Volume 11 Turtle Press—August 2011 Issue Issue 8 Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians ‘M SHIKE ' M ZENEGEN ’ TURTLE PRESS “MINKÉ~GIZES” ~Blueberry Picking Moon~ HEY… “Who’s your Caddy” The 2011 Po- tawatomi Golf Scramble is here! See pg. 5 for details. FAMILY CAMP! Are you looking for some 1 on 1 quality time with the family? Or a GUYS NIGHT OUT? Well NHBP has you covered! See pg. 21 for details. FIREKEEPERS HOTEL UPDATE! Get the inside scoop on the FireKeepers Hotel! We have pictures, some fun facts, and an important date and time for you to put on your calendar! See pg 8 for details! No matter how big you are... or how little you are... EVERYONE of all sizes had a great time at the Summer Celebration! See page 17 for pictures.
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US Government Class. The professor asked her, “Do you know what Roe vs. Wade was about?” She pondered the ques-tion; then, finally, said, 'That was the decision George Washington had to make before he crossed the Delaware.”
Most every
state college is rais-
ing tuition. However, increases at Michi-
gan’s public colleges & universities are be-
ing announced and will not exceed the
7% range. Over 7% would cause the insti-
tution to lose state aid under Gov. Sny-
der’s budget beyond the 15% of cuts al-
ready announced.
The Michigan Tribal Education Di-
rectors Consortium were scheduled to
meet here at the Rez’. on July 28th; as
this is after press time, we’ll report
more in the Septem-ber issue.
The agenda in-cluded discussion of
K-12 funding and school district’s use
of “financial best practices.” That could
mean funds of up to $197.00 (per stu-
dent) more for dis-
tricts may be forth-coming.
Also, a revised Michigan Indian Tui-
tion Waiver form was to be introduced.
The deadline was July 31, 2011 for
signed report cards for the grade incen-
tive for school year’s
end. Applications for the new school year
must be in to us by October 31st.
Youth-Learn-Work started in June.
Students were se-lected by a graded process and learned about various posi-
tions within the Tribe! Migwetch to
all Tribal Depart-ments who
participated in giving
our youth a glimpse of the workplace here
at NHBP.
Moguago Scholarship scoring/selection happened in July; watch for win-ners!
Look for
Summer Camp 2011 coverage in the Sep-
tember issue!!
Migwetch to Linda Rice who donated a great book to our li-
brary by Edward S. Curtis: Portraits from
North American In-
dian Life. There are some super photo-
graphs from over 50 years ago! In related
news, Our 2011 Basic Library Grant has
been awarded to us. It will provide $6,000
toward media sup-plies for our library
which is located in the craft room.
☺ Three college
professors were driving
down the highway at a very slow speed. A police-man pulled them over and explained that driving so slowly on the highway could be hazardous. The driver pointed out the sign that read "20." He explained that he was go-ing 20 mph because of the sign. The policeman pointed out that the sign indicated they were driv-ing on Highway 20. Somewhat embarrassed the professor apologized and promised to be more observant. As the policeman turn to walk back to his car, he noticed the other two pro-fessors on the floor ...looking scared to death! He asked the driver, "What's wrong with them?" The driver replied, "We just turned off Highway 105." http://www.ajokeaday.com/Clasificacion.asp?ID=17&Pagina=1#ixzz1RKqlZuNi
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Proudly Presents:
The 2011 POTAWATOMI SCRAMBLE Proceeds from this event fund the
NHBP Moguago Scholarship!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
9:30 AM SHOTGUN START
BINDER PARK GOLF COURSE
7255 B Drive South
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone 269-979-8250
4 PERSON SCRAMBLE
CONTEST, PRIZES & AWARDS!!!
$85 per Golfer
MEN’S —WOMEN’S—CO-ED DIVISIONS
TEAM CAPTAIN/PHONE #__________________________
Team Members 1_______________________________
` 2 _______________________________
3 _______________________________
4 ________________________________
Checks payable to: NHBP Golf
CALL BARRY PHILLIPS, EDUCATION DIRECTOR @
269-729-5151 for questions or to register!
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The Enrollment Office has also identified that the Enrollment Files for the following Tribal Members are missing
vital information required to be included in each Enrollment File. Tribal Members on this list may be found to be
ineligible for services, benefits and notices due to incomplete Enrollment Files.
