ENJOY AN AFFORDABLE AND MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE AT ODAWA CASINO RESORT’S SAGE RESTAURANT

By Annette VanDeCar, Com- the chefs from Odawa Casino Resort. munications Coordinator For $20, a person receives recipes for the foods prepared and samples all Think the Sage Restaurant lo- the items prepared. On March 15, the cated inside Odawa Casino Resort in theme was the Comfort Foods of Petoskey, MI, is not an economical Northern Michigan. choice for you? Think again. “It’s a great way to showcase our With its Teaser Menu with 11 chefs and prepare food people might appetizers ranging from $6 to $10 not normally eat,” Bodjiak said. and its Prix Fixe Menu offering a Patrons can enjoy the lounge starter, entrée and dessert for $35, area or dine in one of three distinct anyone can enjoy a memorable dining areas in the restaurant. Tables are experience at the Sage Restaurant. available in the glass enclosed dining Daily drink features include a $5 area with an outside view, in the cen- Drink Feature (premium liquors), $5 ter dining area that encompasses the Red Wine Feature by the glass, $5 wine tower and a dining area in the White Wine Feature by the glass and back of the restaurant that is more $3 Premium Draft Beer. private. Hours are Sunday through “It (the glass enclosed dining Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday and area) started as a private dining room, Saturday 5-11 p.m. but now, it’s just an extension of the “It’s a fun place to stop in for a The centerpiece of Odawa Casino Resort’s Sage Restaurant is its 16-foot wine tower. main dining room,” Scully said. cocktail and some appetizers,” Odawa “However, we do have groups use it Casino Resort Food and Beverage “I think Sage accomplished that.” where from 20 to 34 people. Whites, Champagne and Sparking for meetings and special events.” Director Mike Bodjiak said. “Our The most popular items on the “Chef Tasting Events keep me Wine, Port by the Bottle, Sherry by To add to the ambiance of the Teaser Menu and our Prix Fixe Menu regular menu are the 8-ounce Grilled on my toes,” Sargent said. “It pushes the Glass, Michigan Wines, Half Bot- restaurant, a piano was added a few are very economical. Natural Beef Filet ($35) and Thyme me to be more creative.” tles, House Wine and Premium months after it opened. At peak time, “We wanted to make it a restau- Roasted Halibut ($32). The Shrimp Scully said customers get a full- Wines by the glass are also available. there is a live piano player Wednesday rant everyone can afford.” and Clam Chowder ($6) is also very blown culinary experience at the A Weekly Wine Tasting Event is through Saturday, but there is always Along those lines, Sage Manager popular. Chef Tasting Events. held every Saturday from 3-5 p.m. It piano music because it plays itself. Rob Scully said the prices on the reg- After dinner, patrons receive “It’s a great way for Rob to meet features “Sage Staff Top Picks of the “It adds to your total dining ex- ular menu were lowered from what Mignardisse made by Pastry Chef our guests in an intimate setting,” Week,” and the cost is $10 per person. perience here,” Bodjiak said of the they were when the restaurant Megan Rock. Mignardisse is a French Scully said. “Our best selling point is the piano. opened in August 2007. Entrees on word that loosely translates to a plate The Valentine’s Day for Two wine tower,” Scully said. “It’s a novelty From personal experience, I can the regular menu range from $25-$48 of small sweets. special on February 14 was successful. thing. People like to see us pick a bot- say the wait staff is very attentive, but with seven entrees $35 or less. The “I selected the menu items with “From 7 to 9 (p.m.), there was tle of wine for them. With our wide not overbearing. most expensive is the 24-ounce the thought these are entrees people standing room only,” Scully said. selection of wine, there is something “We wanted a particular kind of Spiced Bone-In Ribeye for $48. who care about food and want a good The centerpiece of the Sage for everyone. wait staff,” Scully said. “We wanted There are no age restrictions in experience would appreciate,” Sargent Restaurant is the 16-foot wine tower. “We deal with local vendors, so wait staff that would devote more terms of who can dine at the restau- said. “We change to our spring menu Sage has an extensive wine list that we have wine with names people rec- time to the customer. It took us two rant, and there is no dress code. on April 1. features Domestic Reds, Domestic ognize.” weeks to train the wait staff. Our at- “We want to break the percep- “We have our signature entrees, and Imported Reds, Imported Reds, The Cooking Show Live events tention to detail sets us apart.” tion the average person can’t afford to but our menu is seasonal with the Domestic Whites and Imported are held in Ovation Hall and feature Scully has run restaurants for 20 eat here,” Scully said. availability of food.” years, working the last six years for “Bay Harbor people say Sage is Besides the Teaser Menu and the Stafford’s. He lived in Mt. Pleasant, comparable to the other high-end regular menu, there are specials. Sage MI, and witnessed first-hand what restaurants they’ve dined at, but at a Brunch started on March 23, and it the economic impact a casino can more economical price.” runs from noon to 3 p.m. every Sun- have on an area. Sage Chef Rob Sargent agreed. day. The Brunch is $25, and the The Soaring Eagle Casino and “The value you get here is in- Champagne Brunch is $35. Every Resort, owned and operated by the comparable to any other local area Saturday night, Sage offers a Chef se- Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, is in restaurant,” Sargent said. lected beef filet paired with a lobster Mt. Pleasant. The original plan was to include for $40. “It was a once in a lifetime op- a steakhouse in Odawa Casino Re- There are also Chef Tasting portunity for me,” Scully said. “You sort, but Bodjiak felt “we needed to Events where the food is prepared in only see restaurants like the Sage in be more than a steakhouse.” front of patrons, and Sargent explains the metro markets. Prior to Sage “We wanted to give people a dis- the process. The events, which are tinct dining experience,” Bodjiak said. $95 per person, have attracted any- (L to R) Chef Rob Sargent and Manager Rob Scully in front of the 16-foot wine tower. “Sage” continued on page 11. What’s Inside Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians 7500 Odawa Circle PRESORTED FIRST CLASS U.S. Postage Odawa Trails Contact Information 2 Grill Coming to Copper Cafe’ 11 Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 PAID Petoskey, MI 49770-0528 April Elder Birthdays 3 On the Pow Wow Trail 12 Permit No. 6 Departments and Programs 3-10 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes 13

Return Service Requested Tribal Administration 4 Lines from the Membership 14

Health Department 5 Native News 15

Language Program 6 LTBB Receives American Red Cross Gift 15

Events Calendar 8 Native News Briefs 16

Education Department 9, 10 Ovation Hall Entertainment 20

This newsletter is published by the LTBB of Odawa Indians, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740. We reserve the right to edit any material submitted for space and content. 2 Odawa Trails April 2008

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 cul- LTBB Governmental Website www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov tural values of Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth. We will utilize our tribal assets to provide the nec- essary tools to become successful, hard-working community members who proudly represent our culture. With these values we will Tammy Gasco, Receptionist 231-242-1400 move the tribe forward. 1-866-652-5822 Anishinaabemowin Interpretation of the LTBB Mission Statement Tribal Administration Dbendiziwin aawan maanda Odawa aaw’iing. Geyaabi gdaa’aana miinawa gda’nwemi. Anishnaabemowin, maanda egishkaago’iing Melissa Wiatrolik, Administrative Assistant 242-1420 dbendiziwin ebidgwasiing mnaadendiziwin miinwa wiimnaaadendiziyin. Gdabendaanaa dbendiziwin kina gwaya Odawak nasaap eyaamjik, maanda naakniewinan, maadiziwin miinwa mnidoowaadziwin gaanaaniigaaniijik debendamowaad. Maanda dbendizi- Tribal Council/Legislative Office win eyaamiing nangwa, gaanamaajiidona niigaan ezhi bezhigoyiing, kinomaadwin, dbakinigewin, giigidowin miinwa naakinigewin. Mike Smith, Administrative Assistant 242-1406 Gaazhiibiignaketaanaa maanda niizhwaachiing bimaadziwin waabii’aamigak mjignamiing ninda mnomaadiziwinan echipiiten- 1-866-972-0077 daakin: nbwaakaawin, zaagidwin, mnaadendmowin, aakde’ewin, gwekwaadiziwin, dbaadendiziwin miinwa debwewin. Ganakaazi- naa ninda gdabendaaswinaanin, jimiigwe’iing nakaazwinan jimnomewzi’iing, enitaanokiijik maampii Anishiabek enaapshkaamwaad maanda gbimaadziwinaa. Ninda eyaamiing echipiitendaakin, miigo kina gwaya maampii enjibaad jiniigaanibizad. Tribal Chairman’s Office Lisa Flynn, Administrative Assistant 242-1401 Accounting Department Kathy McGraw, Assistant 242-1441 Christine Breed, Staff Accountant/Contracts 242-1443

Archives and Records Department Michael L. Lyons, Administrative Assistant 242-1450 Commerce Department Annette VanDeCar David K. Burks Theresa Keshick, Assistant 242-1584 Communications Pre-Press Graphics Communications Department Annette VanDeCar, Coordinator 242-1427 Coordinator Specialist David K. Burks, Pre-Press Graphics Specialist 242-1429 231-242-1427 231-242-1429 Cultural Preservation Department Leonard “Joe” Mitchell, Coordinator 242-1451 The Communications Department welcomes submissions for our “Lines From Our Membership” section of the newsletter, but we can- Education Department not run anything political in nature or expressing an opinion due to a long-standing department policy. Because we have a newsletter and Beverly Wemigwase, Administrative Assistant 242-1480 not a newspaper, we do not have an editorial page. We reserve the right to edit any material submitted for space and content. Odawa Trails Elders Program The deadline for the May issue of is March 17. You can e-mail, fax or call your submissions in to newsletter@ltbbodawa- Tina Peterson, Assistant 242-1423 nsn.gov, fax them to 231-242-1430 or call them in at 231-242-1427. Please only call in your submissions if they are short. We also welcome comments, suggestions and story ideas. Many of the fonts we use are free from our friends at www.1001fonts.com. Enrollment Department Odawa Trails [email protected] Linda Gokee, Administrative Assistant 242-1521 Newsletter - Advertising Rates Phone: 231-242-1427 Fax: 231-242-1430 Environmental Services Department 1 Column 2 Columns 3 Columns 4 Columns 5 Columns

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Language Program 1 col. x 7 in. $23.80 2 col. x 7 in. $47.60 3 col. x 7 in. $71.40 4 col. x 7 in. $95.20 5 col. x 7 in. $119.00 Carla McFall, Coordinator 242-1454 $22.40 $44.80 $67.20 $89.60 $112.00 Janelle Smith, Assistant 242-1456 $28 $56 $84 $112 $140 Isabelle Osawamick, Instructor 242-1459 7 inches $21.00 $42.00 $63.00 $84.00 $105.00 Doreen Peltier, Instructor 242-1528 $27.20 $54.40 $81.60 $108.80 $136.00 Orien Corbiere, Curriculum Specialist 242-1457 1 col. x 8 in. 2 col. x 8 in. 3 col. x 8 in. 4 col. x 8 in. 5 col. x 8 in. $32 $25.60 $64 $51.20 $96 $76.80 $128 $102.40 $160 $128.00 8 inches $24.00 $48.00 $72.00 $96.00 $120.00 Law Enforcement Department 4 col. x 9 in. 5 col. x 9 in. Tribal Police 242-1500 1 col. x 9 in. $30.60 2 col. x 9 in. $61.20 3 col. x 9 in. $91.80 $112.20 $139.40 $28.80 $57.60 $86.40 $132 $105.60 $164 $131.20 $36 $72 $108 Regular Ad Regular Ad

