note: There were only Second place: Those Guys Second place: Josephine quet at Odawa Hotel in Petoskey, MI. Billi Jo H. – Marketing Third place: Jimney & the Laughlin two dancers in this category. The following team members Todd M. – Purchasing Crickets Third place: Aanzhenii were nominated by their peers, and the Amanda L. – Rendezvous Bigjohn Teen Men’s Grass (13-17) directors agreed they exemplify the 10 Melissa P. – Rendezvous Women’s Golden Age (50- First place: Jared Broome Key Attributes of the Picture Perfect Rebecca S. – Rendezvous Junior Women’s Fancy (7-12) plus) Second place: Jayrwin LeBlanc Service program. Each team member Luis B. – Sage First place: Alexa Oldman First place: Karen Pheasant Third place: Alec James Guer- received a personalized plaque and Christina H. – Sage Second place: Nicole Dashner Second place: Faith Carmona- $100. Kimberley P. – Sage Third place: Cherish Kingbird rero Pego Karl F. - Maintenance Mozel B. – Security Ronald G. – Maintenance Phillip C. – Security Third place: Julie Whitepigeon Junior Women’s Jingle (7-12) Teen Men’s Traditional (13- Bradley H. – Table Games Kenneth K. – Security First place: Tiana Schocko 17) George W. – Security Women’s Fancy (18-49) Second place: Teresa S. – Stewarding Anamekwan First place: Zackary Antoine- The following team members Eric W. – Slots First place: Cherie Kingbird Wemigwase Jackson were honored for their five years of Aaron F. – Stewarding Second place: SpringSage Third place: Madison Bartol Junior Women’s Traditional Editor’s note: There was only service to Odawa Casino. Each team Jack N. – Stewarding Medicine member received a personalized coat Marlene P. – Stewarding Editor’s note: There were only (7-12) one dancer in this category. First place: for his/her dedication and commit- Sally S. – Stewarding two dancers in this category. Tristin Antoine- ment. Paul B. – Table Games Jackson Junior Men’s Fancy (7-12) Second place: Amber G. – David K. – Table Games Women’s Jingle (18-49) Aryana Robin- First place: Kunu Yellowbank Accounting Roy L., II – Table Games son First place: Second place: Miingan Jackson Daniel K. – Accounting Roger S., III – Table Games Shannon White Editor’s note: There were only Second place: Third place: Rufus W. – Table Games Maia Montoya- two dancers in this category. Giizhig Martell Kristine H. – Pego Backstage James W. – Table Games Third place: Kara Wassegijig Men’s Golden Age (50-plus) Junior Men’s Grass (7-12) Beverly L. – Backstage Stacy W. – Table Games Daniel C. – Cage Charles F. – Backstage Kennedy First place: Ray Cudotte First place: Mark Kingbird, Jr. Second place: Dora F. – Call Center Christopher C. – Transportation Mike Dashner Second place: Quincey An- Women’s Traditional (18-49) Third place: Mike King Ruby G. – Call Center Alan M. – Transportation toine-Jackson Melissa U. – Transportation First place: Elizabeth We- Russell L. – Copper Café Men’s Fancy (18-49) Third place: Everett Webkami- Jennifer L. – Copper Café Dorene C. – Waas-no-de’ bkamigad Second place: First place: Paskwa Lightning gad Winde S. – Copper Café Kathryn G. – Waas-no-de’ Samantha Call- Second place: Victoria Z. – Gift Shop Kyle G. – Waas-no-de’ away Dayton Sanapaw Third place: Daniel Jackson Junior Men’s Traditional (7- Karen C. – Guest Services Jeremy M. – Waas-no-de’ Third place: Theresa Chingwa 12) Gina I. – Guest Services Kimberly M. – Waas-no-de’ Men’s Grass (18-49) Carolyn R. – Waas-no-de’ First place: Kristine U. – Guest Services Teen Women’s Fancy (13-17) First place: Leodyn Kingbird Kevin C. – Hotel Karl S. – Waas-no-de’ Justin Milne Second place: First place: Vanessa Schocko Second place: Justin King Jordan Bussey Nola B. – Hotel Food & Beverage Sandra T. – Waas-no-de’ Second place: Cicilee Chivis Third place: Thomas Good- Third place: Waasegiizhig “Mi- Amanda F. – Hotel Food & Bev- Tamar W. – Waas-no-de’ Third place: Rita DeVoy man, Sr. gizi” Stevens erage Gloria W. – Waas-no-de’ September 2012 Odawa Trails 19

September 2012 Odawa Trails 21 On the Pow Wow Trail

Michigan Cass Lake, MN 1000 or www.indiansummer.org Contact Information: Paula Mor- September 1-2 ris at 218-335-7800 or 218-766- October 26-28 Kee Boon Mein Kaa Pow Wow 2742 Hunting Moon Pow Wow Dowagiac, MI Milwaukee, WI Contact Information: Alycia September 7-9 Contact Information: 414-847- Atkinson at 574-707-0113, anish- Mendota’s 13th Annual Wacipi [email protected] or www.pok- Mendota, MN 7320, 414-847-7833 or www.hunt- agonpowwow.com Contact Information: Sharon ingmoonpowwow.com Lennartson at 651-452-4141 September 7-9 November 2 Honoring Our Sisters Pow Wow September 14-16 5th Annual Githi Gami Pow Wow Brooklyn, MI Battle Point 14th Annual Pow Ashland, WI Wow Contact Information: Davi Trusty Contact Information: 715-682- at 517-414-4858 or Battle Point, MN 7089, ext. 1011 or ext. 1248 or [email protected] Contact Information: Diane Smith at 218-654-9567 or Leah [email protected] September 8 Monroe at 218-760-3127 6th Annual Honoring the Waters November 11 Pow Wow September 21-23 LCO Veterans Pow Wow Newberry, MI 40th Annual Mahkato Wacipi Hayward, WI Mankato, MN Contact Information: Lois Bryant Contact Information: 715-634- or Shirley Kowalke at 906-293- Contact Information: 651-592- 8924 8181 0987

