PAINTER AND ILLUSTRATOR DAVID SHANANAQUET’S TALENT IS UNLIMITED By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator Painter and illustrator David gos, tribal flags, cartoon characters or work has varied themes, one of his Shananaquet said. “My favorite is “We do a lot of cultural presen- Shananaquet is not one to limit him- caricatures and roccasins (Shanana- favorite themes is children. His late painting children. I always keep my tations in the area, and we travel to self. quet uses a certain type of rock he grandmother, Angeline Shomin, in- grandmother in the back of my Great Lakes pow wows,” David During his successful career, finds in the Upper Peninsula of Michi- stilled in him the importance of tak- mind.” Shananaquet said. “Both of my chil- Shananaquet has created everything gan and paints on it to make it look ing care of the children. He has two David Shananaquet, 51, has dren are artistic. I taught them when from paintings, murals, business lo- like a moccasin). children of his own: Paul, 24, and been painting and drawing as long as they were young, and they some- “I can paint and draw almost Carly, 22. he can remember. As an artist, he anything,” said Shananaquet, a LTBB “I want the kids to be inspired by has evolved a lot over the years. Tribal Citizen. “I am not afraid to try looking at other Indian children,” “The main thing is I am doing a different things. David Shananaquet said. “I want to lot more detailed work now,” David “I get a lot of satisfaction from give them a sense of pride. I would Shananaquet said. “I have worked doing something I’ve never done be- like to teach Indian art. under a magnifying glass for the past fore.” “I want to convey they go to the 10 years. It makes it easier to paint One of Shananaquet’s more ceremonies, so they know what they details.” unique paintings hangs in the Sagi- are painting. I want them to under- David Shananaquet is basically naw Chippewa Tribal Nation’s Ziibi- stand what I am painting. It would a self-taught artist although he wing Center in Mt. Pleasant, MI. It make my message a lot clearer to learned some techniques from pro- features car bingo from the 1960s. them.” fessional artists. He has done art in- “If I am commissioned to do a Julie Shananaquet said their struction with grade school children. piece, I do what they ask,” Shanana- grandmother always stressed the im- “I’ve been doing artwork my quet said. “They wanted period cars portance of guarding and protecting whole life,” David Shananaquet said. from the 1960s, so I researched your children because she lived in “I sold my first piece at 13. I started them to do the painting.” the boarding school era. doing it to entertain myself. We didn’t One of Shananaquet’s larger “Our grandmother was the ma- have much back then. We were poor. works is an eight feet by 16 feet mu- triarch of our family,” Julie Shanana- Poverty was my inspiration. My mom ral commissioned by the Not- quet said. “He (David) associates a lot (Marie Shananaquet) always told me tawaseppi Huron Band of with his grandma because he is a lot I was drawing and painting on walls Potawatomi Indians. like her. He has his grandma’s per- and anything else I could get my “The mural had to do with the sonality. She had a lot of the same hands on in the house. It was nice to firekeeper’s,” Shananaquet said. “I traditional beliefs he has.” be recognized as one of the best at did a past, present and future piece. One of David Shananaquet’s fa- something I did. I do paintings of all sizes.” vorite paintings is the wolf clan paint- “Mom said, ‘Do your best, and Six museums display Shanana- ing that hangs in the Tribal Court- you will be one of the best.’” quet’s work as well as a number of room at the LTBB Governmental David Shananaquet worked 15 universities, tribal casinos and Center in Harbor Springs, MI. It is one years as an artist at Baker Furniture schools. of seven clan paintings that hang in Factory, but is a full-time artist now, “What amazes me is he is so the courtroom. He was originally working at his Hopkins, MI, home. humble and laid-back,” said Julie commissioned to do only the wolf He averages 50-60 paintings a year. Shananaquet, David’s sister. “He is painting, but the person who wanted “I wanted to try and make it on so soft-spoken. He amazes the rest of the painting was unable to purchase my own as an artist,” David Shanana- the family. it. quet said. “I do all right between sell- “Maybe it makes his heart smile “When the person reneged on ing my art and being an arena direc- inside, but he never wears it on his buying it (the wolf painting), I kept tor at pow wows.” sleeve.” going with the series,” David His children, Paul and Carly, are David Shananaquet signs all of Shananaquet said. “They had men- both painters, and his wife of 25 his work with his trademark feather tioned they wanted artwork in the years, Lorraine “Punkin” (Martin) that appears as part of the “q” in his courtroom and had talked about do- Shananaquet does beadwork. last name. But even if he didn’t sign ing a clan series. They liked the paint- Punkin Shananaquet, a member of his work, you would know it was his. ings when they saw them.” the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band “He has never gone with the David Shananaquet’s painting of Pottawatomi, works as a Commu- trends like some artists have,” Julie of an Indian mother and an Indian nity Health Representative for her Shananaquet said. “His art has a dis- child hangs in the LTBB Health Clinic tribe and is a traditional dancer. Paul tinctive style. He believes in the circle in Petoskey, MI, and his painting of an Shananaquet works part-time as a of life. A lot of his work expresses his Indian man paddling in a canoe cultural instructor for Grand Rapids spirituality and spiritual beliefs. He hangs on the second floor of the Public Schools and is a grass dancer. prays to and gets his inspiration from LTBB Governmental Center. Carly Shananaquet is a student at the Creator.” “I am proud of the fact they are Kalamazoo Valley Community Col- Although David Shananaquet’s in our tribal buildings,” David lege and is a jingle dress dancer. David Lee Shananaquet Saagima (One Who Can Travel The Water and The Sky Realms) Name’ Indodem – Sturgeon Clan Bidaasige Ndoonjiba Waboozho seppi aking endayaan Mide Anishinabe inini Artist Statement I believe my mission to become a full-time artist has been realized. My art and my vision are of the most personal and valuable tools that I rely on. My art speaks for itself, and many of my pieces are untitled. I do not rely on labels nor do I try to title a work of art. I believe since my artwork is from the heart, it speaks for itself. My inspiration comes from within, and the spirit of expression is a gift. I try to focus my spirituality that comes from traditional teachings; the gifts of the seven grandfathers and the respect for life and Mother Earth. I will always dedicate my work to the young people and the Seven Generations yet to follow.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians PRESORTED FIRST CLASS What’s Inside 7500 Odawa Circle U.S. Postage Odawa Trails Contact Information 2 Alicia Nowell National Essay Winner 11 Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 PAID Petoskey, MI 49770-0528 On the Pow Wow Trail 12 Permit No. 6 Departments and Programs 3-11 Language Program 3-4 Andi Gasco Among Elite Company 12 Return Service Requested Health Department 5-6 Tribal Council Meeting Minutes 13

Events Calendar 7 Lines from the Membership 14

Judicial Branch 10 LTBB Big Read Project 2007 15

April Elder Birthdays 10 Victories Employees Show Generosity 16

Native News 11 Construction Update 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 2007 BEING ODAWA IS ALL ABOUT FREEDOM The freedom to be a part of a people who, with integrity and pride, still have and speak our own language. TRIBAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY The freedom to share 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 through unity, education, justice, communication AND WEBSITE INFORMATION and planning. We will reach out to the next seven generations by holding to cultural values of Wisdom, Love, LTBB Governmental Website www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth. We will utilize our tribal assets to provide the necessary tools to become successful, hard-working community members who proudly represent our culture. With Tammy Gasco, Receptionist 231-242-1400 these values we will move the tribe forward. ANISHINAABEMOWIN INTERPRETATION OF THE LTBB MISSION STATEMENT Tribal Administration Dbendiziwin aawan maanda Odawa aaw’iing. Geyaabi gdaa’aana miinwa gda’nwemi Anishinaabemowin, Melissa Wiatrolik, Administrative Assistant 242-1420 maanda egishkaago’iing dbendiziwin ebidgwasiing mnaadendiziwin miinwa wiimnaadendiziyin. Gdaben- daanaa dbendiziwin kina gwaya Odawak nasaap eyaamjik, maanda naaknigewinan, maadiziwin miinwa Tribal Council/Legislative Office mnidoowaadziwin gaanaaniigaaniijik debendamowaad. Maanda dbendiziwin eyaamiing nangwa, gaana- Mike Smith, Administrative Assistant 242-1406 maajiidona niigaan ezhi bezhigoyiing, kinomaadwin, dbakinigewin, giigidowin miinwa naakinigewin. Gaazhiibiignaketaanaa maanda niizhwaachiing bimaadiziwin waabii’aamigak mjignamiing ninda mno- Tribal Chairman’s Office maadiziwinan echipiitendaakin: nbwaakaawin, zaagidwin, mnaadendmowin, aakde’ewin, gwekwaadzi- Ellie Payton, Administrative Assistant 242-1401 win, dbaadendiziwin miinwa debwewin. Ganakaazinaa ninda gdabendaaswinaanin, jimiigwe’iing nakaazwinan jimnomewzi’iing, enitaanokiijik maampii Anishinabek enaapshkaamwaad maanda gbi- Accounting Department maadziwinaa. Ninda eyaamiing echipiitendaakin, miigo kina gwaya maampii enjibaad jiniigaanibizad. Kathy McGraw, Assistant 242-1441 Kristina Baller, Staff Accountant/Contracts 242-1443

Archives and Records Department Michael L. Lyons, Administrative Assistant 242-1450 Commerce Department Theresa Keshick, Assistant 242-1584 Communications Pre-Press Graphics Communications Department Annette VanDeCar, Coordinator 242-1427 Aaron Wayne Otto, Pre-Press Graphics Specialist 242-1429 Coordinator Specialist Cultural Preservation 231-242-1427 231-242-1429 Leonard “Joe” Mitchell, Coordinator 242-1451 Annette VanDeCar Aaron Wayne Otto Education Department The Communications Department welcomes submissions for our “Lines From Our Membership” section of the Beverly Wemigwase, Administrative Assistant 242-1480 newsletter, but we cannot run anything political in nature or expressing an opinion due to a long-standing department policy. Because we have a newsletter and not a newspaper, we do not have an editorial page. We reserve the right to edit Elders Program any material submitted for space and content. Tina Sutton, Assistant 242-1423 The deadline for the May issue ofOdawa Trails is March 26. You can e-mail, fax or call your submissions in. Please e-mail submissions to [email protected], fax them to 231-242-1430 or call them in at 231-242-1427. Please Enrollment Department only call in your submissions if they are short. We also welcome comments, suggestions and story ideas. Linda Gokee, Administrative Assistant 242-1521 [email protected] Odawa Trails Newsletter - Advertising Rates Phone: 231-242-1427 Fax: 231-242-1430

Environmental Services Department 1 Column 2 Columns 3 Columns 4 Columns 5 Columns Regina Gasco, Assistant 242-1574 1 col. x 1 in $3.40 2 col. x 1 in. $6.80 3 col. x 1 in. $10.20 4 col. x 1 in. $13.60 5 col. x 1 in. $17.00 Facilities Department $3.20 $6.40 $9.60 $12.80 $16.00 1 inch $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Steve Clausen, Manager 242-1532 $3.00 $6.00 $9.00 $12.00 $15.00 $6.80 $13.60 $20.40 $27.20 $34.00 Grants Department 1 col. x 2 in. 2 col. x 2 in. 3 col. x 2 in. 4 col. x 2 in. 5 col. x 2 in. Heidi Yaple, Writer 242-1560 $8 $6.40 $16 $12.80 $24 $19.20 $32 $25.60 $40 $32.00 2 inches $6.00 $12.00 $18.00 $24.00 $30.00 GIS Department $10.20 $20.40 $30.60 $40.80 $51.00 Alan Proctor, Director 242-1597 1 col. x 3 in. 2 col. x 3 in. 3 col. x 3 in. 4 col. x 3 in. 5 col. x 3 in. $12 $9.60 $24 $19.20 $36 $28.80 $48 $38.40 $60 $48.00 Health Department 3 inches $9.00 $18.00 $27.00 $36.00 $45.00 Gwen Gasco, Administrative Assistant 242-1611 Owen LaVeque, Transportation 242-1602 1 col. x 4 in. $13.60 2 col. x 4 in. $27.20 3 col. x 4 in. $40.80 4 col. x 4 in. $54.40 5 col. x 4 in. $68.00 Gina Kiogima, Maternal Child Health Outreach 242-1614 $16 $12.80 $32 $25.60 $48 $38.40 $64 $51.20 $80 $64.00 4 inches Housing Department $12.00 $24.00 $36.00 $48.00 $60.00 Margaret Gasco, Administrative Assistant 242-1540 1 col. x 5 in. $17.00 2 col. x 5 in. $34.00 3 col. x 5 in. $51.00 4 col. x 5 in. $68.00 5 col. x 5 in. $85.00 $20 $16.00 $40 $32.00 $60 $48.00 $80 $64.00 $100 $80.00 Human Resources Department 5 inches Administrative Assistant, Vacant 242-1555 $15.00 $30.00 $45.00 $60.00 $75.00 1 col. x 6 in. $20.40 2 col. x 6 in. $40.80 3 col. x 6 in. $61.20 4 col. x 6 in. $81.60 5 col. x 6 in. $102.00 Human Services Department $24 $19.20 $48 $38.40 $72 $57.60 $96 $76.80 $120 $96.00 Theresa Chingwa, Administrative Assistant/Intake Worker 242-1621 6 inches $18.00 $36.00 $54.00 $72.00 $90.00

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 $28 $22.40 $56 $44.80 $84 $67.20 $112 $89.60 $140 $112.00