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Elders Program Report Elder Birthdays April 1 April 11 April 22 Loretta Cook Christine Haines Wanda Carr delay in getting your reimbursement. John Kenoshmeg, Sr. Marion Perry Remember to send in the signed ap- April 23 plication form with your requests. April 2 April 12 Jean Boda All food and utility bills must Evelyn Andrews LaVerne Bottoms Roy Miron be from the year 2008! Vicki Emery Richard Kilborn Elmer Shananaquet The Long Term Care and As- Kathleen Guzinski Norman Rittenhouse, sisted Living Task Force completed Marilyn Hume Sr. April 24 the year-long research and the Elders Betty Peacock Mary Bowers Assessment survey. The task force Mark Wabanimkee April 13 Sarah VanDeCar will conduct a public meeting on Janice Grooms April 17 from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. at April 3 Magdalene Kosequat Vernon Lasley April 25 the LTBB Governmental Center in Bill Denemy, Sr. Willie Rawls, Jr. Gary Kaestner Harbor Springs, MI, to gather input George Nedeau on the extent of elders’ needs and April 6 April 14 April 27 other issues of concern from tribal Ricky Reiter Kevin Barry Nellie Harmon citizens. The most common chronic Steven Shenoskey diseases found among our elders are April 15 April 28 The elders presented Lily Olson with these gifts for her years of service at the Elders Luncheons. high blood pressure, arthritis, dia- April 7 Sharon Duffey Christina Chrysler Karl Kilborn betes, depression and osteoporosis. A Larry Cartwright Alfred Sprague By Marie “Tootsie” Miller, Eld- Elders attended the 38th An- question we need to answer is: If and Thomas Nonqueskwa ers Program Coordinator nual Native American Critical Issues how should we develop a plan of ac- James Tepakeyah April 17 Conference in Mt. Pleasant, MI, Merle Hansen April 29 tion for long term care as it affects the Edna Caron Aanii Kikaajik! from March 13-15. This year’s con- April 8 tribal elder and the family, the tribe, Elsie Carson Wow, has this been a long win- ference theme coincides with the the tribe’s health and welfare provider Mitchell Baker, Sr. April 19 John Boursaw ter! We are hoping spring is here by UNITY theme, “National Initiative organizations and the culture of the Rose Newman Frank Ettawageshik April 30 the time you read this. I think this to Strengthen Native Families.” We tribe itself. April 9 Thelma Fisher Donnie Case year will be memorable for the recognized the power inherent in Burial request program regula- Evangeline Badgero Robert Kaestner amount of snow we’ve had, and for each age or stage of life to help pre- tions have been delegated to the Mary Quick April 20 James Keway the cold, frigid temperatures! pare the way for our lasting future. Human Services Department located Catherine Laba Our elders experienced a new This conference highlighted infor- Wayne Stine Linda Steinman Larry LaCroix at 915 Emmet St. in Petoskey, MI. Sharon Tracey Pauline Walker change in our Tuesday and Thursday mation showing each generation has Burial assistance funds are limited to Elders Luncheons. We went to cafe- the capacity to initiate vast changes $8,000 per deceased LTBB Tribal teria style service starting on March in how we live. Citizen. Human Services staff will 4. In doing so, we lost one of our Several elders and LTBB Tribal verify any items submitted are allow- servers. Lily Olson has been one of Citizens are attending the 14th An- able under the Burial Program our servers for years. She is still em- nual Anishinaabemowin Teg, Inc. Statute WOS 2006-017 before pro- ployed by the tribe, but is working at Conference in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, cessing any burial funds request. If Odawa Casino Resort. Lily has been held March 26-30. There are a wide you have any questions, please call so generous to our elders with her at- array of presenters to share their Human Services Coordinator Kristi tentiveness and her helpful ways. We knowledge and wisdom to assist us in Houghton at 231-242-1632. will miss her tremendously, and as a retaining and revitalizing Anishi- The elder portion of the Educa- token of our appreciation, we gave naabemowin. Our language is slowly tional Gardens at Arlington Park in her gifts at the February 28 Elders disappearing, and attending confer- Petoskey will be turned over to us Luncheon. ences such as this, shows we are tak- and the Environmental Services De- Our housekeeping and snow re- ing the right steps in keeping our partment to take care of again this moval programs are moving along language alive. year. We are looking for volunteers to smoothly. The Hannahville Indian Com- help plant and plan the garden. Sometime this summer, we hope munity is hosting our next Michigan We are so happy to see spring is to collaborate again with the Lan- Indian Elders Association meeting around the corner. April showers guage Program, the Health Depart- from April 7-9. We look forward to bring May flowers. Let’s hope this is ment and the Youth Services meeting with our fellow tribal associ- true for northern Michigan. Department to have a fun activity at ates. If you have any questions or Wah-Wahs-Noo Da Ke Elder Hous- Once again, we received funding comments, please don’t hesitate to ing Development north of Harbor for elders, who reach the age of 55 in call us at 231-242-1423 or 231-242- Springs, MI. 2008, to receive reimbursement for 1422. We will be accepting applica- food and utilities purchased or used Photo by Communications Coor- The LTBB Elders is available on the tions for a contract lawn mower. The during the calendar year 2008. Please summer mowing season should be read the application letter carefully, dinator Annette VanDeCar. Program mailed out LTBB website at starting in mid-May. not doing so could result in a long the applications for the www.ltbbodawa- 2008 Food and Utility nsn.gov. The LTBB Head Start children visited the elders at Reimbursement. In doing so, we Frederick Blowers the Elders Luncheon on February 28. Photos by have found some elders Charles Brooks Communications Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. who do not have ad- Patricia Brown dresses on file. Andrea Cagle If you or someone Henry Daniels you know is on the list Theresa Gourd below, please have him Betty Iliff-DeBusk or her contact the En- Elizabeth Jordan rollment Department Lorraine LaCroix at 231-242-1520 or Edward Paul 231-242-1521 to up- Joseph Petoskey date his or her address. Steven Potter If you have access Alvina Ruth to the Internet, the ad- Mabel Shomin dress verification form Dwight Stuebing 4 Odawa Trails April 2008

ATTENTION ALL LTBB TRIBAL CITIZENS RESERVATIONS FOR LTBB GOVERNMENTAL CENTER COMMONS AREA AND COMMUNITY CENTER INTERESTED IN WALLEYE SPEARING Submitted by Tammy Gasco, the event, time and date of the event, of either area to insure there is no walleye spearing activity. Tribal citi- Administrative Receptionist description of the event and the event complications or conflicts with any zens interested in obtaining permits location. other event currently reserved. may get them from the Natural Re- Boozhoo LTBB Tribal Citizens. 3. If there is no reserving of these If you need to use the kitchen source Department (NRD) office lo- With the Community Center locations, you will not be able to uti- with either one of these areas, you cated at 7845 Odawa Circle in complete, I would like to inform all lize either one. will be contacted by our Safety De- Harbor Springs, MI. Please feel free LTBB Tribal Citizens and Employ- In addition, the Community partment to have a 15- to 20-minute to contact the NRD office with any ees, who would like to host events at Center will not be open unless there orientation arranged. If the event is a questions you may have. the LTBB Governmental Center in is a scheduled event. The Commons non-departmental program, there Reminder: All spearing activity Harbor Springs, MI, and the new Area will be open during regular busi- will be a $50 fee. However, if the will continue to require a harvest re- Community Center at Wah-Wahs- ness hours, Monday through Friday, event has a departmental program in- port. Spearing harvest reports must Noo Da Ke Elder Housing Develop- unless there is a holiday. After hours, volved, there will be no charge. Submitted by the Natural Resource be submitted within seven days of ment north of Harbor Springs, the the LTBB Governmental Center will With a final approval through Department harvest. Spearing Report cards may procedures involved to reserve these be closed unless notified of an event. Tribal Administrator Albert Colby, be obtained from the NRD office or areas. Should you complete the form Jr. allowing the event to take place, Under the 2007 Inland Consent visit the NRD website at www.ltbbo- First, you will need to stop by for reservations at the front desk, the you would be all set for the day(s) Decree, LTBB Tribal Citizens will be dawa-nsn.gov and click on Natural the front desk of the LTBB Govern- forms are a five carbon copy, please you’ve requested. required to have a valid LTBB Inland Resources. mental Center, and inquire which press firmly. You will need to supply Under no circumstances are al- Hunting/Fishing license and obtain Accurate harvest reporting is an day(s) and location you would like to two contact phone numbers should cohol, drugs, politics and pets per- a permit a minimum of eight hours essential component to the negoti- use. we need to contact you regarding the mitted on these premises. in advance prior to engaging in any ated 2007 Inland Consent Decree. With reserving the designated facility. Only LTBB Tribal Citizens If you have any questions re- locations, this will: are allowed to reserve the areas or if garding reservations, please contact 1. Guarantee the use of the facil- there is a non-tribal member, they Tammy Gasco at 231-242-1400. Attention LTBB Tribal Citizens Seeking Bear and ity by the requestor for the assigned will need a LTBB Tribal Citizen to If you have any questions about day(s) and the hour(s) he or she attend the meeting plus be a second- our kitchen orientations, please con- Elk Harvest Tags needs the area. ary contact person. tact Norm Emery at 231-242-1557. 2. This will also inform the re- Please keep in mind we need a Submitted by the Natural Resource cant must wait a minimum of five spective facilities of who is hosting two-week notice of any reservations Department years before reapplying. For bear, the application period LTBB Tribal Citizens interested is May 1 through July 31. Tribal citi- in harvesting bear and elk must apply zens must fill out an application for harvest tags. which indicates the top three man- For elk, tribal citizens must in- agement units they are interested in dicate the top three management hunting. units they are interested in hunting. Tags will be issued via lottery. The application period is May 1 through June 1. A successful appli- Environmental Services Air Quality Program Update

Submitted by Robin Clark, Air hair is 70 micrometers. The diameter Quality Specialist of your hair is 30 times larger than the largest fine particulate matter The Air Quality Program has (PM 2.5). Because of their size, PM been approved for funding by the 2.5 particles can travel into the deep- U.S. Environmental Protection est passageways in your lungs and Agency (EPA) for April 2008 cause illness. PM 2.5 particles can be through March 2009. made up of any number of different Through this next year, Air chemicals, including acids, metals, Quality staff will continue working organic chemicals, dust and allergens to understand and protect the health (parts of pollen or mold spores). of our ambient (outdoor) air and the Many of the chemicals in PM 2.5 LTBB Tribal Community. come from cars and trucks, power Staff will maintain and update plants and numerous industries. the Tribal Emissions Inventory, give PM 2.5 is defined as a criteria presentations to the LTBB Head pollutant by the U.S. EPA. In certain Start and local elementary through quantities, PM 2.5 is a serious threat high school classes, and continue to human health and wellbeing. It monitoring local, state and federal air can cause difficulty breathing, quality policy and rulemaking. coughing, decreased lung function, There will be one big change in irregular heartbeat and other prob- the Air Quality Program: We will set lems. Children, elders and people up an ambient air quality monitor on with heart or lung disease are at the reservation. The monitor will greatest risk for problems. record how much fine particulate We plan to set up the PM 2.5 matter (PM 2.5) is in our outdoor air. monitor during the summer months Fine particulate matter, also and will begin sampling by October called PM 2.5, is a mixture of solid 2008. and liquid particles found in the air. Watch the newsletter for up- Fine particulate matter is 2.5 mi- dates! crometers or less in size. To under- For more information, please stand how small 2.5 micrometers is, contact Air Quality Specialist Robin look at one hair from your head. The Clark at 231-242-1425. average diameter of a single human April 2008 Odawa Trails 5

IMPORTANT FACTS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Let’s Get Moving Northern Michigan 2008 CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICE I.H.S. - CHS coverage is not au- tiate the claim. prior to any follow-up appointments Submitted by Regina Sioux born in Pine Ridge, SD. Mills tomatic. You must be registered with • You must have an active and for approval to make sure your cover- Brubacker-Carver, Health Educa- is a member of the United States CHS. Should you have an emer- complete file with Contract age is still in effect. tor Olympic Hall of Fame, the U.S. gency situation requiring you to ob- Health before a reference Alternate Resources: Track and Field Hall of Fame and tain care at a non- I.H.S. facility such number can be given. Contract Health Service is the The Community Health De- the National Distance Running Hall as urgent care or the emergency Remember!!!! payer of last resort. When a patient partment is once again teaming with of Fame. He is active in Native room, you must notify the CHS of- Indian Health Service Contract has Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans As- Northern Michigan Regional Hos- American causes and is the national fice at 231-242-1600 within 72 Health is not an entitlement program sistance, Workman's compensation, pital and other area organizations to spokesman for Running Strong for hours of that visit. If you fail to do so, - not everyone is eligible. Know your private insurance or any other cover- put on the Let’s Get Moving North- American Indian Youth, a non-profit you will be held responsible for the status before obtaining services. age, it is considered the primary car- ern Michigan 100 Miles in 100 Days organization. bill. Referrals: rier. activity program. The kickoff event will be May Eligibility Criteria: Physicians write referrals when Priority system: This year, we are pleased to an- 21, and it will be at Odawa Casino • You must reside in the Con- patients need medical care that is not Medical referrals are approved nounce the kickoff event speaker is Resort’s Ovation Hall. tract Health Service Deliv- available in the Tribal Clinic. A refer- for payment by a priority system. Billy Mills, the gold medalist in the Look for more information ery Area (CHSDA). ral is not an implication the care will The system has highest priority 10,000-meter race in the 1964 about this exciting event in upcom- • Be an enrolled member or be paid by CHS. A patient must meet to approve conditions related to life Olympics. He was the first American ing issues of Odawa Trails. descendent of the Little Tra- eligibility criteria, medical priorities saving or potential death threatening ever to win the event, and an Oglala verse Bay Bands of Odawa and use all alternate resources avail- situations, then we approve by sever- Indians or be able to prove able. ity of condition. social or economic ties to If a referral is denied for CHS The amount of funding we re- the community. payment, the patient may elect to ob- ceive for CHS services is limited. Attention LTBB Tribal Elders! • A Native American claim- tain medical services at his or her own When we run out of money toward ing eligibility for CHS has expense. In most cases, an approved the end of the year, then we have to Submitted by the Community You are responsible to pick the responsibility to furnish referral is limited to one medical ap- be very strict on referral approvals Health Department up your own over the counter the tribal program with pointment. Please call Contract and may only have the funds to pay supplies at the Community documentation to substan- Health Services at 231-242-1600 for emergency conditions. Dear LTBB Tribal Elder, Health Department located at We are pleased to inform 1080 Hager Drive in Petoskey, AFTER HOUR CLINICS FOR TRIBAL PATIENTS you Tribal Council allocated MI. $10,000 to assist LTBB Tribal Please take the time to Weekend Urgent Care Alternatives These clinics can be utilized Elders with over the counter contact us and take advantage when immediate attention is needed health and hygiene expenses of this opportunity. We hope Boyne Country Urgent Care for an urgent, but not life-threaten- such as incontinent products, 1937 M-119 ing condition, and the LTBB Health this finds you happy and denture tablets, vitamins and Petoskey, MI 49770 Clinic in Petoskey, MI, is closed. healthy. nutritional supplements. 231-348-9200 When using one of these Over the Counter Products providers, you are required to call Please see the list accom- Available Quick Care Walk-In LTBB Contract Health at 231-242- panying this article for avail- Medical Center 1600. Notice must be received able over the counter health Denture cleanser 116 W. Mitchell Street within 72 hours of the visit. LTBB and hygiene products. The Denture adhesive Petoskey, MI 49770 Elders have 30 days to notify Con- Diabetic socks 231-348-2828 tract Health. limit is $100 per LTBB Tribal Elder per year while supplies Anti-embolism socks last. Boost nutritional supple- To access this resource, you ments must be a LTBB Tribal Elder Adult briefs and contact the Community Sure Care guards for men Health Department at 231- 242-1601. 6 Odawa Trails April 2008

Anishinaabemowin Resources

Featured Website: http://www.umich.edu/~ojibwe/

From the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, is a website where speakers and students meet each week to make a difference. Vowel Sounds like They have created this cyberspace so the sounds can a bus be connected to anyone wanting to listen, learn and aa father labor in the effort to maintain and revive e bed Anishinaabemowin. Ojibwe classes are held on the i sit University of Michigan campus. ii see o note This is an excellent website with audio, speaking, oo book stories, songs, ceremony and lists of nh nasal sound Anishinaabemowin resources and links.