September 8-9 November 22-24 December 8 Grand Valley American Indian 5th Annual Thanksgiving Pow 29th Annual St. Croix Trails Pow Lodge 51st Annual Traditional Wow Wow Pow Wow Minneapolis, MN Hertel, WI Grand Rapids, MI Contact Information: 320-384- Contact Information: 1-800-236- 7185 or 612-799-0776 Contact Information: Lori Shus- 2195 tha at 616-364-4697 or [email protected] Wisconsin December 31 Minnesota September 7-9 LCO New Year’s Pow Wow Indian Summer Pow Wow Hayward, WI August 31-September 2 Milwaukee, WI Contact Information: 715-634- Leech Lake Labor Day Pow Wow Contact Information: 414-604- 8924 22 Odawa Trails September 2012 LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS BUILDING STRONG SOVEREIGN REVENUE SHARING CHECK PRESENTATION NATIONS SPONSORS FOURTH ANNUAL Springs, MI. The revenue sharing amount is based on two per- TRIBAL GOVERNANCE TRAINING cent of the casino’s electronic gaming proceeds for the By Emily Proctor, Tribal Ex- leadership to ask questions and first half of 2012. The funding is used to support the tension Educator learn how other tribal govern- education and public safety of Emmet County, MI. ments address the issues and con- Tribal Chairman Dexter McNamara, Odawa The Building Strong Sover- cerns of their communities. Casino Director of Property Operations Barry Laugh- eign Nations: Anishinaabek Lead- Through this training, tribal lead- lin, Odawa Casino Marketing Coordinator Billi Jo ership for Seven Generations ers are empowered to share their Head and Odawa Casino Community Development Program (BSSN) will offer its successes and challenges with Manager Marty VanDeCar made the check presenta- Fourth Annual Tribal Governance each other, so they are better tion to May. Training on October 9, 2012 from equipped to make positives Pictured from left to right in the photo by Commu- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pokagon changes in their communities. Odawa Casino, owned and operated by the Little nications Coordinator Annette VanDeCar are Tribal Band of Potawatomi Indians’ If you have questions to ask Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, presented Chairman Dexter McNamara, Emmet County Treas- Casino Resort. or are interested in talking with Emmet County Treasurer Marilyn May with a two per- urer Marilyn May, Odawa Casino Marketing Coordina- The program is sponsored various facets of tribal govern- cent revenue sharing check for $516,390.79 on August tor Billi Jo Head and Odawa Casino Director of Property and coordinated by Michigan ment, each tribal government has 7, 2012 at the LTBB Governmental Center in Harbor Operations Barry Laughlin. Tribal Leaders, the United Tribes a main telephone number and of Michigan, the Michigan State website which can connect you to ORAL HEALTH IS CRITICAL TO MAINTAINING OVERALL HEALTH University (MSU) Native Ameri- the person or program that would can Institute, the MSU College of best address your situation. Emily Proctor By , Tribal Ex- allow it to air dry, standing up to Law and Indigenous Law & Policy For more information on tension Educator prevent the growth of bacteria. Center and MSU Extension Michigan tribal governments, Also, replacing your tooth- Greening Michigan Institute. please review the follow sites: Oral health is a window into brush every three to four months The Building Strong Sover- http://www.michigan.gov/dhs the status of your overall health. will decrease your chances of devel- eign Nations Program supports /0,4562,7-124-5453_7209- There is more to oral health oping an infection. If you notice a tribal efforts to build strong com- 216627—,00.html than just caring for your teeth; it is change in your mouth, teeth or being mindful to make healthy have pain, be sure to contact your munities, organizations and gov- http://www.ltbbodawa- food choices, engage in physical ac- local health department or health ernments. The idea of a BSSN nsn.gov/departments/GIS_2/pdf/ tivity and maintaining an oral care care provider to address your area Program was originally developed Michigan_federal_tribes.pdf routine. of concern. by Michigan Tribal Leaders who To learn more about BSSN Yet, in the United States and For more information, please wanted to collaborate with MSUE and additional tribal governance tribal reservations, poverty and visit: to create a capacity building train- programs, please contact Emily lack of access to oral health care has http://www.mayoclinic.com/h ing curriculum which is based on Proctor, Tribal Extension Educa- led to an increase in tooth decay, M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor of Preven- ealth/dental/DE00003 the needs identified by key tribal tor at 231-439-8927, heart disease, immune system and tive and Community Dentistry at http://www.diabetes.org/liv- stakeholders for current and fu- [email protected] or fax 231- periodontal disease. the Indiana University School of ing-with-diabetes/treatment-and- ture generations. 