Crystal Greensky, Assistant 242-1456 7 inches Anne Stander, Curriculum Specialist 242-1457 $21.00 $42.00 $63.00 $84.00 $105.00 Isabelle Osawamick, Lead Instructor 242-1459 1 col. x 8 in. $27.20 2 col. x 8 in. $54.40 3 col. x 8 in. $81.60 4 col. x 8 in. $108.80 5 col. x 8 in. $136.00 Legal Department $32 $25.60 $64 $51.20 $96 $76.80 $128 $102.40 $160 $128.00 Su Lantz, Legal Assistant 242-1407 8 inches $24.00 $48.00 $72.00 $96.00 $120.00 4 col. x 9 in. 5 col. x 9 in. 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 Law Enforcement Department $28.80 $57.60 $86.40 $132 $105.60 $164 $131.20 Tribal Police 242-1500 $36 $72 $108 Regular Ad Regular Ad 9 inches $27.00 $54.00 $81.00 Price $144 $99.00 Price $180 $123.00 4 col. x 10 in. 5 col. x 10 in. MIS Department 1 col. x 10 in. $34.00 2 col. x 10 in. $68.00 3 col. x 10 in. $102.00 $124.10 $155.55 Ed Nephler, Technician 242-1534 $32.00 $64.00 $96.00 $146 $116.80 $183 $146.40 $40 $80 $120 Regular Ad Regular Ad Natural Resource Department 10 inches $30.00 $60.00 $90.00 Price $160 $109.50 Price $200 $137.25 Fiona Banfield, Administrative Assistant 242-1670 4 col. x 11 in. 5 col. x 11 in. 1 col. x 11 in. $37.40 2 col. x 11 in. $74.80 3 col. x 11 in. $112.20 $132.60 $165.75 $35.20 $70.40 $105.60 $156 $124.80 $195 $156.00 Odawa Enterprise Management $44 $88 $132 Regular Ad Regular Ad Susan Swadling, Assistant 242-1582 11 inches $33.00 $66.00 $99.00 Price $176 $117.00 Price $220 $146.25 4 col. x 12 in. 5 col. x 12 in. 1 col. x 12 in. $40.80 2 col. x 12 in. $81.60 3 col. x 12 in. $122.40 $144.50 $181.05 Peacemaking Program $38.40 $76.80 $115.20 $170 $136.00 $213 $170.40 Dave Keller, Coordinator 242-1464 $48 $96 $144 Regular Ad Regular Ad 12 inches $36.00 $72.00 $108.00 Price $192 $127.50 Price $240 $159.75 4 col. x 13 in. 5 col. x 13 in. Planning, Zoning and Building Department 1 col. x 13 in. $44.20 2 col. x 13 in. $88.40 3 col. x 13 in. $132.60 $152.15 $190.40 Bryan Gillett, Director 242-1580 $41.60 $83.20 $124.80 $179 $143.20 $224 $179.20 $52 $104 $156 Regular Ad Regular Ad Substance Abuse/Mental Health Department 13 inches $39.00 $78.00 $117.00 Price $208 $134.25 Price $260 $168.00 Pat Boda, Administrative Assistant 242-1640 $47.60 $95.20 $142.80 4 col. x 14 in. $164.05 5 col. x 14 in. $205.70 Jennifer Wilson, Office/Intake Coordinator 242-1642 1 col. x 14 in. 2 col. x 14 in. 3 col. x 14 in. $44.80 $89.60 $134.40 $193 $154.40 $242 $193.60 $56 $112 $168 Regular Ad Regular Ad Tribal Court 14 inches $42.00 $84.00 $126.00 Price $224 $144.75 Price $280 $168.00 Linda Harper, Clerk 242-1462 4 col. x 15 in. 5 col. x 15 in. 1 col. x 15 in. $51.00 2 col. x 15 in. $102.00 3 col. x 15 in. $153.00 $165.75 $207.40 $48.00 $96.00 $144.00 $195 $156.00 $244 $195.20 Tribal Health Clinic $60 $120 $180 Regular Ad Regular Ad Dawn Kilpatrick, Receptionist 242-1700 15 inches $45.00 $90.00 $135.00 Price $240 $146.25 Price $300 $183.00 4 col. x 16 in. 5 col. x 16 in. 1 col. x 16 in. $54.40 2 col. x 16 in. $108.80 3 col. x 16 in. $163.20 $176.80 $221.00 Tribal Prosecutor’s Office $51.20 $102.40 $153.60 $208 $166.40 $260 $208.00 Yvonne Fuerte, Administrative Assistant 242-1475 $64 $128 $192 Regular Ad Regular Ad 16 inches $48.00 $96.00 $144.00 Price $256 $156.00 Price $320 $195.00 Youth Services Department In-house Design 5% Additional Charge 15% off of 3 insertions Robert “R.J.” Smith, Coordinator 242-1593 Advertising Regular ad price Open rate $4 per 20% off of 6 insertions Rate Key Bigger savings for ads in yellow for one insertion 25% off of 12 insertions column inch APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 3 DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

LANGUAGE PROGRAM LANGUAGE GAME DAY SERVES AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING ANISHINAABEMOWIN By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator On February 24 at the LTBB Language Program Coordina- naabemowin. Language learners an excellent opportunity for multi- mental center. It was a pizza (and Governmental Center in Harbor tor Carla McFall, Lead Anishi- focus on playing the game and generational interaction and good salad) party for Binoojiinhak (chil- Springs, MI, the LTBB Anishi- naabemowin Language Instructor having fun. They are less con- old-fashioned family time. dren) and Shkiniigik (youth and naabemowin Language Program Isabelle Osawamick, Language cerned about remembering Bryce Carver and Regina teens) miinwa Nitaawgik and sponsored a Language Game Curriculum Specialist Anne words, definitions or grammar. Brubacker prepared lunch and Kikaajik (adults, elders and fami- Day. Stander, Language Program As- Players are motivated to use dinner for the participants. lies). People played cards, and People of all ages enjoyed sistant Crystal Greensky, and words and phrases associated The Language Game Day board, guessing and team games. playing Uno, Sorry, Crazy Eights, Archives, Records and Cultural with the game, and of course, in scheduled for March 24 at the Language Program Coordi- Sardines, War, Go Fish, Animals, Preservation Director Winnay the spirit of friendly competition, governmental center is canceled. nator Carla McFall contributed to Verb-O, Clue, Guess-O, Twister, Wemigwase assisted partici- winning the game. The vocabu- Instead, the Language Program this article. Scattergories, Yahtzee, Snake pants. lary learned is not limited to game sponsored Aambe Odaminidaa Photos by Communications and Jeopardy. Playing games is a very ef- play, but can be useful in every- (Come on, Let’s Play) on March Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. Winners received prizes. fective tool for learning Anishi- day situations. The games provide 20 from 5-8 p.m. at the govern-

(Left to Right) Tribal Elder Dean Samuels and Lead Anishi- Language Program Assistant Crystal Greensky with (L to R) Winnay Wemigwase, Crystal Greensky and (L to R) Elders Theresa MacIntyre, Glenna Kimball naabemowin Language Instructor Isabelle Osawamick. several of the games available to people at the event. Brittany Bentley, 11, set up the Guess Who? game. and Dean Samuels play Crazy Eights together.

Thomas Hill and Language Curriculum Specialist Anne Clarence King (in the maroon shirt), Carrie Lereaux (in the (L to R) Language Program Assistant Crystal Greensky and (L to R) Alex Boulton, 8, Zhaawon Smith, 3, and Miigwaans Smith, 8, Stander play Gnebig (snake). Stander won the game. red shirt) and George Tiudau (in the blue jacket) play Sorry. Harriet Kishigo-Booth set up a Guess Who? game. play Twister as Netawn Kiogima and Robert “R.J.” Smith assist them.

(L to R) Alex Boulton, 8, and Miigwaans Smith, 8, (L to R) Mkoohns “Little Bear” Gasco, 4, Alex Boulton, 8, and Miig- (Front to Back) Alex Boulton, 8, Miigwaans Smith, 8, Rebecca Andrews, 5, plays Uno with her father, enjoy a game of Twister at Language Game Day. waans Smith, 8, in the front row. Zhaawon Smith, 3, in the back row. and Regina Gasco play a friendly game of Twister. Thomas Andrews II, at Language Game Day.

(L to R) Brittany Bentley, 11, and Winnay Wemigwase (L to R) Harriet Kishigo-Booth, Brittany Bentley, 11, Alex Boulton, 8, played a friendly game of War with Miigwaans Smith, 8, plays Sorry with her father, Robert “R.J.” work to solve the whodunit, playing Clue at the event. and Winnay Wemigwase play Guess Who? together. his grandmother, Grace Zerbe, at the event. Smith. Smith is the Youth Services Coordinator. ZIISBAAKDAKI GIIZIS FIRST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE By Isabelle Osawamick, Lead Anishinaabemowin Language Instructor Mmmmm aapiji mnopgwad ni- daanaa’aa shkode miinwa niniwok the tree. The nights have to be cold, PH.D. PROGRAM IN U.S. naatigwa ziiwaagmide. Gitchi nooki- gewiinwa aadoonaa’aa ziis- and the days warmer in order for the Submitted by the Language Program iwin gwa maanda wiizhichigaadek. abaakadaaboo. Kaawii geyaabi maple sap to flow. It is even better if In an article that appeared currently five students in the Kina gwaya giinaadimaage gwa maanda naasaap zhiwebsino. Kina the sun shines; the sap flows con- in Indian Country Today on program. Like many cultures, zhaazhigo pii ziiwaagmide zhichi- gwaya nangwa damtaa. Miisawiigwa tinuously. February 7, 2007, the Associ- Hawaiian natives are diligently gaadek. Ninaatig aabidek tam gi- geyaabi giikendaanaa wiibnaajtooyi- There are many who visit at this ated Press reported on a new working to revitalize their na- ibikwanejiigaaza miidash miinwa kik ing maanda pii mnookimig. Bi- time. Everybody is happy it is not program, a Doctor of Philoso- tive language. Their immersion giigoojigaazad zheye mtigoon. maadzijik geyaabi maawnjidiwok wi- snowing anymore. Relatives bring Aabidek gwa wiiksina naakshik mi- imaanjtowaad ninaatigwa ziiwaag- their children when they come by. The phy degree in Hawaiian and In- schools now run from pre- inwa wiigizhinaamde giizhigak maan- mide. Kina gmaamwi wisinimi miin- children play with each other; the digenous Language and Cul- school through the Ph.D. level, da wiimwejoong ziisabaakadaaboo. wa gminendaagwazimi pii nkwesh- women watch the fire and the men ture Revitalization, offered by and they are paving the way Noonj dash nishin giizis gzhaashged, daadiing. carry the sap. It does not happen the the University of Hawaii at for many other Native commu- aapijijoon maanda ziisabaakadaaboo. Translation same way anymore. Everybody is Hilo. It is the first doctorate nities to follow in their suc- Baatiina maanda pii enb- Mmmmm, maple syrup really too busy. However, we still know to ac- program in the United States cesses. waachwed. Kina gwaya gichinen- tastes good. It is hard work to make knowledge this during springtime. The presented in the indigenous For more information on dam geyaabi zookpoosnok. Wi- this. Long ago, everybody used to help people still gather together to honor language. It is also the first the program, please visit itaawsak biinaa’aan ndobinoojiin- when the syrup was made. They maple syrup. We eat together, and we Ph.D. program in the world www.uhh.hawaii.edu/acade- wan paayaa’aad. Binoojiinhak wi- needed to first make a hole on the have fun when we meet at this time. dedicated to language and cul- mics/graduate/. idookidaadok, kwewok ka’aam- maple tree; then, a pail was hung from ture revitalization. There are 4 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 ELDERS CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT ANISHINAABEMOWIN ETA W KIKAAJIK By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator

Tribal Elder Mary Keshick posed with the Valentine Day’s cake Lead Anishinaabemowin Language Instructor Isabelle Osawamick (in Lead Anishinaabemowin Language Instructor Isabelle Os- made by Language Program Coordinator Carla McFall. the center) speaks to the elders at Anishinaabemowin Eta w Kikaajik. awamick speaks Anishinaabemowin to the elders in attendance.