If your name is on one of the two lists, or you know how to contact someone on one of the list, please contact
the Enrollment Office, Monday through Friday; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm EST.
Enrollment for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is currently closed to new members. Audit of
Membership files is complete and Tribal Council has received the final Audit Report and adopted procedures to
address the findings of the audit. New applications may be submitted; however, they will not be approved for
membership until Enrollment is open.
Reminder: If you have recently moved, please contact the Enrollment Office to make sure we have your current
address.
Respectfully,
Sandy Blair
NHBP Enrollment Specialist
From the Enrollment Department
Dear Tribal Members,
The Enrollment Office does not have current information (i.e. name/address) for the Tribal Members on
the following list. Tribal departments utilize the records in the Enrollment Office to determine eligibility for ser-
vices and benefits available from the Tribe, to inform you of important notices (i.e. election notices), etc. These
are sent to the address currently on file with the Enrollment Office. The Tribal Members on this list may be denied
services or benefits if updated address, name and other information is not on file with the Enrollment Office.
Ashley, Donald K III *
Bentz, Stacey A *
Brown, Tyrone L *
Bush, Richard L Jr *
Bush, Shelly A *
Chivis, Andrew L *
Christian, Daphne N *
Christian, Kylee S *
Christian, Trent C *
Collyer, Bryan S *
Daniels, Mario D *
Dougherty, Michael D *
Duffy, Laura A *
Gordy, Robert C *
Hague, Mandy L *
Hall, Scott A *
Harris, Joseph L *
Hubbell, Patrick C *
Kequom, Timothy G *
Kern Jr, James L *
Kern, Kenneth W *
Mandoka, Arnold D *
Mandoka, Julia L *
Mandoka, Mackenzie M *
Mandoka, Steven R Jr *
McCann, Melissa G *
McDonald, Shannon M *
McKenzie II, Willie F *
Medawis, Stephen A *
Mrad, Jordan J *
Morseau, Shane A *
Osborn, Robert G *
Paul-Moran, Mattison K *
Pratt, Christopher W *
Pratt, Michael J *
Rutherford, Markie R *
Schmucker, Bryan M *
Schrubbe, Andrew W *
Simmons, Iris A *
Stevens, Joseph L *
VanGeest, Jessica M *
VanGeest, Samantha E *
VanGeest, Timothy J *
Velting, Cherie R *
Williams, Margaret E *
Wilson, Andrew R *
Bush, Crystal R Bush, Dawn E Desmet, Phoebe L Mrad, Eunice E
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FireKeepers Hotel & Event Center Project Construction work continues to gain steam as the temperatures continue to rise. Since our
groundbreaking in May, the site is completely mobilized with construction crews and support staff. Underground storm sewers, water mains, fire protection piping and other utilities for the
new parking areas have been installed. The new southwest parking lot has been developed and is being preliminary paved. The Hotel and Event Center foundation system is a primary focus of construction activity. Deep foundation caissons, frost walls, and foundation walls are continu-
ously being installed. Construction fun facts:
· 60,000 cubic yards of earth have been moved! · One mile of pipe installed underground!
· 10,000 tons of gravel placed! · 1,000 cubic yards of concrete in place, of 11,500 cubic yards total! · 50 tons of reinforced steel is now in place!
The months of July, August and September, will focus on concrete foundations and the cast in
place concrete structure for the Hotel and structural steel work for the Event Center and Ware-house. A link is attached @ www.nhbpi.com if you would like to review a milestone construction schedule.
The Skillman Corporation’s Tribal Liaison Coordinator, William “Bill” Osborn, has updated infor-mation on the NHBP website. Bill reports that 14 Tribal Members are currently working on site,
and as the construction activity increases over the next few months opportunity for Tribal Member employment will increase as well. Bill has a Tribal Member Job Site Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at Skillman’s field office. This is an opportunity for current Tribal Member workers and potential Tribal Member workers (and their relations) to learn about forthcoming activities and opportunities. I have an open door policy and I can be reached via cell phone (616) 676-6161 or email [email protected], Bill Osborn, The Skillman Corpora-
tion…I am looking forward in continuing to enhance our Tribal Members employment opportunities.
FireKeepers Casino Connection Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
August 2011
Congratulations to our 2011 Career Development – Track I participants!