Giishpin gwa pane Anishinaabemying...Ingoding gwa giishigag kina kaa Anishinaabemin. “If we all speak Anishinaabemowin...one day every- one will speak Anishinaabemowin.”

Shtaa-taa-haa, ntam gaabwiiiwok gwanda bimaadzi- jik wiibimnikwewaad wi nboop wenpash. Dean Samuels, Sr. made up his own caption for this picture: “Shtaa-taa-haa! The first customers in our new soup line.”

Anishinaabemowin Family Game Night

Binnojiinhak (Children) Ziisbaakadake Giizis Shkiniigik (Youth, Teens) miinwa Nitaawgik & Kikaajik (Adults & Elders) Kina gwaya giimendaagwazi pii ziisbaadakeng. Baatiinwok gaanaadamaagejik, giinaadamaagewok aawdoowaad ziisbaakadaaboo enjiskagamizigekeng. Naang- Cards * Board Games * Guessing Games wadnong aanin bimaadizijik minikwenaa’aa wi ziisbaakadaaboo. Ziisbaakadaaboo Team Games biinaakizigemigad. Nishin wiiyaw maajaamagak emaanaadak. Wenesh Pii: Niizho-Giizhigak, Ziisabaakadake Giizis, Eshkiniigijik giinaagidowendaanaa’aa mshkode enjiskagamizigekeng. Giishpin Mdaaswe sha Naanan ziisbaakadaaboo gegaa baashkdagimideg, giishkaandak giigijindaabiiginigaaza jina When: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 ziisbaakadaaboong piinash geyaabi nbagamidesnook. Aanin bimaadizijik noonj getin nzaanaa’aa piinash wiibzagwaagimideg miidash miinwa tkisjigaadeg wiizhi- Aaniish Ensa Dabaganek: NaanoDabaganik - towaad ziisbaakadonhs. Aapiji mnapagwadoon ziiwaagamidenh ziisbaakadonhsan. NshwaasoDabaganek Ninaatigwa ziiwaagamidenh mnapagwat chigaadeg gijiyiing gooniing, bebaabgaanh Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. maage mkwam magan. Wenesh Waamiijiying: Noon Gego Miijim - Bidoon NdoMiigwechwe’aak kikaajik maanda giidabaatamwaad, Gego Mary Keshick, Glenna Kimball, Veronica Medicine, Dean Samuels, Jr., Dinner: POTLUCK, PLEASE BRING A DISH TO Ed Shenoskey miinwa Sam Shenoskey. PASS.

Maple Sugar Moon Aapiish: LTBB MskikiGamik Where: 1080 Hagar Drive, Petoskey, MI Everybody had fun when it was time for making maple syrup. There were many (people), who helped. They helped carry the maple sugar water (sap) to the maple sugar camp (where the sap was boiled). Sometimes, some people drink maple sugar water. The sap cleans you out. The body is good when the bad (tox- ics) is gone.

The youth took care of the fire at the maple sugar camp. If the maple sugar water was starting to boil over, cedar bough was immersed in it for a short time until the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians boiling stopped. Some people boiled it longer until it thickened. Then, it was cooled Anishinaabemowin Language Program down to make candy. Maple syrup candies taste very good. Maple syrup tastes good 231-242-1454, 231-242-1456 or 1-888-309-5822. on top of snow (snowcone), pancakes or ice cream. April 2008 Odawa Trails 7

How To Become a Resident Tribal Member (RTM)

By Theresa Keshick, Department of this form (Request for TCE) can be the month as possible. If you plan to Commerce Assistant found on the LTBB website www.ltb- purchase a vehicle or do any remod- bodawa-nsn.gov or by calling the eling to your residence, please wait The first step in becoming a Res- DOC at 231-242-1584. Tribal Form until after your RTM status is effec- ident Tribal Member (RTM) is offi- 3998, which is the actual Tribal Cer- tive (after the first day of the follow- cially changing your address with the tificate of Exemption, may only be is- ing month in which you moved); Enrollment Department. All RTMs sued by the DOC with certain otherwise, the State of Michigan will are verified through Enrollment. En- authorized signers. The signing order deny your claim for a refund. rollment in turn sends the Depart- is as follows: DOC Assistant Being an RTM also exempts you ment of Commerce (DOC) Theresa Keshick, Tribal Administra- from sales/use tax on utilities such as notification of your status. Please tor Albert Colby, Jr., Vice Chairman phone, Internet, satellite, gas, electric, note on your Address Verification Bill Denemy, Sr. and Chairman Frank propane and cellular service. Please Form (AVF), you should note the Ettawageshik (in the absence of fill out the Residency Form for Tax township you reside in. This alerts DOC). Agreement and return it to the ad- the Enrollment Department for Please note: All RTM updates dress noted on the bottom of the RTM status. When you change your are sent to the State of Michigan on a form. address with the Michigan Secretary monthly basis as close to the end of of State’s office, you will be asked if DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE you would like to register to vote; by doing so, it will note the township Resident Tribal Member Tax Information you reside in. Otherwise, ask one of the Enrollment Department staff Cross Village Twp. (all) Readmond Twp. (all) when filling out your AVF. Friendship Twp. (all) West Traverse Twp. (all) Your RTM status does not be- Little Traverse Twp. (all) City of Harbor Springs (all) come effective until the first day of Resort Twp. (partial) Bay Twp. (partial) the following month in which you Hayes Twp. (partial) Bear Creek Twp. (all) City of Petoskey (all) moved. City of Charlevoix (only NORTH of the bridge) Example: I changed my address with the Enrollment Department on Resident Tribal Members are exempted from the following Michigan taxes: May 3. My RTM status does not go 1. Sales Tax (6% of retail price) via Form 4013 into effect until June 1. 2. Use Tax (6% of purchase price) It is VERY important you no- 3. Income Tax (4% of Adjusted Gross Income) tify Enrollment immediately when 4. Single Business Tax (1.9 % of the applicable tax base) 5. *Motor Fuel Tax (currently 32 cents per gallon unleaded and 28 cents per gal- you move into the Tax Agreement lon on diesel) Area (TAA). 6. *Tobacco Product Tax (currently $2 per pack of cigarettes) It is your responsibility to notify Enrollment of any changes in address * All LTBB Tribal Members are entitled to the exemption on fuel and tobacco. or name; the DOC cannot backtrack *The Motor Fuel and Tobacco Product Tax exemption is available at Biindigen (tribal convenience store) located at 2169 U.S. 31 North in Petoskey, MI. or backdate documents in order to *The Motor Fuel Tax exemption is also available at the BP station on the south qualify for RTM status. side of Petoskey, MI, near the Big Boy restaurant. Being an RTM exempts you Please note: Exemption for tobacco and fuel is for LTBB Tribal Citizens from paying state sales tax on large ONLY! Purchasing tax exempt fuel and tobacco for non-tribal citizens tangible items such as vehicles, boats, is strictly prohibited! Resident Tribal Member Annual Sales Tax Credit (MI Form 4013) snowmobiles and off the road vehi- cles. It also applies to affixation to The Department of Commerce mailed out Tribal 4013’s (Resident Tribal Mem- your primary place of residence. ber Annual Sales Tax Credit) in January. Instructions were included with the form. If There is a form that needs to be filled you have any questions regarding the form, please contact Department of Commerce out to request a Tribal Certificate of Assistant Theresa Keshick at 231-242-1584. These forms were mailed only to those Exemption (TCE). The request for tribal members residing within the Tax Agreement Area. Tax Agreement address. The Enrollment Department Reminder Yearly Notarized Minor is located on the first floor of the LTBB Governmental Center in Har- When moving into Address Verification bor Springs, MI. If you have any ques- the LTBB Tax tions concerning guardianship or Form Necessary custodial issues, please contact the Agreement Area, in Enrollment Department at 231-242- order to become All minors need to have a nota- 1520 or 231-242-1521. Editor’s note: rized Minor Address Verification The Minor Ad- a Resident Tribal form completed yearly before No- dress Verification form running Member, you must vember 30. No faxed or electronic along with this article is only an ex- versions are accepted because all ample and may not be used. How- change your forms require original signatures. ever, you can download and print Forms must be mailed to the Enroll- the Minor Address Verification form address in writing ment Department at 7500 Odawa off the LTBB website, www.ltbbo- at the Enrollment Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 or dawa-nsn.gov, or call the Enrollment dropped off at the aforementioned Department to have a form mailed to Department located you. in the LTBB Governmental Cen- ter in Harbor Springs, MI. Your RTM status will take effect on the first day of the following month in which you moved. Sunday Monday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday Saturday Z (Name-Giizhigat) (Ntam-Nokii Giizhigat) (Niizho-Giizhigat) (Nso-Giizhigat) (Niiwo-Giizhigat) (Naano-Giizhigat) (Nwebi-Giizhigat) April Fools’ Day 1 Elders Open Swim 2345Elders Luncheon at noon Bay Mills Community Tribal Council College Immersion Work Session Tribal Courtroom I Odawa Hotel pool Tae Kwon Do classes LTBB Governmental Center Elders Luncheon at noon Harbor Springs, MI Petoskey, MI Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Gaming Board of Directors 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Meeting S I Tae Kwon Do classes Bay Mills Community Odawa Casino Resort College Immersion Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Gaming Regulatory Commission Meeting Petoskey, MI Gaming Board of Directors Work Session S Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 11 a.m. Odawa Casino Resort 5:30 p.m. Petoskey, MI U p.m. 11 a.m. B Tribal Council 67Elders Open Swim Elders Luncheon at noon 8 Elders Open Swim 9 Elders Luncheon at noon 10LTBB Pane 11 Economic Development 12 Meeting Odawa Hotel pool Odawa Hotel pool Commission Meeting Petoskey, MI Tae Kwon Do classes Petoskey, MI Tae Kwon Do classes Immersion 9:30 a.m. G A Tribal Courtroom 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. LTBB Governmental Center Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Harbor Springs, MI Housing Commission Meeting Natural Resource Commission Meeting Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Trust Fund Board Meeting A 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Anishinaabemowin 6 p.m. Pane Language class 2 p.m. A Eta w Kikaajik Bay Mills Community Pane Language class Language class Mshkikigamik 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. LTBB Pane Immersion K College Immersion Mshkikigamik Mshkikigamik 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. R LTBB Pane 13Elders Open Swim 14Elders Luncheon at noon 15Elders Open Swim 16Elders Luncheon at noon 17Election Board Meeting 18Tribal Council Work Session 19 D Odawa Hotel pool Tribal Courtroom Tae Kwon Do classes Tae Kwon Do classes 1345 U.S. 31 North Immersion Petoskey, MI Odawa Hotel pool LTBB Governmental Center Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Petoskey, MI 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Petoskey, MI Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Harbor Springs, MI Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. A 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Health Commission Meeting Citizenship Commission Meeting Gaming Regulatory Commission Meeting Gaming Board of Directors Gaming Board of Directors Work K 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Language class 5:30 p.m. Meeting Session Pane Language class Anishinaabemowin Pane Language class Odawa Casino Resort Odawa Casino Resort Eta w Kikaajik Mshkikigamik Petoskey, MI Mshkikigamik Mshkikigamik Petoskey, MI 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. 11 a.m. E 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 11 a.m. Tribal Council 20 Elders Open Swim 21 Earth Day 22Elders Open Swim 23Elders Luncheon at noon 24LTBB Pane 25Family Resource Fair 26 Odawa Hotel pool LTBB Governmental Meeting Odawa Hotel pool Elders Luncheon at noon Immersion Petoskey, MI Tae Kwon Do classes Center Petoskey, MI 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Tribal Courtroom Tae Kwon Do classes Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Harbor Springs, MI 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. G LTBB Governmental Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Natural Resource Commission Meeting M Center Pane Language class Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Pane Language class Education Commission at the Family Resource Fair I Harbor Springs, MI Mshkikigamik Anishinaabemowin Language class Mshkikigamik Eta w Kikaajik 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Mshkikigamik 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. O I 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. LTBB Pane Immersion LTBB Pane 27 Elders Open Swim 28Elders Luncheon at noon 29 Elders Open Swim 30 Immersion Odawa Hotel pool Tae Kwon Do classes Odawa Hotel pool O Z Petoskey, MI Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Petoskey, MI 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. I Pane Language class Anishinaabemowin Language class N Eta w Kikaajik Mshkikigamik Mshkikigamik S 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. April 2008 Odawa Trails 9

A Plethora of Books for Native History Buffs Available in the LTBB Cultural Library