(L to R) Thomas Hill and Glenna Kimball share a laugh Harriet Kishigo-Booth speaks Anishinaabemowin during Thomas Hill (left) speaks to Glenna Kimball (center) and Ed Shenoskey during Anishinaabemowin Eta w Kikaajik on February 13. Anishinaabemowin Eta w Kikaajik on February 13. (right) during Anishinaabemowin Eta w Kikaajik on February 13. At Anishinaabemowin Eta w Kikaajik on February 13, Lead Anishinaabemowin Language Instructor Isabelle Osawamick celebrated Valentine’s Day with the group of elders in attendance at the LTBB Governmental Center in Harbor Springs, MI. Osawamick brought a heart-shaped cake with white frosting and strawberries on top with her. Language Program Coordinator Carla McFall made the cake. Elders in attendance at the class were Mary Keshick, Harriet Kishigo-Booth, Glenna Kimball, Thomas Hill, Sam Shenoskey, Ed Shenoskey and Theresa MacIntyre. Photos by Communications Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. 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Presented understand the importance of na- zon.com website: The following is a description and as innately appealing as the here with the clarity and charm of ture and the human spirit.” “Frances Densmore, born in of the book from the Amazon.com mythologies of Greece, Rome, a master storyteller, the words of Peschel was Lecturer of Eth- 1867, was one of the first ethnol- website: Egypt, and other civilizations. In Keewaydinoquay contain layers of nobotany and Philosophy of the ogists to specialize in the study of “Learn how to make smudge Ojibway Heritage, Basil Johnston understanding, conveyed by both Western Great Lakes Indians at American Indian music and cul- sticks and to identify, collect and sets forth the broad spectrum of what is said and how it is said. the University of Wisconsin. She ture. Her book, first published in grow a wide range of sacred his people’s life, legends, and be- The values of the worldview she wrote several books before she 1929, remains an authoritative plants for smudging. It includes liefs. Stories to be read, enjoyed, shares with us are ones that res- passed away in 1999. source for the tribal history, cus- research techniques, sources of dwelt on, and freely interpreted, onate on far more than just an in- Song of the Seven Herbs toms, legends, traditions, art, mu- potent smudging herbs, informa- their authorship is perhaps most tellectual level. The stories span This book was published in sic, economy, and leisure activi- tion on the use of sacred plants properly attributed to the tribal generations and cultures and 1987, and it was written by Walk- ties of the Chippewa Indians of and valuable advice on how to re- storytellers who have carried on shed a rare light on the living con- ing Night Bear. the United States and Canada.” claim lost traditions and find per- the oral tradition which Basil John- ditions of Native Americans in The following is a description LTBB Tribal Citizens can visit sonal healing rituals.” ston records and preserves in this Michigan in the early 1990s. They of the book from the Amazon.com the Cultural Library located in the McCampbell is a Native Amer- book.” recount Keewaydinoquay’s edu- website: Education Department at the ican herbalist, author, and educa- Keewaydinoquay, cation in the public schools, illu- “This collection of captivating LTBB Governmental Center in Har- tor. She is also a gifted artist and Stories from my Youth minate the role Christianity played and original stories for children bor Springs, MI, and check out storyteller and promotes literacy This book was published in in Native American culture and re- and adults alike tell how the Cre- any of these new arrivals for three for children. 2006, and it was written by Kee- veal the importance of maintain- ator gave us seven common weeks. Ojibway Heritage waydinoquay Peschel. ing traditional customs. Keeway- herbs. Spiritual allegories are Librarian Francine Thuston This book was published in The following is a description dinoquay was one of the very few used to teach us to be caretakers contributed to this article. 1976, and it was written by Basil of the book from the University of Native American women who was of Mother Earth. Good for young Johnston. Michigan press website: steeped both in the ancient folk- readers.” The following is a description “In the captivating art of the ways of her people as well as eru- Chippewa Customs of the book from the Amazon.com oral tradition, told in the author’s dite in the American university sys- This book was published in LAW ENFORCEMENT ROBERTS ASSISTS IN SENATOR MCCAIN’S SECURITY DETAIL By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator Law Enforcement Officer County Sheriff’s Office in 2004. Ryan Roberts, a LTBB Tribal Citi- An article about Roberts’ ex- zen, served in Senator John Mc- perience appeared in the August Cain’s security detail when he issue of Odawa Trails. visited Boyne Mountain in Boyne Roberts has also worked se- Falls, MI, on June 10, 2006. curity detail for parades, con- The Charlevoix County Sher- certs and for Governor Jennifer iff’s Office asked Chief Law En- Granholm in her past visits to forcement Officer Jeff Cobe for the tribe. Roberts attended Kirt- assistance. Tribal police officers land Community College Police became cross deputized with the Academy in Roscommon, MI. Emmet County Sheriff’s Office in The photo appears courtesy Law Enforcement Officer Ryan Roberts (the fourth from the left) served in Senator John McCain’s secu- 2000 and with the Charlevoix of Ryan Roberts. rity detail during McCain’s visit to Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, MI, on June 10, 2006. APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 5 HEALTH DEPARTMENT LTBB’S GENEROSITY BENEFITS TWO NORTHERN MICHIGAN AREA SCHOOLS By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator The Little Traverse Bay Bands of obesity is a serious problem, and pating in its Steps to a Healthier An- study, it was restricted to children the children in the study lost weight, Odawa Indians strives to make a this is one thing that helps to com- ishinaabe program. whose parents were enrolled in PEIA the majority did not gain weight and positive impact on the tribal and bat it.” “To the children, it is just a fun primary health plans. experienced improvements in their non-tribal communities. The DDR packages include play video game,” Health Director Sharon The clinical study required par- aerobic capacity, blood vessel func- By providing two Dance Dance stations, cobalt pads, DDR software, Sierzputowski said. “But to health ticipants to play the game five days tion and overall fitness level. Revolution (DDR) packages to Sheri- additional student practice pads, educators, it is a way to get children a week for at least 30 minutes and Last year, West Virginia an- dan Elementary School in Petoskey, vaults to store equipment and cur- more active.” to record their activity while WVU re- nounced it would place DDR in all MI, and Harbor Springs Middle riculum with suggestions for use. West Virginia University (WVU) searchers monitored several health 765 of its public schools by the School in Harbor Springs, MI, LTBB “The kids enjoy doing it so researchers conducted the West Vir- indicators over the course of the 2006-07 school year. West Virginia hopes to help combat childhood much, they don’t think of it as exer- ginia Games for Health research study including weight, blood pres- has one of the highest childhood obesity. cise,” Brubacker said. “It’s a good project to determine if DDR resulted sure, body mass index, arterial func- obesity rates in the country. “Our goal is to reach out to and aerobic workout for anyone.” in any health benefits for children tion, fitness levels and attitudes to- Photos by Communications Co- impact the entire community,” LTBB received the DDR pack- who played the popular game. The ward exercise. ordinator Annette VanDeCar. They Health Educator Regina Brubacker ages from the Inter-Tribal Council of nine-month study involved 85 chil- The study found the children, all were taken on March 7 at Sheridan said. “We’re committed to finding Michigan (ITC) who received 10 of dren ages seven through 12 who above the 85th percentile for body Elementary School in Petoskey, MI, ways to get children more active. them from Blue Cross Blue Shield were either overweight or at risk of mass according to gender and age, at an afternoon gym class. “If enough things like DDR ac- and Blue Care Network of Michigan. becoming overweight. Because the improved their general health and cumulate as the children grow up, it ITC gave the 10 DDR packages West Virginia Public Employees In- reduced their risks for lifestyle-re- can make an impact. Childhood to the eight Michigan tribes partici- surance Agency (PEIA) funded the lated diseases. Although not all of

IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICE

I.H.S. - CHS coverage is not tive and complete file Alternate Resources: automatic. You must be regis- with Contract Health Contract Health Service is tered with CHS. Should you before a reference the payer of last resort. When a have an emergency situation number can be given. patient has Medicare, Medi- requiring you to obtain care at Remember!!!! caid, Veterans Assistance, a non- I.H.S. facility such as ur- Indian Health Service Con- Workman's compensation, pri- gent care or the emergency tract Health is not an entitle- vate insurance or any other room, you must notify the CHS ment program - not everyone is coverage, it is considered the office at 231-242-1600 within eligible. Know your status be- primary carrier. 72 hours of that visit. If you fail fore obtaining services. Priority system: to do so, you will be held re- Referrals: Medical referrals are ap- sponsible for the bill. Physicians write referrals proved for payment by a priority Eligibility Criteria: when patients need medical system. • You must reside in the care that is not available in the The system has highest pri- Contract Health Serv- Tribal Clinic. A referral is not an ority to approve conditions re- ice Delivery Area implication the care will be lated to life saving or potential (CHSDA). paid by CHS. A patient must death threatening situations, • Be an enrolled member meet eligibility criteria, medical then we approve by severity of or descendent of the priorities and use all alternate condition. Little Traverse Bay resources available. The amount of funding we Bands of Odawa Indi- If a referral is denied for receive for CHS services is lim- ans or be able to prove CHS payment, the patient may ited. When we run out of money social or economic ties elect to obtain medical services toward the end of the year, to the community. at his or her own expense. In then we have to be very strict • A Native American most cases, an approved refer- on referral approvals and may claiming eligibility for ral is limited to one medical ap- only have the funds to pay for CHS has the responsi- pointment. Please call Contract emergency conditions. bility to furnish the Health Services at 231-242- tribal program with 1600 prior to any follow-up ap- documentation to sub- pointments for approval to stantiate the claim. make sure your coverage is still • You must have an ac- in effect. 6 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 LTBB HEALTH DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator

Enrollment Officer Pauline Boulton has her blood pres- MIS Technician Roger Emery listens as Health Educator (L to R) Health Educator Regina Brubacker and Health sure checked by Health Educator Regina Brubacker. Regina Brubacker discusses heart disease at the event. Director Sharon Sierzputowski worked at the event.

Human Resources Generalist Sue Gasco has her blood Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik took time out of his Facilities Manager Steve Clausen has his blood pressure pressure checked by Health Educator Regina Brubacker. busy day to have his blood pressure checked at the event. checked by Health Educator Regina Brubacker. Go Red for Women is the for women and the fight against their blood pressure checked. Shop Go Red. heart attack. Risk factors you can American Heart Association’s na- heart disease. From 8 a.m. to Executive Assistant Rebecca Go Red for Women began in control include high blood pres- tionwide movement that encour- noon that day, the Health Depart- Fisher, Appellate Justice Rita 2004 with a goal to raise aware- sure, tobacco smoke, high blood ages women to improve their ment sponsored a Go Red for Gasco-Shepard, Elders Program ness of the risks associated with cholesterol, physical inactivity, heart health while taking action Women event at the LTBB Gov- Coordinator Marie “Tootsie” heart disease. It gives women tips obesity or overweight and dia- to fight women’s heart disease, ernmental Center in Harbor Keshick and I won the prizes from and information on healthy eat- betes. the No. 1 killer of American Springs, MI. the drawing. Fisher won a Red ing, exercise and risk factor re- For more information on Go women. Health Educator Regina Dress bracelet, Gasco-Shepard duction such as smoking cessa- Red for Women, visit www.gored- To stimulate heart disease Brubacker and Health Director won a black Rhinestone cap, I won tion, weight maintenance, blood forwomen.org. awareness and help women live Sharon Sierzputowski educated a Rhinestone Red Dress tote and pressure control and blood cho- For more information on heart healthy lifestyles, Go Red people of their risk of heart dis- Keshick won a red Rhinestone lesterol management. heart disease, visit the American for Women organized activities ease, checked their blood pres- cap. Several factors raise your risk Heart Association’s website at such as the National Wear Red sure, entered people into a prize To purchase those and other of heart disease and stroke. Risk www.americanheart.org. Day on February 2. drawing and gave away Go Red Go Red items, visit www.goredfor- factors you can’t control include Photos by Communications By wearing red on February for Women pins. women.org, click on Go Red in increasing age, gender, heredity Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. 2, people showed their support Approximately 50 people had Your Own Fashion and click on and race, and previous stroke or TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION FROM THE DESK OF THE TRIBAL ADMINISTRATOR ALBERT COLBY, JR. Aanii tribal citizens. ect includes the services of sev- ter in Harbor Springs. Ms. Renee The Executive Branch is busy eral governmental programs in- Wasson Dillard is a Native Cultural on several fronts including devel- cluding Geographic Information Arts Instructor who specializes in oping the infrastructure for a fu- Systems, Housing Department and Natural Fiber Art. The informational ture housing development on the Housing Commission, Executive sessions will be a hands-on expe- Murray Road property which is lo- Branch representatives, Planning, rience for participants with Dillard cated a few miles west of Zoning and Building Department, taking each group through the Bayshore, MI, a rework of the LTBB Grants Department and the Envi- complete basket making process. Community Building, “Circle of Life” ronmental Services Department. The LTBB Energy Workgroup professional development training The next project in progress is continues to meet monthly. With for governmental staff, Renewable the rework of the LTBB Community the recent release of evidence cit- Energy Workgroup, Long Term Care Building to be constructed on the ing global warming, the group feels and Assisted Living Task Force and present housing site north of Har- it is on track. The tribe has sub- assisting with the Annual Citizen- bor Springs, MI, on Heynig Road. mitted a proposal for funding to ship Meeting to be held on May 12 The present work group developed complete a feasibility study to iden- in Petoskey, MI. a preliminary plan for the Legisla- tify what energy source would be The tribe received grant fund- tive Branch to review. The plan was beneficial to the tribe. A wind tur- ing to build the infrastructure on determined to be more costly than bine, solar power and methods of the 80-acre Murray Road property. the funding amount approved in a increasing energy efficiency will be The work group is meeting on an past Legislative Branch meeting. the focus of the study. aggressive schedule to finalize a The Legislative Branch approved Tribal Chairman Frank Et- site plan with two phases: The first $141,000 in additional funding tawageshik established a task is to construct multi-family housing and provided direction to scale force to develop a plan to address and the second is to construct back the preliminary plan to meet the Assisted Living and Elder Care elder duplexes on the property. The the new funding level. The work needs of the tribe. The task force infrastructure work will include the group will meet regularly to discuss met on February 21 and identified development of an access road, proposed changes and report reg- areas requiring evaluation, re- how to run the electricity deter- ularly to the Executive and Legisla- viewed past surveys conducted mined by if natural gas or propane tive Branches on the progress. with the assistance of tribal elders will be the service of choice (de- Our “Circle of Life” profes- and discussed the individual phi- pendent on natural gas tie in site) sional development training will losophy of each work group mem- and proper storm water runoff pro- provide instruction on Black Ash ber. I will be reporting on the visions. The task force will be uti- Basket Making to participating gov- progress in future newsletter arti- lizing Green Community concepts ernmental staff members. The ses- cles. designed to minimize the effect on sions are April 9, April 11 and April My hope is this article finds the natural surroundings. This proj- 13 at the LTBB Governmental Cen- you all in good health and spirit. A PRIL Z Sunday Monday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday Saturday (Name-Giizhigat) (Ntam-Nokii Giizhigat) (Niizho-Giizhigat) (Nso-Giizhigat) (Niiwo-Giizhigat) (Naano-Giizhigat) (Nwebi-Giizhigat) S 1234567Elders Swim Class Elders Luncheon at noon Elders Swim Class Elders Luncheon at noon Good Friday I 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Tae Kwon Do classes Victories Hotel pool Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Victories Hotel pool Tae Kwon Do classes LTBB Governmental Offices Petoskey, MI Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Petoskey, MI Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Closed. I Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Gaming Board of Directors Anishinaabemowin Language Class Election Board Meeting U Eta w Kikaajik Meeting Room 312 Mshkikigamik 1345 U.S. 31 North S 911 Spring St. LTBB Governmental Center 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Petoskey, MI Petoskey, MI Harbor Springs, MI 6 p.m. B 11 a.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Elders Swim Class Elders Luncheon at noon Elders Swim Class Elders Luncheon at noon with Language Education Commission Tribal Council Work Session G 899:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 109:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 11Bingo following it. 12 13 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 14 Victories Hotel pool Victories Hotel pool Work Session Tae Kwon Do classes Tae Kwon Do classes Education Commission Meeting Petoskey, MI Petoskey, MI A Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Education Department 9 a.m. Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. LTBB Governmental Center Health Commission Meeting Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Natural Resource Commission Meeting Economic Development Commission Meeting LTBB Health Park NRD Building Gaming Regulatory Commission Meeting Harbor Springs, MI 9:30 a.m. Petoskey, MI Anishinaabemowin Harbor Springs, MI 911 Spring St. 6 p.m. A 6:30 p.m. Eta w Kikaajik 6 p.m. Petoskey, MI Indian Child Welfare Commission Meeting A 5:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Room 312 Immersion Class LTBB Governmental Center Language Class Immersion Class Bay Mills Community College Gaming Board of Directors Mshkikigamik Mshkikigamik K Harbor Springs, MI Mshkikigamik Pane Immersion 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bay Mills Community College Pane Immersion Tribal Council Meeting Elders Swim Class Elders Luncheon at noon Elders Swim Class Elders Luncheon at noon Election Board Meeting Election Board at the R D Tribal Courtroom 159:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. 16 17 18 19 20 21 LTBB Governmental Center Victories Hotel pool 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Soaring Eagle Resort Meet the Candidates Harbor Springs, MI Petoskey, MI Tae Kwon Do classes 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Victories Hotel pool Tae Kwon Do classes Mt. Pleasant, MI Forum Citizenship Commission Meeting Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Petoskey, MI Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Soaring Eagle Resort A Economic Development Commission Work Session 5 p.m. Room 312 Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mt. Pleasant, MI LTBB Governmental Center Housing Commission Meeting Anishinaabemowin Language Class 1 p.m. Harbor Springs, MI Room 312 in the LTBB Governmental Center Eta w Kikaajik 9:30 a.m. Harbor Springs, MI Mshkikigamik Immersion Class K 3:30 p.m. Room 312 LTBB Immersion LTBB Governmental Center 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mshkikigamik Mshkiki Gamik Immersion Class Petoskey, MI Mshkikigamik Harbor Springs, MI 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. I 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 22Elders Swim Class 23Elders Luncheon at noon 24Elders Swim Class 25Elders Luncheon at noon 26LTBB Immersion Week- 27Tribal Council Work Ses- 28 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. sion 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Victories Hotel pool Tae Kwon Do classes end M Tae Kwon Do classes Petoskey, MI Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tribal Courtroom Victories Hotel pool Beginner 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. MshkikiGamik Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. LTBB Governmental Center Petoskey, MI Advanced 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Petoskey, MI Natural Resource Commission Meeting Harbor Springs, MI NRD Building Gaming Regulatory Commission Meeting G Anishinaabemowin Harbor Springs, MI 911 Spring St. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Immersion Class Eta w Kikaajik 6 p.m. Petoskey, MI Mshkikigamik Room 312 5:30 p.m. LTBB Immersion Weekend Language Class O 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. LTBB Governmental Center MshkikiGamik I Mshkikigamik Immersion Class Harbor Springs, MI 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mshkikigamik Petoskey, MI 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. I Tribal Council Meeting 29 Elders Swim Class 30 Tribal Courtroom 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. LTBB Governmental Center Victories Hotel pool O Z Harbor Springs, MI Petoskey, MI 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Immersion Class I Mshkikigamik 3:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. N S 8 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Business Registration Certificate (DBA) Filed During the month of February, the following tribal citizen filed a DBA TAX AGREEMENT INFORMATION through the Department of Commerce: Pipigwa Pottery, located in Harbor Springs, MI, filed by Frank Ettawageshik. By Theresa Keshick, Department of Commerce Assistant The Department of Com- merce would like to remind the Department of Commerce membership about a few items Resident Tribal Member Tax Information pertaining to the Tax Agreement. First of all, I cannot express how Cross Village (all) Bear Creek (all) Readmond (all) Resort (partial) important it is to keep your ad- Friendship (all) Bay (partial) dress updated. West Traverse (all) Hayes (partial) The first step in becoming a Little Traverse (all) City of Harbor Springs (all) Resident Tribal Member (RTM) is City of Petoskey (all) to officially change your address City of Charlevoix (only NORTH of the bridge) with the Enrollment Department Michigan located in the LTBB Governmental Resident Tribal Members are exempted from the following taxes: Center in Harbor Springs, MI. This 1. Sales Tax (6% of retail price) must be done in writing. 2. Use Tax (6% of purchase price) Being an RTM will allow you to 3. Income Tax (4% of Adjusted Gross Income) 4. Single Business Tax (1.9 % of the applicable tax base) purchase large items such as ve- 5. *Motor Fuel Tax (32 cents per gallon unleaded and 28 hicles, boats, motorcycles and off cents per gallon on diesel) the road vehicles tax exempt. 6. *Tobacco Product Tax ($2 per pack of cigarettes) There is a form that needs to be * All LTBB Tribal Members are entitled to the exemption on fuel and tobacco. filled out, Tribal Form 3996, which is available at our office located at • The Motor Fuel and Tobacco Product Tax exemption is available at Biindigen (Tribal convenience store) located at 2169 U.S. 31 North 1345 U.S. 31 North in Petoskey, in Petoskey, MI. MI; and for those RTM’s with In- ternet access, on the State of • The Motor Fuel Tax exemption is also available at the BP station on Michigan website noted at the end the south side of Petoskey, MI, near the Big Boy restaurant. of this article. These are mailed Please note: Exemption for tobacco and fuel is for LTBB Tribal Members' sole out on a quarterly basis to the consumption ONLY! State of Michigan during the first IMPORTANT REMINDER: TRIBAL MEMBERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO week of January, April, July and USE THEIR TRIBAL ID SWIPE CARDS FOR PURCHASES OF NON-MEMBERS October. Being an RTM will also al- NOR ARE THEY ALLOWED TO LEND THE SWIPE CARD OUT TO ANYONE. low you to be tax exempt on utility Employee can print one for you. 2006. My RTM status began Oc- bills such as phone, cable, gas, Another important thing to re- tober 1, 2006. All updates are by the State. ment, I may be reached at my of- propane, electricity, satellite, and member is if you do move into the sent to the State of Michigan as The LTBB Tax Agreement is fice at 231-242-1584 or at cellular service. If you have not Tax Agreement Area, your RTM close to the end of the month as viewable on the State of Michigan’s [email protected]. filled out a Utility Provider Survey, status does NOT take effect until possible. If you plan to purchase a website at: http://www.michi- The Tax Agreement Area map please contact our office and we the first day of the following vehicle or remodel, please wait gan.gov/treasury/0,1607,7-121- appears courtesy of GIS Director will be happy to get one to you. month. Example: I moved to until after the first of the following 1748_23287---,00.html Alan Proctor. These are available on LTBB’s P- Petoskey, MI, which is in the Tax month in which you moved. Oth- If you have any other ques- Drive, so any Tribal Government Agreement Area, on September 5, erwise, your refund will be denied tions pertaining to the Tax Agree- APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 9