Jennifer Anewishki
Lou Anne Bush
Shawn Dougherty
Anna Dunithan
Anthony Fox
Nickole Keith
Scott Lanning
Robert Lewis
Tonja Mandoka
Mike McComb
Bruce Neymeiyer
Derek Rawlings
Roger Rose
Mark Simmons
Jeff TenBrink
Annette Vorce
Tiesha Williams
Dana Young
Sara Lanning
Amie Phillips
Thursday, June 23rd marked the completion of Career Development – Track I at FireKeepers Casino. This ten-week program consists of 1 hour presentations from each director, providing an overview of each department.
It is designed to educate participants on the gaming industry, including the 100+ job types available at FireKeep-ers Casino. By providing a unique and rare exposure to the gaming industry, participants have the opportunity
to get advice on desired career paths.
2011 Career Development Track I update:
Tribal Team Member Spotlight Hello, my name is Jordan Phillips. I am the son of Lisa
Woolfolk and Bryant Phillips. I am working in the Beverage
Department as a Barback. My father and brother, Drew,
also work at the casino. I happen to be the oldest, and be-
sides Drew, I have another brother, Nathan, and two sisters,
Hayley and Kaelin. I have lived in Battle Creek all my life.
When I am not working I like to be active as much as possi-
ble and I usually watch sports when I am just relaxing. I
bought my first house last year and those responsibilities
take up the rest of my time. I am anxious to see what life
has in store for me.
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Section A
NHBP Health Department Information: 1-888-729-4422.
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Classes will be held at the Southern Health Office at the Pine Creek Reservation and at the Northern Health Office in Grand Rapids.
By Appointment Only!
To All Tribal Members (and their families).
To sign-up you must call Mike Struwin at one of the numbers listed below. 269-729-4422 or 1-888-729-4422.
Certification is good for two (2) years after issued date.
CPR and First Aid Classes,
Reserve a class today!
FREE
Call the NHBP Health Department NOW!
*Is your child in the right car seat for
their weight and age?
*Is the car seat installed in the car
correctly?
Not sure?
Car Seat Safety Class
Don’t let your child ride unsafe!
Call Mike Struwin at 269-729-
4422 or 1-888-729-4422 to make
an appointment to have the car
seat checked by a professional!
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Thursday, August 11th: Gathering registration begins at the Gathering Grounds. --Language Conference
continues--
7-9:00 a.m. Breakfast served
Golf Tournament
9-10:30 Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch served
1-2:30 p.m. Various Sessions* (including motivational session with comedians from Pow Wow Comedy
Jam)
3-4:30 p.m. Various Sessions*
5-7:00 p.m. Dinner served
8:00 p.m. Pow Wow Comedy Jam at Casino
Registration for Miss Potawatomi Contest closes
Friday, August 12th: --Language Conference continues-- Gathering Registration continues. Miss Potawa-
tomi contest begins.
7-9:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9-10:30 a.m. Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch served
1-2:30 p.m. Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)
3:00-4:30 Various Sessions*
5-7:00 p.m. Dinner served
7:00 p.m. Pow Wow Grand Entry/Parade of Nations. Miss Potawatomi Competition.
Saturday, August 13th:
7-9:00 a.m. Breakfast served
9-10:30 a.m. Various Sessions*
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch served
1-2:30 p.m. Various Sessions* (including tours of Hannahville Indian Community)
3-4:30 p.m. Various Sessions*
4:00 p.m. Community Feast
6:00 p.m. Pow Wow, Crowning of the new Miss Potawatomi. Give-a-ways. Transfer of Staff to next year’s
host, The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
Sunday, August 14th: Bama Pii, Send off of Family and Friends
*Various Sessions will be offered including topics such as: cultural genealogy, basket making, hand
drum making, other arts and crafts. Along with the sessions available for the adults there will also be
activities planned for the youth such as a dance and sporting competitions. As soon as the sessions are
confirmed the information regarding topics and the speaker will be added.
Pow Wow Information
Host Drum: Ditibahsin from Hannahville
Co-host Drum: Young Fire Keepers from Forest County
Absolutely NO alcohol, illegal drugs or weapons on the grounds.
The Hannahville Indian Community will not be responsible for any accidents, lost or stolen property.
For those of you that made reservations, here is an agenda to keep with you if you like on for the dates and times of events.
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B I RTHDAYS~N~MOR E
Section C
Happy 1st Birthday
Michael ―Moke‖ Corbin
8/11/11
We Love you.
Love, your family.
Happy 21st Birthday
Morgan
―Baby Mo‖
Mendez
Love you with all my
heart.