439-8933 or John Amherin, Edu- However, there are preventa- Dentistry. care/oral-health-and-hygiene/ The participants will engage cator – Government and Public tive measures a person can practice It is also important to brush http://www.ihs.gov/Medical- in discussion relating to the Policy, 231-922-4627, daily to delay the onset of various your teeth at least twice daily and Programs/Dental/ Ethics, Roles and Responsibilities [email protected]. oral health issues. According to the floss. If you have arthritis or have This article was published by of Tribal Council, Fiscal Manage- Registration for the BSSN TOTS study, which targeted Amer- difficulty brushing your teeth, try MSU Extension. ment in Indian country, a Histor- program is $50 and ends Septem- ican Indians from birth to 30 an electric or battery operated For more information, visit ical Overview of Tribes in ber 21, 2012. months of age, when the toddlers toothbrush to make this activity http://www.msue.msu.edu. Michigan and their interaction This article was published by were switched from soda to water, easier and more enjoyable. Your To contact an expert in your with State and Federal Govern- MSU Extension. mouth is a place where bacteria “a decrease of between 30 and 63 area, visit ments and Conducting Effective For more information, visit grows and multiples, so when you percent in early stage, potentially http://expert.msue.msu.edu or call Meetings. http://www.msue.msu.edu. reversible tooth decay, was noted,” are finished brushing your teeth, be 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464). This program offers work- To contact an expert in your said Gerardo Maupomé, B.D.S., sure to rinse it off thoroughly and Courtesy graphic. shops based on various aspects of area, visit tribal governance, but also pro- http://expert.msue.msu.edu or call vides an opportunity for tribal 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464). September 2012 Odawa Trails 23 TREASURY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $186 MILLION IN AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES, NORTHERN SHORES LOAN FUND, INC. AMONG THE AWARD RECIPIENTS Submitted by Northern service area assisting with creating Shores Loan Fund, Inc. and retaining more than 37 jobs for local residents while assisting Underscoring the U.S. De- more than 225 clients with busi- partment of the Treasury’s com- ness development assistance. mitment to revitalizing economic NSLF was formed for and community development charitable and educational across the country, Community purposes to promote economic Development Financial Institu- and social development for the tions Fund (CDFI Fund) Director Little Traverse Bay Bands of Donna J. Gambrell and Treasury Odawa Indians. This includes Deputy Assistant Secretary Don Graves on August 6, training, technical assistance, business incubation and 2012 joined U.S. Representative Gwen Moore to an- a loan fund for potential and existing entrepreneurs nounce an aggregate total of $186,853,456 in awards who may or may not be tribal citizens of LTBB. to 210 organizations serving low-income communi- Both the CDFI Program and the NACA Program ties. provide awards to certified and emerging Community The fiscal year 2012 awards, provided through the Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) which CDFI Fund’s Community Development Financial In- specialize in assisting low-income and distressed com- stitutions Program (CDFI Program) and the Native munities. In addition, the NACA Program has a par- American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Pro- ticular focus of supporting CDFIs which serve gram), represent the largest single announcement of primarily Native American, Alaska Native and Native award dollars and award recipients in the CDFI Fund’s Hawaiian communities. history. The CDFI Fund is awarding more than $175 mil- Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc. (NSLF) was one lion in CDFI Program awards and nearly $11.5 million of only 18 recipients out of 44 applicants receiving in NACA Program awards. award funding in the form of a technical assistance The 210 awardees—177 CDFI Program awardees grant totaling $149,999 from the NACA Program. and 33 NACA Program awardees—are headquartered Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc. is a non-profit, in 41 states. Full details of the awardees may be found 501(c) (3) Native certified Community Development