Honor Roll 2006-2007 First Semester Petoskey High School Kevin Cranick Haley Esford Stacey Ettawageshik Jay Field Lukas Foltz Roemarie Goodman Trisha Herron Tiffany Honson Steven Kahgee Jacob Kisro Eli Olson Krystina Peariso Calvin Schemanski COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Sara Shawano BREAKING NEWS FROM THE Petoskey Middle School Megan Austin Marissa Chartier COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Chynna Cone Johnathan Harrington By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator Robert Kiogima Jordan McClellan The Communications Depart- newsletter gets to the printer and Sean Miller ment recently became a depart- to our tribal website every month. Jenny Nanegos Brienna North ment of two. If you would like to view the Andrea Reese Communications Assistant newsletter online, visit www.ltb- Sara Wilson resigned effective bodawa-nsn.gov, click on newslet- Charlevoix High School February 28 due to family obliga- ter and click on the month you Amelia Meier tions. We wish her the best, and would like to view. Shauna Spencley thank her for her contributions to As a department, we will con- Brooke Whittaker Odawa Trails. tinue to produce a newsletter that Sasha Spencley (all A) With her departure, the de- is informative and timely. partment hired Aaron Wayne Otto On another note, I am Charlevoix Middle School full-time as a Pre-Press Graphics pleased with the switch to the Nataleigh Musser Specialist. Otto, a LTBB Tribal Cit- Petoskey News-Review as our Joshua Hogan izen, started working full-time on printer and mailer. We made the Amber Schmidt March 5. He had been working in switch effective January 1, 2007 Mersadz Schmidt the department part-time as a with the News-Review first print- Bethany Whittaker Communications Assistant. He ing our newsletter starting with first started working in the de- the February issue. Addison Amstutz partment on a contractual basis We look forward to a long and Veronica Fyan in January 2005. prosperous working relationship Brittany Musser Otto will continue to design with the News-Review. Jeffery Musser and layout the newsletter, create Danielle Schmidt graphics and ads and ensure the GRANTS AND DONATIONS PROGRAM THE GRANTS AND DONATIONSPROGRAMISUPANDRUNNINGAGAIN. THE DEADLINES TO SUB- MITYOURREQUESTSAREMARCH 31 AND AUGUST 31. IFYOUWOULDLIKEANAPPLICATION, CONTACT MELISSA WIATROLIK AT 231-242-1420. THERE ARE THREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. SMALL GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TRIBAL CITIZENS AND TRIBAL COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR EVENTS. BUSINESS GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LTBB TRIBAL CITIZENS TO HELP WITH AN EX- ISTING OR NEW BUSINESS ENDEAVOR. DONATIONSAREAVAILABLEFORNATIVEORNON-NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. 10 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT By Linda Woods, Substance Abuse Director Is it possible spring is al- stances, whether alcohol or Globally, there are approxi- HIV/AIDS and approximately 1.25 million chronically infected most here? Time just keeps drugs, many things happen to mately 42 million cases 900 new cases every year. Of Americans, 20-30% acquired in marching on. The seasons come people such as accidents, drunk throughout the world, five mil- those numbers, 58% are black, childhood. Six to 10% of adults and the seasons go. I had been driving, domestic violence, preg- lion new cases erupt every year 36% are white, 4% are Hispanic, become chronic carriers. HBV is wondering what topic to write nancy and communicable dis- and approximately three million 77% are male and 25% are from second only to tobacco as the about this month. I discussed it eases such as human immun- have died from this disease with injected drug users. When we leading cause of cancer: 90% of with my staff. We thought since odeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired 500,000 of them children. Na- inquired about the Native Amer- the cases occur in adolescents we had recently attended a immune deficiency syndrome tionally, we have about one mil- ican statistics, it was estimated and young adults and 15-25% training session about commu- (AIDS), hepatitis viruses, tuber- lion cases with 40,000 new 2% are living with HIV/AIDS. I of the infected die from chronic nicable diseases that I could culosis (TB) and sexually trans- cases every year. Here are some thought this was pretty high con- HBV. This disease is transmit- write about those. mitted infections. other statistics: 30% of the sidering our overall population ted through blood, sex (espe- One might think now, why Of course, this is not a cases are women, 75% of the is a little more than 1% of the cially with multiple partners) does the Substance Abuse De- pleasant topic to mention, but it women acquired it heterosexu- general population. Another sta- and maternal. There are blood partment have to have a training is critical people know what can ally and one in 300 Americans tistic is 1/3 of persons with HIV tests to diagnose HBV. Signs about that? Due to the nature of happen to anyone while under is infected with it. do not know they are infected, and symptoms occur 90-120 what happens when someone is the influence. In Michigan, there are and almost 50% of newly diag- days after being infected. Some under the influence of sub- HIV/AIDS 16,200 persons living with nosed persons already have are fever, jaundice, rash, AIDS. malaise, arthritis and similar ELDERS PROGRAM HIV is not a gay disease. symptoms to HAV. Some people Women are at risk. People over may be asymptomatic, meaning 50 are at risk. HIV is in northern they have no idea they are in- Elder Birthdays Michigan. It is transmitted fected. There is no cure for April 1 Christine Haines April 23 through blood, sexual fluids, ma- acute HBV except for symptom ternal transmission and breast management. There are some Loretta Cook Marion Perry Jean Boda milk and not from the air, food, fairly new treatment medicines John Kenoshmeg, Sr. Roy Miron April 12 water, insects, animals, dishes, for HBV, so ask your physician. April 2 LaVerne Bottoms Elmer Shananaquet toilet seats or touching. HIV en- As for prevention, there is a Evelyn Andrews Richard Kilborn Albert Shomin ters the body through sex and three-shot immunization, in- Vicki Emery Norman Rittenhouse, Sr. sharing needles, needle sticks, fants can be immunized within Kathleen Guzinski April 24 sharing a toothbrush or razor, 12 hours of birth to an infected Marilyn Hume April 13 Mary Bowers breaks in the skin (open sores, mother, abstain from sex or use Betty Peacock Janice Grooms Sarah VanDeCar cuts, scrapes or oozing rashes safer sex practices, limit the Mark Wabanimkee Magdalene Kosequat and mucus membranes), eyes, number of sexual partners and Vernon Lasley nose or mouth. It is a virus. Peo- use standard precautions in April 3 Willie Rawls, Jr. April 25 ple who drink or use drugs are dealing with blood. William Denemy, Sr. Gary Kaestner George Nedeau April 14 at higher risk than others as are Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Kevin Barry people with mental illness, peo- Four million Americans are April 6 April 27 ple who have multiple sexual infected with HCV with three mil- Ricky Reiter April 15 Nellie Harmon partners, people who share nee- lion chronically infected and Steven Shenoskey Sharon Duffey dles and straws (drug users), 75% impacts the liver which Karl Kilborn April 28 people who have unprotected may lead to liver cancer. Trans- April 7 sex including anal sex, receiv- mission is through blood, trans- Christina Chrysler Larry Cartwright April 17 ing blood products prior to 1985 fusions prior to July 1992, snort- Thomas Nonqueskwa Merle Hansen Alfred Sprague and people who have a Hepati- ing cocaine, sharing straws, sex James Tepakeyah tis B or a Hepatitis C infection. (especially having multiple part- April 19 April 29 There are tests to determine if ners), and maternal transmis- April 8 John Boursaw Edna Caron someone has HIV, so consult a sion. It is higher if the mother Mitchell Baker, Sr. Frank Ettawageshik Elsie Carson physician or the Public Health has HIV also. Diagnosis is Marie Newman Thelma Fisher Department if you would like to through a blood test and symp- April 9 April 20 April 30 be tested. Learning about this toms are similar to HBV plus ex- disease is a way to protect your- treme fatigue, joint pain, skin Evangeline Badgero Catherine Laba Donnie Case self. There are drugs effective itching, headaches, depression, Mary Quick Linda Steinman Robert Kaestner Wayne Stine in treating this disease; it is not anxiety and irritability, mental Sharon Tracey April 22 James Keway necessarily a death sentence “fuzziness” and weight loss or Wanda Carr Larry LaCroix anymore. gain. People with high alcohol April 11 Pauline Walker There are psychosocial is- intake are at risk or co-infected sues when one is dealing with with HIV or HBV or already have JUDICIAL BRANCH HIV/AIDS: Shame, secrecy, fear, inflammation and fibrosis of the isolation, dealing with life- liver. Some may have liver dam- threatening illness, depression, age by the time of the diagnosis. LTBB ASSOCIATE JUDGE SELECTED FOR LSSU anger, stress, discrimination Symptoms may take many years and multiple losses to mention to develop. BOARD OF TRUSTEES a few. Ways to prevent infection By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator The important thing to re- are to stop intravenous drug On February 20, Governor School in Newberry, MI, and member is this disease is com- use, clean works or don’t share Jennifer Granholm appointed earned a Bachelors degree in Sec- pletely preventable. works, abstain from sex or use Jenny Lee Kronk, Associate Judge ondary Education from Northern Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) safer sex practices, do not share of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Michigan University. She gradu- A third of all Americans razors and toothbrushes, use Odawa Indians, to the Lake Supe- ated from Cooley Law School. She have evidence of having this dis- standard precautions in dealing rior State University (LSSU) Board has taught at the high school and ease either in the past or cur- with blood, avoid body piercing of Trustees. college level, she was an Admin- rently. Transmission of this dis- or tattoos and check precau- Kronk, a member of the Sault istrative Law Judge for the Michi- ease comes from contaminated tions used by the piercer or Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indi- gan Secretary of State, and she food and waste, infected stool, artist. There is no vaccine avail- ans, was appointed to represent was a Tribal Judge for the Han- fecal matter digested orally and able. the general public for a term ex- nahville Indian Community before anal sex. There is a blood test If you have any questions, piring January 27, 2014. starting as LTBB Associate Judge for this disease. Signs and please do not hesitate to call The LSSU Board of Trustees is in February 2006. Jenny Lee Kronk, Associate Judge symptoms of this disease are your physician for testing for any the governing body for Lake Su- Kronk also serves as the University of Montana School of jaundice, fatigue, abdominal of these diseases. perior State University. It oversees Treasurer of Michigan Indian Le- Law, and teaches Indian Law and pain, decrease in appetite, Finally, please come to the conduct of the university’s af- gal Services. Environmental Law. Elizabeth fever, nausea/vomiting and di- potlucks before the Wa- fairs, has control of the univer- Her late husband, Thomas Kronk previously worked as an at- arrhea. While there is no cure ganakising Anishinaabek Alco- sity’s property, and has the ability Kronk, was an attorney for many torney specializing in Indian Law for this disease, there is a treat- holics Anonymous meetings on to fix tuition and other fees, ap- years and was the former Luce and Environmental Law for ment protocol. Like with the last Wednesday of every point and remove personnel, and County Prosecuting Attorney. They Latham & Watkins in Washington, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A is pre- month to celebrate the accom- determine compensation to be were married for 28 years, and D.C. ventable with an immunization plishments of sobriety. The paid for services and property. they had a daughter, Elizabeth Photo by Court Clerk Linda shot. potlucks are at 5:30 p.m., and Kronk, who lives in Petoskey, Kronk. Elizabeth Kronk is an As- Harper. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) the meetings are at 7 p.m. MI, graduated from Newberry High sistant Professor of Law at the There are an estimated APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 11 PEACEMAKING PROGRAM TRIBAL COURT ENCOURAGES CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN NEW PEACEMAKING PROGRAM By Dave Keller, Peacemaking Coordinator LTBB Tribal Court is asking by an advisory committee com- vising the program and partici- welcome, and the involvement of Tribal Citizens to consider volun- posed of community members. pating in circles. This includes pro- additional elders and young peo- April 2007 Schedule of teering in the oversight and func- While healing and harmony are viding training opportunities on a ple will be especially appreciated. Meetings and Training Sessions tioning of the new Peacemaking expected results of the peace- monthly basis. For more information on the Open to Tribal Citizens of All Program. making circles, addition- The training ses- program and volunteer opportu- Ages Peacemaking Circles is an al help is sometimes sions prepare vol- nities, visit the Tribal Court lo- alternative to the typical adver- needed. In these unteers to facili- cated at the LTBB Governmental sarial justice processes that pro- cases, commu- tate circles or Center in Harbor Springs, MI, or April 10 Peacemaking duce winners and losers. Unlike nity healing to be commu- call Peacemaking Coordinator Advisory the formal court process, the circles can nity partici- Dave Keller at 231-242-1464. Committee Meeting peacemaking program is com- come to- pants. The Editor’s note: Although the 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in munity-based. Circle participa- gether. Peacemak- healing circles are not a function tion by community members is es- The ing Adviso- of Tribal Court, the funding for the the Courtroom sential for discussing a problem healing cir- ry Commit- Peacemaking Program comes and finding a solution that heals cles are not tee meets from the Tribal Court’s budget. A April 24 Peacemaking and restores harmony. Initially, the a function of monthly to re- Tribal Court Enhancement Grant Tr a ining program is accepting situations Tribal Court. In- view program through the U.S. Department of Session involving juveniles. Civil disputes stead, the heal- progress and of- Justice’s Office of Justice Pro- and other case types will be ing circles are a fer recommenda- gram/Bureau of Justice Assis- 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in added at a later date. true community re- tions. tance funded the program from the Courtroom As a community-based pro- sponse with no judicial interfer- The only requirement for vol- October 2003 to December 31, gram, the circles are facilitated by ence. unteers is a heartfelt desire to 2006. As of January 1, 2007, the For more information, call trained community members. Ad- Tribal Court supports the vol- help your relatives and neigh- funding came from the Tribal ditionally, the program is guided unteers who are involved in ad- bors. Tribal Citizens of all ages are Court’s budget. Dave Keller at 231-242-1464 NATIVE NEWS