Love Mom and
Family.
Happy 23rd Birthday
Lashana Postell!
8/12/11
Love,
your family.
Happy 8th
Birthday
Jenna
―Snappy‖
Rios
8/7/11
We Love You!
Love, your family.
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary to Rod and Christine
Lanning! Married 29 years on July 31st.
To the most amazing
parents in the world,
we couldn’t
ask for better.
We love you so much.
Your Children-
Sara and Scott!
Happy 9th Birthday
Owyn Gigabe’ Zapata!
~ August 9th, 2011 ~
We love you!
From Your Family.
Happy 23rd
Birthday
Denise
―lil Denise‖
Day
8/9/11!
Love, your family.
Happy 9th
Birthday to
Jordyn
“Pooky”
Morseau; our
smiley faced
Grandson! How time flies. Have
fun on your Birthday and God
Bless You.
Our love and prayers,
Grandma Cheryl, Grandpa
Charlie, family and friends.
Happy Birthday
ERIC & HEATHER
TEPASTTE
―Hearts entwined, twenty fingers,
twenty toes, two sweet babies with
cheeks of rose. Born on the same day, two gifts from above
lives entwined, and two babies to love.‖
Great memories of the twins, Happy Birthday.
Much love, Dad, Mom, and Devyn Aunt Chrissy, Uncle Rod, Sara and Scott.
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SUMM ER CEL EBR ATI ON P I C TUR ES
September 2011 Issue of the Turtle Press will be
loaded with pictures from the Pow-Wow! Stay tuned!
From Booths packed with information and knowledge to giving away helmets and the bikes to go with them...
Everyone who attended had a great time! From Helicopters to the Police Chief in the Dunk Tank, there was no short-
age of activities, food or laughs. Great Job to all those who put this event together!
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Section B
YOUTH DRUM PRACTICE Membership Services would like to announce the beginning of a Youth Drum practice.
Practices are open to all Tribal Youth in the Northern and Southern locations. At the Pine
Creek Reservation, practices will be held every Monday from 5-7pm at the Community
Center, and Thursdays, at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.
All Tribal Youth are invited to attend. If you need a ride from the Southern location, please
meet at the Pine Creek Reservation Community Center. Transportation will be provided to
and from Grand Rapids upon the completion of a permission slip signed by a par-
ent/guardian.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up, please call Jefferson Ballew at the
numbers listed below. MIIGWETCH.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Homebuyers Education classes are open to any/all NHBP Tribal Members interested in improved household budgeting, basic credit counseling (unaccredited), homeownership, home lending programs and practices, etc.
Tribal Members considering applying for mort-gage Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPAP) via the NHBP Housing Department, MUST enroll in a full course sequence (8 hrs/4 sessions) and attend/participate regularly. No exceptions!
Contact Benjamin Tenney for more information @ 269.729.5151 Ext. 214 or @ 1-866-499-5151 or you can email him @ [email protected]. Thank you.
Course Schedule—August 2011
Thursday, August 11, 6:00-8:00PM: Considering Mortgage-Based Homeownership Thursday, August 18, 6:00-8:00PM: Budgeting for Homeownership & Calculating Affordability Tuesday, August 24, 6:00-8:00PM: Evaluating Credit/Loan Application Processes Tuesday, August 31, 6:00-8:00PM: Meeting Finan-cial Obligations & Protection of Investment.
Please submit recipes and photos to Lysandra by October 1, 2011.
Calling all Cooks!NHBP is looking for Traditional Recipes
passed down from our ancestors!
Please submit the following:•Your name•Recipe Creators Name (if known)•All Recipe Details•Photo of you, your family or an ancestor.
Chosen recipes will be featured in the 2012 NHBP Health Calendar!
Recipes may be submitted by email:Lysandra Vander [email protected] by mail:NHBP c/o Lysandra Vander Hart 4415 Byron Center AveWyoming, MI 49519
Questions?888-662-2808
EXERCISE NEWS
No Exercise Class during the week of the Gathering. (The week
of August 8th—12th.) There will be no exercise class on August
17th as well. No Lunch & Learn on the 10th & 17th. Please call
Lysandra Vander Hart at the Northern Health Office with any
questions. Thank you.