By Annette VanDeCar, Com- has engulfed this find of artifacts munications Coordinator mainly because they were here before Columbus of 1492, which is unac- If you’re a Native history enthu- ceptable to our academics today. Nev- siast, chances are the LTBB Cultural ertheless, the Michigan artifacts Library has the right book for you. continue to surface even today in the This month, I will highlight state of Michigan. This is a fascinat- some historical books available to ing look into North America’s diverse check out or view in the LTBB Cul- history. tural Library located in the Education Henriette Mertz had champi- Department at the LTBB Govern- oned the cause for authenticity of mental Center in Harbor Springs, these numerous and unusual tablets, MI. tools and weapons of this mysterious LTBB Tribal Citizens can check people. Who they are and when they out any of the following books for came was theorized by Mertz with a three weeks unless they are indicated companion addendum of the current as reference only. If books are for ref- supporters to her original work.” erence only, they can only be viewed The Journal of Beaver Island His- in the library and not checked out. tory, Volumes 1-4 Cross Village to 1896 The Beaver Island Historical So- Albert Langheim wrote this ciety published four volumes of The book, published in 1995. Chapters Journal of Beaver Island History, include Prehistoric Research and which contain essays on the history of Oral History, the Odawa Village, Je- Beaver Island. suit Mission, Odawa Political His- Rites of Conquest: The His- tory, French Government and tory and Culture of Michigan’s Na- History, British Canadian History, tive Americans American Colonial History, After cis Parkman, the Odawa Lifestyle to After 12 years, an enormous amount institutions, J.R. Miller explores the This book, written by Charles E. Statehood, Bishops and Pastors, Fred- 1763, History of the Odawa to 1763 of survey work and a significant num- motives of all three agents in the Cleland, is for reference only and may eric Baraga, John B. Weikamp, Com- according to Andrew J. Blackbird, ber of additional excavations, Retriev- story. He looks at the separate experi- not be checked out from the library. ing of the Europeans and After the Fort Michilimackinac in 1763, Lord ing Michigan’s Buried Past: The ences and agendas of the government The following is a description of the Fire of 1918. Jeffrey Amherst, Andrew J. Blackbird is officials who authorized the schools, book from the University of Michi- Gah-baeh-Jhagwah-buk: The Archaeology of the Great Lakes State and Odawa History from 1763 to the at last reality. Comprised of 13 chap- the missionaries who taught in them, gan Press website: “For many thou- Way it Happened Present. ters contributed by distinguished ar- and the students who attended them. sands of years before the arrival of James M. McClurken wrote this Anishnaabek: Artists of Little chaeologists, the book covers not Starting with the foundations of resi- Europeans, Michigan’s Native peo- book, published in 1991. This book Traverse Bay only the full range of prehistoric oc- dential schooling in 17th century ples, the Anishnabeg, thrived in the is for reference only and may not be This book, published in 1996, is cupations in the state, but also gives New France, Miller traces the modern forests and along the shores of the checked out of the library. The fol- for reference only and may not be extensive coverage of the archaeology version of the institution that was cre- Great Lakes. Theirs were cultures in lowing is a description of the book checked out of the library. The fol- of Michigan from the time of first Eu- ated in the 1880s, and, finally, de- delicate social balance and in eco- from the Michigan State University lowing is a description of the book ropean exploration to the dawn of the scribes the phasing-out of the schools nomic harmony with the natural Museum website: “This publication from the Michigan State University 20th century.” in the 1960s. He looks at instruction, order. Rites of Conquest details the tells the history of the people who Museum website: “This publication Shingwauk’s Vision: A History work and recreation, care and abuse, struggles of Michigan Indians – the have inhabited the land between Lit- features the work of 31 artists, who of Native Residential Schools and the growing resistance to the sys- Ojibwa, Ottawa, Potawatomi and tle Traverse Bay and the Straits of are Ottawa/Odawa and/or J.R. Miller wrote this book, pub- tem on the part of students and their their neighbors – to maintain unique Mackinaw since the 1670s. The sur- Chippewa/Ojibwa, descendents of lished in 1996. Miller is a Canada Re- families. Based on extensive inter- traditions in the wake of contact with vival of this Odawa culture has de- 19th century bands who lived in what search Chair and Professor in the views as well as archival research, Euro-Americans. The French quest pended upon the passing of history, are now Emmet, Charlevoix, Department of History at the Uni- Miller’s history is particularly rich in for furs, the colonial aggression of the customs, beliefs and traditions from Cheboygan and Delta counties in versity of Saskatchewan. The book Native accounts of the school sys- British and the invasion of native old to young.” Michigan. The book includes photos was the co-winner of the 1996 tem.” homelands by American settlers is the Andrew Jackson Blackbird of of their work, photographic portraits Saskatchewan Book Award for non- The Mystic Symbol: Mark of backdrop for this fascinating saga of L’Arbre Croche of the artists by Minnie Wabanimkee fiction, winner of the 1996 John Wes- the Michigan Mound Builders their resistance and accommodation Grace Walz wrote this book, and essays and artist biographical ley Dafoe Foundation competition The late Henriette Mertz wrote to the new social order. published in 1964. This book is for sketches by Frank Ettawageshik, Mar- for Distinguished Writing by Cana- this book, published in 1986. Mertz, Beyond wars and warriors, Rites reference only and may not be sha McDowell, Minnie Wabanimkee, dians and named an “Outstanding who died in 1982 at the age of 73, of Conquest is also about diplomacy checked out of the library. Chapters James M. McClurken and Kathy Van- Book on the subject of human rights worked as a code breaker in the U.S. include Background, Andrew Strikes DeCar with Robert Shagonaby.” in North America” by the Gustavus government cryptography depart- and negotiation, mythology and out on his Own, A Citizen in his Retrieving Michigan’s Buried Myer Center for the Study of Human ment during World War II. She later magic, birth and death and the joys Hometown, A Last Attempt at Edu- Past: The Archaeology of the Great Rights in North America. became a prominent Chicago attor- and trials of daily life in the Native vil- cation, A Settled Citizen, Declining Lakes State The following is a description of ney. lages of the Great Lakes region. Years and the Misfit. This book, published in 1999, is the book from the Amazon.com web- The following is a description of Today, Michigan’s Indian citizens The Smallpox Genocide of the for reference only and may not be site: “With the growing strength of the book from the Amazon.com web- struggle to solve problems that are a Odawa Tribe at L’Arbre Croche checked out of the library. The fol- minority voices in recent decades has site: “An expanded edition of the legacy of their past while they at- 1763: The History of a Native lowing is a description of the book come much impassioned discussion original classic, long out-of-print, The tempt to maintain a distinctive place American People from its back: “The occasion of of residential schools, the institutions Mystic Symbol describes thousands of within modern society. In facing this Constance Cappel wrote this Michigan’s 150th anniversary of where attendance by Native children Christian, inscribed tablets, un- challenge, they often turn to the val- book, published in 2007. Chapters statehood on January 7, 1987 pro- was compulsory as recently as the earthed across Michigan. The Michi- ues and traditions that set them apart include Background, Prehistory of vided the basis for numerous public 1960s. Former students have come gan Mound Builders left behind as the most enduring peoples of the L’Arbre Croche (Waganakising), His- celebrations of Michigan’s past, pres- forward in increasing numbers to de- 10,000 to 30,000 artifacts as a testa- Great Lakes region.” torical Background of the Odawa ent and future. Among the suggested scribe the psychological and physical ment to their presence in North Librarian Francine Thuston con- until 1700, Smallpox in North Amer- commemorations was a new book on abuse they suffered in these schools, America. Mound burials have yielded tributed to this article. ica until 1763, Odawa History from Michigan archaeology to replace and many view the system as an ex- evidence of a culture with Eastern Photo by Communications Co- 1700 to 1763, the Odawa and Other James Fitting’s 1975 update of his periment in cultural genocide. In this Hemisphere influence in their spiri- ordinator Annette VanDeCar. Native Americans as Viewed by Fran- 1970 The Archaeology of Michigan. first comprehensive history of these tual and everyday life. Controversy 10 Odawa Trails April 2008

College Goal Sunday Demystifies the Federal Financial Aid Application Process for Future LTBB College Students

ment hosted a informational session about FAFSA Students were also entered into College Goal in the Tribal Courtroom. a drawing to win a $50 Barnes and Sunday event. The Education Department set Noble gift card, one of 10 individual College up an informational table on other fi- $200 scholarships, one of two $500 Goal Sunday, a nancial aid options available to LTBB scholarships or one $1,000 scholar- statewide public students such as the Michigan Indian ship. To win any of the aforemen- awareness cam- Tuition Waiver Program, the tioned items, students had to fill out a paign now in its Michelle Chingwa Education Assis- Student/Family survey. fifth year, en- tance Scholarship Program and the College Goal Sunday partners courages stu- Merit Scholarship. For more infor- included the Michigan Guaranty dents to apply Agency and the Michigan Student Fi- for federal finan- nancial Aid Association and sponsors By Annette VanDeCar, Communi- cial aid no later included the Lumina Foundation for cations Coordinator than March 1. In general, the earlier Education and the Great Lakes students apply for the aid, the better Higher Education Guaranty Corpo- On February 24 at the LTBB their chances at receiving it. ration. Governmental Center in Harbor Financial aid experts from North College Goal Sunday, coordi- Springs, MI, the Education Depart- Central Michigan College and Lake nated by the non-profit, Lansing- Superior State Uni- based EduGuide: Partnership for versity assisted stu- Learning, held dents and their similar events parents in complet- throughout ing the free Applica- Michigan in Feb- tion for Federal ruary and March. Student Aid The Educa- (FAFSA) on the mation on these programs, please visit tion Department computers in the www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov and click on thanks the volun- Education class- Education on the right-hand side of teers, who were on room. Prior to filling the website under Departments. hand, to assist out the FAFSA Students won door prizes at the with the event. forms, students and event, and food and refreshments Photos by An- parents attended an were provided. nette VanDeCar.

Up Close and Personal with the New Employees Serving our Tribal Community

of domestic abuse, and she worked in “Growing up, I always knew I the Administrative Assistant field for wanted to be a police officer,” Turbiak several years. said. Her sons, Ben Gasco, 30, and “I like my job because it changes Jimmy Gasco, 26, are LTBB Tribal every day. The variety keeps it inter- Citizens. Jimmy Gasco works in the esting.” Regulatory Department, and her Turbiak, who graduated from daughter-in-law, Regina Gasco, is the Garden City High School in Garden Esther Marcus Environmental Assistant in the Envi- City, MI, earned an Associates degree ronmental Services Department. Her in Criminal Justice from Kirtland Esther Marcus started as the grandson, Mkoohns Gasco, 5, is a Community College. Court Clerk I in the Tribal Court on LTBB Tribal Citizen and another Turbiak has a wife, Jessica. February 4 and had previously worked grandson is due in May. In his free time, Turbiak enjoys as the Court Clerk in the Tribal Court In her free time, Marcus enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, swimming from December 2002 to February watching movies, dancing, cooking, and playing ice hockey. 2004. attending concerts and spending time LTBB Governmental Employee “I like the people I work with, with friends and family. news and I like the variety of duties I per- Jody Werner, a LTBB Tribal Cit- form,” said Marcus, who moved back izen, started as the Human Resources to the area after living in New Mexico. Director on February 20. She was pre- “I look forward to serving the needs of viously the Compensation and Bene- the tribal community.” fits Coordinator in the Human Marcus, who is Taos Pueblo, Resources Department. Chippewa and Mohawk, grew up in Articles and photos by Communications the Ann Arbor, MI, area and gradu- ated from an Ann Arbor area high Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. school. She earned an Associates De- Bob Turbiak gree in Digital Equipment Technology Bob Turbiak started as a Law En- from Washtenaw Community Col- forcement Officer on February 11 and lege. She was a bookkeeper for SAFE previously worked as a seasonal police House, a shelter in Ann Arbor for officer for the Mackinaw City Police women and children who are victims Department. April 2008 Odawa Trails 11 “Sage continued from cover.” terest in this restaurant doing well. opening, there was nothing like it Everyone in the area has a vested in- here. terest in this restaurant and the “I knew how Mt. Pleasant was casino doing well because it benefits transformed by the casino there, so I the area and everyone living here.” knew the new casino here would be Bodjiak, Scully and Sargent said an economic catalyst. Also, I’ve never they expect a good summer. had the opportunity to open a restau- “This was the last operation rant.” opened at the casino, so we are Sargent has spent 14 years in the headed in the right direction,” Bod- culinary business, always working at jiak said. high-end restaurants. He worked at “Anytime you beat the Bay Harbor Yacht Club for five years, (Stafford’s) Pier (in Harbor Springs, but he had been working downstate MI) on a Saturday night, it’s a good before starting at Sage. night.” Similar to Scully, opening a For more information, please restaurant appealed to Sargent. call the Sage Restaurant at 231-344- “Sage is a nice place to showcase 4420 or visit www.odawacasino.com, LTBB,” Sargent said. “I want to put click on Dining and click on Sage. forth my best effort for the tribe. Photos by Communications Coor- “I married into the tribal family dinator Annette VanDeCar except for (he is married to Maria Sargent, the photo of the interior of the Sage whose father is Tribal Councilor Fred Restaurant. The photo of the interior Harrington, Jr.), so I have a vested in- of the Sage Restaurant appears cour- tesy of Odawa Casino Resort.