ALICIA NOWELL ONE OF 10 WINNERS OF A NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator Reconnecting the Circle se- Nowell, a senior at Harbor have appeared in past issues of on originality, creativity, eloquence ognize and celebrate our similari- lected Alicia Nowell, a LTBB Tribal Springs High School in Harbor Odawa Trails. She is the editor of of writing style, structure (how well ties. Its mission is to encourage Citizen, as one of 10 winners of its Springs, MI, wrote on the topic, the Harbor Springs High School thought out the essay was) and people to learn about contempo- 2006 National High School Essay “Why is reconnecting the circle newspaper, Echoes, where she relevance to the topic. rary Native American people and Contest. with Native Americans important writes articles and takes photo- The Reconnecting the Circle cultures and to provide a more, The winners received $2,500 today?” graphs. National High School Essay Con- positive, meaningful, and com- each, and their essays will be Native Peoples magazine se- The 2006 Reconnecting the test will be an ongoing program for plete perspective on Indian Coun- posted on the Reconnecting the lected Nowell’s essay for publica- Circle judges were Dave Anderson the next several years. try. Circle website, http://www.recon- tion in its July/August issue. (Choctaw/Chippewa), Entrepre- Reconnecting the Circle is For more information on Re- nectingthecircle.com. Nowell is the daughter of Ellie neur and Founder of The Life about realizing the accurate his- connecting the Circle National Reconnecting the Circle se- Payton and Richard Nowell and Skills Center for Leadership, tory of Indian Country, elevating High School Essay Contest or to lected 49 finalists from 166 stu- the granddaughter of Harriet Jacqueline Gant (Oneida Nation the issues which caused a dis- read the 2006 winning essays, dents who entered the contest. Kishigo-Booth and the late Jacob of the Thames), Executive Director connect and reconnecting our cul- please visit http://www.recon- The contest was open to all Booth. She will attend Baker Col- of Native American Business Al- tures on common ground. It is a nectingthecircle.com. U.S. residents enrolled full-time lege in Muskegon, MI, this coming liance, and Robin Butterfield (Win- way for all of us to reconnect with Ellie Payton contributed to and in good standing in a tribal, fall and study business there. nebago/Chippewa) from the Mi- Native American people and cul- this article. The photo below ap- public or state-accredited private Alicia Nowell has written arti- nority Community Outreach Office. tures we may know very little pears courtesy of Ellie Payton. or parochial high school. cles and taken photographs that They selected the winners based about. It’s also a way for us to rec- “RECONNECTING THE CIRCLE” by Alicia Nowell is reprinted here with permission from Reconnecting the Circle, Inc. It is so easy to take for granted what our ancestors, eld- sential to the survival of Native American heritage. Each brought to the community by Native Americans. Once an ers, and other people have fought so hard for: tribal sov- person can help keep customs going by taking part in lo- appreciation and pride is established, everyone can share ereignty. Sometimes it is hard to realize that many of the cal language classes, learning traditional crafts, or study- together and learn from each other. freedoms modern Native Americans have were not just ing the history of their people. It is amazing in my com- Reconnecting the Circle, Inc. (“RTC”) maintains all handed to us. Blood and tears were shed as nations were munity that not only is my Tribe teaching the language, but copyright and intellectual property rights to this essay. killed, land was taken and traditional practices were the local high school is starting a Native Language Class The mission of Reconnecting the Circle is to encourage banned by European settlers. Despite the hardships of to help get everyone involved in reviving the language. people to learn about contemporary Native American peo- our ancestors, Native American brothers and sisters have When elders and youth connect, stories and traditions can ple and cultures, as well as to provide a more positive, stood strong through cultural depression, and won back be shared through means of vocal and physical interaction. meaningful, and complete perspective on Indian Country. some of the land and traditions that were almost lost. It is It is up to all ages to help keep the old ways thriving. Do not For more information about RTC, please go to now crucial that this country’s original people come to- let them fizzle out, or cultural identities will be in jeopardy. http://www.reconnectingthecircle.com. gether to “reconnect the circle”. Break down stereotypes. There are so many precon- Get the youth involved. The importance of youth in- ceived notions of who/what a Native American is. Some volvement is vital to the development of a strong future. It think that modern Native Americans are lazy alcoholics is true. The youth are the leaders of the future. They need who care about nothing but their per capita checks and to be educated on current issues facing Indian Country, so casinos, while others still think of the war-hungry hunters they will be passionate enough to help when their time who run around with war bonnets on their heads. I know comes. Children should be taught leadership qualities Native American people who are successful lawyers and from a young age, so that by the time they’re in high school businessmen, I know Native Americans people who have they are not in training to become leaders, but they are a healthy family that they can support and provide a leaders! Organizations like National Congress of Ameri- healthy environment for their children. Many Native Amer- can Indians (NCAI) is a perfect example of a group that has icans do not fit the stereotype of what an “Indian” is. It is an obvious passion for educating kids and young adults on up to individuals within the tribes to stand up and prove pressing issues facing this nation. I hardly cared about gov- those people wrong. Bring an uninformed neighbor to a ernmental issues in Indian Country until I attended NCAI, powwow, or teach them a craft of your ancestors. Show but after only one weeklong session of workshops and them that the old ways are still alive, and being Native hands on involvement with pressing issues that our nation American is about more than getting money from the gov- is facing, I realize first hand how important it is to care. ernment. Successful tribes work hard to gain their success; Young adults should stop waiting around for someone to it is not just handed to them. We need to show those who tell them what to do, and take matters into their own don’t know the facts, what life as a Native American living hands; let their voices be heard. in today’s society is all about. Keep traditions alive. Not only do the youth need to be The circle is being mended, and to continue recon- informed, but all ages need to care in order to keep tradi- necting the circle is the responsibility of all individuals tions from dying. It may be hard to keep some of the tra- who care. People need to first be proud of their heritage as ditional crafts, languages and customs alive, but it is es- a Native American, or appreciate the cultural diversity Alicia Nowell 12 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 OOnn tthhee PPooww WWooww TTrraaiill ANDI GASCO SELECTED FOR Compiilled by Tiina Sutton NORTH AMERICAN SELECT TEAM

By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator High School single-season records in home runs (five), strikeouts (326), earned run av- erage (0.74), innings pitched (207) and pitching victories (23) as a freshman last season. Her pitching record was 23-8, and she hit .410 with 33 runs batted in. She earned All-Big North Conference first team and Traverse City Record-Eagle All-Region softball “Dream Team” honors last season. She was also her team’s most valu- able player, and she won her Michigan Seven Clans Casino team’s best hitter award. Gasco Thief River Falls, MN was only the third freshman to March 31-April 1 Host drum: Bear Creek and Blackfoot Crossing Petoskey High School soph- be on the Petoskey High School Dance for Mother Earth Contest Pow Wow Contact Information: omore Andi Gasco has the varsity softball team since unique opportunity to show- 1992. Crisler Arena 1-800-881-0712, ext. 6095, 218-681-4062, case her softball skills on an Gasco played for Commu- Ann Arbor, MI www.sevenclanscasino.com or ralussier@sevenclan- Contact Information: international stage. nity Bank in the Petoskey scasino.com Angela Munoz at 734-763-9044 Gasco, a LTBB Tribal Citi- Women’s League last summer. zen, was selected to be on one She finished with a 10-0 record April 14-15 May 25-27 of the 2008 North American with 47 strikeouts in 59 2/3 in- Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Leech Lake Spring Traditional Pow Wow Select Teams (NAST) by kfast- nings on the mound. Gasco hit Tribal Nation’s Celebrating Life Contest Pow Wow Veteran’s Memorial Gardens pitch.com. .406, ranking her third in the Rose Arena Cass Lake, MN In mid-January 2008, league. Her team finished first Mt. Pleasant, MI Contact Information: Gasco will travel to Schiedam in the league at 14-0. Contact Information: 218-335-7034 or 218-335-7400 (Rotterdam), Holland to partici- Gasco, who has already at- Micky Magnuson at 989-774-2508 or pate in Cup 2008. Holland is tracted the interests of Division [email protected] May 28 the site of the competition be- I, II and III colleges, wants to Veterans Memorial Day Traditional Pow Wow cause Holland is the heart of play in college and on the U.S. fast pitch softball in Europe. Olympic Team someday. When Minnesota Mille Lacs Indian Museum Holland and Italy are the two she is not pitching, Gasco can Mille Lacs, MN April 13 European countries who usually play any position in the field. Contact Information: St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Traditional have the highest world rank- Her fastball has been clocked 320-532-3632 or www.mnhs.org Pow Wow ings. at 63 miles per hour. Harding Senior High School The competitive field in- Gasco is the daughter of 1540 E. Sixth St. Wisconsin cludes the Dutch National Sue Gasco and Randy Searles St. Paul, MN team. In past years there, and the granddaughter of the This monthly winter pow wow is 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. April 14 teams from Poland, Italy, Rus- late Vernon Gasco and Mary Free and open to the public. 15th Annual Green Bay Traditional Pow Wow sia, Switzerland, Germany, (Wemigwase) Gasco. Contact Information: Phoenix Sports Center France and England have par- Andi Gasco works and 651-293-5191or www.indianeducation.spps.org Green Bay, WI ticipated. trains with her parents year- Contact Information: Six American/Canadian round. Their softball experience April 14 920-465-2720, 920-465-2021, www.uwgb.edu or mixed teams are expected to has been instrumental in her compete at Cup 2008 with progression. Her USA Fastball All Tribes Council 14th Annual Pow Wow [email protected] Hallenbeck Hall each team consisting of 10 teammates, mostly high school players. Players are selected seniors, have been instrumen- 720 Fourth Ave. South April 21 St. Cloud, MN based on recommendations by tal as well. 14th Annual Menominee Sturgeon Traditional Pow Wow Contact Information: coaches and others involved For more information on Menominee High School Patrick Tom at 320-308-6424 with fast pitch softball in the NAST and Cup 2008, please Keshena, WI United States and Canada. visit www.kfastpitch.com. April 14 Contact Information: Wally King, the coach of Sue Gasco contributed to 14th Annual St. Cloud State University Traditional Pow 715-799-5928 or [email protected] Gasco’s USA Fastball travel this article. The photos appear Wow team based in Grand Rapids, courtesy of Sue Gasco. SCSU Halenbeck Hall April 28 MI, recommended her. St. Cloud, MN Honoring Education Traditional Pow Wow Every year, approximately Contact Information: Zorn Arena 350 girls from the U.S. and 320-308-5449, 320-308-6424 or atc@stcloud- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Canada apply. state.edu Eau Claire, WI The players are coached by former pro fast pitch softball Contact Information: players, high profile travel team April 27-29 715-836-5840, www.uwec.edu/multicultural or Council of Indian Students Traditional Pow Wow coaches, high profile instruc- [email protected] Birchmont Drive tors and college coaches. U.S. Bemidji, MN Olympic team coaches have April 28-29 Contact Information: also been on the staff for past Beemus Goodsky at 218-755-2032 25th Annual LaCrosse Traditional Pow Wow teams. Mitchell Hall gym For 2008, it costs $2,675 April 28 LaCrosse, WI per player to participate. Gasco Minneapolis Traditional Pow Wow Contact Information: and her family are considering Indian Center 608-386-4884 or [email protected] possible fundraisers to help off- 1530 East Franklin Ave. set the cost. Minneapolis, MN May 18 Gasco, 15, set Petoskey Contact Information: End of the School Year Celebration Pow Wow Language Survey Windy Downwind at 612-455-2837 Woodland Bowl Keshena, WI The LTBB Archives and Records Department will conduct a survey as a part of the ANA (Administration for Native Americans) Language Proj- May 5 Contact Information: Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Honoring ect within the Waganakising Odawa community. We will first survey all 715-756-2354 Our Graduates Traditional Pow Wow LTBB Governmental and Enterprise Employees, and then, we will call all Fond du Lac Ojibwe School gym tribal citizens for a phone survey. This survey seeks attitudes about the Cloquet, MN May 26-28 language, and hopes to discover what barriers exist that would make it Esther Humphrey at 218-879-0745 or Ho-Chunk Wazijaci Memorial Contest Pow Wow harder for tribal citizens to learn the language. This will hopefully allow [email protected]. Red Cloud Memorial Park us to design language programs to reach tribal citizens who have some in- Black River Falls, WI terest, but who might not otherwise directly seek language classes. Your May 25-27 Contact Information: cooperation in this survey project is greatly appreciated. Miigwech! Third Annual Seven Clans Contest Pow Wow 1-800-294-9343 ext. 1123 or 608-847-5694 APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 13 TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