on the CDFI Fund’s website www.cdfifund.gov. Financial Institution serving Antrim, Charlevoix, For more information about Northern Shores Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska Loan Fund, Inc., you may call 231-347-6753, visit the counties in Michigan providing business loans as well NSLF office at 1131 W. Conway Rd., Suite A in Harbor as technical assistance to entrepreneurs throughout the Springs, MI, or visit the NSLF website at www.north- area. Since opening in 2008, NSLF has provided more ernshoresloanfund.org. than $200,000 in business loans to entrepreneurs in its Courtesy graphic. CROOKED TREE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO OFFER STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

By Bethany Prykucki, Michigan State University the Emmet County Board of Commissioners Extension • March 11, 2013 (Monday) 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the LTBB Governmental Center The Crooked Tree Youth Leadership Program is Meeting with other Emmet County Officials and a collaborative education program sponsored by the Capitol Experience Orientation Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Emmet Meet with other elected and appointed county County Board of Commissioners and Michigan State officials and discuss the four-day trip to Lansing, MI. University Extension. The program provides selected • March 17-20, 2013 (Sunday through Wednes- high school-aged students an opportunity to learn day) Capitol Experience about local and state government with a “hands-on” Academy participants will represent the tribe approach. Students will identify public issues and and Emmet County at Michigan 4-H Capitol Expe- then learn how citizens can work with government to rience held at our state capitol. Participants will miss accomplish public objectives and meet community three days of school. If needed, we will contact school needs. officials to explain the program. You will have break- Students will learn how tribal, county and state fast with your State Senator and Representative. You governments work, sit next to their commissioner will visit lobbyists, state agencies and state depart- and Tribal Council during an official meeting, visit ments. You will discover first-hand how state public with various department heads, work as a team to policy is made. Issue groups will include criminal identify community issues important to teens and sentencing, prison system, domestic violence and ju- work on possible action plans to address these issues. venile crime. Students will also visit Lansing, MI, to visit state • April 22, 2013 (Monday), 4-7; at the LTBB offices and agencies, have breakfast with their State Governmental Center Senator and Representative, visit with lobbyists and Issues Identification spend time at the capitol. The leadership group will work together to iden- The class session outline is as follows: tify community issues and propose possible action • September 24, 2012 (Monday) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. plans to address the issues. Parents are welcome to at- at the LTBB Governmental Center tend. Introduction to Tribal Government • May 4, 2013 (Saturday) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Learn about the history of the tribe, what serv- LTBB Governmental Center ices the tribe provides for its citizens and how you Presentation to Tribal Council can become involved. Participants will present the issues we felt were • October 22, 2012 (Monday) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at most important to tribal leaders and make recom- the LTBB Governmental Center mendations for action. Visiting Tribal Government Offices • May 9, 2013 (Wednesday) 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Meet with those doing the work of the tribe, in- the Emmet County Commission Chambers cluding the Tribal Chairman, Tribal Courts and Presentation to Emmet County Commissioners Tribal Law Enforcement. This will require a full day We will present the issues we felt were most im- off from school. portant to county leaders and make recommenda- • November 18, 2012 (Sunday) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tions for action. There will also be an evaluation of at the LTBB Governmental Center the program for all participants. Tribal Council Meeting If you know an Emmet County student or a Little Sit in on a Tribal Council Meeting and learn how Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians youth aged 14- the legislative process works in the tribe. 