Author: Ed Nephler

The seventh moon of Creation is Raspberry Moon, when great changes begin. A little late but still great thoughts. Have a great month, stay safe and enjoy the summer.



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Jiimaan Journey is looking for youth, ages 16-20, to participate as a mentor! Selected candidates will be paid $17/hr. If needed, a flexible schedule can be determined.

Please reach out to Christina DuBois, LTBB Assistant Health Director, if you have any questions.


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Community Health is still looking for 3-4 community members who smoke or live with a smoker that would be willing to participate in an informal interview.  The interviews will be between June – September.  Participants will receive a $40 gift card at the end of the interview!!   If you are interested and are 18 years old or older, please contact Bert Rousseau 231-242-1601 no later than July 11th.
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Please Advise! Aapide aapichigwa (really smokey)! Northern wildfires and winds have caused smoke to settle in our area. This smoke has caused an increase in the Air Quality index to MODERATE severity. Smoke can affect anyone, especially those who have lung conditions are at higher risks. If you or a family member has any lung conditions, including but not limited to: Asthma, COPD, Restrictive Lung Disease, Heart Disease,  or if they are Pregnant, please limit travel outside until the Air Quality improves.

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Exciting news from our program. 🤩

We will be offering transportation to LTBB participants of the Michigan Indian Family Olympics (MIFO), starting with youth ages 9-20 years and Elders ages 55 and up! Limited seating is available so please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/w7ED2eQ6LP. LTBB participants of MIFO who do not meet the above criteria CAN still submit a request for transportation. We will place you on a waitlist and notify you no later than July 17th to inform you if space is available.

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Prior to conducting an Appropriations and Finance Committee phone poll, the following shall be posted for 24-hours in accordance with policy.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to recommend to Tribal Council to adopt Tribal Resolution Authorization for Supplemental Funding and Increases to Indirect Budgets to Modify Tribal Council and Executive Compensation Pursuant to Waganakising Odawak Statute 2023-003 and 2023-004 to come from the General Fund-Fund Balance.

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Prior to conducting an Appropriations and Finance Committee phone poll, the following shall be posted for 24-hours in accordance with policy.

Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to schedule an Appropriations and Finance Committee Special Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss GNI Phase I, LLC’s Energy Improvement Loan with PACE Loan Group.

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Northern Shores Community Development, Inc. has been awarded funding to support Native American Businesses affected by the hardships of Covid through the CDFI RRP program. We are happy to announce this funding opportunity, and below, you will find contact information and a link to guide you on how to apply for funding. This funding award focuses on Native American Business owners/Artisans in all areas of business.
NSLF RRP Announcement of Funding for Tribal Newsletters

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