The Little Traverse Bay Bands 10:40 a.m. Recess called. yes, Councilor Harrington-no, Councilor Mc- of Odawa Indians 10:50 a.m. Meeting reconvened. Namara-yes, Councilor Roberts-yes, Coun- TRIBAL COUNCIL Tribal Council Meeting cilor Shananaquet-absent, Councilor MEETING DATES 2007 January 28, 2007 Motion made by Councilor McNamara Yellowbank-yes, Treasurer Oldman-yes, Tribal Court Room 7500 Odawa Circle and supported by Councilor Roberts to Secretary Kiogima-yes, Legislative Leader April 14 Work Session 9:15 a.m. Smudging adopt Tribal Resolution # 012807-01: De- Law-yes April 15 Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. partment of Health and Human Services, Motion carried. April 28 Work Session Substance Abuse and Mental Health April 29 Council Meeting Closed Session: None Services Administration, Center for Sub- Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Call to Order: Meeting was called to order stance Abuse Treatment, Recovery Com- and supported by Councilor Gasco Bent- May 5 Work Session at 9:31 a.m. munity Services Program (RCSP), Little ley to May 6 Council Meeting Council Present: Legislative Leader Beat- Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians In adopt Tribal Resolution # 012807-05: May 19 Work Session rice A. Law, Secretary Melvin L. Kiogima, collaboration with the Inter-Tribal Council Land Purchase Authorization for Parcel # May 20 Council Meeting Treasurer Shirley Oldman, Councilor Dexter of Michigan, Inc. Peer Recovery Support 21 in the amount of $400,000 to come McNamara, Councilor Alice Yellowbank, Services Grant. from prior year funds. ALL TRIBAL COUNCIL Councilor Mary Roberts, Councilor Regina Roll Call Vote: Councilor Gasco Bentley- Roll Call Vote: Councilor Gasco Bentley- MEETINGS AND WORK Gasco Bentley, Councilor Fred Harrington, yes, Councilor Harrington-yes, Councilor yes, Councilor Harrington-yes, Councilor SESSIONS ARE HELD IN THE Jr. McNamara-yes, Councilor Roberts-yes, McNamara-yes, Councilor Roberts-abstain, TRIBAL COURTROOM Absent: Councilor Rita Shananaquet Councilor Shananaquet-absent, Councilor Councilor Shananaquet-absent, Councilor LOCATED AT Yellowbank-yes, Treasurer Oldman-yes, Yellowbank-yes, Treasurer Oldman-abstain, DAWA IRCLE Executive Office Present: Rebecca Fisher- Secretary Kiogima-yes, Legislative Leader Secretary Kiogima-yes, Legislative Leader 7500 O C , Executive Assistant Law-yes Law-yes HARBOR SPRINGS, MI. Motion carried. Motion carried. Legal Staff Present: None EXECUTIVE BRANCH Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank and Staff Present: Michael Smith-Legislative and supported by Councilor Gasco Bent- supported by Councilor Roberts to accept FRANK ETTAWAGESHIK,TRIBAL CHAIR- Office Administrative Assistant ley to adopt Tribal Resolution # 012807- Councilor Harrington’s verbal report. MAN 02: Request for continuation funding Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Ab- WILLIAM DENEMY, VICE CHAIRMAN Commission, Boards, and Committees: from: U.S. Department of Health and sent (Councilor Shananaquet) None Human Services Indian Health Service Lit- Motion carried. LEGISLATIVE tle Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Guests: Marie (Tootsie) Miller Fiscal Year 2007 Special Diabetes Pro- 11:47 a.m. Public Comment: no com- gram for Indians. ment. BEATRICE A. LAW, LEGISLATIVE LEADER Roll Call Vote: Councilor Gasco Bentley- 11:48 a.m. Public Comment closed. SHIRLEY OLDMAN, TREASURER Opening Ceremony: Secretary Kiogima yes, Councilor Harrington-yes, Councilor MELVIN L. KIOGIMA, SECRETARY McNamara-yes, Councilor Roberts-yes, 11:52 a.m. Lunch recess called. FRED HARRINGTON, JR., COUNCILOR Motion made by Councilor Harrington, Jr. Councilor Shananaquet-absent, Councilor 1:39 p.m. Meeting reconvened. REGINA GASCO-BENTLEY, COUNCILOR and supported by Councilor McNamara to Yellowbank-yes, Treasurer Oldman-yes, MARY ROBERTS, COUNCILOR adopt the agenda for January 28, 2007, as Secretary Kiogima-yes, Legislative Leader Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank RITA SHANANAQUET, COUNCILOR amended, in honor of WWII Veteran Jay Law-yes and supported by Councilor Harrington to ALICE YELLOWBANK, COUNCILOR Harrington and all those other veterans Motion carried. adopt Tribal Resolution # 012807-06: Au- DEXTER MCNAMARA, COUNCILOR who sacrificed their time away from their thorization for Michigan Department of families to provide us with freedoms we Motion made by Councilor Roberts and Transportation, Little Traverse Bay Bands sent (Councilor Shananaquet) enjoy. supported by Councilor Yellowbank to of Odawa Indians, and Bureau of Indian Motion carried. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Ab- adopt Tribal Resolution # 012807-03: Re- Affairs Memorandum of Agreement. sent (Councilor Shananaquet) quest for Funding from the U.S. Environ- Roll Call Vote: Councilor Gasco Bentley- 1:58 p.m. Councilor Harrington leaves. Motion carried. mental Protection Agency Region 5, Little yes, Councilor Harrington-yes, Councilor Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians McNamara-yes, Councilor Roberts-abstain, 3:35 p.m. Recess called. Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank and Support Agency Cooperative Agreement Councilor Shananaquet-absent, Councilor 3:40 p.m. Meeting reconvened. supported by Councilor Gasco Bentley to (SACA) Grant. Yellowbank-yes, Treasurer Oldman-abstain, approve the minutes of January 14, 2007, Roll Call Vote: Councilor Gasco Bentley- Secretary Kiogima-yes, Legislative Leader 4:02 p.m. Public Comment opened: no as presented. yes, Councilor Harrington-yes, Councilor Law-yes comments. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 - Ab- McNamara-yes, Councilor Roberts-yes, Motion carried. 4:03 p.m. Public Comment closed. sent (Councilor Shananaquet) Councilor Shananaquet-absent, Councilor Motion carried. Yellowbank-yes, Treasurer Oldman-yes, Motion made by Treasurer Oldman and 4:13 p.m. Motion made by Treasurer Old- Secretary Kiogima-yes, Legislative Leader supported by Councilor Gasco Bentley to man and supported by Councilor Yellow- Motion made by Councilor Gasco Bentley Law-yes accept the Legislative Leader’s verbal and bank to adjourn. and supported by Councilor Harrington to Motion carried. written report including CONFIDENTIAL Vote: 7 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 2 – Ab- approve the contract of Office of the Leg- items. sent (Councilor Shananaquet, Councilor islative Services Attorney and to offer the Motion made by Treasurer Oldman and Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 - Ab- Harrington) position of Legislative Services Attorney to supported by Secretary Kiogima to adopt sent (Councilor Shananaquet) Motion carried. Donna Budnick. Tribal Resolution # 012807-04: Request Motion carried. Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 – Ab- for funding from the United States Depart- sent (Councilor Shananaquet) ment of Treasury, Community Development Motion made by Councilor Yellowbank and These Minutes have been read and ap- Motion carried. Financial Institutions Program, Technical supported by Councilor Gasco Bentley for proved as written: Assistance Component, Little Traverse Bay Tribal Council attendance at the Title 31 Approved: 10:27 a.m. Recess called. Bands of Odawa Indians FY 2007 Applica- Training Seminar at Victories Hotel in Melvin L. Kiogima, Tribal Council Secretary 10:37 a.m. Meeting reconvened. tion for Technical Assistance. March 2007. Roll Call Vote: Councilor Gasco Bentley- Vote: 8 - Yes, 0 - No, 0 - Abstained, 1 - Ab- 14 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 LINES FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP...