19 who may be interested in the program, please have • January 28, 2013 (Monday) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at them contact Emily Proctor at 231- 439-8927 or the LTBB Governmental Center [email protected]; or Kristy Dayson at 231-242- Introduction to County Government 1593 or [email protected]. Learn about how county government works and The Government and Public Policy work team the roles of the different elected officials on the can provide “Effective Meetings” training for youth county level. and adults upon request. • February 14, 2013 (Thursday) 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. This article was published by MSU Extension. County Commission Chambers For more information, visit Visiting Emmet County Government and Board http://www.msue.msu.edu. of Commissioners meeting To contact an expert in your area, visit http://ex- Visit the county jail, courts and other depart- pert.msue.msu.edu or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678- ments and end the day sitting in on a meeting with 3464). 24 Odawa Trails September 2012

Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Anniversaries Happy 67th birthday to one of Happy 9th birthday Madison HAPPY BIRTHDAY Aunt Happy anniversary to my sis- the “bitter old ladies who have Michele! We love you so much! Rox! We love you!!! ter, Shirley Adkins, and my Stu Adkins nothing better to do, but sit at Love, Mom. brother-in-law, , on home and complain.” The Brassy Wishing a very happy birth- September 23. Congratulations to Lady celebrates her special day on Happy birthday to Mary day to Toni on the 19th, Carly you both for finding each other September 6. Go out and have a Burks on September 15. You’re the on the 15th, Emma on the 17th, and being happy all these years. great time! From the General, Gen- greatest! Love, Eddie R. and Jason on the 16th. Love, Love, Mary. eral Junior, the Old Man, Sonny Mom/Grandma/Great- Brian Boy and Kathy. September 2 is Marshall Grandma. Happy anniversary to Regina Carver Edwin Amy Pierce’s birthday. Happy birthday & , & Uleski Jeffrey Patti Boda baby brother. Love, Mary and fam- Happy birthday Pae Pa! W and & . ily. love coming over to spend the Love, Dorothy and Don Boda. Selese night with you! This birthday Happy birthday to Momma’s Happy 1st birthday to wish is shared with Uncle Dou- Syrette on September 17. It’s a joy Dollie, Marisa Burks-Graves, on glas, too. We also enjoy our time Congratulations watching you grow up! From your September 15. Best wishes to you. with you and Aunt Justine. Love family up north. Love, Momma. Anna, Wasey and Gia Wemigwase. Liz A big happy birthday on Sep- Happy 54th birthday tember 21st to Douglas Kishigo Booth Saperstein Eddie R. on the Wemigwase. Love you, Mom, Dad, Happy birthday to 20th! From your Michigan family. Nee and the Happy Campers of on September 17. He’s the best Camp Run Amuck!!! guy in the whole wide world! Happy birthday to the Brassy Happy birthday to my great Love, Mary. Lady on September 6. Meanie nephew, Aidan Adkins, on Sep- Happy birthday to Radio on Meanie promises to be nice to you tember 15. Have lots of fun on your September 15. Love, your family. Happy 10th birthday on your birthday. See, I was nice, special day. Love, Aunt Mary. Jacqueline Nicole Kishigo and I didn’t reveal your age! Happy birthday to our sister, Gooding on the 19th! From Happy 17th birthday to Shay Mary Burks, our niece, Marisa your family in Michigan. Mno-Dibeshkang Ndaanis Schuyler on September 5. Enjoy Graves, our grandson, Aidan, our Charmony Davis August 2, 2012 your special day! From your family brother, Marshall Pierce, our son, Happy birthday on Septem- gye Mno-Dibeshkang Nooshenh up north. Chriser, our daughter-in-law, Fern ber 5 to my nephew, Chris Ad- Adkins Avery Jeremiah Davis August 28, 2012 , our great niece, kins. Best wishes for many more. Brannen Eddie man Mishoomis gye Goos Anthony L. , and . Love, Love, Aunt Mary. Linda C. Davis, Sr. Gzaagin Charmony and and best wishes to all. Stu and LTBB Tribal Citizen Teuthorn Jeremiah. Shirley. Happy birthday Tiffany married George A. Willis on September 24th.We Reith on June 16, 2012 in Folly Happy birthday to my son, Happy birthday to Laurel hope you have a great day! Love, Beach, South Carolina. Congrat- Aidan, and my wife, Fern Adkins, Willis on September 16th. We hope Terri, Pete, Big D & Mom. ulations to the happy couple! also, Uncle Marty, Cousin Marisa you have a great day! Love, Terri, Aunt Mary and . Love you all, Bea Pete, Big D & Mom. Chris. Happy birthday ! Love and miss you so much, Chrissy. Walking On... Bob Shag Wishing a very Happy birthday to my sister, Nicholas happy birthday on September 6. Mary Burks, my niece, Marisa, Happy birthday Have a great day! From the King Eddie Rodriguez and my grand- Dove! Love you, Chrissy. and VanDeCar families. daughter, Avery Brannen. Many, many more, Rosebud. To my fabulous mother, who is also the mother of the Slick Sisters, Happy birthday to Kasina Na- Mary A. Burks, have a wonderful ganashe, Angela McCloud, Chris birthday on September 15. This Happy birthday to a beautiful Shananaquet, Gene Uleski, Jr., year, you should wear your crown sister, daughter, granddaughter and