Sage Teaser Menu Appetizers for $6 Cheddar & Chive Gougeres Boursin Cheese & Red Onion Marmalade Sea Salt & Vinegar Gaufrettes Maytag Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce Dolmas & Hummus Pita Chips & Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Appetizers for $7 Sesame Tuna Roll Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Spiced Seared Tuna, Wasabi & Ponzu California Roll Lump Crab, Avocado, Red Peppers, Scallions, Wasabi & Soy Sauce Appetizers for $8 Sweet Corn Dusted Calamari Mediterranean White Bean Salad, Red Wine Pickled Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli “Popcorn” Crawfish Lemon Wedges & Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade Antipasto Herb & Pepper Saucisson, Marinated Olives, Manchego Cheese, Roasted Peppers, Cornichons, Grainy Mustard & Baguette Appetizers for $9 Asian Duck Crepes Scallion Sour Cream, Caramelized Fennel & Oranges, Toasted Cashews, Orange Sesame Vinaigrette Appetizers for $10 Grilled Shrimp & Andouille Skewers Mango Avocado Salsa & Mango Reduction Sherry & Crab Gratin Cheddar Cheese, Chives & Sliced Baguette

Hot Food Items Coming Soon to Odawa Casino Resort’s Copper Café

In early April, the Copper Café’s Cheeseburger Cheeseburger grill is expected to be ready. Twice as nice At that time, the following hot Choice of Cheddar, Swiss or American items can be purchased from the Copper Cheese Café: Baja Burger Chicken Sandwich Salsa, Chopped Jalapenos with Cheddar Grilled Boneless Breast of Chicken Cheese served with Monterey Jack Cheese, Clubhouse Burger Honey Mustard sauce Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Strips Grilled Reuben Sandwich Odawa Burger Shaved Corned Beef with Sauerkraut, Grilled Onions and Swiss Cheese Swiss Cheese and Thousand Island Quarter Pound all Beef Hot Dog Dressing on Rye Bread With chili and cheese Patty Melt Battered Fried Chicken Fingers Grilled Burger topped with Sautéed Served with Honey Barbeque Sauce or Onions and Swiss Cheese on Toasted Ranch Dressing Rye Bread Hot Wings Cheeseburger Eight Large Spicy Chicken Wings, Fried Choice of Cheddar, Swiss or American and Tossed in Franks Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Cheese or Ranch Dressing 12 Odawa Trails April 2008 On the Pow Wow Trail Compiled by Tina Peterson

Michigan Pow Wow 8924 or www.lcoschools.bia.edu Mitchell Hall Gym March 29-30 LaCrosse, WI Minnesota Central Michigan University 19th Contact Information: 608-386- Annual Contest Pow Wow 4884 or [email protected] April 11 Rose Arena St. Paul Public Schools Indian Central Michigan University April 19 Education Traditional Pow Wow Mt. Pleasant, MI Honoring Education Traditional Battle Creek Middle School Contact Information: Colleen Pow Wow 2121 North Park Drive Green at 989-774-2508 Zorn Arena St. Paul, MN Eau Claire, WI Contact Information: 651-293- April 5-6 Contact Information: 715-836- 5191,www.indianeducation.spps.o University of Michigan Dance for 5840, 715-836-3367, rg or www.indianeducation.org Mother Earth Pow Wow www.uwec.edu/multicultural or Crisler Arena [email protected] April 12 University of Michigan 15th Annual St. Cloud State Ann Arbor, MI April 19 University Traditional Pow Wow Contact Information: Alyx 15th Annual Menominee Sturgeon Halenbeck Hall Cadotte at 734-763-9044 Feast Traditional Pow Wow St. Cloud, MN Menominee High School Contact Information: 320-308- April 12 Keshena, WI 5449, 320-308-6424 or Heritage of Healing Pow Wow Contact Information: 715-799- [email protected] Ann Arbor, MI 5928 or [email protected] Contact Information: Nathan April 25-26 Phillips at 734-323-0762 or Na- April 19 35th Annual Council of Indian [email protected] 19th Annual University of SDT Traditional Pow Wow Wisconsin-Superior Traditional John Glas Fieldhouse June 14-15 Pow Wow Bemidji, MN 29th Annual Homecoming of the Wessman Arena Contact Information: 218-755- Three Fires Traditional Pow Wow Superior, WI 2032, 218-766-2378 or Riverside Park on Monroe Avenue Contact Information: 715-394- [email protected] Grand Rapids, MI 8007, Contact Information: 616-458- www.angelfire.com/wi3/aiso, May 9-10 8759 or [email protected] [email protected] or 19th Annual Mankato State [email protected] University Traditional Pow Wow Wisconsin MSU campus May 16-18 Mankato, MN April 5 19th Annual Gathering of Contact Information: 507-389- 33rd Annual Wunk-Sheek Spring Warriors Traditional Pow Wow 5230 or [email protected] Traditional Pow Wow Woodland Bowl Kohl Center (Nicholas Johnson Keshena, WI May 23-25 Pavilion) Host Drum: Spirit Bear Leech Lake Spring Traditional Madison, WI Contact Information: 715-799- Pow Wow Contact Information: 608-262- 3729, 715-799-3264 or menom- Veteran’s Memorial Grounds 5170, 920-627-2347 or ambow- [email protected] Cass Lake, MN [email protected] Contact Information: 218-335- May 24-26 7034, 218-335-7400 or April 12 Ho-Chunk Wazijaci Memorial [email protected] 16th Annual University of Contest Pow Wow Wisconsin-Green Bay Traditional Red Cloud Memorial Park May 30-June 1 Pow Wow Black River Falls, WI Fourth Annual Seven Clans Con- Kress Events Center Contact Information: 1-800-294- test Pow Wow Green Bay, WI 9394, ext. 1123, 715-896-5191 or Seven Clans Casino Contact Information: Nichole 715-896-5192 Thief River Falls, MN Merckes at 920-465-2720, 920- Host Drum: 465-2021, www.uwgb.edu, May 30-June 1 The Boyz & High Noon [email protected] or 18th Annual LCO Ojibwe School Contact Information: 218-679- [email protected] Contest Pow Wow 3361, ext. 1404, www.sevenclan- Pow Wow Grounds scasino.com or April 12-13 Hayward, WI [email protected]. 26th Annual LaCrosse Traditional Contact Information: 715-634- April 2008 Odawa Trails 13

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of pared to respond to the following items of in- the Legislative Leader verbal and written report arrangements, stated there were no seating Bands of Odawa Indians, FY 2008 Circle of Odawa Indians quiry: Gas distributor for Biindigen and use of with confidential items contained therein. arrangements for the family of Doris Adams. Flight Project. Tribal Council Meeting BP sign; update on other LTBB businesses in- Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - Also spoke on Michele LaCount’s comments Roll Call Vote: Councilor Harrington, February 3, 2008 cluding the line of credit for Bell’s Fishery; up- Absent regarding the Burial Policy. Jr.-yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor Mc- Closed Session: none date on the Policies and Procedures for the Motion carried. Motion made by Councilor Mulholland Namara-absent, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Call to Order: Meeting was called to Health Clinic and any capitol layout plans for Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and and supported by Councilor Yellowbank to ap- Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- order at: 9:34 a.m. the Clinic; explanation on investigations for supported by Councilor Harrington to accept prove the LTBB Minimum Internal Control bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary Opening Ceremony: Melvin L. Kiogima the Housing Department and other Human the Tribal Treasurers verbal report. Standards Amendments Regulations WOS Gasco Bentley-yes Legislative Leader Law-yes Council Present: Legislative Leader Services Department audits; and an update on Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - 2005-06-042907-005. Motion carried. Beatrice A. Law, Secretary Regina Gasco Bent- the Executive Branch Personnel Policies. And Absent Vote: 7 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 1 – Abstained – Motion made by Secretary Gasco Bent- ley, Treasurer Gerald Chingwa, Councilor request the following individuals be available Motion carried. (Councilor Oldman), 1 - Absent (Councilor ley and supported by Councilor Oldman to ac- Dexter McNamara, Councilor Melvin L. for questions: OEM Chuck Schofield, Health Motion made by Councilor McNamara McNamara) cept the Legislative Leaders verbal and written Kiogima, Councilor Fred Harrington, Jr., Department Director Sharon Sierzputoski, and and supported by Councilor Oldman to accept Motion carried. report including confidential items therein. Councilor Marvin Mulholland, Councilor any others that the Executive deems relevant to Tribal Treasurer Chingwa’s and Tribal Coun- Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Shirley Oldman answer any questions regarding the above con- cilor Harrington’s, verbal Tribal Council mem- and supported by Councilor Mul- – Absent (Councilor McNamara) Absent: Councilor Alice Yellowbank cerns. ber reports. holland to adopt Tribal Resolution Adoption Motion carried. Legislative Office Staff Present: Office Vote: 6 - Yes, 2 – No (Councilor Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - of Waganakising Odawa Development, Inc. Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Manager Michele LaCount Kiogima, Councilor Harrington), 1 – Ab- Absent Corporate Charter. and supported by Treasurer Chingwa for Tribal Executive Officials and Staff Present: stained (Secretary Gasco Bentley), 0 – Absent Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Harrington, Council attendance to the Indian Law Con- Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik Motion carried. Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and Jr.-no, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor Mc- ference – Albuquerque, NM, April, 2008 and Guests: Meredith Henry, Sophia Henry, Motion made by Secretary Gasco Bent- supported by Councilor McNamara to accept Namara-absent, Councilor Mulholland-yes, to the Res Conference March 2008 in Las Dean W. Samuels ley and supported by Treasurer Chingwa to the Legislative Services Attorney’s written re- Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- Vegas. Motion made by Councilor McNamara adopt Tribal Resolution Request for Funding port. bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 and supported by Councilor Mulholland to from the Institute of Museum and Library Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - Gasco Bentley-yes Legislative Leader Law-yes – Absent (Councilor McNamara) adopt the agenda for February 3rd, 2008, with Services, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Absent Motion carried. Motion carried. amendments in honor of Little Traverse Bay Indians 2008 Native American Library Serv- Motion carried. 11:06 a.m. Recess called. Motion made by Treasurer Chingwa and Bands Citizen Thomas Teuthorn, who is the ices Basic Grant. Motion made by Councilor McNamara 11:13 a.m. Meeting reconvened. supported by Councilor Mulholland to go into artist of the Murals in the commons area, de- Roll Call vote: Councilor Harrington- and supported by Treasurer Chingwa to ap- Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and closed session regarding Gaming Board at signed the Tribal Logo, and also designed the yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor McNa- prove Tribal Council attendance at the United supported by Councilor Mulholland to table 12:18 p.m. master head for our Tribal Newsletter. mara-yes, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Tribes Meeting in Petoskey in February 2008. the Citizenship Statute, Notary Public Statute, Vote: 7 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 2 Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - and Process for Appropriations and Supple- – Absent (Councilor Yellowbank, Councilor Absent (Councilor Yellowbank) bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary ment Funding Statute until the next agenda. McNamara) Motion carried. Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Law-yes. Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Motion carried. Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and Motion carried. – Absent (Councilor McNamara) Motion made by Councilor Harrington, supported by Councilor McNamara to approve Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Motion carried. Jr., and supported by Councilor Oldman to go the Minutes of January 20, 2008, as presented. and supported by Treasurer Chingwa to adopt Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank out of Closed Session at 12:47 p.m. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Tribal Resolution Request for Funding from and supported by Councilor Kiogima to ac- Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Absent (Councilor Yellowbank) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, knowledge the receipt of nomination for Mar- – Absent (Councilor McNamara) Motion carried. Great Lakes National Program Office, Little ilyn Hume to the Gaming Regulatory Motion carried. Elders Comments: no comments. Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Collec- Commission, acknowledge the receipt of nom- Motion made by Councilor Harring- Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and tions of Household Unwanted Electronics and ination for Jenny Lee Kronk to the Associate ton, Jr., and supported by Treasurer Chingwa supported by Treasurer Chingwa to table pro- Medicines Project. Judge, and to acknowledge the receipt of nom- to remove Dean W. Samuels from the Gaming posed Tribal Resolution Adoption of Corpo- Roll Call vote: Councilor Harrington- ination for George Anthony to the Appellate Board of Directors effective immediately. rate Charter until the next agenda. yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor McNa- Judge. Vote: 7 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 1 – Abstained Motion on hold until after recess. mara-yes, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 (Councilor Oldman), 1 - Absent (Councilor 11:03 a.m. Recess called. Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- - Absent (Councilor McNamara) McNamara) 11:14 a.m. Meeting reconvened. bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary Motion carried. Motion carried. Previous motion discussion continues. Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Law-yes. Motion made by Secretary Gasco Bent- Motion made by Councilor Oldman and Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Motion carried. ley and supported by Councilor Kiogima to set supported by Councilor Harrington, Jr., to ad- Absent (Councilor Yellowbank) Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and March 1st, 2008, at 3:00pm for interviews of journ at 12:54 p.m. due to worsening freezing Motion carried. supported by Councilor Mulholland to adopt nominee to the Gaming Regulatory Commis- rain and impending dangerous weather on road Motion made by Councilor Harrington Tribal Resolution Request for Funding from sion, the nominee to the Associate Judge, and conditions. and supported by Councilor Oldman to ap- the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Vio- Absent the nominee to the Appellate Judge pending Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 prove the Tribal Council Standing Committee lence Against Women, Little Traverse Bay Motion carried. the receipt of the information requested. – Absent (Councilor McNamara) Meeting Policy. Bands of Odawa Indians FY 2008 Enhanced 5:33 p.m. Motion made by Councilor Vote: 7 ¬¬- Yes, 1 - No (Councilor Har- Motion carried. Motion on hold in consideration of Pub- Training and Services to End Violence Against Harrington and supported by Councilor Old- rington, Jr.), 0 - Abstained, 1 - Absent (Coun- These Minutes have been read and ap- lic Comment. and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program. man to adjourn. cilor McNamara) proved as written: 11:48 a.m. Public Comment opened: Roll Call vote: Councilor Harrington- Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - Motion carried. Approved: Meredith Henry spoke regarding our Tribal yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor McNa- Absent Motion made by Councilor Oldman Regina Gasco Bentley, Tribal Council Elders and observations made during her house mara-yes, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Motion carried. and supported by Secretary Gasco Bentley to Secretary Date keeping contract. Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- These Minutes have been read and ap- appoint Councilor Kiogima, Councilor Mc- Editor’s note: To view and print out any 12:02 p.m. Public Comment closed. bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary proved as written: Namara, and Councilor Yellowbank to the resolution in the above Tribal Council minutes, Previous motion discussion continues. Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Law-yes. Approved: Tribal Council Land and Reservation Standing please visit www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov, click on Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Motion carried. Regina Gasco Bentley, Tribal Council Committee. Odawa Register, click on 2008 under Resolu- Absent (Councilor Yellowbank) Motion made by Councilor McNamara Secretary Date Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 tions and click on the desired resolution. Motion carried. and supported by Councilor Yellowbank to February 17, 2008 - Absent (Councilor McNamara) A copy of any resolution can also be 12:03 p.m. Lunch recess called. adopt Tribal Resolution Request for Funding Closed Session: yes Motion carried. viewed or obtained from the Legislative Office 1:30 p.m. Councilor Yellowbank ar- from First Nations Development Institute, Lit- Call to Order: Meeting was called to 11:45 a.m. Public Comment: Andrew located on the first floor of the LTBB Govern- rived. tle Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Na- order at: 9:47 a.m. Stich spoke about Tribal Citizens needing to mental Center in Harbor Springs, MI. 1:45 p.m. Meeting reconvened. tive Youth and Culture Fund Project. Opening Ceremony: Tribal Chairman be informed about things like the Corporate Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Roll Call vote: Councilor Harrington- Frank Ettawageshik Charter and other things that need to be and supported by Treasurer Chingwa to table yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor McNa- Council Present: Legislative Leader brought to the attention of the Tribal Citizen- Tribal Council the Notary Public draft Statute to the next mara-yes, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Beatrice A. Law, Secretary Regina Gasco Bent- ship. Also mentioned about the Commissions, Meeting Dates 2008 Tribal Council agenda. Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- ley, Treasurer Gerald Chingwa, Councilor Boards, and Committees as to how many are Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary Alice Yellowbank, Councilor Melvin L. on them. April 5 Work Session Absent (Councilor Harrington) Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Law-yes. Kiogima, Councilor Fred Harrington, Jr., 11:50 a.m. Public comment closed. April 6 Council Meeting Motion carried. Motion carried. Councilor Marvin Mulholland, Councilor Motion made by Councilor Kiogima and April 19 Work Session Motion made by Councilor McNamara Motion made by Treasurer Chingwa and Shirley Oldman supported by Councilor Harrington, Jr., to April 20 Council Meeting and supported by Councilor Kiogima to table supported by Councilor Kiogima to adopt Absent: Councilor Dexter McNamara adopt Tribal Resolution Authorization for Ex- the Process for Application of Supplemental Tribal Resolution Request for Funding from Legislative Office Staff Present: Legisla- ecution of Second Amendments to Tax Agree- May 3 Work Session Funding. the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice tive Services Attorney Donna Budnick, ment. May 4 Council Meeting Vote: 8 - Yes, 1 – No (Councilor Mul- Programs, United States Department of Justice, Administrative Assistant Michael Smith Roll Call Vote: Councilor Harrington, May 17 Work Session holland), 0 - Abstained, 0 - Absent Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Executive Officials and Staff Present: Jr.-yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor Mc- May 18 Council Meeting Motion carried. FY 2008 Tribal Criminal History Record Im- Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik Namara-absent, Councilor Mulholland-yes, 3:05 p.m. Public Comment opened: provement Program. Guests: Harvey Gibson, Andrew Stich, Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- Michele LaCount spoke regarding the Burial Roll Call vote: Councilor Harrington- Chairman Bruce Parry – Northwest Shoshone, bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary ALL TRIBAL COUNCIL Program draft Statute and other insurance no, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor McNa- Michael Devine – Northwest Shoshone, Tom Gasco Bentley-yes Legislative Leader Law-yes MEETINGS AND WORK policies that offer assurance to the deceased mara-yes, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Tuethorne, Nancy Kiogima Motion carried. SESSIONS ARE HELD IN Tribal Citizen’s families. Councilor Oldman-no, Councilor Yellow- Motion made by Councilor Kiogima Motion made by Councilor Oldman and Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank bank-no, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary and supported by Councilor Oldman supported by Councilor Harrington, Jr., to THE and supported by Secretary Gasco Bentley to Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Law-yes. to adopt the Agenda for February 17, 2008, as adopt Tribal Resolution Request for Continu- TRIBAL COURTROOM adopt Waganakising Odawak Statute Burial Motion carried. amended. ation Funding from: U.S. Department of LOCATED AT Program. Motion made by Secretary Gasco Bent- Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Health and Human Services Indian Health Roll Call vote: Councilor Harrington- ley and supported by Councilor Harrington to - Absent (Councilor McNamara) Service Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa In- 7500 ODAWA CIRCLE, yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor McNa- approve List A-Eligible for Citizenship dated Motion carried. dians Fiscal Year 2008 Special Diabetes Pro- HARBOR SPRINGS, MI. mara-yes, Councilor Mulholland-no, January 17, 2008, for a total of 5. Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank gram for Indians. Legislative Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- Vote: 9 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 0 - and supported by Councilor Oldman to ap- Roll Call Vote: Councilor Harrington, Tribal Council Members bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary Absent prove the Minutes of February 03, 2008, as cor- Jr.-yes, Councilor Kiogima-yes, Councilor Mc- Gasco Bentley-yes, Legislative Leader Law-yes. Motion carried. rected. Namara-absent, Councilor Mulholland-yes, Beatrice A. Law,Legislative Leader Motion carried. Motion made by Secretary Gasco Bent- Vote: 8 ¬¬- Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 Councilor Oldman-yes, Councilor Yellow- Regina Gasco-Bentley, Secretary Motion made by Councilor McNamara ley and supported by Treasurer Chingwa to ap- – Absent (Councilor McNamara) bank-yes, Treasurer Chingwa-yes, Secretary Gerald Chingwa, Treasurer and supported by Councilor Yellowbank In ac- prove list B- Declination Ineligible date Motion carried. Gasco Bentley-yes Legislative Leader Law-yes Shirley Oldman, Councilor cordance with the duties of the Legislative January 17, 2008, for a total of 1. 10:11a.m. Elders Comments: Harvey Motion carried. Melvin L. Kiogima, Councilor Leader to monitor all Tribal mandates and di- Vote: 8 - Yes, 1 – No (Councilor Har- Gibson spoke on the planned luncheon that Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Fred Harrington, Jr., Councilor rectives for compliance through the Executive rington), 0 - Abstained, 0 - Absent was scheduled to be held at the Housing Area and supported by Councilor Oldman to adopt Alice Yellowbank, Councilor Branch, Tribal Council requests that the Exec- Motion carried. Community building but was not large enough Tribal Resolution Request for Funding from utive attend a Special Work Session scheduled Motion made by Councilor Oldman and to hold the meal gathering following Doris the United States Department of the Interior, Dexter McNamara, Councilor for February 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and be pre- supported by Councilor McNamara to accept Adams Funeral Services. Also spoke on seating Bureau of Indian Affairs, Little Traverse Bay Marvin Mulholland, Councilor 14 Odawa Trails April 2008