616.249.0159 or 888.662.2808
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JOURNEY TO WELLNESS COMMITTEE The Journey to Wellness (JTW) Committee is looking for one (1) Tribal Member who is
interested in becoming a committee member. Meetings are held on bi-monthly on
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Letters of interest may be sent to NHBP: Attn. Jamie Stuck (JTW
Chair) 2221 1 ½ Mile Rd. Fulton, MI 49052 or [email protected]. If there are any ques-
tions pertaining to these positions, Jamie may be contacted at 269-986-3441.
Migwetch for your consideration!!!!
ELDERS’ COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE First Thursday of the month, the Elders’ Committee will hold a regular monthly scheduled
meeting and it will continue to be the first Thursday of every month
until otherwise notified.
The August 4th meeting will be held at the Community Center at 10 a.m. Attendees at
meetings or workshops will be reimbursed mileage.
(Location is subject to change month to month.)
LUNCH & LEARN Wednesdays 12:00pm
Pine Creek Community Center
Aug 2— Medicaid & Medicare Presentation MMAP & Area Agency on Aging. Aug 10— No Lunch & Learn! Aug 17— No Lunch & Learn! Aug 24— Water around the World Joshlyn Litzenberger, RN Aug 31— Health Center Update Jonathan Gardner, Health Director
Shishibé Announcement Weg ni je (What): Shishibé (Potawatomi Language Bingo)
Ni je pi (When): Monday, August 22nd, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please bring a dish to pass.
Some time markers: Pkonyak ~ Tonight Dbekok ~ Last night Wabek pkonyak ~ Tomorrow night
~ Every day ~ Every morning
~ Every afternoon ~ Every summer
~ All day ~ All night
~ All last night Wnago ~ Yesterday Ngom ~ Today Wabek ~ Tomorrow Weswnago ~ Day before yesterday Kcheweswnago ~ Three days ago Weswabek ~ Day after tomorrow Kcheweswabek ~ Three days from now Wabek nwi byamen ~ Tomorrow we (- you) will come. Weswnago ngi majimen ~ Day before yesterday we (- you) left. Bwamshe nawkwek nwi zhya ~ I will go before noon. (Source: Various words from on-line Language class notes 2010 / Check www.neaseno.com for on-line Language class information.)
You got up early morning.
My Father works everyday.
Yesterday those boys played.
I stood over there all day.
Every afternoon that woman smokes.
You all will swim at the lake every Summer.
Yesterday we (- you) did that.
That woman cleaned all day.
I drove all night.
~ Three days ago my father hunted.
My daughter will go home in three days.
My cousins were fighting all day.
I bathe every day.
Tomorrow you will go fishing.
Ni pi je (Where):
Grand Rapids Northern Office
4415 Byron Center Ave.
Wyoming, MI 49519
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ANA LANGUAGE
Section A
Bodéwadmimwen: Some Verbs:
~ He / she is coming in. ~ He / she is cold.
~ He / she is cleaning. (Southern) ~ He / she is cleaning. (Northern)
~ He / she is hungry. Bmepto ~ He / she is running.
~ He / she is walking. ~ He / she is coming.
Chikazo ~ He / she is playing. (Northern) Dnekmegze ~ He / she is playing. (Southern)
~ He / she is cooking. ~ He / she is hunting.
Jibdebe ~ He / she is sitting. ~ He / she is babysitting.
Maji ~ He / she is leaving. Migadi ~ He / she is fighting.
~ He / she is working. ~ He / she is picking berries.
~ He / she is drinking. ~ He / she is crying / weeping.
~ to visit. ~ To sleep.
Nendem ~ He / she feels a certain way. Nimedi ~ He / she is dancing. To dance.
~ He / she is smoking. To smoke. Wisne ~ He / she is eating. Wjanda ~ He / she cooking (N). Yakwnoga ~ He / she is sick. Yawe ~ He / she is something.
~ He / she is laughing. Ye ~ He / she stays. Zhenkazo ~ He / she is called.
~ He / she is going. (Source: Language On-line class / October 11th, 2010 check www.neaseno.org for more on-line class informa-
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Section B
Surface Water Monitoring Program
is in Full Swing!
Pine Creek Reservation Struck Twice by Powerful Summer Storms
Extensive Damage to NHBP Properties
Pine Creek Meanderings News from the Environment & More
The Pine Creek Reservation was hit by two recent storms, both resulting in numerous downed trees
and damage to NHBP buildings. The first storm occurred during Memorial Day Weekend and
caused over 100 trees to be uprooted or snapped in half. The second storm on Monday, July 11th,
brought high winds and took down many more large trees near the sacred fire arbor—which suf-
fered as well (See above right photo). The sacred fire arbor was a wonderful attribute to this Tribe;
now, it seems it is a great loss for our Tribe. The Environmental Department has been out surveying
the devastation, and has begun to discuss ways that some of our important habitats can be re-
stored in the future.