Andy Paul Naganashe, Marlene and scepter instead of the birthday auntie, Ayashay (yuta-esline) Powell, Ron Schansema, Karen hat! Much love, KennyBurks (your Schuyler. It has been 17 years that Boda, Jasmine Crampton, Tom Naganashe, Heshaw Adle Khalaf, son). we have been celebrating your life, Christopher C. Burroughs, 34 Rick Dewey, Baby Sam James and being the youngest, you have Shananaquet, Timothy Stead, Christopher C. Burroughs, You are… added so much joy to our family!! John Shenoskey, Clara Miller, 34, died unexpectedly Friday, July Superb, Incredible, Dazzling, We love you so much, Mom, Dad, Emily Naganashe Dillard 13, 2012 in Muskegon, MI. He Remarkable, Amazing Marie and Harvey, Heather and and was born in Muskegon, MI, on Shenoskey, who all celebrate in Happy 11th birthday Sidra! Joe, Nigel, Caden, Maya, Kayla and January 4, 1978 to Charles G. and September. I’m sorry for missing I love you baby girl! ♥ Selese. Oh, and your dog, Laura C. (Burch) Burroughs II, ☺ last month’s birthdays due to being and was a lifelong resident of the Makoons!! sick. We hope you all had nice Happy birthday to our cousin, area. Christopher was employed Julius Kewaygoshkum Selese birthdays in August. Thank you for by Westshore Medical as a home , on Septem- Happy 1st birthday to all your get well wishes. Love, Mno Dibishkaan to Miigizi Miigwan Syrette. health care assistant and was a ber 15. Best wishes for many more She has Dorothy and Don Boda. Noshenh Kunu Robert Yellow- happy birthdays. Love, Mary and added so much joy and happiness bank. Kunu will celebrate his member of the Little Traverse family. to her Schuyler and Syrette families Laurel 10th birthday on September 6 Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. He Happy birthday to was very computer savvy and en- during her first year. We look for- Willis on September 16th. We and will start the fifth grade in Happy birthday to my knitting ward to many, many more years to the fall. Here’s wishing you a joyed quest games which engaged hope you have a great day! Love, his mind. Chris enjoyed music buddy and ex-Michigander, Marisa come and to enjoy with her. We fun-filled day at the water park!! Terri, Pete, Big D & Mom. and sports and had a great sense Burks-Graves, on September 15! love you so much Selese. Love, We are very proud of you, keep of humor that always made his Hurry up and get back here, I got Dada Joe Syrette, Mumma Heather Happy 78th birthday Harriet doing the way you are in school Kishigo Booth and sports, and you will con- family laugh. Most importantly, tons of patterns to trade. Luv ya lots Schuyler, Sister Maya, Kukom and on the 28th! We Chris loved his family, especially, and lots, Ken. Papa. love you! From your family. tinue the good life. Gazaaginim, Nokomis and Choka. his son and his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his son, Brock S. Burroughs; his Miigwetch mother, Laura C. Burroughs; his girlfriend, Bonnie Ray; two sis- Miigwetch to everyone who ters, Misti M. (Junior) Porter and assisted us before, during and after Crystal R. (Scott) Suttorp; his the 21st Annual Odawa Home- half-brother, Charles G. Bur- coming Pow Wow held August 11 roughs III; and nieces and and 12, 2012. Without your help, nephews, Amanda, Nicole, Bren- the pow wow wouldn’t have been nan, Hunter, Nella “Ya-Ya,” and a success. Miigwetch to Harbor Niah; several aunts, uncles and Light Christian Church for donat- cousins; and close friend, Dennis ing chairs for the elders to use dur- Harris. He was preceded in death ing the pow wow. The LTBB Pow by his father, Charles G. Bur- Wow Committee. roughs II. September 2012 Odawa Trails 25 “Bentley” continued from page 1. grandpa in his ribbon shirt. I will always remember him through throughout the years, we will continue to move for- education, research and technical assistance programs which teaching me how to act around the fire. Offer the tobacco to ward—we always have. We will always have these teachings seek to improve the life for Native communities and the ad- the fire, walk to the left when entering the circle, always be and way of being. ministration of justice in Indian country. respectful. These are things I can never forget. No matter Often times, one will see things in movies, or read some- NIJC developed CIMCC to provide California Indians where I go in life, I will always have that in me. It is in my thing in a book where natives are abused or broken. It is al- and the public with a first-class museum facility in which to blood. Being native is something that is a part of me no mat- ways shown how bad things have been in the past for us. portray California Indian history and culture from an Indian ter where I go or what I do, because we as a people are that Everyone always sees the low points of our history. We have perspective. strong. It is in my blood—not just the Native American many