Birthdays Birthdays Anniversaries Walking On. . . Walking On ... The Gasco bunch would like to Happy 71st birthday to the Gen- Happy anniversary to James and Doris Amelia Adams “Gijigowi Donald A. “Papa” Portman, 71 wish a very happy birthday to eral on April 24. Your timing is im- Arlene Naganashe. From Kwe” Donald A. “Papa” Portman, 71, of peccable. You always know what our family Bean!!! Joseph, we Dorothy and Don Boda. Doris Amelia Adams “Gijigowi Indian River, MI, and formerly of all wish you fun, happiness and to say at the right time. You re- Kwe” walked on February 11. She mind us of Ma/Grandma King in Jeff, Patti and Doug Boda wish Livonia, MI, walked on February good luck for the next year!!! was born on August 8, 1925 in that regard. Hope you have a ter- their Mom and Dad a happy an- 14 at Northern Michigan Re- Dad would be proud of the per- Petoskey, MI, the daughter of son you have become!! Love, rific birthday. From the King and niversary. gional Hospital in Petoskey. He Mitchell and Amelia (Samuels) Mammie, your big sisses and VanDeCar families. was born on November 22, only brother. Chi-megwetch Kishigo. She attended Harbor 1936, in Cheboygan, MI, the son Happy 25th birthday to our eldest Springs schools where she grad- of Clarence and Nora (Boursaw) daughter, Shanna Wemigwase, MnoDibishkaak niingonis The family of Doris Adams would uated from high school. She at- Portman. On August 27, 1955, in on April 29! I can’t believe you are Archie Kiogima IV (nsh- like to say Chi-megwetch to every- tended the University of Michigan Livonia, he married Suzanne waaswe), miinwa nwiijkiwenh Is- 25; seems like just yesterday you one for their support during this and later completed her educa- abelle Osawamick were learning how to walk. Have a Kleabir. He was a resident of Livo- difficult time. The loss of Doris has tion at Western Michigan Univer- (mdaaswe). Gzaaginim! great day and an even better year. nia for 38 years while working for been a very trying event in our sity, graduating at age 56 with a We love you, Mom, Matthew and lives, and we appreciate the MX Freight, later known as Cen- degree in business. She worked sisters. prayers and kind words. tral Transport in Romulus, MI, re- more than 30 years for the State tiring in 1992 after 38 years of Happy birthday wishes to Nellie of Michigan Department of Labor. employment. He moved to Indian Harmon “Momma Willis” on April Congratulations She served as an Equal Employ- River in 1996. He was a member 27. You keep getting older, and ment Opportunity Specialist for your bonfire parties keep getting of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the state and was a Civil Rights better. Love, the family and your Chippewa Indians, and was in- Representative for nine Lower volved in and served on various Happy birthday to my “Little bonfire friends. Peninsula counties and the en- Native American committees. He Missy,” Princess Anna! I love We wish to say happy birthday to Marilyn Hume, Jess Boda, John tire Upper Peninsula. She also spearheaded the remodeling of you very much (and the puppies Naganashe, Matt Miller, served on the Michigan Commis- the Native American Church on do, too)!!! Love, Aunt Winnay. Josephine Laughlin, Jeannie sion on Indian Affairs for several Lake Street in Petoskey and the Sonny Happy 44th birthday to Boda and Lillian Bott. From Kegan Stevens was born on Feb- years. She was honored by the closing ceremony for the Holy Boy on April 18. We promise we Dorothy and Don Boda. ruary 13 at Mid-Michigan Medical U.S. Congress for her lifelong Childhood Indian Boarding won’t make you eat humble pie Happy 62nd birthday on April 8 to Center in Clare, MI. He weighed commitment to public service at School in Harbor Springs. He on your birthday. From the Gen- our long lost cousin, Marie, down eight pounds and 11 ounces, and the time of her retirement. She helped to bring the Anishnaabe eral and the Brassy Lady. in Florida. We imagine you’re on he was 21 inches long. His par- was a very active member of the back to the Catholic Church the beach sipping wine and danc- ents are Jason Stevens and Debra Little Traverse Bay Bands of through a blend of traditions. He Happy OMG 18th birthday to ing in your birthday thong. From Marshall, both of Clare. His grand- Odawa Indians where she served was a member of the Cross in the Krystina Peariso on April 3. the King and VanDeCar families. With love, Sandi, Rachel and parents were the late Oralee as an appellate judge and served Woods Catholic Church in Indian Happy 21st birthday to Shane Mom. Stevens, the late Joseph Stevens, on several committees. She was River, was a member of the McNamara on April 7. We love preceded in death by her parents; you very much. Go out and enjoy Laura Parks and the late Tom Knights of Columbus, played slow Happy, happy birthday to the her husband, the late Lewis your day. Love, Dad, Mom, Derek, Parks. pitch softball in the church most wonderful daughter, Sandi Adams, Sr.; her brothers, William Billy, Gunnar, Grandma and league for many years, enjoyed Wemigwase, on April 26. En- Kishigo, Mitchell Kishigo and Vic- joy! From Rachel, Krystina and Cheryl. bowling and was a youth league tor Kishigo; and her sisters, Mary Mom. Happy birthday to my darlin’ Walking On. . . bowling coach, Little League daughter, Anjanette-kwe. May Lou Wall and Janet Laughlin. She baseball and football coach for Happy 71st birthday to my William L. Massey, 58 is survived by her children, Mary mother, the General, on April you have a happy, fun and blessed many years. He was the author of William L. Massey, 58, of Brutus, (Harvey) Gibson, Janet (Edwin) 24. I couldn’t have had a better year. Gaa zaagian, Mommy Dear- the book Walking with the Spirit in MI, walked on February 3 at his Sagataw, Dorothy “Liz” (Gerry role model to emulate. People est. which he recorded many journeys home in Brutus. William (Billy Chingwa) Gasco, Susan (Darwin) say I am a chip off the ol’ block, Jack) was born on October 23, and the people he met along the and I take that as the highest Happy seventh birthday to Anna Swadling, Lewis (Melony) Adams 1949 in Burt Township to Louis way as he assisted the sick with form of compliment. Love, Gen- Wemigwase on April 18! You are and John Adams; 17 grandchil- his healing faith. Survivors are his eral Junior. such a big girl!! We are very proud and Irene (Shenoskey) Massey, dren; 22 great-grandchildren and wife; his children, Michele (Greg) of you. Love, Grammie, Matthew who preceded him in death. Billy many extended family members. Happy birthday wishes to and your aunts was a proud member of the Burt LaCount of Petoskey; Daniel Port- Josephine Laughlin on April Happy birthday on April 11 to the Lake Band of Ottawa and Joe John, 93 man of Romulus; Kimberly (Timo- 11. Hope you have a grand day. one and only “Feener.” I love you Chippewa Indians; he served on Joe John, 93, of Grand Rapids, MI, thy) Symanski of Livonia and Love, Nana and Puppa. lots, but you have to stop growing the Tribal Council for four years. walked on February 13. He was born Donald (Shannon) Portman of In- up so fast! Love, your Big Sis, Co- To his friends and relatives, he on March 21, 1914, the son of Peter dian River; 19 grandchildren, 10 Happy b-day to Haley Elizabeth Kenwabikise and Ida Gibson Ken- ley. was a mechanic and handyman. great-grandchildren; a sister, Vir- Harmon on April 26. Have fun wabikise, in Middle Village, MI. Ken- He will always be remembered for ginia VonderLippe; brothers, on your birthday, and much love wabikise means Long Moon. He was Happy birthday to our Alaskan his good wit and joking nature. William Portman and De (Maude) from your aunts, uncles and remnant, Sadi Synn, on April 10. the eldest of seven children, all de- He loved country music; Tanya ceased. He attended Holy Childhood Ramsey, all of Indian River; and Cousin Peyton. We love you and miss you. Belz and family. Tucker was his favorite singer. He Boarding School, Middle Village pub- many nieces, nephews and Happy first birthday to Peyton Happy 15th birthday to “My Baby” enjoyed going to the casino and lic school for seventh and eighth cousins. He was preceded in Hayley Harmon on April 26. Lots chauffeuring friends and family grade, Mt. Pleasant Indian School for death by his parents; a sister, Vi- James Harmon on April 10. the ninth grade and Haskell Institute of love and best wishes, Grandma to work and social events. He is olet Ramsey; and brothers, Love, Mom and Dad. and Tarbaby Harmon. for his remaining school years. While survived by a brother, David Clarence, Herman and George Happy birthday to my wonder- Happy first birthday to my first little at Mt. Pleasant Boarding School, he Massey, Sr. of Brutus; sisters, Portman. ful brother on April 3. We all grandson, Peyton James Har- played football. He grew up fishing Loretta (Ken) Parkey of Brutus and hunting with his father. He spent miss you. Love, your “lil” sister mon, on April 10. Lots of love and and Doris Massey of Brutus; summers working at resorts around and family. best wishes, Grandma and Tarbaby Harmon. sons, Donald (Chrissy) Carroll of Good Hart, MI, Petoskey and Harbor Happy birthday to the “Mayor” Happy 57th birthday to our fa- Traverse City, MI, and Richard Springs. In his late 20s, he worked on the building of the MacArthur Locks vorite shuttle bus driver, Keno, on on April 18. May your day be Shenoskey of Grand Rapids, MI; and in Muskegon Lakey Foundry until great! Lila. April 1. From the King and VanDe- three grandchildren; four nieces; his eyes lost most of their sight. Dur- Car families. four nephews; nine great-nieces Happy 14th birthday to Michael ing this period, he married Hazel Pon- and nephews; many cousins and tiac. He worked with Bob and Keshick on April 27! ♫ May you Happy 44th birthday to my big have many more birthdays come friends. He is also survived by Waunetta Dominic with the Northern brother, the Mayor, on April 18. Michigan Ottawa Association, which to you! Hee-a-naw hay-nay-oh- best friends, Juan and Rita Vil- Thanks for always looking out for was established in the 1940s. They way! May the good Lord bless and taking care of your baby sis- legis, and Dusty, the dog. ter. From General Junior. worked on getting compensation for and watch over you! Hee-a-naw Indian lands ceded to the government hay-nay-oh-way! ♫ M’no Happy birthday wishes to Tina on April in treaties of the early 1800s, and dibishkaan! Pa’ne gzaagigo – 10 and Maggie on April 19. We’re hop- they succeeded in this endeavor. He Gashi and Nshiimenh Ja’din ing you both have fun on your special was preceded in death by his wife; a day! The Gasco family. (Love always, Mom and brother, daughter, Patricia King; and a son, Vir- Marci Reyes Jordan.) Happy birthday to on gil John. He is survived by a son, Cecil April 5. Love, Denise and Garcia. Happy birthday to John; daughters, Dolores, Beverly and Mama/Grandma Michele MnoDibishkaan ChiGima Frank Et- Beula; and many grandchildren and (Michele LaCount). Love, Liz and tawageshik, Waganakising Eni- great-grandchildren. Avery. igaanzid. April 2008 Odawa Trails 15