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Happy belated birthday to Bryce I want to wish my big sister, We would like to wish our little GEAR UP/ Patrick Kiogima who celebrated Tina, a very happy birthday on “Love” a happy birthday on College Day Program on January 28. Happy 21st son. April 10. I am thinking of you, April 12. Happy third birthday Northern Michigan University’s GEAR UP/College Day Program is Love, Dad. and I hope you have a very good to Damek Brill!! sponsoring a Summer Leadership day. Love, Mumma and Dada. Program for Michigan students en- Happy birthday to Feather From your sister, Maggie. tering the sixth, seventh and eighth (Kiogima) Cook who celebrates Happy birthday Damek Brill. grades from June 24-30. This pro- on March 30. I want to wish my baby sister, From Uncle Chief and Aunt gram is designed to give students, Cameron Xavier Henry was born Love, Dad. Tammy, a very happy birthday Beca. who are traditionally underrepre- on March 2 at Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix, MI. He on April 14. sented in higher educational set- tings, an opportunity to stay on a weighed eight pounds and five Happy belated birthday to my- From your sister, Maggie. Happy birthday to my god- ounces, and he was 21.5 inches self, Fred Kiogima, on March 17. daughter, Brittany Bentley, on college campus, experience college classes and learn about career long. His parents are Meredith and Happy 40th to me. Happy birthday to Michael April 12. Kenroy Henry of Petoskey, MI, Smith on April 10. Thanks for Auntie M. choices. College students provide Happy birthday to Keno on chaperoning and lead the students and Oracebessa, Jamaica. His big all you do! sister is Sophia Henry of Petoskey April 1. in games and field trips which stress From Tribal Council and Happy birthday to my niece, and Oracebessa, Jamaica. His Love, your Big Sis. teamwork and problem solving. A Michele. Julia Lent, who celebrates her shared dorm room, all meals and grandparents are James and Happy birthday to Sarah Van- birthday on April 11. I hope your snacks are provided. Campers are Cloenda Fisher of Harbor Springs, DeCar on April 24. We know. MinoDibishkaak niingonis day is a special one. responsible for arranging their own MI, Derrick and Carmen Henry Remember the 11th Command- Archie Kiogima IV, niiwin Mi- Aunt Marcia. transportation to and from the of St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, and Annette and Mike Schliffer of ment: Mother is always right. If inwa niijkiwenh Isabelle Os- NMU campus in Marquette, MI. Application forms are available Browntowns, Jamaica. His great- Mother is wrong, please refer to awamick. Gzaaginim! Happy birthday to Marci Reyes grandparents are Louis and the 11th Commandment. on April 5. from school guidance counselors and Title VII personnel. Campers Thelma Fisher of Harbor Springs, From your loving children and Birthday wishes to my niece and From the girls in the Run Club. Greta Scott of Petoskey, Agatha kiddies. nephews, Megan Keshick on will be notified of their acceptance by June 1. If you have any ques- Cameron of Clarendon, Jamaica, April 26, Michael Keshick on Happy birthday to Bill Denemy, tions, please contact Camp Director and Alfanso Henry of St. Ann’s Happy birthday greetings to our April 27 and Hunter Keshick on Sr. on April 3. Shirley Brozzo at 906-227-1554. Bay, Jamaica. oldest sister, Sarah VanDeCar. April 20. May your day be spe- From the Denemy family. Submitted by Youth Services Coordi- We appreciate all you have done cial and wonderful! nator Robert “R.J.” Smith. Congratulations for us over the years – even in- Love, Aunt Linda and kids. Happy birthday to Bill Denemy, cluding the scoldings from time Jr. on April 24. Congratulations Keno on your re- American Indian Workshop tirement after 30 years of service at to time we tend to deserve!!!! Happy birthday to Krystina From the Denemy family. Michigan Technological Univer- Harbor Springs Public Schools. Hope you have a great day on Peariso on April 3. To the funni- sity’s American Indian Work- Love, your Big Sis. April 24. est Bean ever. Happy birthday to Judy Den- shop (AIW) introduces young Congratulations to Frank (12-15 year old) Native American From your brothers, Frank and Love you, Rach, San and Mom. emy Smith on April 30. Kequom, who received his service students to the excitement of a Dennis, and your sister, Rose From the Denemy family. awards after 64 years. Kequom, a college education through inves- Ann. Happy birthday to Sandi World War II Veteran, received a tigation of biology, computers Wemigwase on April 26. To the Happy birthday to my little sis- Bronze Star, a Combat Infantry- and mathematics. The workshop Happy birthday to Elizabeth Pi- wonderful sister and daughter. ter, Marci Reyes, on April 5. man Badge, first award, a Good is June 19-23. Students can gain inabo Sagataw on March 27. Love you, Rach, Bean and Mom. Hope your day is a wonderful Conduct Medal, an American confidence and learn to solve Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pa- Love, Aunt Lila and family. one. problems in science and com- cific Campaign Medal with a star, Happy birthday wishes go out to Love, your big sister, Vicki, and puter-related activities as well as a World War II Victory Medal, Happy 35th birthday to Eddie my sista Maggie “May,” who Izzy and Eli. look at careers, meet role models, and an Honorable Discharge Serv- Sagataw on April 3. Love and celebrates her special day on develop new skills, gain an aware- ice Lapel Button for World War miss you, big brother. April 19. Hope your day is filled Happy birthday to Shanna ness of their environments, in- II. Kequom, an 85-year-old LTBB vestigate college life and celebrate Love, your sister. with love and lots of fun. Wemigwase on April 29. We Tribal Citizen who lives in Mt. American Indian culture. Stu- From Emma Do and your fam- hope you have a stupendous day Pleasant, MI, was drafted into the dents will also meet young people Happy 43rd birthday to Marty ily. and an even better year! U.S. Army after Pearl Harbor was from other tribes and have plenty VanDeCar on April 18. Bet you We love you, Mom, Matthew attacked in 1941. He served over- of time to enjoy recreational ac- can’t be nice for the whole day. Happy birthday to Michael and your sisters. seas for 23 months in the South tivities like swimming, movies From the King and VanDeCar Keshick on April 27!!! You’ve Pacific. After the war, he married and sports. Students who are se- Phyllis Jean Pego, and they raised families. been through quite a bit this past Happy birthday to our grand- lected to attend the program and six children. Now retired, Kequom year, but you made it through!! daughter/niece Anna are residents of Michigan will be and his wife travel in their motor Happy birthday to my big You truly are a blessing! We Wemigwase on April 18. May awarded a full scholarship in- home and spend the winter brother, Marty VanDeCar, on love you very, very much. all your wishes come true. cluding tuition, meals, housing months in Texas and the south- April 18. Thanks for always tak- All our love, Mom and “brud- We love you, Grammie, and lab fees. Students who are se- west. ing care of your baby sister. der” Jordan. Matthew and your aunties. lected to attend the program and are non-Michigan residents must Congratulations to Claus Nowell Love, Annette. on his wrestling victory on Febru- Happy birthday to Chunky on Happy birthday Mar-tay Van- pay a $575 fee. Financial support for out-of-state applicants may be ary 24. He captured the gold medal Happy birthday to Shane Mc- April 15. DeCar on April 18. Another year in his weight class at a Mancelona Namara on April 7. Have a great Love, Auntie Meel and Auntie older or is it another year available through schools or tribal governments. This workshop is Invitational, winning two rounds day bub, and a great year. Tootsie. younger? When are you gonna sponsored by Michigan Techno- with a pin in the second round. Love, Dad, Mom, Derek, Billy, grow up? We hope you have a logical University and the King- Nowell, a sixth-grader, wrestles Gunnar and Grandma. You are the best Daddy (and great day and year!! Chavez-Parks College Day Ini- for Harbor Springs Middle School hubby) in all the land!!!! Happy Love, Cheryl, Matthew and tiative. To apply for the in Harbor Springs, MI. Nowell is Happy birthday to Aunt Evelyn birthday on April 15. family. workshop, please visit the son of Ellie Payton and Andrews on April 2. We love you, Gavin, Mia and http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/a Richard Nowell and the grandson of Harriet Kishigo-Booth and the Love, Dexter, Debbie, Derek Momma. Happy birthday to our circle of iw/index.html. late Jacob Booth. and Shane. life, Josephine Laughlin, on Submitted by Youth Services Coor- dinator Robert “R.J.” Smith. Happy birthday wishes to my April 11. We love you very Congratulations to Theresa Keshick Happy birthday to Uncle Duane darlin’ daughter, Ajanette Lynn, much. whose photographs appear on the Lasley on April 13. on April 16. I hope you have a Love, Nana and Papa. Correction cover of and throughout Indian Coun- Love, Dexter, Debbie, Derek grand year each and every day. try Today’s 2007 Powwow Magazine. and Shane. Lots of love, Mommy Dearest. Happy belated birthday greet- In an article that appeared in the You can order the 2007 Powwow ings to my Little Weezer (Lisa) March issue of Odawa Trails, it Magazine online at www.indian- Happy birthday to Aunt Mary Many good wishes to my niece, down in sunny Orlando, FL. should have said the Woodland country.com. Way to go Theresa! Lou Bowers on April 24. Anjanette, on her birthday. Take the day off from teaching Singers are Yvonne Walker- Love always, your sister, Lin. Love Dexter, Debbie, Derek and From your Auntie Amelia. and rest and relax. Love and Keshick, Vicki Lynn, Jannan Cornstalk, Harriet Kishigo- Congratulations to Meredith and Shane. miss everyone and will be seeing Booth, Andrea Otto, Virginia Kenroy Henry on the birth of their you soon!!!! new baby boy, Cameron Xavier Happy birthday to Krystina Schansema, Jenny Kronk and All my love, Mom. Henry. Happy 12th birthday to Brittany Peariso on April 3. She is 17. Veronica Medicine. Love, Auntie B. Bentley on April 12. Time sure does fly by! Happy birthday to my daughter, Vicki Lynn was mistakenly Congratulations to big sister, We love you, Mom, Dad, Matt, We love you, Mom, Sandi and Julia Lent, on April 11. May your written as Vicki Olson. Sophia Henry, on the birth of your little brother, Cameron Xavier Max and Dinah. Rachel. day be as special as you are. The LTBB Communications Department regrets the error. Henry. Love, your Dad. Love, Auntie B. APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 15 LTBB AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY BIG READ PROJECT 2007 By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator

Education Director Melissa Claramunt spoke about the Big Read project Education Director Melissa Claramunt spoke about the Big Read project to the Rotary Club of Petoskey at Stafford’s Bayview Inn on March 7. to the elders in attendance at the Elders Luncheon on February 20.

Aaron Wayne Otto makes promotional buttons. Otto, who works as a Pre- Melissa Wiatrolik works on promotional buttons for the LTBB Press Graphics Specialist, designed all of the logos for the project. and the Greater Community Big Read Project 2007. After months of planning, the role of the tribe. view. tribal citizens of all ages are Mary Badham, the actress The Stratford Festival of invited to participate in the who played Scout in the 1962 Canada will be presenting a LTBB and the Greater Commu- movie “To Kill a Mockingbird,” theatrical play of “To Kill a nity Big Read Project 2007 ac- is scheduled to speak at the Mockingbird” in Stratford, On- tivities. Elders Luncheon at the LTBB tario, Canada. The LTBB and A kickoff event is sched- Governmental Center on April the Greater Community Big uled for April 21 in conjunction 26 and do a staged reading at Read Project 2007 has pur- with the Annual Family Re- Crooked Tree Arts Center in chased tickets to the play on source Fair to be held at the Petoskey the same day. She is May 26 which will be given LTBB Governmental Center in also scheduled to appear at away as prizes. Harbor Springs, MI. A compli- the Great Lakes Chamber Or- A closing event is sched- mentary copy of To Kill a chestra performances on June uled for late June. Mockingbird by Harper Lee 16 at St. Francis Church in Area public libraries have along with other resources Petoskey and on June 17 at scheduled several events for and giveaways will be distrib- the National Shrine of the April, May and June. uted to each family in atten- Cross in the Woods in Indian To view a complete calen- dance at the fair. Activities, River, MI. The performance at dar of events, visit www.ne- games and refreshments will St. Francis Church is at 7 p.m., abigread.org, click on Commu- also be a part of this fun fam- and the performance at the nity Calendar of Events and ily event. National Shrine of the Cross click on Little Traverse Bay Before the kickoff event, of the Woods is at 4:30 p.m. Bands of Odawa Indians. Tribal Chairman Frank Et- James Grant is currently Times and dates are sub- tawageshik will be the keynote composing an original piece of ject to change. speaker at the North Central work titled Scout, and it will Education Director Michigan College Luncheon premiere on June 16. It will be Melissa Claramunt con- and Lecture Series on April 13 performed by mezzo soprano tributed to this article. in Petoskey, MI. Ettawageshik Martha Hart and the Great Photos by Communica- will talk about To Kill a Mock- Lakes Chamber Orchestra. It tions Coordinator Annette Van- ingbird, the cultural and so- is a song cycle based on the DeCar. cioeconomic implications and narration from Scout’s point of GREETINGS FROM THE LTBB ENERGY WORKGROUP By Albert Colby, Jr., Tribal Administrator The LTBB Energy Work- their energy costs by recom- facts, and a person needs to group continues to meet on mending installing program- draw his or her own conclu- a monthly basis to develop a mable thermostats on sion on the level of action future plan for educating heating systems, replacing this world must take to pro- tribal citizens on energy effi- old light bulbs with energy tect Mother Earth. The docu- ciency within their places of efficient bulbs, proper mentary is easily residence, research renew- weatherization of windows understood, and the infor- able energy sources capable and checking for proper in- mation is presented in many of reducing the tribe’s de- stallation of insulation in forms such as graphs, photo pendency on public utilities walls, roof soffits and home comparisons, live film and research implementa- attics. footage and interviews. It tion of renewable energy The news channels have identifies the undisputable sources within future tribal been filled with reports on wrongdoing by those who development projects. global warming, but global would not benefit from fixing The tribe recently sub- warming seldom receives this environmental problem. mitted a proposal designed enough attention from the The LTBB Energy Work- to conduct a feasibility study viewers. Networks do not group will view the docu- on potential renewable en- allot adequate time to carry mentary at its next meeting ergy sources to determine the message to the viewers. and will discuss holding a which could benefit the tribe If you haven’t seen the Al public viewing of the docu- and provide savings on our Gore documentary titled, mentary for interested tribal tribal utility bills. “An Inconvenient Truth,” I citizens in the near future. The workgroup will pro- encourage you to put it on “An Inconvenient Truth” is vide information to assist your list of things to do. It rated PG. homeowners in reducing provides the necessary 16 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 VICTORIES CASINO AND HOTEL EMPLOYEES SHOW THEIR GENEROSITY By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator For the Victories Casino and Campers from all over Michigan Hotel employees who volun- and northern Indiana come to- teered their time at the Great gether to enjoy cross country Lakes Burn Camp Luncheon, it and downhill skiing, snowmobil- was their way of giving back to ing, sledding, tobogganing, ice the community. skating, snow cat riding and The luncheon, catered and other outdoor activities at Chal- served by Victories Casino and lenge Mountain. Hotel staff along with a few of “We work with people with their relatives, put a smile on the special needs,” Challenge Moun- faces of the children in atten- tain Executive Director Sue dance at the camp. It was held Moody said. “At Challenge Moun- February 10 at Challenge Moun- tain, we offer year-round activi- A Challenge Mountain volunteer closes the door on the snow cat The Victories Casino and Hotel employees who volun- tain in Walloon Lake, MI. ties like cross country skiing, before Victories Casino and Hotel employees embark on a ride. teered their time. Also pictured is Samantha Ward, 12. Victories Casino and Hotel snowshoeing, sailing, wilderness Public Relations and Communi- camping and downhill skiing. Any cations Manager Diane Bott has special needs child is welcome asked her co-workers to volun- to use the facility free of charge. teer one Saturday a year to put “We were looking for spon- on a luncheon for either the sors (Challenge Mountain is a Great Lakes Burn Camp, the non-profit organization), and I Michigan Parents of Children contacted Diane Bott to see if with Visual Impairments Camp or Victories was interested. We a Special Olympics Michigan have had a great relationship Camp. with Victories. We are very The menu at this particular thankful for Victories’ involve- luncheon included fried chicken, ment over the years.” Mary Kilmer (center) shows off one of the cupcakes made for Victories Casino and Hotel employees prepared spaghetti with meatballs, corn, In addition to catering and dessert. Her parents also volunteered their time at the luncheon. and served lunch at the Great Lakes Burn Camp. biscuits, au gratin potatoes, fruit serving the luncheon, Victories salad, chocolate cupcakes with Casino and Hotel staff handed white frosting and refreshments. out goodie bags to the children. The luncheon fed approximately Bott accepted a plaque on be- 100 children plus their adult half of Victories from the Great chaperones. Lakes Burn Camp. The plaque “I’ve always had a great read, “The Great Lakes Burn passion for helping special Camp would like to express its needs children,” said Bott, who sincere appreciation and heart- was on Challenge Mountain’s felt thanks to Victories Casino Board of Directors for four years and Hotel for your outstanding and continues to be involved support and generosity towards with the organization. “For the our campers and staff A child at the Great Lakes Burn Camp enjoys ski- Children at the Great Lakes Burn Camp enjoy the children at the camp, it is a big 2006/2007.” ing down the hill at Challenge Mountain. meal provided by Victories Casino and Hotel. deal to come up north for a long The Victories Casino and weekend and spend time at Hotel staff received Great Lakes Challenge Mountain. Burn Camp t-shirts from camp “It is hard because of the organizers, and they received circumstances (all the children rides on the snow cat from Chal- at the Great Lakes Burn Camp lenge Mountain volunteers. are burn survivors and many are Challenge Mountain began wards of the state of Michigan). I as the dream of Darla Evans hope the children enjoy them- whose daughter, Christi, was selves at the camp, and I hope confined to a wheelchair due to they enjoy the food we prepared numerous birth defects. Evans for them.” took her daughter to the Na- The Great Lakes Burn Camp tional Sports Center for Disabled Victories Casino and Hotel prepared and served the Challenge Mountain volunteer Chase Lepird, 9, in the front row. Challenge Mountain volunteer Kristi Lepird (left) and Challenge Mountain Executive Director Sue Moody based in Jackson, MI, is a spe- in Winter Park, CO, where her meal at Challenge Mountain in Walloon Lake, MI. (right) in the second row. Challenge Mountain volunteer Terry Baker in the back row. cial place for kids ages 7-17 to daughter learned how to ski Evans that she would go back to paired learn to ski on their hills. of land and an existing ski lodge. meet, heal, grow and support using adaptive equipment. The Michigan and work to begin a Everett Kircher, founder of Boyne For more information on other burn survivors. Kids share experience gave her daughter similar program. USA, let Evans try her ideas at Challenge Mountain, visit their stories and bond with other self-confidence and self-esteem. When she returned to Michi- Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, www.challengemtn.org. For kids in a comfortable, relaxed Hal O’Leary, founder and recre- gan, Evans approached northern MI. In 1984, Challenge Mountain more information on the Great environment. Unconditional love ation program director of the Michigan area ski resorts with became a non-profit organiza- Lakes Burn Camp, visit and acceptance is only a part of Winter Park facility, refused to the idea of allowing her to recruit tion, and Boyne USA gave the or- www.greatlakesburncamp.com. what each camper receives at accept payment from Evans. He volunteers to help the physically ganization the old Walloon Hills Photos by Communications Great Lakes Burn Camp. instead elicited a promise from challenged and mentally im- Ski Area that included 160 acres Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. TWO PERCENT REVENUE SHARING CHECK PRESENTATION