stories of abuse and hardship, but we have many more Bentley, 17, is the daughter of Regina Gasco-Bentley and blood, but the way of life; the culture. stories of strength and promise. This culture is one of exqui- Bill Bentley and the granddaughter of Irene and Roland Every culture has had its rough spots. Every part of his- site beauty and magnificent tradition. Everything has a story, Petoskey. She is entering her senior year at Boyne City High tory includes a weak point in the story. Ours involved mas- and everything fits together. The way that the same traditions School in Boyne City, MI. sacres, boarding schools, alcoholism, prison, and much more. have managed to succeed in surviving not only with discrim- The following is her winning essay: For many, that would be the downfall of the entire culture— ination and persecution, but have also withstood the test of I could not ever imagine watching someone come into that would be the end. But we have been through so much time, shows how strong we as a united people are now, and my home and force me out. I cannot imagine watching some- more, and yet we’re still around. I see living proof of that with always have been. one take away everything I own, or everything I love in front every pow wow, every language conference, every sovereignty My mother has served on tribal council for much of my of me with no way to stop it—but my ancestors had to live day celebration, every tribal meeting. Our culture and way of life, and she attended a catholic boarding school when she through that for years. There was pain, suffering, persecution, life are still here. We have done much more than merely sur- was younger. She suffered abuse, and much more I will never abuse, and discrimination for hundreds and hundreds of vive. even come close to years. In comparison, when I look around today and see the Recently going to a regalia fashion show at our tribal understanding. But faces of all of our community members, I can see the past. I government center, I was fortunate enough to get to see some today, I still see her see the suffering in the lines of their faces. I see the struggle of our native craftwork at its finest. I was in awe at some of smile and move for- in the white that ties through their braids. But I also see sur- the beautiful beadwork, quillwork, and sewing that I saw ward. Through her, vivors. I see beautiful, strong, people that have overcome the, there. I felt so proud myself to see this beautiful work done I am able to see the quote unquote, impossible. Every day I am proud to see that by people I know. strength of a true I am a part of something so amazing. It is the exact same way at Pow Wows. I see this beautiful native woman. In Recently I was lucky enough to receive some insight thriving culture all around. The way the fancy shawl dancers my eyes she is a per- from an elder in our tribe on the past. One of the things she float like butterflies, or the way the jingles sing as they clash fect example of how said that really caught my attention was “In our history, we against each other. The way the dancers move exactly to the we have survived and moved far beyond the hand our ene- have had our days of slaughter.” My entire life, I had never beat, seemingly effortlessly— it is a beauty unlike any other. mies had dealt us. We are so much more than meets the eye. thought of the people I see on a daily basis, having to be vio- Watching the precision in these dances, the detail put into When I was little, I would ride to the government building, lent. I have never thought of our ancestors having to fight for the regalia—it’s breathtaking. There is so much to everything help her carry her briefcase—feeling mighty important for any reason. It is then that I look back to recall all of the things that has been passed down from generation to generation being her helper, and sit in the tribal court room watching as our people have been through throughout history. amongst our people. the people I knew and loved all discussed the past, present, One of my favorite things is going to any tribal function One of the most beautiful things is seeing our youth as and future of our tribe. I was fortunate enough to watch and hearing the laughter of our elders. No matter what, they they grow up involved with and surrounded by the culture. where our tribe came together at the seams. I am truly blessed always have a reason to smile. They There is nothing more to have been able to watch all those things. I will never forget always see the best in life. It is opti- heartwarming than memories like that. I will always have those feelings of mism at its very best. I admire that. seeing this way of life strength inside me. I don’t just personally think that we are I am motivated to move forward being taught and car- doing more than simply surviving, I believe it. I feel it, and I and be just like