LTBB RECEIVES A ONE OF A KIND GIFT FROM NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

said. “When the Red Cross called me and to bury the Blackstone pipes, mounted on the simulated rock. out of the blue and asked me to do it, which are the pipes of war. The Cre- The tribe has not decided where I saw it as an opportunity to tell a ator also told the people to gather red to permanently display the bear. story. stones in Minnesota and to make Teuthorn is a self-taught artist, “I credit the Red Cross because their own pipes. This became the who began to draw when he was six. I was gifted the opportunity to tell it.” Great Law of Peace. His grandmother was Cora Before he walked on, the late People have asked Teuthorn why (Shananaquet) Fenner, his mother is Frank “Pine” Shomin, whom the bear does not have eyes, and his Edith (Fenner) Teuthorn and his fa- Teuthorn considers one of his teach- response is, “His eyes are closed. He is ther is Robert Teuthorn. His father is ers, told Teuthorn many Odawa oral praying. His prayers are for those an artist, who does mostly scenery stories. women, who were harmed.” and wildlife. “I express these oral stories On the back of the bear, there The teachings that inspire Tom through painting,” Teuthorn said. are seven feathers representing each Teuthorn’s art come from the elders “Before I started painting, I did a lot direction, and the bear’s footprint is a in his family and those he considers of sketching, and I put tobacco down dodem. On the head of the bear is teachers such as Shomin, the late Sam to ask the Creator for guidance. sweatgrass, which is there to keep Keway and Roland Petoskey. “I originally thought to do birch away the negativity that consumed Pictured from left to right in the By Annette VanDeCar, Com- Springs, MI. bark, but it ended up being the color the Odawa people when they were photo by Communications Coordina- munications Coordinator The chapter, which serves of the background.” feuding. Behind the Odawa people tor Annette VanDeCar are the North- Antrim, Charlevoix and Cheboygan As it was told to Teuthorn, with the black and red pipes is a drum ern Lower Michigan American Red The Northern Lower Michigan counties, wanted to show its appreci- Odawa families were feuding, and with a thunderbird design painted on Cross Chapter Executive Director Lori O’Neill, Odawa Casino Resort Public American Red Cross Chapter pre- ation for the assistance LTBB pro- many people were dying. The grand- it. The floral patterns on the bear rep- sented the Little Traverse Bay Bands vides it. In the past, the chapter Relations and Communications Man- mothers and mothers were crying, resent the grandmothers and mothers ager Diane Bott, Artist Tom Teuthorn, of Odawa Indians with the gift of a auctioned similar bears as a and they asked the Creator to inter- in the story. The white pine on the bear painted by LTBB Tribal Citizen fundraiser. In other fundraisers, it Northern Lower Michigan American vene. one side of the bear represents the Red Cross Chapter Office Manager Tom Teuthorn at the Elders Lunch- auctioned fish and sailboats. The Creator came down on a Crooked Tree. Donna Mattson and Tribal Chairman eon held February 21 at the LTBB “I remember seeing the bears red-tailed hawk. The Creator asked The bear is made of fiberglass Frank Ettawageshik. Governmental Center in Harbor and wanting to paint one,” Teuthorn the people to wash off their face paint and has bolts on its feet so it can be LTBB Tribal Citizens Featured in Petoskey News-Review Parenting Section

daughter, Christine Peavey dressed in traditional regalia, mother, April Peavey, and son, Dakota Peavey, dressed in grass dance regalia, at the Traditional Pow Wow last year. One photograph featured par- ents, Patrick and Shannon Wemigwase, daughter, Charlotte Wemigwase, and grandfather, Richard Wemigwase, at the Family Fall Gathering last year. One photograph featured the Kiogima family (mother, Bernadece, father, Mel II, with daughters, Mshkoadekwe, Joy and McKenzie, and son, Cameron) at the Family Fall Gathering last year. Craig Peavey (in the tan jacket) and April Peavey (in the white sweater) with their children, Christine Peavey (in the traditional regalia) and Dakota Peavey (in the grass dance regalia). One photograph featured mother, Linda Gokee, and daughter, Kacie Gokee, at the Traditional Pow Linda Gokee (in the navy blue jacket) holds her daughter, Kacie Gokee, at the Wow last year. Traditional Pow Wow last year in the photo on the lower left corner. Bernadece Kiogima (in the red sweatshirt) and Mel Kiogima II (in the navy In an article by Beth Anne Piehl Theresa Chingwa (in the brown sweater) with her children, Kunu Yellowbank (dressed as Darth Vader), Haga Yellowbank (dressed as Yoda) and Nizu Yellow- blue coat) with their children at the Family Fall Gathering last year. titled, “Native American Parenting Traditions Focus on Family Support,” bank (dressed as Chewbacca) at Halloween last year in the middle photo in the Tribal Citizens. also in the insert, LTBB Tribal Citi- bottom row. Odawa Trails staff report Charlotte Wemigwase (in the pink jacket) leads her family into the corn maze at One photograph featured zens Carla McFall, Cathy Gibson, the Family Fall Gathering last year in the photo on the lower right corner. Also Theresa Chingwa, dressed as Princess Yvonne Walker-Keshick and Theresa A parenting section inserted into pictured are Shannon Wemigwase (in the black jacket with stripes), Patrick Leia, with her sons, Kunu Yellow- Keshick were all quoted. the February 29 weekender edition of Wemigwase (in the orange jacket) and Richard Wemigwase (wearing the hat). bank, dressed as Darth Vader, Haga Photos by Annette VanDeCar. Shannon and Patrick are Charlotte’s parents, and Richard is her grandfather. the Petoskey News-Review featured Yellowbank, dressed as Yoda, and several LTBB Tribal Citizens. Nizu Yellowbank, dressed as Chew- As part of the Parenting Aware- bacca at Halloween last year. ness Month Community Scrapbook, One photograph featured the five photographs featured LTBB Peavey family, father Craig Peavey, 16 Odawa Trails April 2008 Native News Briefs from Around Indian Country