Do you ever wonder about the quality of wa-
ter in our ponds and streams? The Water Re-
sources Program has begun collecting official
water quality information for all of the water
bodies that flow through NHBP properties.
We are measuring several different factors
such as temperature, oxygen, pH (acidity),
turbidity (cloudiness), and conductiv ity. You
may see the Water Resources Specialist out
and about taking water samples this summer
and fall. Stayed tuned for future reports on
the condition of our Tribal waters!
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Section B
Tribal Community Garden Expands
Welcomes Two New Gardeners
The Env ironmental Department would like
to welcome new employees to the gar-
den crew, Denise Mandoka (left), and
Trav is Vorce (right). Denise and Trav is
bring well appreciated help to the ex-
panded garden areas at the South T Drive
Property. In order to make the garden
more friendly to volunteers and elders, the
gardeners have helped to install a shade
tent, picnic table, and other equipment to
make things more comfortable. We have
started harvesting healthy amounts of col-
lard greens, cabbage, broccoli, cauli-
flower, Swiss chard, banana peppers, and more. Distribution of produce for Tribal Members and eld-
ers has been taking place on Wednesdays in coordination with the Lunch and Learn Program. Inter-
ested in helping out and taking home some veggies? See the information below.
The Youth Learn Work Crew gets hands on science ex-
We’re looking for Tribal Members to fill open positions at the NHBP. Any new open positions will be posted on our website, www.nhbpi.com, on the 1st and
15th of the month.
All hiring and promotions within the NHBP include preference criteria which creates employment opportunities and pathways for promotions and learning to increase management opportunities for qualified applicants and/or qualified employees who are Tribal Members, parent or spouse of Tribal Members and enrolled Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes.
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Huron Potawatomi
UNITY Council
During the week of July 7-12, four young leaders of NHBP attended the National UNITY (United National
Indian Tribal Youth) Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Last month, NHBP representatives were elected
into their current positions; President - Curtis Doughtery, Vice President- Tyreece Mandoka, Secretary-Leona Man-
doka, and Treasurer Kiara Doughtery. These representatives are elected to serve on the Mnochegé Huron Po-
tawatomi UNITY Council for one year.
While attending the UNITY Conference the youth heard many touching and inspiring motivational speak-
ers. Some of these speakers included Arnold Thomas who spoke on suicide and substance abuse, and his own
life experience after his attempt at suicide. UNITY Alumni Chaske Spencer, aka ―Sam Uley‖ from the Twilight Saga
film series New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, as well as, Danny Glover also delivered empowering
speeches.
A special message was delivered by Charles Galbraith who serves in the office of Public Engagement at
the White House. In addition, he played a personalize clip from President Obama for the youth at UNITY. Presi-
dent Obama’s message for all native youth can be found at: www.Whitehouse.gov/nativeamericans. Participants
were able to attend many workshops on topics that are relevant to issues facing youth and their communities.
Here are a few things our Youth Leaders commented about...
“The UNITY conference was an amazing experience that I will soon not forget what I have learned
that we as a people can do anything and at this conference we have started something new for the Native Ameri-
can youth and so we must pursue what we have started with the new youth of 2011. As the Youth Council Presi-
dent, I must keep in contact with the other presidents and so I have gained the contact information so that we
can talk to the other council men and women of the tribes across the Nation...” -Curtis Doughtery, President of
Mnochegé Huron Potawatomi UNITY Council.
“What I liked about UNITY is that I got to meet other natives from all over the U.S...” -Tyreece Man-
doka, Vice President of Mnochegé Huron Potawatomi UNITY Council.
“I think the main goal for UNITY was for everyone to meet new people and learn about different
situations and for them to take their understanding back to their hometown and try to make a change within
their community. Another thing I really like about UNITY was their workshops. I think that was an easy way for
everyone to interact and lean about different topics and to
listen to others opinions about the topic. But overall, I did like
the UNITY conference.” -Leona Mandoka, Secretary of the
Mnochegé Huron Potawatomi UNITY Council.
Left to right: Rebecca William - NHBP Youth Worker, Curtis