the elders I look up ried on so young. This know it. Inside me, I can feel the strength of my people. to so much. way of living— who we One of my all time favorite quotes that I have ever heard, My grandfather is Chief are, is already being I found on the back of a shirt I bought for my cousin at MSU’s Roland Petoskey, but more impor- held onto and survived Pow Wow of love, and it could not be any more accurate. The tantly—he’s my best friend. Grow- by the next generation quote itself reads: “After over five hundred years of massacres, ing up, I watched him teach to come. We already exile, reservations, broken treaties, smallpox blankets, poi- everyone around him the native have that reassurance soned rations, religious persecution, alcohol, prison, and haz- way. There is no better way to learn and it is such a beauti- ardous waste; we are still here.” the Seven Grandfather Teachings ful thing to know that Courtesy photos except for the photo of Regina Gasco- than by living them. I will always no matter what chal- Bentley which is by Communications Coordinator Annette have the memories of walking lenges we have faced or VanDeCar. across the field, me in my dress, and what we have been put

“Miss Odawa” continued from page 1. teased a younger girl. She stood up for this ture generations.” testants are judged on four categories: Essay younger girl and told her friends to leave the Aanzhenii, whose name means Angel in (What Would I Do and/or Accomplish as community center and not come back.” Anishinaabemowin, has studied Anishi- Miss Odawa Nation?), biography, interview Bigjohn embraces being a positive role naabemowin for the last two years with her and dance exhibition. Public speaking is only model for all youth. teacher, Isadore Toulouse, and plans to con- used if two contestants are tied after the four “I am active in my tribe’s prevention pro- tinue studying it. Her grandmother, Carla aforementioned categories. gram, and I’ve made the commitment to my- Osawamick, is the LTBB Language Depart- “Aanzhenii has not only grown as an in- self,” she said. “Becoming Miss Odawa gives ment Director. Bigjohn is an 11th-grader at dividual, but as a leader for her community,” me the opportunity to encourage young Suttons Bay High School in Suttons Bay, MI. wrote GTB’s Biimaadiziwinaa Eyaawing Pre- women by saying being drug and alcohol free “After high school, my goal is to go to vention Specialist Elise McGowan in a letter is OK. I am very proud to say I am drug and Michigan State University or Central Michi- of recommendation for Bigjohn. “This young alcohol free, and at this age, that is very chal- gan University,” said Bigjohn, whose spirit woman has already become a leader for her lenging. But, you have to just block out the name is Mzhakane Giijigo Kwe which means community, and it will be my privilege to people around you that are into such things. the sun rays that are shining through with the watch her continue to grow and branch out I have a huge family, and I’m the oldest of the clouds and is Bear clan. “When it comes to as she becomes more educated and sets great-grandchildren, and I want my little what I want to do when I grow up, I am un- higher goals and standards for herself.” cousins to look up to me. Not only my little decided.” McGowan recalls how Bigjohn set a cousins, but all the youth in the Native com- Photos by Communications Coordinator good example for her community’s youth. munities.” Annette VanDeCar. “When I first arrived in Peshawbestown Bigjohn started to dance as soon as she (MI), Aanzhenii had just begun high school Photo of Aanzhenii Starr Bigjohn by Tina Peterson. could walk and has danced traditional, fancy and who she thought were her friends were around to my programming once in a while, and jingle in addition to hoop dancing. She starting to get into drugs and partying,” Mc- but these friends teased her for wanting to be enjoys spending time with family and friends Gowan said. “She was shy and laughed a lot, drug and alcohol free. This all quickly and traveling to pow wows. Her parents are but was afraid to speak up. She would come changed one day when her supposed friends Kimberlee Anderson and LTBB Tribal Citi- zen Cody Bigjohn. Her grandmothers are LTBB Tribal Citizen Alice Yellowbank, Au- drey Anderson, LTBB Tribal Citizen Carla Osawamick and Delores Wonegeshik. She said her grandmothers are all very strong and powerful Anishinaabe women. Her siblings are Waabzii, Gijigo, Gavyn and Garrett. “I like to dance and sing when I’m at a pow wow,” Bigjohn said. “I enjoy beading. I beaded my stuff with help from my aunts and sisters. I’m a first degree Midewin at the Three Fires Lodge, so I like to go to cere- monies. As Miss Odawa, I want to encourage Native people to become more active in their culture. I feel the culture is dying out, and I want to help bring it back. We owe that to fu-