Dance Society curriculum was de- signed up to sponsor the event. Native American Covers 2008 signed to promote thoughtful behav- All proceeds less expenses will go Presidential Election for MTV ior choices, provide youth with to education and Native achievement Christine Begay, who is Yankton information and skills to reduce risk centers. Lakota, Arikara and Navajo, works as behaviors and develop a greater sense In the opening day of the event, part of MTV’s Street Team ‘08 as a cit- of self-esteem through learning, prac- presidential candidates will be invited izen journalist covering youth con- ticing, performing and living the An- to speak about their positions regard- cerns, views and issues during the 2008 ishinaabe culture. ing Native sovereignty and rights at a presidential campaign. DigiGirlz High Technology formal dinner for tribal leaders and Begay, one of 600 applicants na- Camps prime sponsors. tionwide who applied for the 51 posi- DigiGirlz High Technology In the following days, there will tions, was selected to represent New Camp for girls, a program offered by be a day for Native business people and Mexico for MTV’s Street Team ‘08 as Microsoft, works to dispel stereotypes entrepreneurs, a day featuring Native part of MTV’s Emmy-winning of the high-tech industry. skateboarding, and a day featuring Na- “Choose or Lose” campaign. She is the Its goal is to educate and inspire tive dancers, drummers, storytellers, only Native American to participate in girls by introducing them to the con- artists, craftsmen and Native foods to the program that has covered every siderable opportunities and career celebrate the depth of Indian culture. presidential election since 1992. choices available in the high-tech in- For more information, please Begay lacked any formal journal- Waskwane “Tiny” Stonefish, age 9, won the youth division title at the 18th Annual World dustry. contact Carroll Cocchia at coc- ism or multimedia training prior to ac- Championship Hoop Dance Contest held February 7 and 8 in Phoenix, Arizona. During the camp, the girls are ex- [email protected]. cepting the position from MTV, so she Odawa Trails staff report drew Chivis from Benzie and Ray- posed to executive speakers, technol- Michigan Native Americans Team is truly a citizen journalist. mond Shenoskey, the grandson of ogy tours and demonstrations, for Solar Conservation Begay, 23, graduated from Fort networking and hands-on learning Farmington Hills residents Lewis College in April 2007 with a Sisters Excel at 18th Annual LTBB Tribal Citizen Grace Zerbe, workshops. William Largent, U.S. Small Business Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and World Championship Hoop Dance from Charlevoix. 2008 summer camps will be held Administration Assistant Administra- answered an Internet advertisement Contest Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop in Charlotte, NC (August 4-7 with ap- tor for Native American Affairs, and from MTV. Waskwane “Tiny” Stonefish, 9, of Dance Society teachers/trainers James plications due on May 30), Fargo, ND Steve Morello, Department of En- With MTV’s equipment, Begay Peshawbestown, MI, won her second “Bud” Day and Alexa Rae Funmaker (June 10-12 with applications due on ergy’s Director of the Office of Indian travels throughout New Mexico inter- World Championship Hoop Dance also competed in the adult division May 16), Irvine, CA (August 18-19 Affairs, took part in the opening cere- viewing for articles and video reports. Contest title after capturing the youth there. with applications due on May 30), Las mony of the Department of Energy’s She sent live reports from the New division title at the 18th Annual Participation at the event was Colinas, TX (August 12-14 with ap- Solar Decathlon Day held December Mexico caucus using a high-tech World Championship Hoop Dance made possible by a grant from the Of- plications due on May 9), Redmond, 11, 2007 at the National Mall in Nokia videophone provided by MTV. Contest held February 7 and 8 at the fice of Juvenile Justice and Delin- WA (August 11-15 with applications Washington, D.C. All her work is posted on her pro- Heard Museum in Phoenix, AR. She quency Prevention Tribal Youth due on May 9) and Stony Brook, NY The Solar Decathlon joins 20 file on MTV’s Think website. also won the youth division title in Program and dedicated parents, staff (July 14-16 with applications due on university-led teams from across the Begay, who lives in Albuquerque, 2006. and youth of the Grand Traverse Band June 20). United States and from Canada, Spain NM and grew up in Gallup, NM, cov- Her older sister, Beedoskah of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The camps at Irvine, Las Colinas, and Germany in a competition to de- ers a state that is home to 22 Indian Stonefish, 10, of Peshawbestown, was The event drew nearly 10,000 Redmond and Stony Brook are for sign, build and operate the most at- tribes and almost 192,000 Native peo- second in the youth division, finishing spectators. girls in grades 9-12, the camp at Char- tractive, functional and energy-efficient ple, who comprise 9.8% of the state only two points behind Waskwane The Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop lotte is for grades 8-11 and the camp at solar-powered home. population. Stonefish. Dance Society is an experimental Fargo is for grades 7-10. Morello is a member of the Sault In addition to being a part of Cheyenne Petoskey, 17, of Pe- learning program for girls and boys age Microsoft provides the camps Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, MTV’s Street Team ‘08, Begay works shawbestown, finished third in the 6-17. It focuses on the seven sacred free of charge, but Microsoft is not re- and Largent is a member of the Ke- as a Student Adviser at the American teen division there. Cheyenne teachings of the Anishinaabe (wis- sponsible for the cost or the logistics of weenaw Bay Indian Community. Indian Graduate Center, a non-profit Petoskey, the older sister of Waskwane dom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, organization that tries to financially transportation and lodging for the Native Flutist wins Second Grammy Stonefish and Beedoskah Stonefish, humility and truth). It has been said by aid Native American college students camp. Award was the first female to place in the teen our ancestors that achieving balance in throughout the country. For more information or to com- Native flutist Robert Mirabal, division. these principles is to have harmony in Courtesy photos. plete an online application form, please also known as Johnny Whitehorse, The sisters are members of the body, mind and spirit. Native people visit www.microsoft.com/about/di- won a Grammy under the Best Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop Dance So- from the beginning of time have cele- versity/programs/camps.mspx. Native American Music Album ciety, based in Peshawbestown. brated life through song and dance. In Celebration of Spirit category for “Totemic Flute Aanzhenii Starr Bigjohn, the its most spiritual application, it is used A first-ever gathering of Ameri- Chants” on February 10 in Los daughter of LTBB Tribal Citizen in ceremonies for healing and blessing. can Indian Nations featuring a trans- Angeles, CA. He was unable to Cody Bigjohn III and Kim Anderson, As part of a dancer’s training, spiritual global conference of tribal leaders will attend the event. won the youth division title in 2005. teachings are learned. Primary among be held August 20-24 at Disney World It was the second Grammy Aanzhenii Starr Bigjohn is a member these principles is self-respect. in Orlando, FL. award in three years for Mira- of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa The hoop dancer uses a number The event will feature prominent bal, a 40-year-old Taos, NM, and Chippewa Indians. of hoops to represent the sacred circle leaders and Native celebrities from native. He described the album Other Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop of life with no beginning and no end- many of the 565 Indian Nations rec- as “a combination of aboriginal Dance Society members who com- ing. Depending on the region, style ognized by the federal government as and gypsy-style music.” The 12 peted at the event included McKenzie and tribal culture, a dancer may use well as many from Canada and the songs on the album honor the Gunderson from Benzie, MI, Cicilee four to 30 hoops to fashion into a Americas. animal spirit via the cougar, Shriner from Benzie, Lillian Hague kaleidoscopic array of images. The Major U.S. firms such as Lock- coyote, thunderbird, emer- from Charlevoix, MI, Stephen Mc- symbols, colors, hoops and the heed Martin, Wal-Mart, IBM, gence, earth mother, serpent, Clellan from Peshawbestown, Chelsea dancer’s regalia honor these beings. Marathon Oil, UPS and BNSF are buffalo, whale, elk, eagle, bear Cheyenne Petoskey in the back row. Beedoskah Stonefish and Walker from Traverse City, MI, An- The Mino Biimaadziwin Hoop among the dozens of U.S. corporations and wolf. Waskwane “Tiny” Stonefish are left to right in the front. April 2008 Odawa Trails 17 Indigenous in the News Review By Jamison Mahto, Reporter wonderfully respectful renditions of You can tell he loved Johnny Cash both of them. and his work. He exhibited the exu- Floyd “Red Crow” Wester- In the incredibly romantic and berance of his passion for Johnny man’s “A Tribute to Johnny Cash” beautiful crying in your beer song, “I Cash whenever he sang one of his I am reminded of choirs that Still Miss Some One,” Floyd sings like songs, and this CD is no different. maybe don’t look like much. A rag tag he has a tender spot in his heart for The instrumentalists on “A Trib- potpourri of unkept promises and un- these feelings. ute” are top-notch, and they obvi- realized dreams until they sing. And Floyd ends “A Tribute” with the ously have the same regard for the they sing like nothing I’ve ever heard song “Drums,” a song from a Native material as Floyd. There isn’t a blem- before. I weep. I am so moved by all American’s point of view. Johnny ish on this CD. This isn’t just “A Trib- of it that I weep as the singers weep Cash’s commitment to Native causes ute to Johnny Cash,” but it is also, a and sing like angels weep when the is reflected powerfully in Floyd’s ren- significant declaration of someone’s spring rains have come and every- dition of the song. This is a very collective experience that also just thing is new again. That’s what Uncle meaningful cut on the CD. Here is an happens to be a brother of mine. I get Floyd is doing for us here. It is im- opportunity for white people to hear a warm glow in my heart every time I mense and amazing. A tear wells up in an alternative view of this reality in a listen to this CD. Thank you, my the corner of my eye as I listen to it song that carries Floyd’s stamp of au- brother. song by song. Editor’s note: Something Indigenous in the that I don’t have News Review is pro- much call to talk vided free to Native about is vocal American and Tribal range, but I have Media Outlets by In- that opportunity digenous Internet now because Chamber of Com- there is very little merce (IICOC). for a baritone, IICOC is a non- and there aren’t profit corporation any baritones whose goals include quite like Johnny promoting honest, re- Cash and Floyd sponsible, fair and Westerman. This ethical Internet busi- is a fantastic CD ness; helping Native to add to your businesses understand collection of and tap into business Floyd’s stuff and a on the Internet; pro- real high point in viding a marketplace a career that is an honor song to the thenticity. for businesses and people worldwide joy of music. In a strict sense, Floyd “Red to find and purchase authentic Native To start, I love the intro to “Ring Crow” Westerman was a troubadour. merchandise; providing Internet fo- of Fire.” This is some very nice work. He carried his Tennessee Flat Box Top rums and networking opportunities A lot of care went into the crafting of with him wherever he went, and leading to expanded business; sup- this song. This track is followed by Floyd was nothing if not well traveled. porting active members through in- the truthful grief of “Sunday Mornin’ Kris Kristofferson says, “I think ternational exposure; and sharing Comin’ Down.” Johnny Cash would be especially ideas among businesses and individu- Through the squeezebox, I feel proud of this tribute album. Not just als with common interests. K. Larry the pain. The only way to sing this because of his high regard for Floyd Knudsen (Ho-Chunk, Omaha and song and mean it is to have lived it. ‘Red Crow’ Westerman or his own Ponca Nations) founded IICOC in Yea h . lifelong identification with Native 2005, and his vision was to help In- After the absolutely gritty tough Americans and commitment to their digenous people become self-suffi- luck story of “Give My Love to Rose,” cause, but because it is such a respect- cient and independent as he moves into the even tougher luck ful, loving portrayal of the man’s entrepreneurs in the marketplace. story of San Quentin. In this song, as work. Floyd’s deep, powerful voice IICOC is funded by dues paid by well as the country rock “Folsom resonates with the truth. I had no idea member businesses and through pro- Prison Blues,” Johnny Cash, inspired he could sound so much like John…” grams and events. It is not a govern- by his own prison term, gets down This is significant because if you ment agency and receives no tax and dirty for real. These songs more know Floyd, you know that he was a dollars. than any other elevate Johnny to Liv- musician, activist, and actor given the For more information on ing Legend status, and Floyd does opportunity to hang with the heavies. IICOC, please visit www.iicoc.com. Third Moby Reunion

The Third Moby Reunion is scheduled for September 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Band Benzie Tribal Center at 7282 Two Percent Revenue Sharing Check Presentation Hoadley Road in Benzonia, MI. Please bring a dish to pass plus your own table service. Don’t forget to Odawa Trails staff report were (left to right) Odawa Casino bring your photos and items of fam- Resort Facilities Director Barry ily history to share. Please bring $1 On February 28 at the Emmet Laughlin, Vice Chairman Bill Den- per person for our buddy bingo County Building in Petoskey, MI, the emy, Sr., Emmet County Treasurer table. Your gift of kinship and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Marilyn May, Odawa Casino Resort friendship makes our family proud Indians presented the Emmet Public Relations and Communica- to know each and every one of you. County Treasurer’s Office with a two tions Manager Diane Bott and See you at the reunion. For more in- percent revenue sharing check for Odawa Casino Resort Director of Fi- formation, please contact Cathy nance/Accounting Barry Crowell. Philo at 231-276-0048 or $829,365.99. Photo by Communications Coordina- On hand for the presentation tor Annette VanDeCar. [email protected]. 18 Odawa Trails April 2008 News from the Waganakising Martial Arts Club

Submitted by Regina Brubacker- Odawa Casino Resort Carver, Health Educator On February 16 at the Native Employment Corner Way II gym in Harbor Springs, MI, members of the Waganakising Mar- tial Arts Club tested for advance- ment before Grand Master B.C. Yu and an audience of family members and friends. Six members tested for their yellow belts (their first advance- ment). They were Theresa Keshick, By Lynn Trozzo, Odawa Casino Re- and reconnect with your friends, Brenda Schoolcraft, Jeannie Nor- sort Recruiter family and the community. ris, Michael Keshick, Roger Marsh If you haven’t applied lately, go and Bill Smith. Michigan’s employment crisis to our website at www.odawa- On February 14, Tyler Keller Dylan Keller has been bleak from quarter to quar- casino.com and apply online. Future and also tested for ter on a continual basis. positions will be posted in the com- their yellow belts. However, here’s the good news: ing weeks, so check the website often. Three members tested for their black belts. They were Eric Keller, Odawa Casino Resort will begin When you see something you would Chris Lynn and Sean Miller. summer hiring again! love to try, give us a call and we’ll be Four members with black belts Most positions will be “sea- glad to add your application to that were given a confirmation test and sonal” or “temporary,” but still great particular job file. were awarded their permanent black opportunities, especially for the uni- Finally, we have a bit of change belt status. They were Bill Denemy, versity/college student available for in the Employment Office at 911 Jr., Regina Brubacker-Carver, Tay- only 12 to 16 weeks. Spring Street in Petoskey, MI. We lor Fisher and Alex Fisher. With the hospitality industry have promoted Liz Murner to the John Naganashe was presented don becoming the fastest growing em- Employment Representative posi- with his second (degree) certifi- ployment sector in Michigan, the tion, and brought on board Kaye cate. Odawa Casino Resort is the perfect Rowland (from Lansing, MI) to the The club is now 12 black belts strong and continuing to grow. venue for many of our 200-plus front desk position as the Human If you are interested in checking LTBB students to gain summer em- Resources Clerk. Give them a call out the club, you are welcome to ployment experience in the customer anytime regarding your application stop in and watch a class. Class times driven business. for employment or opportunities at are every Tuesday and Thursday It really is a great time to come 231-439-5380. from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Na- tive Way II gym.

Share your talent and creativity! Now is the time to start working on crepe’ paper flowers for this fall’s flower crowns. Crepe’ paper is available for pickup any Tuesday or Thursday during the Elders Luncheon. Please contact Virgina Lewis at 231-539-8633, Harriet Kishigo-Booth at 231-838-6547 or the Elders Program at 231-242-1422 for more information. April 2008 Odawa Trails 19 DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THE PEOPLE IN THE ARCHIVAL PHOTOS SHOWN BELOW?

IFSO. . . please call Mike Lyons in the Archives, Records and Cultural Preservation Department at 231-242-1450. 20 Odawa Trails April 2008

Past Entertainment at Odawa Casino Resort’s Ovation Hall Photos by Phil Hutchison.

Miranda Lambert is shown in the photo on the upper left corner. Robert Cray is shown in the middle photo on the top row. Joan Jett is shown in the photo on the upper right corner. Brian Setzer is shown in the photo on the left in the middle row. Mark Farner is shown in the photo on the right in the middle row. Tracy Lawrence is shown in the photo on the lower left corner. The Fabulous Thun- derbirds are shown performing in the photo on the lower right corner.