Author: Ed Nephler

21 Jun

Posted at 10:27h in Archive

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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20 Jun

Posted at 16:45h in Archive

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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15 Jun

Posted at 10:20h in Archive

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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07 Jun

Posted at 16:28h in News

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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07 Jun

Posted at 16:26h in News

Working with representatives of Northwest Michigan’s Indigenous communities, the Jordan River Arts Council is developing an exhibition to showcase contemporary Indigenous artistic culture. The exhibit will explore the visual diversity and excellence of Indigenous arts in a variety of media and celebrates the voices and culture of Native Peoples.
Call for Artists_Indigenous Show

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05 Jun

Posted at 08:53h in News

In the Anishnaabe language the word for heart is Ode, This also refers to all things associated to the heart physically and Spiritually. Because of its unique shape resembling the heart within us all this berry is often used in ceremonies and teachings, Odemin/ Strawberry. Everyone have  a great month, day year…………….



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02 Jun

Posted at 11:34h in Archive

The Land and Reservation Committee Chair Councilor Aaron Otto has approved the posting of a phone poll. In accordance with policy, the following Land and Reservation Committee phone poll shall be posted for 24 hours.
Reason for Phone Poll: Motion to reschedule the Land and Reservation Committee meeting dated 07/07/2023 at 9:00 am. To 07/06/2023 at 9:00 am.
Voting may begin at the time that Committee members are notified of the proposed phone poll, and shall continue until the phone poll is closed.

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01 Jun

Posted at 13:02h in News

LTBB Community Health has another exciting announcement to make this week. We are going to be participating in the Michigan Indian Family Olympics again this year!

The Community Health Department strives to promote health and wellness through fun, competitive, physical activities with other Michigan tribes! There are a variety of ways to get involved in this competition. Activities include: Archery, Long Jump, Jump Rope and Fitness Circuit, Softball Throw, 3 Point Basketball Shot, Running/Walking, and Lacrosse Speed Shot!

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30 May

Posted at 07:58h in News

Community Health is excited to announce that the Ogichidaa Trail is open for business.  This is a "soft opening" as there still is some work to do on the trail. 13 of the 15 workout stations are open for use.  There are signs located at each of the open stations, starting with a recommended warm-up prior to starting the trail and a cool down at the end. From start to finish, it's approximately 0.5 mile long.

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