On February 28 at the Emmet County Building in Petoskey, MI, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians presented the Emmet County Treasurer’s Office with a two per- cent revenue sharing check for $638,431.05. On hand for the presentation were Victories Casino and Hotel General Manager Barry Milligan, Emmet County Treasurer Marilyn May and Vice Chairman Bill Denemy, Sr. Pictured from left to right are Milligan, May and Denemy, Sr. Photo by Communications Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 17 UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE NEW EMPLOYEES SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

then transferred to Eastern Michi- expecting their first child, a girl, months, he assists with cemetery, Harbor Springs, MI. He attended gan University in Ypsilanti, MI, in April. grave and cross maintenance at Bay Mills Community College in where he double majored in So- Bott enjoys working for LTBB northern Michigan cemeteries. Brimley, MI, for two years. He has cial Studies and History. Bott because he takes pride in the Prior to accepting his current either lived in or visited Central earned a Bachelors degree and casino and really enjoys the north- position, he worked part-time in America, Asia, Laos, Taiwan, Thai- his teaching certification from ern Michigan area. the department starting in April land, Costa Rico, Mexico, Hong Eastern Michigan. His teaching 2006. He also worked for James Kong and Canada. certification allows him to teach M. McClurken and Associates Eth- “I’ve traveled a lot the last economics, history, geography nohistorical Consultants, Inc. in eight years, but I like what I’m do- and political science to students Lansing, MI, for three years. After ing now, and it is my intent to stay in grades seven through 12. working for McClurken and Asso- here,” Hemenway said. “My inter- Both of Bott’s parents work ciates, he traveled extensively and est in history is an identity issue. Blayne Bott for Victories Casino and Hotel. His taught English abroad. If people know their history, they Blayne Bott started his posi- mother, Diane Bott, is the Public “I’ve always had an interest in know their identity. It gives people tion as a Gaming Inspector in the Relations and Communications history,” Hemenway said. “My a clearer sense of who they are.” Regulatory Department on Febru- Manager. His father, John Bott, mother (LTBB Tribal Citizen Peggy In his free time, Hemenway ary 19. works in Promotions in the Mar- Hemenway) was heavily involved enjoys working out at the gym, Previously, Bott worked at Vic- keting Department. Bott’s grand- with the reaffirmation process. reading, traveling and spending tories Casino as a Slot Attendant mother is Catherine (Petoskey) Eric Hemenway “Without the existence of doc- time with his family and friends. since 2000, where he filled ma- Emmons. Eric Hemenway started as a uments and archival materials, His mother is Peggy Hemen- chines, paid out jackpots and per- In his free time, Bott likes to Research and Repatriation Assis- the reaffirmation process would way, and his grandmother was the formed customer service. play the guitar, anything from clas- tant in the Archives, Records and not have been successful, and the late Leona Hemenway. Bott, who grew up in Remus, sical to contemporary. He also en- Cultural Preservation Department tribe wouldn’t be where it is to- MI, graduated from Sacred Heart joys reading about economics, his- on February 19. In the winter day.” Academy in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He tory, geography and political months, he performs research Hemenway grew up in Cross attended Ferris State University in science. and gathers information for repa- Village, MI, and graduated from Big Rapids, MI, for two years, and Bott and his wife, Sara, are triation claims. In the warmer Harbor Springs High School in LTBB HOSTS MACPRA QUARTERLY MEETING IN HARBOR SPRINGS, MI By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator On February 22, the Little Tra- other traditional cultural proper- MACPRA’s goals include: • Providing information to Cultural Preservation Coordinator verse Bay Bands of Odawa Indi- ties of sacred and cultural impor- • Facilitating the repatria- private landowners on Leonard “Joe” Mitchell and Re- ans hosted the Michigan Anishi- tance. tion of ancestral remains the proper way to protect search and Repatriation Assistant naabek Cultural Preservation and MACPRA’s mission statement removed from their origi- burial sites on their land. Eric Hemenway attended the Repatriation Alliance (MACPRA) is, “We, the nations represented nal burial sites. • Providing information to meeting. Quarterly Meeting at the LTBB by the Michigan Anishinaabek Cul- • The protection and financial programs that Geographic Information Sys- Governmental Center in Harbor tural Preservation and Repatria- preservation of all cul- are available to protect tems Director Alan Proctor gave a Springs, MI. tion Alliance Committee, thankful tural resources on lands historic sites. presentation on a project he is MACPRA consists of all the to our Creator for our sovereign within our tribal ancestral • Providing information to working on with the Archives, federally recognized Indian tribes freedom, in order to rebury an- and historic territories. private landowners on Records and Cultural Preservation in Michigan and the two state his- cestors who have been removed • Education of the public how to respectfully return Department. toric tribes of Michigan. Each tribe from their resting places and are as to land conservation Native ancestors to the For more information on has a designee who represents it known to us, to bring home to rest and protection for future tribes. MACPRA, please visit the MACPRA and is the voice of the tribe. The all remaining ancestors who have generations. MACPRA officers are Presi- website at http://www.saulttribe- main concern and charge of this been taken out of their aboriginal • Education of private dent Summer Cohen, Vice Presi- nsn.gov/MACPRA/repatriation. alliance is the protection and homelands and lands known to- landowners so they have dent Winnay Wemigwase, Secre- Archives, Records and Cul- preservation of all tribal re- day within the state of Michigan, the knowledge to make tary Alina McGiishick and tural Preservation Director Win- sources, past, present and future. to defend and protect all Indige- informed decisions con- Treasurer giiwegiishigookway Mar- nay Wemigwase contributed to This includes, but is not limited to nous graves; to protect and de- cerning the discovery of tin. this article. former habitation areas, ances- fend all traditional cultural prop- burial sites, funerary ob- Wemigwase is the Archives, Photos by Communications tral burials, associated and unas- erties and to unify ourselves in jects and artifacts on Records and Cultural Preservation Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. sociated grave goods, and all the pursuit of these goals.” their private land. Director. Along with Wemigwase,

Cultural Preservation Coordinator Leonard GIS Director Alan Proctor spoke at the (L to R) Donna Budnick and Summer (L to R) Winnay Wemigwase and Eric “Joe” Mitchell speaks during the meeting. meeting about a project he is working on. Cohen participated in the meeting. Hemenway listen intently at the meeting. Headstart Children Entertain Elders

On February 27, children from the LTBB Headstart Program made another visit to the elders in attendance at the Elders Luncheon held at the LTBB Governmental Center in Harbor Springs, MI. The children sang three songs to the elders. They periodically visit the elders at the Elders Luncheon. Their last visit was January 30 when they sang songs.Photos by Communications Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. 18 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 Tax Agreement Reminder When moving into the LTBB Tax Agreement Area, in order to become a Resident Tribal Member, you must change your address in writing at the Enrollment Department located in the LTBB Governmental Center in Harbor Springs, MI. Your RTM status will take effect on the first day of the following month in which you moved. “SHANANAQUET” CONTINUED FROM COVER times help me on my bigger proj- ects.” Punkin Shananaquet founded the Pink Shawl Project in 2003 in honor of her mother-in-law’s battle with breast cancer. The project was designed to raise awareness of the disease which is the leading cause of death among Native American women. The Associated Press wrote an article about the Pink Shawl Proj- ect in 2005. David Shananaquet’s father is Larry Shananaquet, a LTBB Tribal Cit- izen. His father taught him to play the guitar, and David Shananaquet plays mostly folk music. “My dad plays anything with strings,” David Shananaquet said. David Shananaquet wanted to thank all of his family for always sup- porting him and his art. Editor’s note: David Shanana- quet’s artwork will be featured at the Native Skate “All Nations Skate Event” in Albuquerque, NM, the last weekend of April following the Gath- ering of Nations Pow Wow. Photos by Communications Co- ordinator Annette VanDeCar except for the photo of David Shananaquet. It appears courtesy of David Shananaquet. APRIL 2007 ODAWA TRAILS 19 LTBB HOSTS CORA MEETING AT VICTORIES HOTEL IN PETOSKEY, MI By Annette VanDeCar, Communications Coordinator On February 15, the Little Tra- Lands and Waters Resources Technical Fishery Committee Tribal fishermen of the 1836 lished a Law Enforcement Com- verse Bay Bands of Odawa Indi- Committee (ILWRC). GLRC serves (TFC). The tribal, state and federal Treaty Fishery are subject to tribal mittee to be responsible for re- ans hosted a Chippewa Ottawa as the intertribal management biologists who comprise TFC are fishing regulations, U.S. Coast solving multi-jurisdictional en- Resource Authority (CORA) meet- body for the treaty fishery in 1836 responsible for gathering data Guard vessel safety regulations forcement fishery issues. It is ing at Victories Hotel in Petoskey, treaty waters invested with broad and establishing total harvest lim- and federal seafood safety regu- made up of tribal, federal and MI. powers to carry out its charge. IL- its. lations (HACCP). The CORA tribes state conservation officers. The CORA member tribes are WRC oversees inland resource Nunns Creek Fish Hatchery use conservation officers to en- The Chippewa Ottawa Treaty Bay Mills Indian Community, matters. located near Hessel, MI, raises force recreational, commercial, Fishery Resource Authority Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa CORA provides biological walleye, salmon and other species subsistence and vessel safety reg- (COTFMA) was established in and Chippewa Indians, Little River services to ensure proper regula- to stock Great Lakes waters. The ulations in the treaty waters of the 1981, and COTFMA became CORA Band of Ottawa Indians, LTBB and tion of tribal fisheries and coop- Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Great Lakes. Officers perform all in August 2000. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa erative management with federal Indians purchased the hatchery conservation enforcements inves- LTBB joined CORA in August Indians. The CORA governing body and state agencies. The Inter- in 1987 on behalf of CORA. Since tigations and services in treaty 2000. consists of each member tribe’s Tribal Fisheries Assessment Pro- opening in 1989, it serves as the waters and work cooperatively For more information on chairman and the natural re- gram (ITFAP) maintains a com- center for monitoring and man- with the Michigan Department of CORA, please visit source entity chairman of each mercial harvest database, agement of salmon harvested by Natural Resources and the U.S. www.1836cora.org. member tribe. conducts fish contaminant sam- tribal commercial fishermen. Coast Guard. They are trained at Photos by Communications Two committees were estab- pling, recommends harvest levels Member tribes fishery staff work federal or state police academies, Coordinator Annette VanDeCar. lished under the CORA charter, and carries out population re- cooperatively with CORA Fishery and receive mandatory police, the Great Lakes Resource Com- search and studies. Each mem- Enhancement and operate their firearm and first aid instruction. mittee (GLRC) and the Inland ber tribe is represented on the own programs. The 2000 Consent Decree estab-

Erik Olsen, GTB Fishery Biologist, addressed (L to R) Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik (L to R) Bill Denemy, Sr., Beatrice A. Law and Doug Craven in the front (L to R) Jason Grondin, Aaron Schlehuber, Charlie Matson, row. Randy Seymour, Steve Lenart, Frank Ettawageshik, John Keshick Aaron Payment, Jimmie Mitchell and Virgil Johnson. the people in attendance at the CORA meeting. and Natural Resource Director Doug Craven. III and Jim Bransky in the back row. Family Sledding Party “CAUGHT READING” PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

Photo courtesy of Robert “R.J.” Smith. Photo courtesy of Robert “R.J.” Smith. The LTBB and the Greater Community Big Read Project 2007 The Youth Services Department and the Steps to a Healthier Anishnaabe, Health Promotion and Disease Pre- encourages all tribal citizens to read Harper Lee’s To Kill a vention Grant sponsored a Family Sledding Party on February 14 at the Kiwanis Club in Harbor Springs, MI. Mockingbird and participate in the upcoming activities. The sledding party lasted from 5-7 p.m. Photos courtesy of Gwen Gasco unless otherwise noted. As part of a promotional “Caught Reading” campaign, these two photographs were recently taken by Communications Coordina- tor Annette VanDeCar at the LTBB Governmental Center in Harbor Springs, MI. Walking Challenge 2007 One shows Executive Assistant Rebecca Fisher looking over Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik’s shoulder to read the The Grand Traverse Band Steps to a Healthier Anishinaabe have issued a walking challenge to all other Michi- book. One shows Tribal Council members and Legislative Of- fice employees reading the book while on lunch break at the gan tribes. Beginning March 21 and running until July 13, we are asking our mightiest walkers and other March 11 Tribal Council meeting. Treasurer Shirley Oldman, strong competitors to put on a pedometer and keep track of your activities for 16 weeks. If you do not enjoy Legislative Leader Beatrice A. Law and Legislative Attorney walking, we have conversion sheets that can tell you how many steps your chosen activity would equal. At the Donna Budnick are left to right in the front row. Legislative Of- end of the 16 weeks, a winner will be determined and announced at the Michigan Indian Family Olympics. For fice Manager Michele LaCount, Councilor Alice Yellowbank, Councilor Dexter McNamara, Secretary Melvin L. Kiogima, more information or to sign up, please call Cathy Gibson or Regina Brubacker at 231-242-1601 or contact Councilor Fred Harrington, Jr., Councilor Mary Roberts and Brubacker at [email protected]. You may sign up until June. Let’s show them what we’re made of Councilor Regina Gasco-Bentley are left to right in the back LTBB! row. 20 ODAWA TRAILS APRIL 2007 ODAWA CASINO RESORT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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